EGO
EGO Power+ LB6504 650 CFM Cordless Blower
$279.99Cheaper
Released 2020
Best Leaf Blowers · head-to-head
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. EGO Power+ LB6504 650 CFM Cordless Blower is cheaper at $279.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
EGO
$279.99Cheaper
Released 2020
Husqvarna
$429.99
The EGO Power+ LB6504 650 CFM Cordless Blower wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The EGO Power+ LB6504 650 CFM Cordless Blower is the cheaper at $279.99. The EGO Power+ LB6504 650 CFM Cordless Blower both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $279.99 | $429.99 |
| Brand | EGO | Husqvarna |
| Released | 2020 | — |
| Power type | battery | gas |
| Max (CFM) | 650 | 494 |
| Max mph | 180 | 180 |
| Battery ah | 5 | — |
| Weight (lb) | 4.77 | 22.5 |
| Backpack | No | Yes |
| Noise dba | 64 | 94 |
| Release | 2020 | — |
Sources — EGO Power+ LB6504 650 CFM Cordless Blower: egopowerplus.com (verified 2026-06-15). Husqvarna 350BT Gas Backpack Leaf Blower: husqvarna.com (verified 2026-06-15).
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Two whitelisted testers reviewed this exact blower (Pro Tool Reviews, Wirecutter), and both survived verification with every quote and measured value confirmed in the fetched text. Both rank it among the most powerful cordless handhelds: Pro Tool Reviews force-metered 20.8 N (7.5Ah battery) at 650 CFM; Wirecutter calls it the most powerful cordless blower it recommends, praising the quiet, precise airstream and nearly-30-minute run time. Both flag the high price (~$280-300). Pro Tool Reviews additionally notes turbo thrust pushback that fatigues the arm and drains the battery (16:34); Wirecutter notes the plasticky build. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Among the most powerful cordless handhelds tested (force-metered to 20.8 N, 650 CFM); Quiet versus gas blowers (measured 68-88 dB across modes); Easy-to-use controls (cruise-control dial, turbo button) and a precise, focused airstream.
Flagged: Expensive (~$280-300 kit), pricier than most other cordless handhelds; Somewhat heavy at ~9.8 lb with the 5.0Ah battery (Wirecutter notes it is heavier than a corded model; Pro Tool Reviews measured the weight but did not consider it a problem); Turbo mode causes thrust pushback that fatigues the arm and drains the battery fast (~16:34 runtime).
Only one whitelisted outlet, Reviewed (USA Today), covers the exact Husqvarna 350BT. It is a specs-and-user-review roundup, not a hands-on lab test, so it publishes no independently measured figures. It praises fuel efficiency and lower emissions, reduced vibration via engine/chassis dampeners, the offset handle's directional control, and the adjustable ergonomic harness, and lists no cons. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Fuel efficiency and lower emissions versus comparable gas blowers; Reduced vibration via engine/chassis dampeners; Offset handle gives better nozzle/direction control.
Flagged: No cons identified by the source; qualitative editorial pick rather than a hands-on lab test, so noise and durability are unverified.