Many brands have a battery-powered blower or two. Not EGO. They have a bunch of options and that’s a good thing. It helps them bracket the market and make sure they have something for everyone. From the most powerful to the best value, we’re here to help you find the right EGO 56V leaf blower for your needs.
Where to Buy EGO Lawn Care Equipment
EGO has several retail partners around the country. Lowe’s and Ace Hardware are ones you can likely find close to where you live. For online ordering, Acme Tools, Lowe’s, and Amazon both carry a wide range of available products.
Most Powerful EGO 56V Leaf Blower
EGO 765 CFM Blower LB7654
If you want the benefits of a battery-powered blower with the blowing force of a gas backpack blower, EGO’s 765 CFM blower is exactly what you need. Not every homeowner needs that kind of power and EGO has other models that may be a better fit. But for blowing performance no other brand can currently match (we measured over 25 Newtons!), EGO leads the pack.
This is the most expensive of EGO’s residential handheld offerings, but also the strongest handheld model they currently offer.
- Air Volume: 765 CFM
- Airspeed: 200 MPH
- Newton Force: 25.3 N (26 N claimed)
- Approximate Runtime w/5.0Ah Battery: 13 min (turbo), 22 min (high)
- Weight: 4.69 lbs bare
- Price: $229 bare, $329 with 5.0Ah battery and charger
Best All-Around EGO Leaf Blower
LB6500 650 CFM Blower LB6500
The EGO 650 CFM leaf blower represents a mix between power and runtime. This 56V EGO blower measured 20.3 Newtons on our bench when paired with the kitted 5.0Ah battery. You can get a tad more (20.8 Newtons) if you load up a heavier 7.5Ah battery.
This is the most expensive of EGO’s residential handheld offerings, but it’s the strongest of any of their current models.
- Air Volume: 650 CFM
- Airspeed: 180 MPH
- Newton Force: 20.8 N (21 N claimed)
- Approximate Runtime w/5.0Ah Battery: 15 min (boost), 30 min (high), 200 min (low)
- Weight: 4.77 lbs bare
- Price: $199 bare, $299 with 5.0Ah battery and charger
Best Value EGO 56V Leaf Blower
EGO 530 CFM Blower LB5300 (LB5302 kit)
We actually got to build our own EGO 530 CFM blowers when we visited Chervon’s manufacturing facilities in Nanjing, China back in 2016 and I still use that blower every week to clear off my hard surfaces after mowing. 530 CFM might not seem that impressive compared to the more powerful options EGO has, but it gets the job done quickly. For just $179 with a 2.5Ah battery and charger, it’s our pick for the best value in the lineup.
- Air Volume: 530 CFM
- Airspeed: 110 MPH
- Newton Force: 16.5 N
- Approximate Runtime w/2.5Ah Battery: 10 min (boost), 22 min (high), 75 min (low)
- Weight: 4.81 lbs bare
- Price: $149 bare, $179 with 2.5Ah battery and charger
Most Powerful EGO Backpack Blower
EGO 56V Backpack Blower LBX8000
We have yet to formally test the EGO Commercial LBPX8004-2 56V backpack blower. This model takes things a bit further than even the impressive LBX6000, with more power, speed, and runtime. With two batteries, you can use the same EGO 56V packs you use with their other equipment, but you have more potential runtime. That makes it compelling for commercial users looking to get similar performance to midrange gas backpack blowers.
- Air Volume: 800 CFM
- Airspeed: 190 MPH
- Newton Force: 26N (not tested)
- Approximate Runtime w/2×6.0Ah batteries: 25 min (boost), 30 min (high), 120 min (low)
- Weight: 16.3 lbs bare
- Price: $399 bare, $699 with two 6.0Ah batteries, $1299 with two 10Ah batteries
Previous Model: EGO 56V Commercial Leaf Blower LBX6000
EGO pitched us a curveball a while back when they introduced their commercial line of lawn care equipment. Still running a 56V platform, these tools rely on a battery backpack with a much higher capacity than even the 10.0Ah battery holds. Like the backpack blower, this model puts the weight of the battery on your back but keeps the motor and impeller inline to improve its airflow efficiency.
The blower pushed a solid 18.2 Newtons in our testing. Though it’s not as powerful as the 650 CFM blower, its more modest blowing force and high-capacity power source let it run up to 1 hour, 36 minutes on high. It even broke the hour mark (1 hour, 10 minutes) at Turbo.
- Air Volume: 600 CFM
- Airspeed: 146 MPH
- Newton Force: 18.2 N (19 N claimed)
- Approximate Runtime w/Backpack Battery: 1 hr 10 min (boost), 1 hr 36 min (high), 5 hr 48 min (low)
- Weight: 5.95 lbs bare
- Price: $399 bare
More Options
EGO 615 CFM Blower LB6150
EGO’s 615 CFM blower settles in between the 530 and 650 CFM models, providing mid-range blowing force without reaching the 650’s price point. If you already have other EGO products, the bare tool is just $10 more than the 530 at Ace Hardware and a nice step up in performance.
- Air Volume: 615 CFM
- Airspeed: 170 MPH
- Newton Force: 18.5 N
- Approximate Runtime w/2.5Ah Battery: 10 min (boost), 15 min (high), 100 min (low)
- Weight: 4.74 pounds
- Price: $219 kit with 2.5Ah battery and charger
EGO 580 CFM Blower LB5800
The 580 CFM model replaces the 575. Even though the CFM ratings are very similar, this model boosts the max airspeed to 168 MPH and bumps up to 18.0 Newtons. Not as widely available as other models, this one costs more than the 615 CFM blower, though the kit does come with a 5.0Ah battery instead of a 2.5Ah. Either way, you might want to do some price comparison before pulling the trigger.
- Air Volume: 580 CFM
- Airspeed: 168 MPH
- Newton Force: 18.0 N
- Approximate Runtime w/5.0Ah Battery: 18 min (boost), 30 min (high), 200 min (low)
- Weight: 4.77 pounds
- Price: ~$160 with 5.0Ah battery and charger
EGO 480 CFM Blower LB4800
EGO’s 480 CFM blower has the lightest blowing force of what’s currently available. Just over $100 as a bare tool, this one is best for taking care of hard surfaces after mowing and maintaining small lawns. The kit price is actually a little higher than the 530, so step up a bit in performance if you need a battery and charger.
- Air Volume: 480 CFM
- Airspeed: 92 MPH
- Newton Force: Not tested
- Approximate Runtime w/2.0Ah Battery: 10 min (boost), 18 min (high), 60 min (low)
- Weight: 5.16 pounds
- Price: ~$160 with 2.5Ah battery and charger
EGO 56V Combo Kits
EGO String Trimmer and Blower Combo ST1502LB
This combo combines EGO’s 15-inch string trimmer with Rapid Reload head and the 530 CFM blower. At $299 with a 2.5Ah battery and charger, it’s a great entry into the platform. Be warned, though. Once you see how much more convenient trimming and blowing is with a battery, a mower and hedge trimmer are right around the corner. Before you know it, you’ll need the Z6 zero-turn and the power head attachment system!
EGO Mower, String Trimmer, and Blower Combos
There are several 3-tool combos that combine a mower, string trimmer, and blower to get you started with battery-powered lawn care at a better value. All three include EGO’s 15-inch string trimmer with Rapid Reload head and the 580 CFM blower.
The most affordable includes EGO’s 21-inch push mower and a 5.0Ah battery for $669. This is best for smaller lawns that can get the mowing, trimming, and blowing done on just one battery. Of course, you can always add more to extend your runtime.
Moving up to $809, you get the EGO LM2100SP 21-inch self-propelled lawn mower and a 7.5Ah battery. With that battery, you should be able to cover mowing, trimming, and blowing on lots up to a 1/4-acre easily.
Stepping up a little more to $749, you get much better cut quality. This upgrades you to the EGO Select Cut self-propelled mower and a 7.5Ah battery. This is a good bet for lawns up to 1/4 acre and gives you better cutting in thick types of grass such as St. Augustine.
Discontinued EGO Blowers
EGO 575 CFM Blower
- Air Volume: 575 CFM
- Airspeed: 142 MPH
- Newton Force: 17.3 N
- Approximate Runtime w/5.0Ah Battery: 18 min (high), 120 min (low)
- Weight: 4.8 pounds
Check out EGO’s full lineup here.
