Verdict
Head-to-head · Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series 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

Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.6 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about suburban homeowners with noise-sensitive neighbors — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers
Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series
$229

The RY40451 is the quiet-powerful pick — Ryobi's Whisper Series with highest blowing force AND lowest noise.

Strengths
  • Highest blowing force (20N) in CR group
  • Lowest noise (Whisper Series)
  • Ryobi 40V ecosystem fit
Watch-outs
  • Heavier than DeWalt
  • Brushless motor pricier than baseline
  • Ryobi 40V battery proprietary
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

Ryobi RY40451 Whisper Series

Best blowing force + lowest noise. Heavier than DeWalt.

Ryobi RY40460 Jet Fan

Cheapest. 525 CFM. Sometimes sold without battery.

Specs side-by-side

SpecRyobi RY40451 Whisper SeriesRyobi RY40460 Jet Fan
Force20N
NoiseLowest in group
Power40V40V
SeriesWhisper
CFM525
DesignJet Fan
SpeedVariable + cruise
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