Prime Day Leaf Blower Deals 2023: The Best Sales Even After Amazon’s Big Deal Days

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With the onset of fall, the trees are displaying hints of color. While pretty, it means that leaves could soon be blanketing your lawn and walkways. If you haven’t invested in a leaf blower already, this week is a good time. Though Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is over as of yesterday, the giant e-tailer is still discounting models from the industry’s top brands, including Greenworks, Ego Power+, and Milwaukee (among other product categories like TVs, mattresses, and generators). For example, our pick for the best overall cordless leaf blower, the Ego Power+ LB6504, is available for 7 percent off.

The Best Leaf Blowers on Sale

• Best Cordless Electric: Ego Power+ LB6504

• Light but Powerful: Greenworks BL80L2510

• Best for Small Jobs: Milwaukee M18 Fuel

• Best for Medium Yards: Greenworks BL48B2210

• Most Compact Backpack: Greenworks BPB80L2510

While you may be eager to jump at the low prices, you should still now what you’ll need in a leaf blower. According to Bradley Ford, our test editor and gear expert, there are two main types: handheld and backpack. Each is available in gas-powered or cordless electric, and the kind you buy depends on the size of your yard and the amount of leaves you need to move. Handheld models are suitable for quick tasks like clearing driveways, walkways, and smaller yards due to their convenience and suitability for lighter use. Backpack blowers are more comfortable for longer sessions because they evenly distribute the weight on your back and shoulders.

Ford also stresses that airspeed isn’t everything and to pay attention to a leaf blower’s cfm rating, or cubic feet per minute. The higher the cfm, the more clearing power the blower offers.

“Machines with smaller blower tubes will have decent airspeed but lack volume,” he says. “These machines may offer blowing precision, but if you need to clear ankle-deep leaves, they won’t blow them very effectively. Blowers with larger diameter tubes and higher air volume numbers will more easily get under a layer of leaves and peel them back like a carpet—and once they have the leaves up, they’ll blow the leaves a lot farther.”

Finally, Ford says to consider your tolerance for maintenance. While gas-powered models offer more power and extended running times than their electric counterparts, they require more care, especially before you store them away for the winter. On the other hand, electric models require minimal maintenance and are much quieter, so you can work on your yard in the early morning without waking your neighbors.

Now that you’ve got that context, here are the most noteworthy deals on leaf blowers, even with Prime Big Deal Days over.

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After Ford’s testing, the LB6504 earned the title of best overall cordless leaf blower thanks to its features and top-tier clearing ability. It offers an airspeed of up to 180 mph and an air volume of 650 cfm, so you can clear a lot of leaves and other debris quickly. The blower’s focused, powerful air stream cleared the testing area in seconds, according to Ford. The performance rivals gas-powered counterparts, with far less noise and maintenance.

This leaf blower is built for the fall weather thanks to an IPX4 rating, meaning it can withstand rain and light splashing. It also offers a variable speed dial and a turbo button, giving you more oomph when you need it. The model comes with a 56-volt, 5.0-amp-hour battery, which Ego claims offers up to 90 minutes of average runtime on a single charge. Ford’s testing found a more realistic runtime of around 30 minutes, but that’s with varying airspeeds and using the turbo button to dislodge stuck debris. As a bonus, the leaf blower has two nozzle attachments (spread and tapered) for more versatility, depending on what you’re doing.

The Greenworks BL80L2510 also ranked among our best cordless leaf blowers thanks to its light and robust design. Ford and senior home editor Roy Berendsohn found that the tapered tube resulted in a narrower, more focused air stream, which can be helpful for dislodging stubborn debris. It offers an airspeed of 145 mph and a volume of 580 cfm—enough to tackle small- to medium-size yards. It also features a variable speed trigger, allowing you to fine-tune the airflow by adjusting the pressure you apply.

The blower also has a cruise control feature, which lets you lock the airflow so you don’t have to keep your finger on the trigger, reducing hand fatigue. As someone who frequently uses a leaf blower with this kind of cruise control, I would know. The blower comes with a 2.5-Ah battery and a charger, which you can use with over 75 other Greenworks power tools. That kind of compatibility provides convenience and cost savings over the long term.

The size and weight of the Milwaukee M18 make this blower perfect for small jobs, like clearing out gutters or blasting debris that tracked into your garage. It weighs approximately 4 pounds, making it easier to maneuver and use for extended periods; on average, it was about 1.5 pounds lighter than any other model in our list of the best cordless leaf blowers. While the size of the leaf blower offers some benefits, you do compromise on airspeed and volume.

The M18 has two ranges indicated by rabbit and turtle icons, each controlled by the same variable speed trigger. Testing by Berendsohn and Ford found that the Milwaukee took longer to clear leaves due to the air stream being relatively short and narrow. That means the M18 isn’t ideal for large properties with heavy leaf coverage. The model on sale also doesn’t come with a battery. However, the good news is that those are on sale too.

The Greenworks BL48B2210 is an excellent alternative if the power of the Milwaukee isn’t enough. While this model isn’t in our guide to the best cordless leaf blowers, its specs make it worth checking out. It offers an air speed of 125 mph and a rating of 515 cfm. The BL48B2210 also includes a cruise control feature, which keeps the air flowing without you having to hold down the trigger. And the turbo button gives you maximum power for clearing wet leaves and heavier debris.

The Greenworks comes with two 24-volt, 2.0-Ah batteries. Bonus: Those batteries can charge your phone or tablet thanks to the integrated USB-A ports. They’re also compatible with over 125 Greenworks power tools for additional convenience and flexibility. If that wasn’t enough, you get a 24-volt, dual-port rapid charger with your purchase to top off the batteries quickly.

When it comes to backpack leaf blowers, the BPB80L2510 is our favorite compact model, at 11.6 pounds. Despite its size, it doesn’t compromise on performance. It blows up to 180 mph and moves 610 cfm, giving you the power to clear large spaces. The turbo button also provides a more powerful focused air stream that makes it effective for clearing piles of dry or wet leaves—exactly what you need when stormy weather hits.

The BPB80L2510 is not only light but its padded and highly adjustable shoulder straps are comfortable, saving you from a sore back later. Meanwhile, it features a 90-degree elbow that connects the impeller housing to the flexible blower tube. This elbow permits the blower tube to pivot straight up, so it takes up less space when stored in the garage or shed.

When is Prime Big Deal Days 2023?

The event started yesterday, Tuesday, October 10, and runs through tonight, Wednesday, October 11. Of course, there might be some residual deals that last beyond Wednesday, and we’ll update this story throughout the week as models go in and out of stock and the sales come and go.

Do You Need a Prime Membership?

Yes, Prime Big Deal Days is an exclusive event for Amazon Prime members. You have a few options if you want to become one. You can go the monthly route, which will run you $14.99 per month, or $139 per year if you pay annually. Outside of being able to participate in Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days, there are other benefits to signing up, including shopping discounts, free delivery, and access to Prime Video.

Is Prime Big Deal Days a Good Time to Buy a Leaf Blower?

Yes, Prime Day is an excellent time to buy a leaf blower. With fall in full swing and winter on the horizon, it’s a good idea to stock up on a leaf blower and other power tools missing from your toolkit. If you wait too long, your options may be limited when you really need one. Prime Big Deal Days generally has the best or close to the best savings on popular products compared to events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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