The best handheld and backpack electric leaf blowers from CR's tests include models from Ego, Makita, and Toro Many battery-powered leaf blowers, like these from (left to right) Ego, Ryobi, and Cat, ...

In the past decade, CR testing trends show that cordless leaf blowers have evolved from a niche product for light leaf cleanup to a viable alternative to heavy-duty gas-powered blowers. “Cordless leaf ...

When it comes to maintaining your lawn, it can be pretty easy to keep adding tool after tool to your shed, collecting an arsenal of useful hardware from trimmers to cultivators. However, even if you ...

While we all enjoy watching the changing colors of the seasons, raking leaves can be a tiring chore. Cordless leaf blowers make quick work of cleaning up leaves, but wading through all the options ...

Editor’s Note — January 15, 2026: Since leaf blowers are useful beyond the fall leaf season, we’ve checked our recommendations to verify that they are still in stock and competitively priced. We've ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're looking to expand your tool arsenal, be it for professional or personal use, taking Makita into consideration isn't a bad idea. The ...