The 9 best battery leaf blowers of 2026, according to Consumer Reports

Battery-powered leaf blowers have largely closed the gap with their gas counterparts, but not every cordless model delivers on that promise. The difference often comes down to weight, noise, and how fast a blower can clear embedded debris from grass.

Consumer Reports tested nine battery-powered blowers across handheld and backpack styles, evaluating blowing power, noise, ease of use, and debris-clearing speed to identify the standouts worth buying.

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At $250, the Greenworks BL60L512 earned an 85 out of 100 from Consumer Reports, the top score among handheld models tested. It weighs about 11 pounds and includes a four-year warranty. CR rated it a fast mover on leaves and embedded debris, and said it runs quietly enough that hearing protection isn't needed during operation. A trigger-lock and multiple speed settings add versatility in tight or cluttered areas.

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Priced at $329, the Ego LB7654 is a 56V handheld with a CR score of 83 and a five-year warranty. It weighs around 10 pounds, and CR found it quick at dispatching leaves and stuck debris from turf. Unlike most others on this list, it was loud enough to require hearing protection while running. Multiple speeds and a lockable trigger are included.

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The 11-pound Cat DG651 runs on 60V and goes for $389, earning a CR score of 82 and a five-year warranty. CR found it fast at dislodging material from grass and that it runs at a volume that doesn't require hearing protection. A trigger-lock and multi-speed function give it added precision around landscaping edges.

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At $280, the Ego LB6504 is the lower-cost alternative to the Ego LB7654, with the same 56V platform and five-year warranty but a slightly lower CR score of 82. It matches its sister model on weight at about 10 pounds but comes in $49 cheaper. CR found it fast at shifting leaves and pulling embedded debris out of grass, and said it runs quietly enough that ear protection isn't required. Speed can be locked with the trigger so extended operation doesn't fatigue the hand.

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The Stihl BGA 160 costs $650, more than any other handheld, and carries just a three-year warranty. It weighs about 10 pounds, and CR scored it 82, finding it fast at pushing leaves and pulling material out of turf, with a noise level low enough to skip hearing protection. The trigger can be locked at a fixed output for sustained use without constant hand pressure. A shorter coverage window than most competitors at this price is worth factoring in before buying.

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The Ego LBPX8004-2 scored 86 out of 100 in Consumer Reports' testing, the top result across all nine blowers in this roundup, and goes for $769. It weighs about 30 pounds and carries a five-year warranty. CR found it quick at moving leaves and pulling debris out of turf. Its noise level stays low enough that hearing protection isn't needed. Multiple speeds and a trigger-lock function give it the same control features found on the other handheld picks.

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At $629, the 22-pound Ryobi RY40HPLB02K is the lighter alternative to the Ego backpack. It comes in $140 cheaper and carries a five-year warranty, and CR scored it 83, finding it quick at clearing leaves and pulling stuck material from grass. It runs at a volume that doesn't demand hearing protection. The multi-speed setup with trigger-lock makes it manageable through long sessions.

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Available exclusively at Lowe's $LOW for $600, the Kobalt KBB 4280D-06 earned a CR score of 83 and comes with a five-year warranty. It weighs about 22 pounds, and CR found it quick at moving leaves and debris. It was loud enough to require hearing protection during operation, a distinction it shares with only one other model in this group. Multiple speeds and a trigger-lock function are part of the package.

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At $530, the Bad Boy BB80B150A is the least expensive backpack blower on this list, with a CR score of 80 and a four-year warranty. It weighs about 23 pounds, and CR found it fast at shifting leaves and pulling embedded debris from turf. It runs at a volume low enough that hearing protection isn't required. The trigger can be locked at a set output for continuous work without hand strain.