EGO
EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504)
$200 - $320 (kit)
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Pros & Cons
What We Like
- 650 CFM is genuine backpack-blower output in a handheld form
- Turbo trigger gives momentary burst for tough piles
- Variable speed trigger for fine control
- Same 56V battery as the rest of EGO's outdoor lineup
Watch Out For
- Heavy when loaded with the battery — 9+ lbs
- High-mode runtime is 15-20 min on a 5Ah battery
- Premium pricing
Best For
Homeowners with serious leaf load (mature trees, large lots) who want backpack-blower performance in a handheld form factor.
The Owner-Style Take
Opinion
My read: EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504) is not a universal recommendation. It earns its place when the use case is narrow and real: Homeowners with serious leaf load (mature trees, large lots) who want backpack-blower performance in a handheld form factor.
The reason to keep it on the shortlist is 650 CFM is genuine backpack-blower output in a handheld form. The reason to slow down before buying is heavy when loaded with the battery — 9+ lbs. I would not treat the star rating as the decision; I would treat the yard, storage, maintenance tolerance, and five-year cost as the decision.
If you are deciding between this and Greenworks Pro 80V 730 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower (BL80L2512), start with the failure mode you are trying to avoid. Pick EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504) when the notes below describe your lawn more closely; pick Greenworks Pro 80V 730 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower (BL80L2512) when its compromises sound easier to live with.
Pick It Over
- Pick EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504) over Greenworks Pro 80V 730 CFM Brushless Leaf Blower (BL80L2512) when EGO ecosystem depth and battery sharing matter more than the cheaper raw-CFM argument.
- Pick EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504) over DeWalt 40V MAX Brushless Backpack Leaf Blower (DCBL590X1) when you want the stronger editorial score and can live with the tradeoffs called out below.
- Pick EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504) over Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series Leaf Blower when quiet operation is secondary to premium outdoor-platform fit.
Skip If
- - Your cleanup zone is small enough for a rake or broom, or local noise rules make high-output blowers a bad neighbor move.
- - Heavy when loaded with the battery — 9+ lbs
- - High-mode runtime is 15-20 min on a 5Ah battery
Five-Year Cost
Estimated five-year cash outlay: $275-$595. That includes the current street-price range plus possible battery reserve, nozzle wear, and ordinary storage/charging costs; it does not assume a paid repair shop unless the category commonly forces one.
EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504): Editorial Assessment
The LB6504 is the blower I would buy if I were already committing to EGO outdoor tools. The 650 CFM / 180 MPH spec is enough for wet maple leaves, gutter blowout, and the normal fall mess on a mature suburban lot, but the real ownership case is platform value: the same 56V battery can run the mower, trimmer, blower, and chainsaw instead of creating another charger shelf.
Pick it over the Greenworks 80V blower when EGO ecosystem depth, build feel, and battery sharing matter more than raw CFM-per-dollar. Pick it over Ryobi when noise is not the main constraint and you want the stronger premium platform. Pick Toro or Worx corded instead if the yard is small, outlets are convenient, and spending $250+ to move leaves feels silly.
The honest limitation is runtime under turbo. EGO's current catalog still treats the LB6504 as a 650 CFM / 180 MPH blower, with turbo runtime around the 15-minute class. That is plenty for clearing a driveway and beds; it is not enough for a full acre of fall cleanup unless you own extra batteries. Five-year cost is best when the 5Ah pack is shared across multiple EGO tools. As a one-off blower, it is expensive.
Purchase Options
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