Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

DeWalt DCBL720P1 vs Ryobi RY40460 Jet Fan

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

DeWalt DCBL720P1 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about users in DeWalt 20V power tool ecosystem — read the strengths below before deciding.

DeWalt DCBL720P1
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers
DeWalt DCBL720P1
$199

The DCBL720P1 is the all-rounder pick — DeWalt's leaf blower with strong battery life and 20V ecosystem fit.

Strengths
  • Overall best in CR testing
  • 40 min runtime on 5.0Ah
  • 60-min recharge
Watch-outs
  • Lower CFM than EGO
  • DeWalt yellow ergonomics less refined than EGO
  • Premium for 20V
Ryobi RY40460 Jet Fan
Ranked #5 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers
Ryobi RY40460 Jet Fan
$150

The RY40460 is the budget Ryobi pick — entry-level 40V jet fan blower.

Strengths
  • Cheapest pick under $150
  • 525 CFM jet fan design
  • Variable speed trigger + cruise control
Watch-outs
  • Battery sold separately on some SKUs
  • Runtime shorter than EGO
  • Loud at high speed

How they stack up

DeWalt DCBL720P1

Best DeWalt ecosystem fit. Lower CFM than EGO. Strong runtime.

Ryobi RY40460 Jet Fan

Cheapest. 525 CFM. Sometimes sold without battery.

Specs side-by-side

SpecDeWalt DCBL720P1Ryobi RY40460 Jet Fan
CFM400525
Power20V40V
Runtime40 min
Recharge60 min
DesignJet Fan
SpeedVariable + cruise
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