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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.

The short answer

Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 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 #3 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Greenworks 80V BL80L02

4.5

$179as of May 29

The Greenworks 80V BL80L02 delivers 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
— 26cc gas-equivalent power handles wet leaves and stubborn debris
— Around 60 to 70 minutes of runtime on the higher-capacity 80V packs

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
— Smaller 80V tool ecosystem than EGO or Ryobi

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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

Greenworks 80V BL80L02

Matches the EGO Power+ LB6504 and tops the Ryobi RY404130 Whisper Series on airflow while costing less, but it ships tool-only at this price. Stronger than the budget Ryobi RY40460 and competitive with the DeWalt DCBL777 on output.

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	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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