CR has tested dozens of models from brands like Ego, Ryobi, and Toro. These eight are the best.Handheld leaf blowers are ...

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Ryobi RY08420 leaf blower to find out if it's worth it.

If you're looking for a solid cordless leaf blower this fall, you can do far worse than EGO or Ryobi. But between the two, one particular model is on top.

Superior blowing power: While most leaf blowers blow around 300 cubic feet per minute, some Ryobi models have more than doubled that with speeds up to 730 cubic feet per minute.

We tested 11 top-rated leaf blowers to assess their performance, ease of use, battery life and design. Two models stood out as the best choice for most people.

Superior blowing power: While most leaf blowers blow around 300 cubic feet per minute, some Ryobi models have more than doubled that with speeds up to 730 cubic feet per minute.

See at Best Buy Ryobi 40-volt Whisper Series cordless leaf blower This Ryobi unit had a fair showing overall. Only one other leaf blower we tested cost less, and it outperformed a few models that ...

Models rated Fair or Poor at ear level emitted at least 85 dBA, loud enough to warrant hearing protection. Noise at 50 feet: Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet.

Ryobi leaf blower pros Superior blowing power: While most leaf blowers blow around 300 cubic feet per minute, some Ryobi models have more than doubled that with speeds up to 730 cubic feet per minute.