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 ...

Ryobi’s 40V backpack leaf blower is a good option for someone needing more power and runtime than you’d get with a typical handheld blower, but as a novice to this layout, I learned of its limitations ...

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 ...

Editor’s Note: September 2026: Just in time for your fall cleanup, we are updating our top picks for cordless leaf blowers. Our latest round of extensive testing includes models from Ryobi, Echo, ...

If you're shopping for a leaf blower, Ryobi isn't your only option. Other brands have impressed reviewers with their power, ...

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 ...

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 ...

REVIEW: The Ryobi RY40407VNM 40 Volt Cordless Jet Fan Leaf Blower is a ‘uni-tasker’. It simply blows stuff from where it is, to where you want it to be. This is the first Ryobi tool I’ve handled and ...

Hardware brands like Ryobi are always looking to stay competitive in their particular niches, whether by releasing entirely new tools and products or iterating further upon the ones they already have.

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