Best Cordless Leaf Blowers: EGO vs. Greenworks vs. Stihl vs. WORX, and How to Read CFM, MPH and Newtons

Leaf blower boxes lead with two big numbers, CFM and MPH, and manufacturers tune their nozzles to push whichever one looks best on the shelf. Neither number alone says how well a blower moves a pile of wet maple leaves. The better way to compare battery blowers is to understand what each spec measures, decide how much yard there is to clear, and then pick a battery platform worth living with for the next decade.

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Quick verdict

• Most power in a handheld: EGO Power+ LB8800, rated at up to 880 CFM and 200 MPH in turbo. Sold as a bare tool, so it makes the most sense for anyone who already owns EGO 56V batteries.
• Best all-in-one kit for a typical suburban lot: EGO Power+ LB6504, 650 CFM and 180 MPH, with a 5.0Ah battery and charger in the box.
• High output on a different platform: Greenworks 80V BL80L414, rated at 770 CFM and 180 MPH, with a 4.0Ah battery and charger.
• Quiet and light for patios and small yards: Stihl BGA 57 kit, about 7.8 pounds with its battery and one of the few blowers with a published blowing-force figure.
• Cheapest useful option: WORX WG547, a 20V, 4.4-pound turbine blower for decks, garages and walkways.

CFM vs. MPH vs. newtons: what the numbers mean

CFM (cubic feet per minute)

CFM is the volume of air leaving the nozzle each minute. High volume moves a wide swath of loose, dry leaves across a lawn in fewer passes. A wide nozzle raises CFM because it lets more air through, but it also lowers the speed of that air.

MPH (air speed)

MPH is how fast the air leaves the nozzle. Speed is what lifts leaves that are matted down, stuck in a mulch bed, or packed into a fence corner. A narrow, tapered nozzle raises MPH and lowers CFM, which is why most blowers ship with more than one nozzle.

Blowing force (newtons)

Force combines both: a lot of air moving fast pushes harder than either a lot of slow air or a little fast air. A few manufacturers publish it directly. Stihl, for example, lists a blowing force of 9 newtons for the BGA 57 alongside its 365 CFM and 123 MPH ratings. Most consumer brands do not, so a practical shortcut is to compare blowers on both CFM and MPH together, and to be skeptical of any model that leads with one number and hides the other. Also check whether the advertised figure is a turbo or boost rating, which typically runs for short bursts and drains the battery fastest.

Spec comparison

Model	Shop	Platform	Max airflow	Max air speed	Weight (maker listing)	In the box
EGO Power+ LB8800	Buy on Amazon	EGO 56V	880 CFM (turbo)	200 MPH	5 lb bare tool	Tool, tapered and spread nozzles, strap
EGO Power+ LB6504	Buy on Amazon	EGO 56V	650 CFM (turbo)	180 MPH	Check listing	Tool, 5.0Ah battery, charger, two nozzles
Greenworks 80V BL80L414	Buy on Amazon	Greenworks 80V	770 CFM	180 MPH	About 6 lb	Tool, 4.0Ah battery, charger
Stihl BGA 57	Buy on Amazon	Stihl AK (36V)	365 CFM	123 MPH	7.8 lb with AK 20 battery	Tool, AK 20 battery, AL 101 charger
WORX WG547	Buy on Amazon	WORX 20V Power Share	360 CFM	75 MPH	4.4 lb with battery	Tool, 2.0Ah battery, charger

All figures are manufacturer ratings at maximum or turbo settings. Weight with a battery installed is the number to compare for comfort, since high-capacity packs can add several pounds.

The picks in detail

EGO Power+ LB8800: for big yards and heavy, wet leaves

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The LB8800 is EGO's most powerful handheld. Its variable-speed trigger runs from 270 to 700 CFM, and turbo mode jumps to the full 880 CFM and 200 MPH. A carbon-fiber body keeps the bare tool around 5 pounds, an onboard display shows battery level and cruise lock, and secondary grip zones allow two-handed use for long sessions. It ships with tapered and spread nozzles and a shoulder strap but no battery or charger, so its value depends on already owning EGO 56V packs or planning to build a full EGO garage. EGO backs the tool with a 5-year limited warranty and its batteries with 3 years. This is the handheld to choose for half-acre-plus lots, heavy oak and maple leaf drop, or clearing wet leaves off a long driveway.

EGO Power+ LB6504: the sensible kit

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The LB6504 delivers 650 CFM and 180 MPH in turbo, with a variable range of roughly 225 to 470 CFM for everyday work and a lock-on button for cruise. The included 5.0Ah battery charges in about 100 minutes on the included charger, and EGO rates runtime at up to 90 minutes, a figure that applies to lower speeds, not turbo. Tapered and spread nozzles come in the box. For a typical quarter-acre suburban lot it has enough force for fall cleanup and plenty for weekly clippings, and the battery moves straight to an EGO mower or string trimmer.

Greenworks 80V BL80L414: high airflow on the 80V platform

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Greenworks rates this axial blower at 770 CFM and 180 MPH, with variable speed and cruise control, and lists it at about 6 pounds. The kit includes a 4.0Ah battery and charger. Greenworks' 80V line covers mowers, trimmers, chainsaws and snow blowers, so this is the natural choice for households already on that platform or for anyone who wants high airflow in a kit without paying EGO's premium.

Stihl BGA 57: light, quiet and dealer-supported

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The BGA 57 is a compact 36V blower aimed at homeowners with small lots, patios, decks and garages. Stihl rates it at 365 CFM, 123 MPH and 9 newtons of blowing force, and its dealers list a sound rating around 59 dB(A). Expect roughly 18 to 25 minutes per charge on the included AK 20 battery, depending on speed. That is modest output next to the EGO and Greenworks blowers, and it is not the tool for an acre of wet leaves. The appeal is low weight, low noise and Stihl's dealer network for service, and the AK batteries run Stihl's homeowner mowers, trimmers and hedge trimmers.

WORX WG547: the budget sweeper

The WORX WG547 is a 20V turbine blower rated at 360 CFM and 75 MPH on its high setting, weighing about 4.4 pounds with the battery. Its low air speed means it is a sweeper, not a leaf mover: it clears grass clippings off a driveway, sawdust out of a garage and dry leaves off a deck. For a townhome or a small yard where a broom would otherwise do the job, it is an inexpensive upgrade, and the battery fits WORX's Power Share tool line.

Other blowers worth a look

Several strong battery blowers are sold mostly through home centers and dealers rather than Amazon. Ryobi's 40V HP Whisper Series handheld is rated at 800 CFM and 180 MPH and is a common pick among Ryobi 40V owners. Stihl's BGA 250 is a professional-grade battery blower sold through Stihl dealers. DeWalt's FLEXVOLT 60V DCBL777 is rated at 760 CFM and 160 MPH for contractors already on DeWalt batteries. Compare the same CFM, MPH and weight-with-battery figures when shopping those.

How to choose: yard size, battery platform and noise

• Under a quarter acre, mostly hard surfaces: a 350 to 500 CFM blower is enough. Lighter is better.
• Quarter to half acre with trees: look for 600 CFM or more and 170 MPH or more, plus a variable trigger so the turbo is saved for wet leaves.
• Half acre and up, heavy leaf drop: a top-tier handheld like the LB8800, or a battery backpack blower that spreads the weight across the shoulders.
• Pick the platform before the blower. Batteries are the expensive part of any cordless kit. Buying a blower, mower and trimmer on the same battery system saves money and keeps spare packs useful.
• Check local noise rules. Many cities regulate blower noise, often using a rating measured at 50 feet under the ANSI B175.2 test. Battery blowers are generally much quieter than two-stroke gas blowers, but turbo mode on a high-output model can still be loud at the operator's ear, so hearing protection is a good idea for long sessions.

Rules are also shifting against small gas engines. California's Air Resources Board adopted regulations that require most new small off-road engines sold in the state to be zero-emission, which covers leaf blowers. The rule applies to new equipment sales, not to blowers people already own, but it is one reason manufacturers are putting so much development into battery models.

Getting the most from a battery blower

• Blow with the wind and in stages. Push leaves into rows, then into a pile. A blower moves leaves across a lawn far faster than it lifts them into a bag or tarp.
• Save turbo for stuck leaves. Runtime ratings are usually quoted at low speed; constant turbo can cut runtime to a fraction of the headline figure.
• Use the right nozzle. Wide or spread nozzles for broad sweeping on lawns; tapered nozzles for beds, corners and wet debris.
• Store batteries indoors at moderate temperatures, especially over winter, and avoid leaving them on a hot truck dash.

Leaf cleanup is one piece of fall lawn care; these lawn care basics cover mowing height, feeding and aeration. Anyone choosing a battery platform should also see this roundup of battery lawn mowers, and for siding, decks and driveways, the guide to electric pressure washer PSI and GPM uses the same read-the-spec approach.

Bottom line

Judge a blower on CFM and MPH together, weight with the battery installed, and the battery platform it locks in. The EGO LB8800 is the handheld to beat for raw output, the LB6504 is the easiest complete kit for most yards, the Greenworks 80V blower is a strong alternative on its own platform, and the Stihl BGA 57 and WORX WG547 suit smaller properties where low weight and low noise matter more than turbo power.