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EGO Power+ LB6504 vs Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series

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

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The short answer

EGO Power+ LB6504 and Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #1 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

EGO Power+ LB6504

4.5

2 sources$279as of Sep 25

The EGO Power+ LB6504 is the all-around pick for homeowners who want gas-rivaling clearing power without the maintenance. It pushes up to 650 CFM and 180 MPH in turbo, and independent force testing measured north of 20 N, putting it among the strongest cordless handhelds in its class. Weight and turbo runtime are the trade-off. For most yards, the standard mode and 56V battery ecosystem make it the safe default.

Strengths

— 650 CFM peak airflow in turbo mode clears wet, matted leaves most handhelds leave behind
— Tested blowing force scales from 11.4 N on high to 20.3 N in turbo with the 5.0Ah pack
— Variable-speed trigger plus a turbo button gives fine control for tight beds and open driveways

Watch-outs

— At roughly 10 to 13 pounds with the battery it is heavy for extended handheld use
— Turbo mode burns the 5.0Ah battery in about 16 minutes
— Kit price sits near the top of the homeowner-handheld bracket

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Ranked #2 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series

4.5

2 sources$298.9as of Oct 11

The Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series is the quiet-yard pick that doesn't sacrifice usable power. TechGearLab scored it 79 out of 100 and called it the quietest model they tested, with power production among the best in the group. It pushes up to 600 to 730 CFM depending on tip and rides Ryobi's enormous 40V battery platform, which makes it an easy choice for noise-sensitive neighborhoods.

Strengths

— Among the quietest blowers tested, per TechGearLab, while still pushing up to 600 CFM and 155 MPH
— Lightweight and well-balanced, reducing arm fatigue during long cleanups
— Runs on Ryobi's huge 40V battery platform shared across dozens of yard tools

Watch-outs

— Battery life is short in turbo mode, so heavy users want a spare pack

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How they stack up

EGO Power+ LB6504

The EGO Power+ LB6504 delivers more peak force than the Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series, and its 20.3 N turbo figure compares with 18.8 N for the DeWalt DCBL777 60V MAX. The Greenworks 80V BL80L02 lists higher airflow, 730 CFM against 650, at a lower tool-only price, but its 80V tool ecosystem is smaller than EGO's.

Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series

The Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series was the quietest model TechGearLab tested, while the EGO Power+ LB6504 measures 88 dB(A) at the ear in turbo. Its peak force trails the EGO and the Greenworks 80V BL80L02, and its 600 CFM sits below the Greenworks' 730 CFM. At about 8.5 lb with battery it is lighter than the EGO at 10.2 lb and the DeWalt DCBL777 60V MAX at about 10.3 lb.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	EGO Power+ LB6504	Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series
Voltage	56V	40V
Airflow	650 CFM (turbo)	600 CFM (up to 730 CFM HP variant)
Air Speed	180 MPH	155 MPH
Tested Force	20.3 N (turbo, 5.0Ah)	—
Weight	10.2 lb with battery	~8.5 lb with battery
Runtime	Up to 90 min (low); ~16 min (turbo)	—
Noise	88 dB(A) turbo / 68 dB(A) low	Class-leading low (Whisper Series)
Battery Included	5.0Ah ARC Lithium	4.0Ah
Motor	—	Brushless
Tested Score	—	79/100 (TechGearLab)

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