Leaves can mess up your lawn, garden, or even walkways. They just have a way of making everything untidy. Well, we have a solution for you; the leaf blower. While traditional leaf blowers are often noisy and run on gas, the modern ones are electric and won’t make a fuss. We have evaluated most of them, putting them through challenges to see how they perform. All this is to help come up with the best leaf blowers in 2021;
What to look for in a leaf blower
A lot can be said about leaf blowers, but it takes special effects for a leaf blower to stand out. Well, we have evaluated the specs you need in a leaf blower and we bring you a list of some of the features to look for;
Noise
Traditionally, leaf blowers are known to make noise, lots of it. but as technology evolves, we have come to a point where leaf blowers don’t have to be noisy. But that all depend on you and how much you are willing to spend as the quitter blowers tend to cost more.
Power/gas
You now have the power to choose between gas and electric powered leaf blowers. The gas-powered leaf blowers, thou traditional and noisy, tend to do a clean job. The electric powered blowers will be quiet but cost more.
Leaf blower specs
Two things you need to keep in mind, MPH & CFM. MPH or Miles Per Hour simply shows how fast the air is moving while CFM or Cubic Feet/Minute indicates just how much air is put out by the blower. What’s the difference between CFM & MPH? Well, the CFM will help move lots of leaves at once while the MPH helps blow away wet leaves and debris.
Depending on what you need the leaf bower to do, you can either get one with higher CFM or MPH.
Grip and general make
You need a blower that is firm on hands giving you complete control. however, that same grip also needs to be gentle on hands. When it comes to the general construction, the blower needs to be well knit and sturdy to withstand the pressure and last longer.
That said, here is the list of the best leaf blowers in 2021;
With a max speed of 135 mph and 100 CFM airflow, it is hard to ignore this leaf blower from DEWALT. Thou it does not look like much from an open eye, but this compact blower does an amazing job of blowing leaves and keep your garden, lawn and driveway clean. Lifting it is easy but don’t let that fool you as this blower has the power to clean out all the leaves.
It has a firm grip and control is easy with the buttons strategically positioned. There are three speed levels which are easily controlled by the positioned buttons. It also allows you to adjust the speeds while blowing without the need to stop and adjust.
The manufacturer should have included the battery and the charger in the package rather than selling it differently. You will incur extra costs trying to acquire the battery and charger. But other than that, this is a great leaf blower to buy as it does the job seamlessly.
What we liked
- Lightweight yet compact
- Sturdy leaf blower
- Easy controls
- Firm grip
What we didn’t like
- The batteries and charger are sold differently
Getting a blower that helps you move heavy debris with a fuss is a gem. Add 6 speed settings and you get a blower that will completely change the game for you. All this can be found in the Makita Blower Kit that has 4 batteries. The batteries are charged with the dual battery charger and once full, they give you a full half hour of blowing leaves.
One of the standout features is the low noise caused by this leaf blower. You can now clean out your walkway without disturbing your neighbors. The Makita Blower Kit runs on moderate speeds and with six speeds settings, you get to control just how much leaves you want to blow.
What we liked
- It’s not noisy
- Comes with a dual battery charger
- Has four batteries
- Run time of 30 minutes
- 6-speed settings
If you value backpack leaf blowers, then the Greenworks Pro BPB80L00 is a great pick. One of the biggest concerns with backpack leave blowers is their weight and ease of use. The Greenworks Pro passes both tests with flying colours as it is lightweight and using it is as easy as they come. The straps are comfy and won’t strain your shoulders nor will you struggle with the controlling it.
The shoulder straps are also easily adjustable and with the blower tube closer to the arms, you can easily set it to your liking. The blower tube is also flexible and will give you an easy time when storing it. The air blower has a max speed of 132 MPH and with a run time of 19 minutes, you can be able to clean your walkway, yard and garden easily.
What we liked;
- Lightweight and compact
- Comfortable and adjustable straps
- Easy to store
- Good air speeds
What we didn’t like
- The run time is quite limited
WORX WG520 Turbine 600 Corded Electric Leaf Blower
For all of you who are on a budget but still crave for a great leaf blower, then you will like the WORX WG520 Turbine 600 Corded Electric Leaf Blower. It has all the ingredients you need to have a great air blower. It is compact, powerful and has a sturdy power control. at 600 CPM, you can see why it is termed as a powerful air blower. It also has impressive speeds of 110 MPH and with two speeds, you get to control how fast you want to blow leaves.
We must say it has a sleek design to it and with one-hand control, you can easily move around with the air blower. It is a corded electric leaf blower, a good one for that kind, and has an extended cord if you want to move further.
What we liked about it;
- One hand operation
- Lightweight with an ergonomic design
- 2 speed controls
- One of the best budget friendly air blower