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Reviewer consensus · 2026

Best Cordless Leaf Blowers of 2026What 71 reviewers actually think, trust-weighted

Cordless leaf blowers have largely caught up to gas for homeowner use, and the consensus across mainstream tech press, specialist tool-review outlets, and the EGO and Greenworks owner communities points overwhelmingly toward a handful of established battery platforms rather than the flood of generic Amazon-brand units. This roundup is a trust-weighted synthesis of what reviewers across the internet have already published, with the most weight given to independent testers like protoolreviews.com and techgearlab.com and corroborated by verified-purchase and specialist-community sentiment. We surface the runtime, weight, and power tradeoffs reviewers flag most often so you can match a blower to your yard.

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71 reviewers, weighted by source trust

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  • 42Community
  • 28Video

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r/lawncareThe New York Times

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Top pick · #1EGO POWER+ Leaf Blower, Cordless Electric 615 CFM, Includes 56V 2.5Ah Battery and Charger - LB6151
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EGO POWER+ Leaf Blower, Cordless Electric 615 CFM, Includes 56V 2.5Ah Battery and Charger - LB6151

★★★★★4.5(1,354)89Great

Across the reviewers we read, the EGO Power+ 615 CFM is the most well-rounded cordless blower in this pool. techgearlab.com named it one of their favorite models out of everything they tested, citing what they called the perfect blend of power and battery life, and protoolreviews.com awarded it a 9.5 overall, judging the performance gains worth a slightly higher budget.

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Frequently asked

5 questions
How much CFM do I actually need in a cordless leaf blower?
Across the reviewers we read, 550–650 CFM handles most suburban yards including wet and matted leaves, while 700+ CFM models are aimed at large lots or anyone replacing a gas backpack blower. Specialist communities consistently note that raw CFM matters more than headline MPH numbers for moving piles of leaves, and that very high-output 'turbo' modes drain batteries fast.
Why is battery runtime so much shorter than advertised?
Manufacturer runtime claims are almost always measured at the lowest speed. Owner threads on r/egopowerplus and r/Dewalt repeatedly point out that turbo or full-power use can cut runtime to 12–20 minutes on smaller batteries, while the advertised 60–90 minute figures only apply on low. Reviewers recommend buying a second battery or a higher-amp-hour pack if you have a large yard.
Is it better to buy into a battery platform I already own?
Yes, according to the consensus. Community discussion strongly favors staying within one battery ecosystem (EGO 56V, DEWALT 20V, Greenworks 40V) so batteries are interchangeable across your blower, trimmer, and mower. Tool-only ('bare tool') versions are cheaper if you already have compatible batteries.
Are the cheap generic Amazon cordless blowers worth it?
They can be fine for light driveway and patio work, and several carry high star averages, but they lack independent lab testing and specialist-community track records, and reviewers caution that small included batteries and inflated CFM/MPH claims are common. For heavy or wet leaves, the established platforms have far stronger, more verifiable backing.
Can a cordless blower handle wet, matted leaves?
The higher-output models can. Reviewers report that 600+ CFM units from established brands move wet leaves and even light snow effectively, while low-CFM compact and jobsite blowers are better suited to dust, grass clippings, and dry debris.