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DeWalt DCBL777 60V MAX 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.

The short answer

Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.4 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about 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

DeWalt DCBL777 60V MAX

4.4

$249.99as of Jun 7

The DeWalt DCBL777Y1 is the pick for DeWalt cordless owners and anyone who prizes low noise. It pushes 760 CFM at 160 MPH and Pro Tool Reviews highlighted its big noise-reduction gains, measuring just 75 to 79 dB across modes. It scored 64/100 overall in their testing, held back by weight and value rather than capability, and the FLEXVOLT battery works across DeWalt's 60V and 20V tools.

Strengths

— 760 CFM and 160 MPH output competitive with the strongest handhelds
— Notably quiet, measuring 75 to 79 dB at the ear across modes in testing
— Tested force climbs to 18.8 N in turbo with low vibration

Watch-outs

— Around 10 pounds, on the heavier side for a handheld
— Pro Tool Reviews scored it 64/100, behind class leaders on overall value
— Premium kit price for the output it delivers

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series

4.6

$188.95as of Jun 7

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, making it an easy choice for noise-sensitive neighborhoods.

Strengths

— Among the quietest blowers tested while still pushing up to 600 CFM and 155 MPH
— Brushless motor delivers strong, measurable force for a homeowner-class handheld
— Lightweight and well-balanced, reducing arm fatigue during long cleanups

Watch-outs

— Battery life is short in turbo mode, so heavy users want a spare pack
— Peak force trails the EGO LB6504 and Greenworks BL80L02
— Single 4.0Ah battery may not finish a large property on one charge

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How they stack up

DeWalt DCBL777 60V MAX

Quieter than the EGO Power+ LB6504 and Greenworks BL80L02 at comparable airflow, but heavier and pricier than the Ryobi RY404130 Whisper Series. Far stronger than the budget Ryobi RY40460.

Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series

Quieter than the EGO Power+ LB6504 and the loud Ryobi RY40460, with nearly the airflow of the Greenworks BL80L02. It gives up peak force to the EGO LB6504 and DeWalt DCBL777 but wins on noise and ergonomics for residential use.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	DeWalt DCBL777 60V MAX	Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series
Voltage	60V MAX FLEXVOLT	40V
Airflow	760 CFM	600 CFM (up to 730 CFM HP variant)
Air Speed	160 MPH	155 MPH
Tested Force	18.8 N (turbo)	—
Weight	~10.3 lb	~8.5 lb with battery
Noise	75-79 dB at ear	Class-leading low (Whisper Series)
Battery Included	FLEXVOLT 4.0Ah	4.0Ah
Tested Score	64/100 (PTR)	79/100 (TechGearLab)
Motor	—	Brushless

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