Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

EGO Power+ LB6504 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

EGO Power+ LB6504 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about large properties and pros who need backpack-class power — read the strengths below before deciding.

EGO Power+ LB6504
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers
EGO Power+ LB6504
$299

The LB6504 is the best-overall pick — EGO's pro-grade cordless with highest CFM and longest runtime.

Strengths
  • Highest CFM (650+) — most powerful in this lineup
  • Longest battery runtime even at high speed
  • Backpack adapter available
Watch-outs
  • Premium price
  • Heavier than DeWalt at high battery
  • Loud at full power
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

EGO Power+ LB6504

Most powerful. Longest runtime. Premium price.

Ryobi RY40460 Jet Fan

Cheapest. 525 CFM. Sometimes sold without battery.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEGO Power+ LB6504Ryobi RY40460 Jet Fan
CFM650+525
Power56V40V
Runtime~40 min
BrandEGO Power+
DesignJet Fan
SpeedVariable + cruise
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