Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100) vs Greenworks 80V 800 CFM Leaf Blower, 4Ah 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: 800 CFM at 200 MPH on 80V
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 80V 800 CFM Leaf Blower, 4Ah Kit | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air volumeCubic feet of air per minute at the maker's top setting. Volume moves big piles of leaves. | 730 CFM | 800 CFM | 35% |
| Air speedTop air speed the maker lists. Speed lifts wet or stuck leaves. | 190 mph | 200 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 | 320 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 | 10 lb | 10% |
| Kit battery | (2) 40 V 4 Ah = 320 Wh (computed) | 80 V 4 Ah = 320 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 | 7.3/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100)
Better published figure on: Runtime, Listed weight.
What we like
- Top runtime in this comparison (120 min)
Watch out for
Greenworks 80V 800 CFM Leaf Blower, 4Ah Kit
Better published figure on: Air volume, Air speed.
What we like
- Top air speed in this comparison (200 mph)
Watch out for
Verdict
On published specs, the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100) scores higher (7.9 vs 7.3). Specs don't capture sound character or feel, so weigh the pros and cons above too.
- Choose the Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100) if this sounds like you: longest listed runtime: 2 hours with two 4 Ah batteries.
- Choose the Greenworks 80V 800 CFM Leaf Blower, 4Ah Kit if this sounds like you: 800 CFM at 200 MPH on 80V.
- Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit (RY404100): Ryobi: 40V HP 730 CFM WHISPER SERIES Blower Kit
- Greenworks 80V 800 CFM Leaf Blower, 4Ah Kit: Greenworks: 80V 800CFM Leaf Blower