Three cordless leaf blowers list airflow of 650, 600 and 450 CFM on their makers’ own pages: the EGO POWER+ LB6504, the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Dual Battery Blower 2824-20 and the DEWALT 20V MAX XR DCBL722B. The right one depends less on the biggest number than on which battery you already own.
Which cordless leaf blower moves the most air?
On the figures each maker publishes, EGO is highest, Milwaukee second and DEWALT third. EGO’s page gives 650 CFM on turbo and up to 180 MPH with the tapered nozzle. Milwaukee lists 600 CFM and 145 MPH. DEWALT lists up to 450 CFM and up to 125 MPH with the concentrator nozzle.
| Model | Battery | Airflow | Air speed | Noise | Maker runtime claim |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EGO LB6504 | 56V ARC Lithium, 5.0Ah included | 650 CFM turbo | Up to 180 MPH | 64 dB | Up to 90 minutes average |
| Milwaukee 2824-20 | Two M18 batteries, not included | 600 CFM | 145 MPH | 64 dB(A) | 65 minutes at half throttle with two HD12.0 |
| DEWALT DCBL722B | 20V MAX, not included | Up to 450 CFM | Up to 125 MPH | 62 dB(A) | Up to 87 minutes, battery not named |
Airflow listed by each maker, in CFM: EGO 650, Milwaukee 600, DEWALT 450.
Air speed listed by each maker, in MPH: EGO 180, Milwaukee 145, DEWALT 125.
Do independent tests agree with the maker figures?
Only partly, and only for EGO. Pro Tool Reviews tested the bare-tool version of the same 650 CFM EGO blower and measured 20.3 N on its force meter in turbo with a 5.0Ah battery. It recorded 16:34 of runtime on turbo with that battery, while EGO’s page cites over 20 minutes on turbo and up to 90 minutes of average runtime. Pro Tool Reviews also weighed the blower at 9.81 lb with the 5.0Ah battery fitted.
Milwaukee’s page states 17.7 N of blowing force, but that is Milwaukee’s own number and may not be measured the same way, so it should not be set directly against the Pro Tool Reviews figure. The sources reviewed for this piece did not include an independent test of the DEWALT DCBL722B or the Milwaukee 2824-20.
What does each blower need to run?
Battery cost often decides this more than airflow.
- EGO: any 56V ARC Lithium battery. The page lists a 5-year limited tool warranty and a 3-year limited battery warranty. The page showed the LB6504 as coming soon with no price, so confirm availability before you plan around it.
- Milwaukee: two M18 REDLITHIUM batteries, sold separately. The page says the blower is optimized for HIGH OUTPUT batteries and lists a 3 Year warranty label.
- DEWALT: one 20V MAX battery and charger, sold separately. The page lists a 3-year limited warranty, 1 year of free service and a 90-day satisfaction guarantee.
None of the pages reviewed showed a Canadian price, so check current prices at the Canadian retailers you use.
Who it suits
- Homeowner with a big lot: the EGO has the highest airflow listed, and its page says it can also move snow. Pro Tool Reviews flagged weight as the main reason to look elsewhere.
- Milwaukee M18 owner: the 2824-20 uses batteries you may already have, but it needs two, so count what you own before pricing the bare tool.
- DEWALT 20V MAX owner: the DCBL722B asks for one battery and lists the lowest noise, 62 dB(A), at the cost of the lowest airflow.
- First-time buyer: a kit with the battery and charger included, such as the EGO LB6504 once it is listed, avoids a second purchase.
- Landscaper or crew buyer: compare the maker runtime charts with how long a day of work really takes, and plan for spare batteries.
What should you check next?
Read the three official pages (EGO POWER+ blower page, Milwaukee 2824-20 and DEWALT DCBL722B on dewalt.ca), then compare the kit price against the bare-tool price at your usual Canadian store.
