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Greenworks 80V BL80L02 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

Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.1). Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series is best for: Homeowners in close-packed neighborhoods who want strong airflow without the noise, especially those already on Ryobi's 40V platform. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Greenworks 80V BL80L02

4.1

1 source$119.99as of Oct 25

The Greenworks 80V BL80L02 gets you near-premium airflow, 730 CFM at 170 MPH, at a value price. Pro Tool Reviews described it as one of the highest-performing models in the Greenworks fleet with 26cc gas-equivalent power, and it runs about an hour per charge on a larger 80V battery. It's the best power-per-dollar pick here, with the caveat that the headline price is tool-only.

Strengths

— 730 CFM and 170 MPH put it in step with premium handhelds for less money
— Brushless axial motor with a tapered nozzle for an extra air-speed boost
— Operates near 77 dB, reasonable for an 80V high-output blower

Watch-outs

— Sold tool-only at this price, so first-time buyers must add a battery and charger
— Just under 9 pounds, not the lightest in the group

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Higher ratedRanked #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

Greenworks 80V BL80L02

The Greenworks 80V BL80L02 lists 730 CFM, above the EGO Power+ LB6504's 650 CFM and just under the DeWalt DCBL777 60V MAX's 760 CFM. It costs less than the EGO and the Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series, but that price is tool-only, so a battery and charger are extra. Its 80V tool ecosystem is smaller than EGO's or Ryobi'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	Greenworks 80V BL80L02	Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series
Voltage	80V	40V
Airflow	730 CFM	600 CFM (up to 730 CFM HP variant)
Air Speed	170 MPH	155 MPH
Motor	Brushless axial	Brushless
Weight	~9 lb	~8.5 lb with battery
Runtime	~60 min (2.5Ah)	—
Noise	77 dB	Class-leading low (Whisper Series)
Gas Equivalent	26cc	—
Battery Included	—	4.0Ah
Tested Score	—	79/100 (TechGearLab)

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