Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
DeWalt DCBL720P1 and Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series score essentially the same (4.6 vs 4.6). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.
The DCBL720P1 is the all-rounder pick — DeWalt's leaf blower with strong battery life and 20V ecosystem fit.
The RY40451 is the quiet-powerful pick — Ryobi's Whisper Series with highest blowing force AND lowest noise.
Best DeWalt ecosystem fit. Lower CFM than EGO. Strong runtime.
Best blowing force + lowest noise. Heavier than DeWalt.
| Spec | DeWalt DCBL720P1 | Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series |
|---|---|---|
| CFM | 400 | — |
| Power | 20V | 40V |
| Runtime | 40 min | — |
| Recharge | 60 min | — |
| Force | — | 20N |
| Noise | — | Lowest in group |
| Series | — | Whisper |