Ryobi 40V 550 CFM Blower Kit (RY40LB01K) vs Greenworks 40V 550 CFM Leaf Blower, 4.0 Ah Kit
Two of the cordless leaf blowers in our best cordless leaf blowers: ego, greenworks & ryobi compared comparison, lined up spec by spec. Every figure comes from the manufacturer pages linked below, and the scores use the same published formula as the full ranking.
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Best for: 75+ min runtime on a 4 Ah battery
Check price at AmazonBest for: 550 CFM at a listed 5 lb
Check price at AmazonSpec-by-spec comparison
Green marks the better published figure. "Not listed" means the manufacturer doesn't publish it.
| Spec | Ryobi 40V 550 CFM Blower Kit (RY40LB01K) | Greenworks 40V 550 CFM Leaf Blower, 4.0 Ah Kit | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air volumeCubic feet of air per minute at the maker's top setting. Volume moves big piles of leaves. | 550 CFM | 550 CFM | 35% |
| Air speedTop air speed the maker lists. Speed lifts wet or stuck leaves. | 120 mph | 130 mph | 20% |
| RuntimeThe maker's longest runtime claim with the kit battery or batteries, usually at the lowest speed. Turbo runtime is much shorter. | 75 min | 20 min | 20% |
| Kit battery energyBattery energy in watt-hours, computed as volts x amp-hours of the battery or batteries the maker says come in the kit (for example 40 V x 6 Ah x 2 = 480 Wh). Bigger batteries generally mean more work per charge from the same tool. | 160 Wh | 160 Wh | 15% |
| Listed weightThe weight the maker lists. A weight the maker says excludes the battery isn't comparable, so it shows as Not listed. | 8.43 lb | 5 lb | 10% |
| Kit battery | 40 V 4 Ah = 160 Wh (computed) | 40 V 4 Ah = 160 Wh (computed) | info |
| Noise rating | 58 dB | Not listed | info |
| Runtime | Over 75 minutes using 40V 4Ah battery | Not listed | info |
| YardPick score | 4.1/10 | 3.4/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Ryobi 40V 550 CFM Blower Kit (RY40LB01K)
Better published figure on: Runtime.
What we like
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Greenworks 40V 550 CFM Leaf Blower, 4.0 Ah Kit
Better published figure on: Air speed, Listed weight.
What we like
- Lowest listed weight in this comparison (5 lb)
Watch out for
Verdict
Both list 550 CFM and 4 Ah batteries. Ryobi lists 75+ vs 20 min; Greenworks lists 130 vs 120 MPH and 5 vs 8.43 lb.
- Ryobi 40V 550 CFM Blower Kit (RY40LB01K): Ryobi: 40V 550 CFM Blower Kit
- Greenworks 40V 550 CFM Leaf Blower, 4.0 Ah Kit: Greenworks: 40V 550 CFM Leaf Blower