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Greenworks 80V BL80L02 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

Greenworks 80V BL80L02 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.2). The gap is mostly about Value-focused buyers who want gas-class airflow and either already own Greenworks 80V batteries or are willing to buy into the platform. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Higher ratedRanked #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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Ranked #5 in Best Cordless Leaf Blowers

Ryobi RY40460 40V Jet Fan

4.2

$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

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 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

Spec	Greenworks 80V BL80L02	Ryobi RY40460 40V Jet Fan
Voltage	80V	40V
Airflow	730 CFM	500 CFM
Air Speed	170 MPH	110 MPH
Motor	Brushless axial	—
Weight	~9 lb	~9 lb with battery
Runtime	~60 min (2.5Ah)	~20 min (bundled battery)
Noise	77 dB	Among loudest tested
Gas Equivalent	26cc	—
Design	—	Jet fan
Tested Score	—	56/100 (TechGearLab)

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