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Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series 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

Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.6 vs 4.2). 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.

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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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

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.

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	Ryobi RY404130 40V Whisper Series	Ryobi RY40460 40V Jet Fan
Voltage	40V	40V
Airflow	600 CFM (up to 730 CFM HP variant)	500 CFM
Air Speed	155 MPH	110 MPH
Motor	Brushless	—
Weight	~8.5 lb with battery	~9 lb with battery
Noise	Class-leading low (Whisper Series)	Among loudest tested
Battery Included	4.0Ah	—
Tested Score	79/100 (TechGearLab)	56/100 (TechGearLab)
Design	—	Jet fan
Runtime	—	~20 min (bundled battery)

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