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Best leaf blowers for homeowners: check how airflow and runtime are measured
Check where airflow is measured and which setting the runtime describes
Ask where an airflow number was measured. Husqvarna's page leads with up to 890 CFM for the 360BT, but its specification table lists 631 cfm at the round nozzle, and its current manual lists only 632 cfm with the blower nozzle. An older 2016 manual labelled 890 as average air volume at the cover. EGO's page ties its 615 CFM to the turbo button, its manual lists it as maximum air volume at the nozzle, and the speed dial covers 200 to 480 CFM. The table below lists all 17 models.
Runtime depends on the setting, so check which one a figure describes. EGO's manual gives 100 minutes on low, 15 on high and 10 in boost with the 2.5Ah battery, while its page says up to 75 minutes on average. WORX says up to 60 minutes, and its category page says that is in low mode. Greenworks says up to 20 minutes on high and publishes no turbo figure. EGO's 63 dB and WORX's 57 dB come with no stated distance or setting.
A one-battery cordless kit: EGO LB6151
The LB6151 kit pairs the 615 CFM blower with one 56V 2.5Ah battery and a standard charger, which EGO lists at 50 minutes to charge. The manual gives 4.74 lb without the battery and a recommended operating range of 5 to 104 °F. Boost lasts about 10 minutes on this battery, so treat the turbo button as a burst, not a working speed. EGO's warranty is five years on the tool and three on the battery, but it covers only the original purchaser who bought from an authorized EGO retailer, and EGO may reject claims from unauthorized sellers. Ask EGO whether your seller qualifies before you order.
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A two-battery blower for bigger yards: WORX WG582
WORX rates the WG582 at 780 CFM and 190 mph, with a variable trigger, a cruise control dial and a Turbo button, and lists two 20V 4.0Ah PowerShare packs and a dual charger in the box. The manual says the blower runs only with two batteries installed, and only to the level of the weaker one if their charge differs. It gives 5.95 lb for the bare tool, says not to expose it to rain and calls it intended for residential use only. Pressing Turbo again returns it to the cruise setting; WORX gives no turbo runtime or time limit.
The three-year warranty requires registration within 30 days; without it, WORX applies 24 months. It excludes trade, professional and rental use, and you may pay shipping both ways.
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A 40V kit with cruise control: Greenworks BLF442
Greenworks rates the BLF442 at 550 CFM and 130 mph and lists one 40V 4.0Ah battery and a charger, with a 120-minute recharge. The manual says the turbo button drains the battery fastest, and no turbo runtime is published. It gives 4.7 lb without the battery, says not to expose the blower to rain or use it on wet surfaces, and puts bystanders at least 15 m (about 50 ft) away. The battery charges at 39 to 104 °F. Greenworks gives three years on the tool and battery to the original purchaser with proof of purchase.
Read the BLF442 guide · Check the BLF442 on Amazon
A gas backpack blower for large lots: Husqvarna 360BT
Husqvarna's 65.6 cc two-stroke 360BT gives 30 newtons of blow force and 232 mph and weighs 23.2 lb without fuel. Husqvarna's FAQ calls it more of a commercial-style machine than the 150BT. Its specification table lists 95 dB(A) at the operator's ear, and its manual warns that long-term noise exposure can cause permanent hearing damage. It requires a 50:1 fuel mix, allows ethanol up to 10 percent, and says never to start the engine indoors or where airflow is poor because of carbon monoxide.
Husqvarna's 2026 warranty statement lists two years for consumer use of the 360BT and 90 days for professional use. Its warranty page says to return the product to the dealer you bought it from or a Husqvarna authorized service center, with proof of purchase. Ask Husqvarna how service works for an Amazon order.
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Before you blow
- Protection. EGO's manual calls for eye protection marked ANSI Z87.1 and hearing protection, plus a dust mask in dusty work. Husqvarna's calls for approved eye protection, hearing protection and gloves. OSHA says exposure over 85 decibels can damage your hearing.
- Bystanders. EGO says to keep bystanders, children and pets at least 50 ft away. Husqvarna and Greenworks say 15 m.
- Footing and weather. EGO, WORX and Husqvarna say not to use the blower on a ladder or unstable support. WORX and Greenworks say not to expose it to rain.
- Local rules. California's Air Resources Board says its small off-road engine rules cover leaf blowers and set smog-forming emission standards for new engines to zero, with implementation beginning in model year 2026. It says owners may keep using and repairing existing compliant equipment, and stores may still sell equipment built under valid CARB certifications. Check your city and neighborhood rules before buying gas. This guide is not legal advice.
Based on published specifications, manuals and warranty terms, not blowing tests. Sources checked September 29, 2026: EGO LB6151 (egopowerplus.com), its manual (egopowerplus.com), battery chart (egopowerplus.com) and warranty (egopowerplus.com), WORX WG582 (www.worx.com/en-us/worxus/40-v-780-cfm-190-mph-brushless-quiettech-leaf-blower), its category page (www.worx.com/en-us/lawn-garden/leaf-blowers-mulchers), manual (m.media-amazon.com) and warranty (www.worx.com/en-us/c/3-year-limited-warranty), Greenworks BLF442 (greenworkstools.com) and its manual (greenworkstools.com), Husqvarna 360BT (husqvarna.com), its current manual (husqvarna.com) and 2016 manual (m.media-amazon.com), warranty page (husqvarna.com) and 2026 warranty statement (media.husqvarnagroup.com), OSHA noise (osha.gov) and California small-engine fact sheet (ww2.arb.ca.gov) and 2021 amendments (ww2.arb.ca.gov). Amazon links are affiliate links.
Compare every model in this category
Each row says who the model suits, its main strength and its main catch, taken from each guide's listed sources. Open a guide to confirm the exact model and what's included before you buy on Amazon.
| Product | Best for | Main strength | Main caveat |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGO POWER+ LB6151 615 CFM Blower Kit | A 56V EGO blower kit with one 2.5Ah battery and a tapered nozzle | EGO's manual gives runtime for low, high and boost settings | Only 10 minutes in boost mode on the included 2.5Ah battery |
| EGO POWER+ LB7654 765 CFM Blower Kit | A 56V EGO blower kit with two nozzles and a 5.0Ah battery | EGO publishes runtime for low, high and boost, not only an average | Only 15 minutes in boost mode on the included battery |
| Greenworks BLF442 40V 550 CFM Blower Kit | A 40V Greenworks blower kit with cruise control and a turbo button | Cruise control lever plus a separate turbo button | Turbo drains the battery fastest and has no published runtime |
| WORX WG547 20V Power Share Turbine Blower Kit | Two-speed cordless blowing on the WORX 20V Power Share platform | Two fixed speeds set on one switch | WORX publishes no runtime figure |
| BLACK+DECKER LSW221 20V MAX Sweeper Kit | A 20V MAX sweeper kit for driveways, decks and other hard surfaces | Wall-mountable charging base included | Manuals give 3.5 to 4 or 3 to 4 hours; page time fields have no units |
| Makita XBU03Z 18V LXT Brushless Blower | People who already own Makita 18V LXT batteries and a charger | Uses the Makita 18V LXT batteries listed in the manual | Battery and charger are separate purchases |
| WOLFBOX MT500 MegaThrust500 40V Cordless Leaf Blower | Driveways, patios and yard cleanup at moderate speed settings | Manual publishes full specs including battery and charger model numbers | Both batteries must be fitted, so you cannot run on one and charge the other |
| WORX WG582 40V PowerShare 780 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower Kit | Medium to large yards needing high airflow at low noise | Continuous variable speed with a cruise control dial, not fixed speed steps | Three-year warranty requires registration within 30 days, or it drops to 24 months |
| WORX WG582.9 40V PowerShare 780 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower, Tool Only | Existing WORX PowerShare owners who already have 20V packs | Rated at 780 CFM, 190 MPH and 57 dB, with a 5.95 lb bare tool per WORX | No battery or charger in the box, and two 20V packs are needed to run it |
| EGO POWER+ LB5302 56V 530 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower Kit | A 56V EGO blower kit sold with a 2.5Ah battery and charger | Manual publishes airflow, air speed, RPM and runtime for all three settings | 530 CFM is the Boost figure and lasts about 10 minutes on the supplied 2.5Ah pack |
| Husqvarna 350BT Gas Backpack Blower | Buyers who want a 50cc gas backpack blower with tube-mounted throttle controls, cruise control and a published maintenance schedule. | Husqvarna's specification table and the operator's manual agree on air flow, air speed and weight without fuel. | The listing's headline 692 CFM does not appear in Husqvarna's specification table or in the manual, and no measuring point is given for it. |
| Husqvarna 570BTS Gas Backpack Blower | Professional users who want 37 newtons of blow force from a Husqvarna gas backpack blower and can source the 89-octane fuel Husqvarna asks for. | Blow force of 37 N and 236 mph at the round nozzle are stated identically on the listing and in Husqvarna's own specification table. | Husqvarna publishes two air-flow figures for this model on two of its own pages, 768 cfm at the nozzle and 972 CFM with no measuring point. |
| DEWALT DCE100B 20V MAX Compact Jobsite Blower | Tradespeople already on DEWALT's 20V MAX batteries who want a small blower for clearing dust and debris from a work area. | The 100 CFM airflow figure is stated identically on DEWALT's product page, in the listing and on the manual's own specification line. | The 135 mph air speed appears only in the listing's details table and in neither DEWALT document read here. |
| Husqvarna 360BT Gas Backpack Blower | Buyers who want a 65.6cc gas backpack blower with a ventilated load-reducing harness and will keep to the manual's daily, weekly and monthly maintenance schedule. | Husqvarna's 2016 manual prints both air-flow figures with their measuring points: 890 cfm average at the cover and 632 cfm with the standard nozzle. | The listing's Included Components field names a vacuum tube, while Husqvarna states there is no vacuum kit and no vacuum or mulching support. |
| Husqvarna 150BT Gas Backpack Blower | Buyers who want a 51cc gas backpack blower with a padded harness and cruise control, and who can run a 50:1 two-stroke fuel mix. | Husqvarna publishes a full specification table for this exact part number, including measured sound, vibration, idle speed and electrode gap. | Husqvarna's own page gives two air-flow figures, 765 CFM in the copy and 452.03 cfm at the nozzle in the specification table. |
| Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III Gas Backpack Blower | Buyers who want 47 newtons of blow force from a gas backpack blower, can supply premium non-ethanol fuel and are prepared for a 106 dB(A) machine. | The advertised 1,000 CFM is the same figure Husqvarna's specification table and the manual give at the nozzle, so the headline number is backed by both maker documents. | Sound pressure at the operator's ear is 106 dB(A) and guaranteed sound power is 115 dB(A); the listing's 74 dB field is not a Husqvarna number. |
| Husqvarna 125B 28cc Gas Handheld Leaf Blower (952 71 19-25) | Yard clean-up with a light 28cc handheld blower and a 50:1 fuel mix | About 9.4 pounds with air purge, cruise control and a self-resetting stop switch | The 470 CFM headline is above Husqvarna's own 423 to 425 cfm spec figures |
What to check before buying
The leaf blower guides here cover battery handheld blowers, a battery sweeper and gas backpack blowers. They note the setting and measuring point behind each CFM figure, give runtime for the setting the maker names, and check whether a battery and charger are in the box. Noise and weight fields on listings are compared with the maker's own figures.
- CFM and where measured. Airflow claims vary with setting and measuring point. Guides report a headline CFM that is the boost figure, gas blowers with a larger advertised CFM beside a smaller at-the-nozzle figure, and one maker giving 890 cfm at the cover and 632 at the nozzle.
- Runtime by setting. Runtime claims often describe the lowest setting. Guides report 15 minutes on turbo against 150 on low, a 60-minute figure the maker labels as low mode, turbo that times out after 15 seconds, and makers that publish no runtime at all.
- Battery, charger, charge time. Several listings are bare tools, and two blowers need two packs fitted at once. Where a kit includes a charger, the guides give the maker's charge time, from about 50 minutes to about five hours.
- Noise figures. Listing noise fields often match nothing the maker publishes. Guides report fields reading 692 dB, 60 dB and 45 dB beside maker figures of 94 to 110 dB(A) at the operator's ear on gas backpack blowers.
- Weight as you carry it. Check whether a weight includes the battery or fuel. Guides report bare-tool and with-battery weights given separately, a listing weight of 34 lb against the maker's 26.8 lb, and makers publishing two weights for one blower.
This page collects 17 leaf blower guides from Plain Buy Guides. Each guide covers one exact Amazon listing: the maker's published specifications, what the listing says is included, the fit and installation limits that decide whether it suits you, and the main caveat, with every source listed and dated. Nothing here is based on hands-on testing, and no guide promises a price or stock level.
In the table above, the Best for column says who each model suits, and the strength and caveat columns carry the first point each guide makes. Open a guide before buying to confirm the exact model, the included parts and any conflict between the listing and the maker's documents, which each guide reports rather than settles. Side-by-side pages put the published facts of two models from this category in one place.
Compare the published specs
The main figures stated in each leaf blower guide on this page, side by side, with each guide's sources behind them. Units are as published; nothing here was measured by us.
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| EGO POWER+ LB6151 615 CFM Blower Kit | 615 † | 170 † | 56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EGO POWER+ LB7654 765 CFM Blower Kit | 765 | 195 or 200 | — |
| Greenworks BLF442 40V 550 CFM Blower Kit | 550 | 130 | 40 |
| WORX WG547 20V Power Share Turbine Blower Kit | 360 | 75 | 20 |
| BLACK+DECKER LSW221 20V MAX Sweeper Kit | 100 | 130 | 20 |
| Makita XBU03Z 18V LXT Brushless Blower | 459 | 116 | 18 |
| WOLFBOX MT500 MegaThrust500 40V Cordless Leaf Blower | 500 | 130 | 40 |
| WORX WG582 40V PowerShare 780 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower Kit | 780 | 190 | 40 |
| WORX WG582.9 40V PowerShare 780 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower, Tool Only | 780 | 190 | 40 |
| EGO POWER+ LB5302 56V 530 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower Kit | 530 | 110 | 56 |
| Husqvarna 350BT Gas Backpack Blower | 494 † | 180 | n/a |
| Husqvarna 570BTS Gas Backpack Blower | 768 † | 236 | n/a |
| DEWALT DCE100B 20V MAX Compact Jobsite Blower | 100 | 135 † | 20 |
| Husqvarna 360BT Gas Backpack Blower | 632 † | 232 | n/a |
| Husqvarna 150BT Gas Backpack Blower | 452.03 † | 270 | n/a |
| Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III Gas Backpack Blower | 1,000 | 220 | n/a |
| Husqvarna 125B 28cc Gas Handheld Leaf Blower (952 71 19-25) | 470 | 193 | n/a |
— means the guide does not state that figure. n/a means the figure does not apply to that model. “or” means the guide states more than one figure, for example where two sources disagree, for different modes or versions, or where a kit includes two tools; open the guide to see which applies. † means the guide reports that another source gives a different figure, or doubts the figure; open the guide. Only single figures in the column’s unit, with no mark, word or note in brackets, are sorted and counted below.
By the numbers
These cover only the 17 leaf blowers on this site, not the whole market. Ranges use the figures the guides state; the lowest and highest link to their guides, and the median is the middle of those figures. A model whose figure is missing, not applicable, more than one, marked, in words, in another unit or qualified in brackets is left out of that line.
- Top airflow across the 12 of our 17 leaf blowers that state one figure: 100 CFM to 1,000 CFM, median 515 CFM. Lowest: BLACK+DECKER LSW221 20V MAX Sweeper Kit and 1 other. Highest: Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III Gas Backpack Blower.
- Top air speed across the 14 of our 17 leaf blowers that state one figure: 75 mph to 270 mph, median 185 mph. Lowest: WORX WG547 20V Power Share Turbine Blower Kit. Highest: Husqvarna 150BT Gas Backpack Blower.
- Battery system across the 10 of our 17 leaf blowers that state one figure: 18 V to 56 V, median 40 V. Lowest: Makita XBU03Z 18V LXT Brushless Blower. Highest: EGO POWER+ LB6151 615 CFM Blower Kit and 1 other.
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- EGO POWER+ LB6151 615 CFM Blower Kit
EGO's LB6151 kit pairs the 615 CFM LB6150 blower with a 2.5Ah, 140Wh battery and a tapered nozzle. EGO's manual gives 100 minutes on low and 10 in boost.
- EGO POWER+ LB7654 765 CFM Blower Kit
EGO's LB7654 kit pairs the 765 CFM LB7650 blower with a 5.0Ah, 280Wh battery and two nozzles. EGO's manual gives 150 minutes on low and 15 in boost mode.
- Greenworks BLF442 40V 550 CFM Blower Kit
Greenworks BLF442 kit: 550 CFM and 130 mph, up to 20 minutes on the 4.0Ah battery, a 120-minute recharge, and a turbo button the manual says drains it fastest.
- WORX WG547 20V Power Share Turbine Blower Kit
WORX's WG547 kit is a two-speed 20V blower rated 270 or 360 CFM, with one 2.0Ah Power Share battery. WORX lists about five hours to charge and no runtime.
- BLACK+DECKER LSW221 20V MAX Sweeper Kit
BLACK+DECKER LSW221 sweeper: 130 mph, a 20V MAX 1.5Ah battery, 3.7 or 4.4 lb, a 3.5 to 4 hour charge in the manual, unitless page time fields and no Power Boost.
- Makita XBU03Z 18V LXT Brushless Blower
Makita's XBU03Z is a 459 CFM, 116 mph 18V LXT blower sold without a battery or charger. Its manual gives 96 mph average air speed and 5.4 to 6.7 lb by battery.
- WOLFBOX MT500 MegaThrust500 40V Cordless Leaf Blower
WOLFBOX rates the MT500 at 500 CFM and 130 MPH on two 20V packs. Both batteries are required, Turbo lasts 15 seconds, and the warranty is stated two ways.
- WORX WG582 40V PowerShare 780 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower Kit
WORX rates the WG582 at 780 CFM, 190 MPH and 57 dB on two 20V packs. Its three-year warranty only applies if you register the tool within 30 days.
- WORX WG582.9 40V PowerShare 780 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower, Tool Only
The WG582.9 is the tool-only WORX blower: 780 CFM, 190 MPH, 57 dB, 5.95 lb bare. It ships with a nozzle and nothing else, so plan on two 20V packs.
- EGO POWER+ LB5302 56V 530 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower Kit
EGO LB5302 kit: the LB5300 blower's manual splits it into three settings, with 530 CFM for about 10 minutes on Boost and 260 CFM for the 75 minutes EGO headlines.
- Husqvarna 350BT Gas Backpack Blower
Husqvarna's 350BT page and manual both give 494 cfm at the nozzle, while the listing leads with 692 CFM, a figure neither Husqvarna document prints.
- Husqvarna 570BTS Gas Backpack Blower
Husqvarna's 570BTS page gives 768 cfm at the round nozzle while the listing says 972 CFM. Husqvarna publishes both numbers on different pages.
- DEWALT DCE100B 20V MAX Compact Jobsite Blower
DEWALT puts the DCE100B at 100 CFM on a brushed 20V MAX motor with three nozzles. The 135 mph figure appears only in the listing's details table.
- Husqvarna 360BT Gas Backpack Blower
Husqvarna's 2016 360BT manual measures air flow twice: 890 cfm at the cover and 632 cfm at the nozzle. Both are the maker's own figures for one machine.
- Husqvarna 150BT Gas Backpack Blower
Husqvarna advertises 765 CFM for the 150BT, but the spec table on its own page gives 452.03 cfm at the round nozzle. The noise figures differ too.
- Husqvarna 580BTS Mark III Gas Backpack Blower
Husqvarna and the Mark III manual both put the 580BTS at 1,000 cfm at the nozzle and 26.8 lb. The listing's 34-pound and 74 dB fields match neither.
- Husqvarna 125B 28cc Gas Handheld Leaf Blower (952 71 19-25)
Husqvarna 125B (952711925) guide: the 470 CFM claim against the 423 and 425 cfm spec figures, 50:1 fuel, the 15 m bystander rule, upkeep and warranty terms.
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