When our experts tested five of the latest electric leaf blower models, Ryobi's 40V 850 CFM Whisper Series backpack leaf blower stood out as one of the most powerful and reliable on the market. But ...

Even the best backpack leaf blowers have one crucial flaw. As powerful as they are for clearing leaves or, in early spring, wintertime debris, their very design typically requires a 90-degree bend in ...

Ryobi has some heavy duty, 40v products coming down the pipeline for all of your fall and winter outdoor work. Let's review ...

Cordless or backpack leaf blower? Yard work is an essential part of homeownership. Fortunately, there are plenty of products that will make yard work a snap. Leaf blowers, for example, are great tools ...

The arrival of autumn brings us cooler temperatures and spectacular fall foliage… followed by the inevitable leaf clean-up. If you only have a few trees in your yard, you can handle your fall yardwork ...

Editor’s Note: August 20, 2026: Just in time for your fall cleanup, we are updating our top picks for cordless leaf blowers. Our latest round of extensive testing is in the works with models from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. A backpack leaf blower is a godsend if you have a ...

Autumn leaves are a beautiful sight. But once those leaves hit the ground, they’re a nuisance! A leaf blower can sweep them into a tidy pile. Consumer Reports just tested 57 leaf blowers to find which ...