Ego Leaf Blower Review: I Tried It, and Here’s What You Need to Know
Updated: Jul. 10, 2024
We tried the cordless Ego Leaf Blower, which is 56-volt and delivers more power than most gas-powered tools.
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If you’re a weird leaf blower fanatic like I am, chances are super high that you have heard of the Ego 765 CFM leaf blower. This blower has received rave reviews from everyone under the sun who has had the privilege of laying hands on it. And I am one of those people. I first tested this blower in 2022, and it has not left my side since. This Ego leaf blower is the Taylor Swift of leaf blowers right now—a popular star everyone wants to see in person.
As a leaf blower lover who has always used gas leaf blowers, I was skeptical of a battery-powered blower. I needed raw power that could only be provided by gasoline—or so I thought.
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What is the Ego Leaf Blower?
Ego leaf blowers are extremely popular for a few reasons. For starters, they are some of the most powerful leaf blowers on the planet. The Ego leaf blower series starts in the 500 CFMs and goes all the way up to 765 CFMs for residential blowers.
As a quick aside, CFMs are a big deal for understanding the power of leaf blowers. CFMs stands for cubic feet per minute—something that is not totally intuitive. Basically, CFMs measure the volume or amount of air leaving the leaf blower. A high CFM means that the blower is pushing a lot of air. You may see blowers with high CFMs and low MPH (miles per hour). Blowers with this ratio tend to have wide nozzles and be great for landscaping applications where you may need to move large piles of dry leaves simultaneously. If you have high CFMs with a more narrow nozzle, then you will have a blower with a super high MPH—a jet stream of raw power. I will return to this later, but the Ego knocks it out of the park in this realm.
Another reason people love Ego leaf blowers is because of the 56V battery series. Whereas many lawn tool products carry multiple battery voltages such as 18V, 36V, 40V, 60V, and 80V—all from the same company, Ego just has the 56V series. I see this as a huge benefit for Ego enjoyers. The battery voltage is much less important, and many folks I speak with on my YouTube channel find this very confusing. For example, I know of some 18V battery series that deliver power more efficiently than 80V battery series and ultimately better performance.
The 56V series from Ego offers the classic 56V battery across all tools and adjusts the amp-hours (controls runtime) to help make the battery lighter for handheld tools.
ALEX K. FOR FAMILY HANDYMAN
We Tried It
Ego Power+ 765 CFM 56-Volt Cordless Leaf Blower
The industry's most advanced handheld blower with up to 90 minutes of runtime.
Pros:
- Extremely powerful at 765 CFMs on full turbo
- Brushless, long-lasting motor
- No fumes or exhaust
- Quieter than gas leaf blowers
- Optional strap to take weight off of shoulders and wrists
- Multiple nozzles for versatile use
- Cruise control function that you can modify with your thumb
- 56V battery system and charger that can be used with all Ego tools
Cons:
- Limited run time on full power
- Slightly heavy
Ego Leaf Blower Features
When I got my first 56V 765 CFM Ego Leaf Blower, I was giddy with excitement. I’ve long been an Ego fan but had not owned many Ego tools myself before this leaf blower. When I finally got it, unboxing it was a dream. It came in a few separate pieces that made assembly super easy. There’s the motor and handle, the tube that easily snaps on, and the battery that slides right into the back of the blower. It also came with a battery charger and a few extra nozzle tips.
After assembly, I toyed around with the different functions. Of course, the best place to start is with maximum power. Holy cow—I was not ready for what happened next. I pressed the trigger all the way down on high power, and my shoulder cocked back, almost like I had just fired a shotgun. The blower has so much power it seems like it can levitate or fly away. I knew I could definitely make use of that type of power. I then toyed around with the cruise control function, which basically just controls how hard the trigger is squeezed down. For longer jobs, it is nice to have the cruise control function where you don’t have to sit and squeeze and exhaust your hand. Nice!
I’ll talk a bit about how I tested this blower in my backyard, but I want to go ahead and give my overall thoughts. The Ego leaf blower is my favorite handheld leaf blower—period. I like this blower better than every gas leaf blower I have used and the dozens of other electric/battery-powered options I have tested. It is an absolute beast, has super high-quality construction, and is part of one of the best battery-powered lawn tool lines in the world.
How We Tested the Ego Leaf Blower
I immediately put this blower to work in my driveway. I walked through my driveway and went full power – absolutely demolishing every blade of grass and piece of mulch along my path. When I reached the end of my driveway near my shed, I hit the turbo button to see how the blower would do with some decent-sized rocks. Yep—the Ego leaf blower absolutely knocked those rocks back into their spot on the side of my driveway, taking some small sticks along with it.
For reference, the Ego leaf blower on max power puts out about 650 CFMs. When you hit the turbo button, the blower launches up to 765 CFMs.
I also tested the run time and charge time on this blower. On the highest setting with the turbo engaged, the blower lasted for about 17 minutes. Without turbo, it lasted for 25 minutes. You can expect this blower to last about 45 minutes if you are intermittently blowing leaves around your backyard—which is about what I get whenever I take it around my lawn in the fall.
FAQ
How long does an Ego blower last?
Depending on how much force is being used by the blower, the battery can last anywhere from 17 to 60 minutes. For typical use, expect about 35-45 minutes of run time in your yard.
How powerful is the Ego blower?
The Ego blower is one of the most powerful cordless electric leaf blowers in production, with a whopping 765 CFMs of power—well above most handheld gas blowers.
Is the Ego leaf blower quiet?
The Ego leaf blower is much quieter than any gas blower but still does not have a pleasant sound.
What Other Reviewers and Experts Had to Say
The Ego leaf blower has a bit of lore and is widely regarded as the best electric handheld leaf blower. Many other purchasers from Amazon rank the blower extremely highly, with over 80% of reviewers leaving a full five stars. Folks agree that this blower is extremely powerful and comparable to gas blowers but much easier to use. A few downsides that buyers have noted are the battery life and noise—both of which are huge adjustments when making the switch to a battery-powered leaf blower.
One reviewer on Ego’s website even went as far as to say, “I was skeptical about a cordless blower being capable of demonstrating the performance level of a gas-powered blower; however, the Ego genuinely meets that high standard.” Another mentioned, “[The Ego blower is] more powerful than my old gas power and much quieter. It does get a bit heavy after about 15 min or so, but not bad.”
Ego Leaf Blower vs. Dewalt Leaf Blower
I’ve used the Ego 765 CFM leaf blower and the Dewalt 20V leaf blower. Dewalt has a great reputation in the battery-powered tool world, notably with its hand tools like power drills and sanders. Its 20V leaf blower is popular because the same 20V battery can work with a ton of other tools—not just in the landscaping world. This gives Dewalt a unique edge over the Ego because you can save money on different classes of tools.
But the battery portability and lower price point are really the only noticeable benefits of the Dewalt leaf blower. The Ego blower is much more powerful, has more features, and is more versatile. The Ego batteries also stick with the consistent 56V series, whereas Dewalt has 20V, 20V MAX and 60V battery lineups in the lawn space alone.
Final Verdict
The Ego leaf blower absolutely lives up to the hype. Its combination of extreme power, ease of use, amazing battery series, and affordability make it the best electric blower on planet Earth (IMHO). I was initially suspicious when I switched from my handheld gas leaf blower to the Ego, but I was blown away (literally) when I revved up the brushless motor for the first time.
I’ll be excited to watch cordless leaf blowers evolve over the next few years. I think many issues with battery run time and weight will continue to be fixed as companies innovate to provide better solutions. Ego has a commanding lead in the electric lawn tool space and proves it with this blower.
Where to Buy the Ego Leaf Blower
ALEX K. FOR FAMILY HANDYMAN
We Tried It
Ego Power+ 765 CFM 56-Volt Cordless Leaf Blower
The industry's most advanced handheld blower with up to 90 minutes of runtime.
The Ego leaf blower sells for just over $300 on Amazon with the battery and charger and just over $200 if you grab the tool-only version (for those who already own their 56V battery).
Originally Published: July 10, 2024
