EGO 56V Blower vs Ryobi 40V Blower: Comparison Guide

EGO vs Ryobi leaf blowers is a new beef. These are the two top battery-powered leaf blower brands on the market and they’re facing off. I like the EGO blower better because it feels sturdier and is more powerful.

Rocky vs. Ivan Drago. They’re both beasts. They’ve both been working their whole life for this.

And we are officiating. It got messy and involved an unmanned office chair spinning out of control.

Luckily, we got our hands on the EGO 765 CFM leaf blower and the Ryobi 40V 730 CFM Brushless Whisper Series blower. Here is what we tested on both:

User experience
Battery performance
Power
Price
The Final Verdict

And there was only one winner. Let’s dive right in.

***SPOILER***: We give the advantage to the EGO 765 CFM blower because it’s more powerful with a longer run-time. You can grab it on Amazon for a great price.

EGO 56V vs Ryobi 40V Whisper Blower: A Breakdown

Let me tell you – this wasn’t an easy comparison. These are the two premier battery powered leaf blowers on the market and you honestly can’t go wrong with either.

But c’mon – one of them has to be better, right?

Let’s find out.

User Experience: EGO compared to Ryobi blowers

Using both the EGO and Ryobi blowers, the first question we got was about sound. One of the main benefits of using battery powered blowers is that they don’t have nearly the same noise levels as gas powered blowers.

Sound and noise from EGO and Ryobi blowers

EGO had a lower-pitched whirring sound whereas Ryobi had a much higher frequency screaming noise. The Ryobi 40V blower is a part of the Whisper series of equipment from Ryobi. While it was definitely a lower decibel level than the EGO, it had an unpleasant high-pitched noise that wasn’t much better honestly.

Weight

From a weight perspective, the EGO comes in at 9.4lbs whereas the Ryobi is a little lighter right at 9lbs. Weight is important when using a blower because without a strap, you’re on the hook for holding these during the entire duration of your blowing experience. If you’re going to be out there for a decent amount of time, then you need to make sure you have a lightweight blower to get the job done. Fortunately, these are both relatively lightweight when compared to a gas blower but slightly heavier than many other electric blowers.

Controlling these two blowers is easy

From a control perspective, I’m looking for something that gives me total control over the speed of the blower that is easy to adjust and access on the fly.

Both the EGO and Ryobi blowers have a variable speed control trigger, meaning you can control how much power you’ve got at any moment in time.

Cruise control thumb adjustment and turbo button.

Both have a cruise control function that can be adjusted with the thumb with the same hand that controls the variable speed trigger (for right-handers only).

Both the Ryobi and EGO blowers have a turbo button, which takes it from their base level of CFMs up to their maximum (more on that later).

Overall, both offer similar controls and come in at almost the exact same weight. If you’re looking to pick one based on user experience, the differentiating factor between the EGO and Ryobi blowers is the sound. One is louder, one has a funnier noise – it comes down to preference. Listen to both on our video to see which one you prefer.

Battery Life – EGO vs Ryobi blowers

Both the EGO and Ryobi both have lithium ion batteries, meaning they put out the same amount of power regardless of whether they have 5% battery life or 95%.

Ryobi’s 40V battery that comes on the whisper series brushless blower is a 4 Ah 40V battery. You can use other 40V batteries from them with higher or lower Ah, but the 4.0 comes standard. The higher the Ah, the longer the battery will run.

The EGO 765 CFM blower comes with a 5 Ah battery but can handle more as well.

Run time comparison of EGO and Ryobi batteries

Here at The Lawn Review we like to get a little wild. So our first run-time test is going to compare the two blowers with their triggers and turbo buttons zip-tied down.

The results looked like this:

EGO turbo button run time: 15 minutes
Ryobi turbo button run time: 12 minutes

Pretty close but 3 minutes matter when you’re standing out in the sun!

Next was the highest speed without the turbo button. Again, we used zip ties and got these results:

EGO full speed blower run time: 25 minutes
Ryobi full speed blower run time: 16 minutes

The last speed test for us was the low speed test. We zip tied these ones on the lowest setting and well….it took a while. Here were the results:

EGO low speed blower run time: 157 minutes
Ryobi low speed blower run time: 90 minutes

While the majority of the run time differences come down to the difference in Ah between the two, I didn’t expect them to be that stark. The EGO definitely wins this category.

The last battery test was how long it takes to get to a full recharge using the EGO and Ryobi battery chargers.

Here’s how long it took:

Ryobi 40V battery charge time: 70 minutes
EGO 56V battery charge time: 53 minutes

Ryobi pulls this one out with a faster battery run time at under an hour.

The EGO blower is more powerful than Ryobi

What may be the most important category yet, things start to get really wild when we compare power. I’m talking out-of-control-spinning-office-chair-wild.

But first, a quick intro into how power is measured in blowers. Both the EGO and Ryobi blower use brushless motors, which means they use magnets to help transfer electrons instead of brushes. Brushes were prone to become fried due to the constant friction inside of the motor, leading to early deaths and overheating.

CFM vs MPH explained

CFM and MPH are the two most important things in assessing power for the blower. CFMs dictate the amount of volume that comes out of the blower whereas MPH refers to the speed at which the air leaves. If you recall from the beginning of this post, high CFMs typically mean a big burst of air. High MPH means the air is moving really quickly. They often have an inverse relationship where one is high and the other is low.

In both of these blowers, the CFMs and MPH are super high. The EGO has 765 CFMs when on full turbo at 200 MPH. That’s crazy. The Ryobi has 730 CFMs at 190 MPH. These are both insane when on turbo mode.

To test this, we blew a pile of dirt off of a plywood to compare their relative power.

Scientific? No. Visually appealing? Yes.

The EGO blew away (pun intended) the Ryobi in this test.

To take it up a notch, we decided to use the scientific and professional face test. Yes, we put Tyler’s face in front of the blowers and had him tell us which was the most powerful. The results were clear:

The EGO was more powerful – much like sticking your head out of a plane, whereas the Ryobi was like sticking it out of a fast moving car. Neither felt good.

Next up was the spinning chair fiasco. Nobody sustained serious injuries during this test. But we attached both blowers to the arms of a spinning office chair and turned them on to see which one would win with both blowing at the same time.

It was a hard cycle to stop. But the EGO won.

The EGO is definitely the more powerful of the two.

Price and Warranty: EGO vs Ryobi blower

The warranties on both the EGO and Ryobi are identical – a 5 year tool warranty and a 3 year battery warranty. They are great and this gives me a lot of comfort as an owner of both.

The Ryobi comes in at around $300 including the blower and two 4 Ah batteries. You can grab it from your local Home Depot, where I’ve seen it for the best price.

The EGO 56V blower will cost about $320 and come with the single 5 Ah battery. It can be purchased at Lowe’s or on Amazon with the battery for a great price.

So which is better, EGO or Ryobi blower?

Let me start by saying that I own both of these so I am trying to be as unbiased as humanly possible. The Ryobi is probably the better deal, but the performance of the EGO is worth $20 to me.

The EGO is slightly heavier but much more powerful and has longer lasting batteries. With the turbo button engaged, it is unrivaled in the handheld electric blower space.

Both are great – but if you’d like to check out the EGO 765 blower, check it out on Amazon. If you’re looking for something a little lighter, we wrote a great post comparing the 765 CFM blower to the 650 blower.

Why we review lawn tools

The reason we started this website in the first place was because we had so much trouble trying to find reasonable, understandable, honest reviews for lawn equipment. And it’s not cheap! After hours and hours of research, trying products and returning them, and messing up our yards – we started this site.

As people who had to learn the hard way, we want you to know exactly what you are signing up for before you purchase a piece of equipment. That’s why we are committed to providing honest, easy-to-understand reviews that mean something.

What to look for in an electric blower

Cordless blowers come in a bunch of shapes and sizes but there are three basic things you need to understand:

CFMs on blowers

Cubic feet per minute. This is a measure of air output on the blower. Higher CFM = more power, but not necessarily more miles per hour. High CFM with a wide nozzle = lower MPH. High CFM with a narrow nozzle = high miles per hour. Ideally, you want both a high CFM with a narrow to medium nozzle for most residential jobs.

Usability

What is the point of having a blower if it is hard to use? Have to get one that is lightweight, easy to start, and has some functions that make your life easier. One thing I look for here is how the weight is distributed. I also look for things like variable speed control, sound, and how easy it is to reach or change controls like cruise control.

Motor type

Brushless motors reign supreme. Brushless motors are cooler running motors with more torque, a longer run-time, and last many more years. These are a no brainer when picking a blower.

These are three technical things you need to pay attention to when looking through the specifications.

November 16, 2022April 3, 2024

EGO 650 vs 765 CFM Leaf Blower Difference Explained

The EGO 650 CFM and 765 CFM are two of the most popular battery powered leaf blowers. The two blowers are virtually identical, with the 765 CFM having noticeably more power and a higher price tag.

Not convinced? Go read some of the comments on our YouTube review of the EGO 765 blower.

They are some of the sleekest and most powerful lawn tools on the planet. And there’s a good reason why.

We’ve written extensively and made a TON of video content about these blowers purely out of requests. We are even giving one away this month to one of our lucky newsletter subscribers.

These bad boys can be found on Amazon or at Lowe’s, where EGO has some exclusivity, but not at Home Depot.

Let’s check out why these two blowers are quickly becoming famous, then compare them to see which one makes the most sense for you.

Jump ahead:

What to look for in an electric blower
EGO brand overview
What are CFMs?
EGO 765 Rundown
EGO 650 Overview
EGO 765 vs 650 – which is better?

The EGO 765 CFM blower: Overview

The EGO LB7654 blower is an absolute unit. One of the most powerful handheld electric blowers (I think it actually may be THE most powerful) on the planet, it was designed for absolute lawn enthusiasts.

Here are a few things we love about this blower:

It’s really versatile. It has a nice variable speed control trigger on the side with a cruise control function. This is awesome for taking the stress off of your fingers when trying to keep the blower at a consistent speed.
The EGO 765 comes with a few different nozzle heads. As I’ve come to learn (shoutout to our YouTube subscribers), a lot of folks use these blowers to dry off their cars. There’s some versatility with this as though EGO kept that in mind when making it.
It has a really nice molded rubber grip that makes it easier to hold onto. It is a bit heavier than other electric blowers, so it’s a thoughtful touch.
The 5.0 Ah battery has a run time of 25 minutes while on full-speed. With the turbo button, you can get 17 minutes of run time. Yes, we actually tested this with zip ties. We are weird but are dedicated to you.

EGO 765 Specifications Breakdown

Pop quiz – if this thing has 765 CFMs coming out of the end, do you think it is a wide-mouthed blower with a lower speed?

Well, it’s not. It actually has BOTH super high CFMs AND high MPHs. It’s sort of a freak of nature like that. This means that the blower can do big piles of leaves AND use an extreme jet stream to destroy wet, stuck leaves.

That’s what makes this blower really stick out. The turbo button takes this blower to a level no other electric handheld blower has been before.

Comparing the 765 CFM to a Stihl gas blower.

We compared the EGO 765 CFM blower to our Stihl BG86C handheld gas blower and it was pretty wild. On turbo, the EGO was actually more powerful.

At just over 12 lbs, it is noticeably heavier than a lot of other electric blowers. You can separately purchase a sling that helps offload some of the weight. Some of our YouTube commenters that purchased the tool talked about the strain on their wrists turning it side to side. But it was also noted that the exchange in power made it worth it. Up to you!

The EGO 650 CFM Blower: Overview

The EGO LB6504 blower is also a freak of nature. If it weren’t for it’s bigger brother, the 765 CFM blower, this would still be one of the most powerful handheld blowers on the planet.

The EGO 650 CFM blower has many of the same features as the EGO 765 CFM blower, including:

A cruise control button. It isn’t as easy to use as the 765 blower because it doesn’t have the thumb-controlled portion, but it does have a little knob that you can twist to set the speed.
The turbo button cranks this up to 650 CFMs, which is still extremely high!
Multiple nozzles, including a flat nozzle that is really great for blowing leaves around your patio or near the end of your driveway. Talk about a jet stream.
A brushless motor that can also be found on the 765. Brushless motors use magnets to power the motor instead of brushes. This allows for a cooler running motor, more torque, and significant durability. It’s a must have for an electric lawn tool.

EGO 650 CFM Blower Specifications

Just like its 765 CFM big brother, the 650 CFM blower marries both high CFMs and high MPH to produce an absolute wind cannon.

In contrast to the 765 CFM blower, the 650 CFM EGO blower weighs about 2.5 lbs lighter, putting it back into the normal range of handheld blowers. This is a lifesaver for anyone with wrist or shoulder issues, giving you more mobility when moving the blower side to side.

EGO 765 CFM vs 650 CFM Blower: Similarities and Differences

Since these blowers look almost identical, I wanted to summarize the notable differences between the two blowers. Let’s start with similarities:

Similarities between EGO 765 and 650

Aesthetics – unless you’re up close you can’t tell them apart
Both have cruise control
Both have a turbo button that amps up the CFMs
Both take the 56V battery
Both are extremely well-made

Differences between EGO 765 and 650

CFM and speed differences, obviously
765 weighs 2.5 lbs more than the 650
765 costs about $50 more than the 650
765 comes with a nice thumb adjuster on the cruise control

So which is better? EGO 765 CFM vs 650 CFM blower?

Tough to give a concrete answer here. So I’ll do my best: the 650 CFM blower is a better value for the normal homeowner. It packs more than enough power, is $50 cheaper, and still comes with all the perks of the 765 CFM blower, just a little bit weaker. Either way, these are for sale for a cheaper price on Amazon than they are at Lowe’s.

The EGO 765 CFM blower is on Amazon for a little a great price with the charger. Without the charger it comes in at just about $50 less (but changes all the time).

The EGO 650 CFM blower is on Amazon for a great deal with the charger. Without the charger, it is on sale for UNBELIEVABLY Low (this is a steal).

The 765 CFM blower, however, has unrivaled power and speed. There are definitely times where the additional speed boost would come in handy, so it is also a great option. Also, if you just LOVE EGO products and want the newest and best tools, you have got to go with this one.

The Bottom Line: 765 vs 650 CFM EGO blowers

At the end of the day, they both have incredible specifications, amazing warranties, and extreme power. You can’t go wrong. Do you want to shell out a bit more money for some crazy power? That’s what you need to ask yourself.

Oh and by the way, we own the 765 CFM blower 🙂.

Check this out if you want to see us compare the EGO 765 CFM blower to the Ryobi 730 CFM blower

Why we review lawn tools

What to look for in an electric blower

Cordless blowers come in a bunch of shapes and sizes but there are three basic things you need to understand:

CFM – Cubic feet per minute. This is a measure of air output on the blower. Higher CFM = more power, but not necessarily more miles per hour. High CFM with a wide nozzle = lower MPH. High CFM with a narrow nozzle = high miles per hour. Ideally, you want both a high CFM with a narrow to medium nozzle for most residential jobs.
Usability – what is the point of having a blower if it is hard to use? Have to get one that is lightweight, easy to start, and has some functions that make your life easier.
Motor type – brushless motors reign supreme. Cooler running motors with more torque, a longer run-time, and last many more years. Brushless is a no brainer when picking a blower.

These are three things you need to pay attention to when looking through the specifications.

About EGO

EGO is still relatively new to the lawn tool space. They started back in 2014 and have absolutely exploded in recent years. They are owned by the parent company Chervon, which also make SKIL and FLEX brand tools.

EGO has quickly become synonymous with power. All of their tools (including the blowers we are reviewing today) are top-of-the-line when it comes to power. When we’ve gotten our hands on the products, the first thing we always think is “solid”. Their products are generally heavier than other brands and feel really tight and well-constructed.

Their mowers are heavier, stronger, and faster. Their EGO string trimmers are freaks of nature. Everything is built for performance.

So let’s look at the 650 and 765 CFM blowers.

What are CFMs in leaf blowers?

I know I briefly touched on this a few paragraphs above, but the distinction is important – especially for comparing these two.

CFM stands for cubic feet per minute. Basically it is a measurement of airflow out of the end of the blower. The typical relationship you see is the higher the CFMs, the wider the mouth of the blower. It can also result in lower miles per hour of air speed, because so much more air is moving out of a wider opening.

It’s like taking a deep breath, relaxing your mouth and blowing out compared to taking the same breath and whistling. Same amount of air is coming out, but just much faster when you whistle.

High CFM blowers, wide mouthed blowers are great for moving large piles of leaves. Lower CFM blowers that are narrow are good for providing a jet-stream of air that is great for wet grass clippings and small amounts of leaves.

Keep that in mind as we move forward.

July 6, 2022April 28, 2024

I Tested Out EGO’s 650 CFM Blower and Loved It

The EGO Power+ LB6504 blower is popular. Like the hottest girl at school. But the EGO 650 CFM blower has amazing quality, durability, a nice battery system, and a reasonable price.

For a good reason. The thing not only looks cool, but performs at a super high level.

It is more powerful than probably 90% of handheld cordless blowers on the market.

And it isn’t even the strongest EGO blower. Yep, EGO is all about power. They have a corner on the cordless-blower-with-extreme-power market and have really mastered it.

But today, let’s check out WHY they have cornered the market.

Electric blowers 101
EGO LB6504 power
Ease of use
Durability
Cost
Official EGO Power+ LB6504 review

EGO Power+ LB6504 Blower: Features and benefits

This is the point where we get to really roll up our sleeves and pick apart the functions of this blower. Our goal is to take the technical specifications and put them into meaningful terms that you can understand. Let’s get started. We made a cool web story about the EGO blowers if you’re interested.

Check out how this compares to the EGO 765 CFM blower.

Power on the EGO 650 CFM Blower (CFM and MPH)

Well if it is any indication of the power of this blower, the dang thing is named EGO Power+. So I think it has some power.

Coming in at 500 CFMs in standard mode and 650 CFMs (hence LB6504) with the turbo button, power is not going to be something you’re worried about. CFMs are a measurement of the volume of air pushed out of the nozzle. Higher CFMs equal higher miles per hour (speed) generally, but can be majorly impacted by nozzle size. The same amount of air coming out of a tapered nozzle is going to be much faster than that of a wide-mouthed nozzle.

Turbo button featured above, cruise control below.

They serve two different purposes. One for speed and one for moving big piles of leaves. Both are good.

At its max speed (with Turbo Button engaged), this thing is going 180 MPH. That’s darn fast. It is going to be enough to get all of the wet leaves off of your driveway. With that type of speed, you’ll eviscerate big piles of leaves as well.

If you want even more power, check out the EGO LB7654, a bigger brother of this one that has 765 CFMs….

How the EGO 650 CFM blower feels to use

After power, feel is everything. You are the one lugging it around your yard, so it needs to feel comfortable in your hand and not straining your shoulder. It also needs to be easy to control and have some functions that save you time and energy.

The EGO Power+ LB6504 has some functions that make it a breeze to use. Some are relatively common, but most are only found on high end blowers:

Variable speed dial
- Basically you just set which speed you want to rock with and pull the trigger to go. You can also control it with your thumb (if you’re right handed).
Turbo button
- You probably don’t ALWAYS want 650 CFMs..but when you do, there’s a turbo button.
- I smash it all the time.
It weighs 13 lbs
- Not Super heavy but also not super light. One noticeable thing about it when you pick it up is that it’s solid as a rock. It’s a dang Ford F-150 in the blower world.
Battery indicator has 5 lights
- Most have four. Which gives you a pretty big range to guess how much life you have. Some have three. The EGO has five. This provides more accuracy for how much longer you have before a recharge.

These are some of my favorite things. All-in-all, it is a bit heavier than most other blowers but because it is so powerful, you don’t have to hold it as long. Kind of a silly way to think about it, but it’s true.

Durability of EGO Blowers

I kind of just hinted at it, but the EGO Power+ LB6504 blower feels dang sturdy. It’s mostly plastic, but doesn’t feel plastic-y, if that makes sense.

The real durability of this machine is underneath the hood, however. Like most, if not all EGO products, this bad boy has a brushless motor. Brushless motors are the best battery-powered motors for a few reasons:

They create less friction, meaning it won’t overheat
Less friction also means that the parts won’t wear down over time
They have more torque
They are quieter

Do I need to say more? As compared to some other trusted brands (like Stihl’s new battery-powered line), EGO products are way more durable and longer lasting.

That’s why one of my friends still has the early model of the 56V EGO mower. It just keeps going forever and ever.

Cost and value of the EGO 650 CFM blower

So here’s the skinny – this is not the cheapest blower on the planet. But it is one of the highest value blowers on the planet. Here’s what I mean.

You get what you pay for with EGO. The price point here is a little under $300. Sounds like a lot. But it will last you twice as long as most other blowers. You can take that to the bank.

Would you rather burn through two $200 blowers that are less powerful, or buy one $300 blower that is powerful?

The choice is easy. This is a HIGH VALUE blower.

The official review: EGO Power+ LB6504 Blower

Pound-for-pound, the EGO Power+ LB6504 is an absolute unit. It’s got great power at a great price. It is made with parts that are built to last – especially the brushless motor. It’s really easy to use and is a part of EGO’s 56V battery series, meaning you can use this same battery across all of EGOs tools.

If you want to grab it, it’s currently on sale on Amazon for a great price.

Why we review lawn tools

What to look for in an electric blower

Cordless blowers come in a bunch of shapes and sizes but there are three basic things you need to understand:

CFM – Cubic feet per minute. This is a measure of air output on the blower. Higher CFM = more power, but not necessarily more miles per hour. High CFM with a wide nozzle = lower MPH. High CFM with a narrow nozzle = high miles per hour. Ideally, you want both a high CFM with a narrow to medium nozzle for most residential jobs.
Usability – what is the point of having a blower if it is hard to use? Have to get one that is lightweight, easy to start, and has some functions that make your life easier.
Motor type – brushless motors reign supreme. Cooler running motors with more torque, a longer run-time, and last many more years. Brushless is a no brainer when picking a blower.

These are three things you need to pay attention to when looking through the specifications.

June 20, 2022April 28, 2024

My Favorite Blower Ever: EGO’s 765 CFM Leaf Blower

EGO’s 765 CFM leaf blower is almost too good to be true. The EGO LB765 bower is extremely powerful, durable and easy to use.

We got our hands on it and compared it to a trusty Stihl gas blower and a competitor Ryobi blower.

It wasn’t even close.

You’ve got to check out our experience because it was truly mind blowing for us. We’ve reviewed a TON of electric blowers, but never a handheld tornado.

We have video proof.

Check it out.

What to look for in an electric blower
EGO LB7654 Versatility
Ease of use
Battery Life
Power
Cost and value
Official review and how to buy the EGO blower

My experience with this blower: Features and benefits

If you’ve ever used an EGO product before, you know that it is simply powerful. They don’t miss when it comes to making products that can go toe-to-toe with their gas counterparts. The future is definitely battery powered and EGO has positioned themselves to be a leader in the space as they slowly replace gas-powered tools. In fact, EGO even has a battery-powered multi-tool with a ton of attachments that rocks.

This blower is no exception. Let’s get right to it.

Check out how this compares to the 650 CFM blower or the new Enhulk 930 CFM leaf blower.

Versatility of EGO’s 765 CFM blower

The EGO LB7654 blower has a ton of different ways it can be used. Yes, it can blow off your neighbors toupee but it can also be used more gently.

Pulling the trigger changes the amount of air coming out of the blower.

You see, the EGO blower has a variable speed trigger (pictured above) that allows you to go from 280 CFMs to 580 CFMs with a gentle pull of the trigger. This has solved the problem of my angry wife yelling at me for blowing too much mulch out of the garden bed. A literal life saver.

Simple cruise control function on the EGO LB7654.

The EGO LB7654 also has a cruise control function that can serve as a separate trigger that holds itself in place, allowing you to relax your hand and not have to squeeze the trigger to an exact speed. Wow! Looks like EGO heard the feedback from the hand cramp crowd.

Lastly, the EGO 765 CFM blower has a turbo button. Yes, a turbo button.

This button is what takes you from the trigger-maximum of 580 CFMs to 765 CFMs. Truly, like NOS in Ja Rule’s car in 2 Fast 2 Furious.

Now that we’ve covered the motor and controls, let’s talk about the nozzle versatility as well.

This blower comes with a tapered nozzle, a flared nozzle, and the standard nozzle. You can even remove them and go nozzle-less. This is usually done by car fanatics that like to hand-dry their car like a hair dryer.

Battery life on EGO 765 CFM blower

The EGO 765 CFM blower has a 5.0Ah battery that comes standard with this blower (if you don’t get the tool-only version). This battery touts a 90 minute run time with the EGO LB7654 blower. So we put it to the test.

While my normal blower job (stop laughing) lasts about 25-30 minutes, we actually zip-tied the turbo button down to see how long it would run. Here were our results:

Full-turbo: 17 minutes
High-speed non-turbo: 25 minutes
Lowest setting: 140 minutes

Pretty impressive!

Ease of use of EGO LB7654 blower

The EGO LB7654 blower definitely has some of the typical features we love about battery-powered products. Specifically, you just pop in the battery, pick it up, and get going. No cranking a cord or changing oil or whatever.

Coming in at 12.2 lbs, or less than my 3 month old baby girl, this thing is relatively lightweight.

We’ve talked a bit about the cruise control function, but just wanted to reiterate how great this is for making it an easy to use and easy to control tool. It felt great to just walk around and be able to quickly adjust the speed without having to hold my finger in the exact position and hope it doesn’t move.

One thing that is noticeably different about this EGO blower (and EGO products in general) is that it feels genuinely sturdy. It doesn’t feel like it is a bunch of cheap plastic that has superb power. The EGO LB7654 feels well-constructed and sturdy, which is a differentiator in the battery powered lawn tool space.

There’s also a nice rubber molded handle that makes lugging this thing around easy on your hands, forearms, and ultimately your shoulders.

One other cool thing about this blower is the battery power indicator level. Most batteries, like Ryobi, only have four indicator lights that tell you where you are. EGO has 5 indicator lights, giving you a slightly better range to work off of when estimating how much time you have left until recharge.

EGO 765 CFM Power compared to Gas

Saved this one for last because it is the most tantalizing but also the most obvious. First things first, this sucker has a brushless motor. Automatic huge checkmarks in the power department and basically everywhere else.

But to really compare it to some of the legends out there, we compared it to my trusty Stihl blower. The Stihl blower is one of the most dependable, popular gas blower on the market.

I did look stupid, however I learned a lot.

We first compared the two blowers using a wiffle ball around the backyard. Not super indicative of which one is more powerful, although the EGO seemed to have more of a direct line of power.

The next test we did was side-by-side comparison with two piles of damp grass. This one was extremely easy to declare a winner. The EGO absolutely demolished the pile of grass, sending it into a million smithereens, whereas the Stihl moved the grass, but more so tumbled it over.

Wasn’t even close – the EGO blower crushed the gas blower.

Cost and value

This blower and battery come in at just over $300 – and while that seems like a steep price, let me remind you that this thing is going to last you a while. The brushless motor and simple, but solid, construction means this thing can hang in your garage for quite a few years.

EGO LB7654 Power+ blower: Final review

The EGO 765 CFM blower crushed every test we put it through. Not only is it extremely versatile and easy to use, but the battery life lasts way longer than advertised and has a ridiculous turbo button that blasts away gas competitors.

You can grab this one on Amazon with the battery, or get the tool only version for significantly cheaper on Amazon as well. You can also grab this blower at Lowe’s.

What to look for in an electric blower

Blowers come in a bunch of shapes and sizes but there are two basic things you need to understand:

Brushless – a type of motor that does not rely on friction for generating power. This engine type uses magnets for a longer lasting, more efficient power generation. Brushless motors also have more torque and are more durable.

CFM – Cubic feet per minute. This is a measure of air output on the blower. Higher CFM = more power, but not necessarily more miles per hour. High CFM with a wide nozzle = lower MPH. High CFM with a narrow nozzle = high miles per hour. Ideally, you want both a high CFM with a narrow to medium nozzle for most residential jobs.

MPH – miles per hour. The speed at which the air travels.