Garden & Outdoor Living · Head-to-head
EGO POWER+ 650 CFM Blower (LB6504) vs RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 730 CFM Blower (RY404100)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Cordless Leaf Blowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The EGO is the most refined package: enough power for wet fall leaves, long real-world runtime, and controls that adapt to the job. The Ryobi is the smarter buy if you want even more airflow and near-silent operation for less money.
EGO POWER+ 650 CFM Blower (LB6504)
Buy itThe most polished all-rounder, with strong airflow, long runtime, and variable-speed control that suits both delicate beds and heavy fall cleanup.
- 650 CFM with a turbo trigger that moves wet, matted leaves in a single pass
- Variable-speed dial plus turbo means you can dial power down near mulch and up for the driveway
- Owners report long mixed-use runtime on the included battery
- 56V EGO platform shares batteries across a large outdoor tool lineup
- Premium price, especially once you add a second battery
- Turbo mode drains the battery fast if you lean on it constantly
RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 730 CFM Blower (RY404100)
Buy itThe most air for the money, and quiet enough to run early on a Saturday without annoying the neighbors.
- Highest raw airflow here at 730 CFM, so big open areas clear quickly
- Part of Ryobi's Whisper Series, which the maker rates as 86% quieter than gas; a real edge for early-morning or HOA-sensitive use
- Ships as a full kit with two 4Ah batteries and a charger, so there is nothing extra to buy
- 40V platform covers a broad, affordable range of yard tools
- Owners report shorter high-power runtime than the EGO
- Bulkier and slightly nose-heavy compared with the more compact rivals
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| EGO POWER+ 650 CFM Blower (LB6504) Our pick | RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 730 CFM Blower (RY404100) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Homeowners with a medium-to-large yard who want one blower that handles everything without fuss. | Value-focused homeowners who want maximum airflow and low noise and don't mind swapping batteries on big jobs. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Max airflow (CFM) | 650 CFM (turbo) | 730 CFM (turbo) |
| Air speed (MPH) | About 180 MPH class | 190 MPH |
| Typical runtime | Long, per owner reports | Maker: 2 hours with two 4Ah batteries |
| Noise level | 64 dB, per EGO | Whisper Series (maker: 86% quieter than gas) |
| Battery ecosystem | EGO 56V (broad outdoor line) | RYOBI 40V (broad, affordable) |
| What's included | Tool + 5Ah battery + charger | Tool + two 4Ah batteries + charger |
| Warranty | 5-yr tool / 3-yr battery (limited) | 5-yr limited tool warranty |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the EGO POWER+ 650 CFM Blower (LB6504) if
homeowners with a medium-to-large yard who want one blower that handles everything without fuss.
Know before buying: premium price, especially once you add a second battery.
Pick the RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 730 CFM Blower (RY404100) if
value-focused homeowners who want maximum airflow and low noise and don't mind swapping batteries on big jobs.
Know before buying: owners report shorter high-power runtime than the EGO.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the EGO POWER+ 650 CFM Blower (LB6504) - The most polished all-rounder, with strong airflow, long runtime, and variable-speed control that suits both delicate beds and heavy fall cleanup. Choose the RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 730 CFM Blower (RY404100) instead if value-focused homeowners who want maximum airflow and low noise and don't mind swapping batteries on big jobs.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Cordless Leaf Blowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).