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EGO Power+ LB6504 vs Ryobi RY40460 40V 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 clear margin (4.7 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about Homeowners with medium-to-large yards who want one strong handheld and may expand into a 56V cordless tool lineup. — read the strengths below before deciding.

EGO Power+ LB6504
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers
EGO Power+ LB6504
$279.99as of Jun 7

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. The trade-off is weight and turbo runtime, but 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
  • — Measures 88 dB(A) at the ear in turbo, louder than the quietest competitors
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Ryobi RY40460 40V Jet Fan
Ranked #5 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers
Ryobi RY40460 40V Jet Fan
$369.95as of Jun 7

The Ryobi RY40460 40V Jet Fan is the budget entry here, ideal for small yards and existing Ryobi 40V owners who just need to clear dry leaves off paths and patios. It moves around 500 CFM at 110 MPH and is light and cheap, but TechGearLab scored it 56/100 and flagged it as one of the loudest blowers they've tested. It does the basics well and not much more.

Strengths
  • — Lowest price in this roundup while staying on the popular Ryobi 40V platform
  • — 500 CFM jet-fan design clears dry leaves and grass clippings easily
  • — Light at about 9 pounds with the battery, easy to maneuver
Watch-outs
  • — One of the loudest blowers tested, with noticeable vibration
  • — Older jet-fan design trails newer brushless models on force
  • — TechGearLab scored it 56/100, near the bottom of their field
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How they stack up

EGO Power+ LB6504

More raw turbo power than the Ryobi RY404130 Whisper Series and the Ryobi RY40460, and lighter than the DeWalt DCBL777 kit while delivering similar force. The Greenworks BL80L02 matches it on airflow at a lower price, but the EGO's battery ecosystem is broader.

Ryobi RY40460 40V Jet Fan

The budget option against the EGO Power+ LB6504, Greenworks BL80L02, and DeWalt DCBL777. Noticeably louder and less powerful than the Ryobi RY404130 Whisper Series despite sharing the same 40V platform.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEGO Power+ LB6504Ryobi RY40460 40V Jet Fan
Voltage56V40V
Airflow650 CFM (turbo)500 CFM
Air Speed180 MPH110 MPH
Tested Force20.3 N (turbo, 5.0Ah)—
Weight10.2 lb with battery~9 lb with battery
RuntimeUp to 90 min (low); ~16 min (turbo)~20 min (bundled battery)
Noise88 dB(A) turbo / 68 dB(A) lowAmong loudest tested
Battery Included5.0Ah ARC Lithium—
Design—Jet fan
Tested Score—56/100 (TechGearLab)
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