When our experts tested five of the latest electric leaf blower models, Ryobi's 40V 850 CFM Whisper Series backpack leaf blower stood out as one of the most powerful and reliable on the market. But ...

Even the best backpack leaf blowers have one crucial flaw. As powerful as they are for clearing leaves or, in early spring, wintertime debris, their very design typically requires a 90-degree bend in ...

Battery-powered blowers have come a long way over the years, and Ryobi is among the leaders in the residential market. The Ryobi 40V 850 CFM Backpack Blower boasts some impressive numbers that got our ...

Editor’s Note: October 6, 2025: We have reviewed our recommendations to ensure all are in stock and priced competitively. New to this update are three blowers: the Stihl BRA 600, Worx Nitro WG572, and ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gasoline backpack leaf blowers, not covered by an extended warranty or service contract, within the first ...

Over the course of several decades, Ryobi has become one of the most prominent major power tool brands. In that time, the company has built-out its vast lineup of devices, with virtually any tool ...

Is a DeWalt or Ryobi leaf blower better? The ritual hum of leaf blowers fires up in the fall and marks the change in season as much as vibrant leaves falling from the trees. Removing fallen leaves not ...

Heavy tools can take a toll during long jobs, and Ryobi has leaned into design choices that can help reduce back strain and ...

Cordless or backpack leaf blower? Yard work is an essential part of homeownership. Fortunately, there are plenty of products that will make yard work a snap. Leaf blowers, for example, are great tools ...

Nothing makes me happier than working in my yard — planting, pruning, plucking, pulling. I never shy away from heavy lifting, like digging deep holes for new bushes or dropping large bags of mulch.

The Ryobi RY08420, $200 at Home Depot, has a difference you can instantly spot. While backpack blowers traditionally resemble, well, backpacks, this Ryobi situates the engine perpendicular to the ...