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This little leaf blower still blows us away-pun intended-with its power and battery life. Not only do we consider this model a good value for what it does, but we also like that it can share batteries with other Ryobi products such as saws, drills, and screwdrivers. While testing at home, we did find the chute to be a bit long on this leaf blower, but this wasn't too big of a flaw to dampen our overall experience with the model. Once it's up and running, we could choose between different speeds. The setup was quick and easy-we just had to snap two pieces together. We found it to offer plenty of power and convenience for its price point, earning it the top spot in our roundup. This model has an airflow capacity of up to 280 CFM and airflow speed of up to 100 miles per hour. In the lab, we thought it was too loud, but at home we didn't find the noise to be overbearing for the longer time periods that we used it. We also had varying reports on this leaf-blower's noise level. During lab testing, we reported a battery life of only 30 minutes, but we made no such observation after repeated use in one of our homes. Interestingly, we found the battery lasted longer in at-home use than what we found when we tested the product in our Des Moines lab. We also appreciate that we can use the battery with other Ryobi products-a manufacturer feature that keeps you in their ecosystem and indeed persuaded a member of our testing team to switch from a competitor's product line. After using it in several test runs, we feel there's nothing it can't blow around.

In an at-home test, the Ryobi ONE+ Cordless Leaf Blower speedily cleared leaves, as well as spider webs, grass, sticks, and more, while still being light and compact enough for us to operate with one hand. After our lab tests, we continued testing 10 models in our homes across the country for six months to evaluate their long-term durability and performance. We also tested to see if each blower had the strength to move 0.25-, 0.5-, and 1-ounce fishing line weights, as well as the precision to easily wrangle leaves in a box we drew with chalk on concrete.

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We tested for effectiveness under a range of scenarios, timing how quickly each leaf blower cleared dry leaves from a patch of grass, dry leaves from a patch of concrete, and damp leaves from a patch of grass. We tested 27 electric leaf blowers (including 17 cordless) in our Lab in Des Moines, Iowa, where we methodically evaluated each unit’s ease of assembly and use, battery life, noise levels, and effectiveness.

They're perfect for clearing leaves from small yards or yards with very few leaf-shedding trees.” Speaking on the benefits of cordless leaf blowers (specifically battery-operated options), Deane Biermeier, a member of The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board and Certified Lead Carpenter, says: “Although cordless leaf blowers are less powerful than corded or gas-powered models, there is virtually no maintenance to perform other than charging the batteries. If you dread the inevitable leaf-raking that comes with fall, you may want to consider investing in a cordless leaf blower, which can help reduce the hassle of your fall-time yard work and let you roam around your yard without having to worry about cord management.

The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.