Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100) vs Greenworks 40V 730 CFM Leaf Blower, 5.0 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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Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100)
Best for: Longest listed runtime: 2 hours with two 4 Ah batteries
Check price at AmazonBest for: 730 CFM at 190 MPH and 5.5 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 HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100) | Greenworks 40V 730 CFM Leaf Blower, 5.0 Ah Kit | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air volumeCubic feet of air per minute at the maker's top setting. Volume moves big piles of leaves. | 730 CFM | 730 CFM | 35% |
| Air speedTop air speed the maker lists. Speed lifts wet or stuck leaves. | 190 mph | 190 mph | 20% |
| RuntimeThe maker's longest runtime claim with the kit battery or batteries, usually at the lowest speed. Turbo runtime is much shorter. | 120 min | 60 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. | 320 Wh | 200 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. | 9.4 lb | 5.5 lb | 10% |
| Kit battery | (2) 40 V 4 Ah = 320 Wh (computed) | 40 V 5 Ah = 200 Wh (computed) | info |
| Noise rating | 57 dB | Not listed | info |
| Speed tips | 160, 175 or 190 MPH | Not listed | info |
| Runtime | 2 hours using (2) 40V 4Ah batteries (120 min, computed) | Not listed | info |
| YardPick score | 7.9/10 | 6.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100)
Better published figure on: Runtime, Kit battery energy.
What we like
- Top runtime in this comparison (120 min)
Watch out for
Greenworks 40V 730 CFM Leaf Blower, 5.0 Ah Kit
Better published figure on: Listed weight.
What we like
Watch out for
Verdict
Both list 730 CFM and 190 MPH. Ryobi's kit lists two 4 Ah batteries and 2 hours; Greenworks lists one 5 Ah battery, 60 min and 5.5 vs 9.4 lb.
- Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100): Ryobi: 40V HP 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit
- Greenworks 40V 730 CFM Leaf Blower, 5.0 Ah Kit: Greenworks: 40V 730 CFM Leaf Blower