The 7 Best Cordless Leaf Blowers of 2024, According to Testing

Best Overall

Makita XBU03SM1 Cordless Blower Kit

Effectiveness5/5
Battery5/5
Ease of Use5/5
Portability5/5
Noise Level2/5
It’s a powerful but lightweight cordless leaf blower.

It’s a powerful but lightweight cordless leaf blower.

The battery lasted for 12 minutes in our testing.

The battery lasted for 12 minutes in our testing.

The best overall cordless leaf blower is this option by Makita. At just 6.5 pounds, it's lightweight enough to use with one hand, but powerful enough to clear a 10 square foot area of leaves in seconds.

One feature we really liked was the multiple power options. The blower was easy to hold with one hand and to adjust power control with the other hand. You can also use the speed lock function (think of it like cruise control on your car) for continuous use.

Users also have the option to use the variable speed trigger function to adjust the speed. Using this trigger function will extend the run time, but if you keep the leaf blower running continuously, it will drain the battery faster.

One feature we appreciated was the power boost. To engage the power boost, we had to have the speed lock set, and then we could engage the trigger for more power. The only downside of this model was the battery run time; we ran the unit for 12 minutes before the battery died.

Overall, we recommend this lightweight cordless because it’s lightweight and affordable. It’s powerful enough to clear leaves quickly, but it may not be suited for an expansive landscape that would take more time to clear.

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

Best Budget

Ryobi Lithium-Ion Cordless Jet Fan Blower

Effectiveness5/5
Battery4/5
Ease of Use5/5
Portability5/5
Noise Level4/5
It only weighs 6 pounds, making it easy to maneuver.

It only weighs 6 pounds, making it easy to maneuver.

Run time averages around 15 minutes, so you might want to have two batteries on hand if you have a big area to cover.

Run time averages around 15 minutes, so you might want to have two batteries on hand if you have a big area to cover.

For some homeowners, lugging around a heavy leaf blower can be a deterrent to using their cordless leaf blower. This model from Ryobi only weighs 6 pounds, making it much easier for users to manage.

We felt in control of this leaf blower, and it was easy to maneuver and use. The leaf blower cleared all conditions we tested, it was lightweight, and it was easy to handle with one hand.

Although it’s lightweight, we found it very powerful. It has a variable speed up to 100 miles per hour (MPH) with an air flow capacity of 280 cubic feet per minute (CFM), and we noted that this blower quickly got up to full power.

The official battery runtime listed by the manufacturer is 15-20 minutes, but we were able to use it for 30 minutes before the battery ran out. It took two to three hours to charge the battery, so you may want to consider having two batteries on hand so you can charge one while using the other.

The only other downside we noticed was that this leaf blower was pretty loud compared to other models of cordless leaf blower we tested. Because of its powerful performance, it’s the best cordless leaf blower for those looking for an affordable option.

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

Best Splurge

EGO Power+ LB6003 Cordless Leaf Blower

Effectiveness5/5
Battery5/5
Ease of Use5/5
Portability4/5
Noise Level3/5
You don’t have to hold down a button while running the blower.

You don’t have to hold down a button while running the blower.

It weighs 12 pounds, so it’s heavier than several others on this list.

It weighs 12 pounds, so it’s heavier than several others on this list.

The Ego Power+ 600 CFM Backpack Blower is our pick for the best splurge cordless leaf blower. The backpack harness made it very easy to maneuver the cordless blower. we found that the backpack was comfortable, not too heavy, and the wand was flexible and moved well. This model weighs 12 pounds, but with the weight distributed evenly because of the backpack harness, it felt lighter.

This cordless leaf blower also performed well in all of our tests, clearing leaves in just seconds, with a variable speed up to 145 MPH. One feature that made this model easy to use was that we could set the desired speed and then turn it on. We appreciated being able to set a dial and let the leaf blower blow at a predetermined speed and strength so we didn’t have to hold down a button the entire time.

This kit comes with a 7.5 AH arc lithium battery with a fuel gauge and a charger, which is compatible with all Ego outdoor power equipment. The manufacturer information listed the decibel level at 64, but we found it to be a bit louder than that. However, we felt the sound level was tolerable and much quieter than a gas-powered backpack leaf blower.

Overall, we recommend this cordless leaf blower for those with a large yard or with yards that have a lot of trees. It’s a heavy-duty blower that can quickly move leaves and debris.

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

Longest Battery

WORX WG584 Cordless Leaf Blower

Effectiveness5/5
Battery5/5
Ease of Use5/5
Portability4/5
Noise Level3/5
Two batteries work in tandem for extra-long battery life.

Two batteries work in tandem for extra-long battery life.

It may be too powerful for small spaces.

It may be too powerful for small spaces.

If you’re looking for a long battery life, the Worx 40V Turbine Cordless is the best leaf blower for you. It comes with two 20V batteries that slide onto each side of the handle. Even with the double battery configuration, this cordless leaf blower only weighs about 7 pounds.

We were impressed by the power of this leaf blower and noted it was an effective leaf blower with multiple power settings. The first setting cleared most conditions, including wet leaves, and we also noted that it was lightweight and easy to handle with one hand.

The manufacturer recommends using the lower power setting on hard surfaces, such as driveways and patios. The higher power setting delivers speeds up to 90 MPH, which works best for working around shrubs in the landscape and moving leaves across grass.

With the extra battery life, this lightweight cordless leaf blower can handle big jobs, and we recommend this leaf blower for homeowners with a medium to large size yard. An added benefit was that this leaf blower wasn’t as loud as we expected it to be. We like this leaf blower because it has a long battery life, it’s quieter than some of the other models we tested, and it’s more affordable than some of the other options.

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

Best Lightweight

Black+Decker 20V Cordless Sweeper

Effectiveness4/5
Battery5/5
Ease of Use3/5
Portability5/5
Noise Level2/5
It weighs less than 4 pounds, so it’s easy to maneuver with one hand.

It weighs less than 4 pounds, so it’s easy to maneuver with one hand.

It’s not as powerful as others on our list, so it may take longer to clear leaves from one spot.

It’s not as powerful as others on our list, so it may take longer to clear leaves from one spot.

If you’re looking for an inexpensive, lightweight cordless leaf blower to clear your front steps or a small patio, this is a great option. We like this cordless leaf blower for those with a small outdoor space.

During our testing, this leaf blower cleared leaves off of concrete much faster than it cleared leaves on grass. We had to make two or three passes with the blower to move leaves in the grass. There is only one power setting, so we had to hold the blower low to the ground to get the air under the leaves to lift them up.

The biggest benefit of this cordless leaf blower is that it weighs less than 4 pounds, and we were able to operate it with one hand. Occasionally, we used two hands to help direct the flow with more precision, but it was light enough that our forearms didn’t get tired.

A drawback we found was that the cordless leaf blower had lower power than some of the other models we tested. We didn’t like that we had to bend down to get the air low enough to move the leaves on grassy surfaces, and it wasn't comfortable for our taller testers to use. Overall, we recommend this cordless leaf blower for small yards and outdoor hard surfaces.

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

Best Backpack

Greenworks Pro Cordless Backpack Leaf Blower

Effectiveness4/5
Battery5/5
Ease of Use5/5
Portability4/5
Noise Level3/5
It’s a powerful leaf blower that works well for large yards.

It’s a powerful leaf blower that works well for large yards.

It takes extra effort and a screwdriver to assemble it for the first time.

It takes extra effort and a screwdriver to assemble it for the first time.

If you’ve got a lot of ground to cover you may want to take a closer look at the Greenworks Pro 80V Cordless Backpack Leaf Blower. The manufacturer claims that it can easily handle clearing leaves up to one acre, and we agree that it is a powerful leaf blower.

Specifically, we liked the variable speeds so we could clear leaves with precision, and we appreciated that there are multiple ways to control power. One is like a trigger, and we used that feature the most so we could turn the blower off easily to improve accuracy. The other speed control keeps it on at a constant speed.

The backpack design helps distribute the weight evenly and makes it easier to maneuver. One of our shorter testers commented that it was a little unwieldy for her to get it on because it was so big. Once she had the backpack on and was using it, it felt very manageable.

We recommend this cordless leaf blower for homeowners with a large yard. It performed well in quickly clearing leaves across a large expanse of lawn, and we also liked that we could easily control the power while working around obstacles. The only drawback was the size for smaller users.

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / RACHEL MAREK

Easiest to Control

Dewalt Brushless Handheld Leaf Blower

Effectiveness5/5
Battery4/5
Ease of Use5/5
Portability4/5
Noise Level3/5
There were two ways to turn on the blower, making it easy to use in any part of the yard.

There were two ways to turn on the blower, making it easy to use in any part of the yard.

The power starts to wane a little toward the end of the battery life.

The power starts to wane a little toward the end of the battery life.

The Dewalt Brushless Handheld Blower is the best choice for those looking for precision control. It has two modes of operation. We used the variable speed trigger to quickly turn it off and on, which was a great feature when working in landscaped areas and not wanting to disturb the mulch or damage plants.

We liked being able to control the power two ways, either on all the time or by using the trigger function to control on and off for things like the flower bed. The other option is a speed lock feature, which allows users to set the speed and turn it on, and then it will maintain the set speed without the users having to hold down a button.

We liked this option when clearing leaves from a wide open lawn as it felt more comfortable not having to keep a tight grip on a button while operating the leaf blower. Another feature that made this cordless leaf blower comfortable to use is that it’s lightweight. It weighed less than 7 pounds, which made it manageable to operate with one hand.

Overall, we recommend this cordless leaf blower for yards because of its multiple power options which make it versatile for clearing both lawns and garden beds.

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK

BETTER HOMES and GARDENS / HENRY WORTOCK