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We buy it ourselves
Full retail, not brand samples. If a unit was ever gifted, we say so at the top of that review.
Cordless leaf blowers · actually tested
We test it in the yard, so you don't gamble in the aisle.
Most "best blower" lists are spun from spec sheets. We buy the units, measure real airflow, noise at 50 feet, and runtime on the battery in the box — then tell you the truth.
See our tested picksHow we test (so "tested" means something)
A consistent, hands-on protocol on every unit we buy — measured with consumer-grade instruments for real-world comparison, never lab-faked. When we haven't tested a unit, we say so.
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We measure what matters
Anemometer airflow, decibels at your ear and at 50 ft, true runtime on the included battery, weight with battery in.
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We score honestly
A weighted rubric from our own test notes — plus a quarterly reader poll of what owners actually buy again.
Featured reviews
All tested picks →Our unit · our driveway
8.7 / 10
EGO Power+ LB6504 (650 CFM)
The cordless blower that quietly retired our gas one. Near-gas power, neighbor-friendly at distance — turbo is thirsty.
Read the reviewTested · fall 2026
8.2 / 10
Greenworks 80V (the value play)
Big numbers for less money. A touch less refined than EGO, but the smart buy if you're not already on a platform.
Read the reviewTested · fall 2026
7.9 / 10
Worx Nitro (light & quiet)
The one we'd hand a smaller user. All most small yards need — step up only if you fight wet leaves and heavy tree cover.
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