Echo · Updated June 2026
Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower: price, specs & release date
Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower, released 2019. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: echo-usa.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower is listed at $329.99 on echo-usa.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 9 leaf blowers (median $249.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 38/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 9 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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- Best for Strongest handheld blowing force in its class (15.8 N), edging out Stihl BG 86 C-E and Husqvarna 525BX (both top out at 15 N); Top-tier performance without a big weight penalty (just under 10 lbs dry).
- Skip if Model-specific figures (15.8 N, 456 CFM, 172 MPH, 9.8 lbs, 70 dB) are presented as spec-box numbers, not independently re-measured in the text the way the PB-9010T's Newton force was (52.0 N 'on our meter') is a dealbreaker.
Is the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower a good buy?
At $330, the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower is the most expensive of the 9 leaf blowers we track, where the median is $249.99. On the spec sheet, its release of 2019 is the lowest of the 5, its max of 456 CFM is below the median of the 9, and its max mph of 172 is below the median of the 9. By release date, it is the oldest of the 5 we date.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published hands-on prose on this exact model (Echo PB-2620, X Series). It names the PB-2620 its best handheld gas blower, citing the strongest handheld blowing force it has found, sub-10-pound dry weight, and pricing below Stihl and Husqvarna, and lists no significant drawbacks. Model-specific numbers are presented as spec-box figures rather than independently re-measured values.
Based on 1 review · 2024-07-31
Tested by Pro Tool Reviews
Consistently praised
- Strongest handheld blowing force in its class (15.8 N), edging out Stihl BG 86 C-E and Husqvarna 525BX (both top out at 15 N)
- Top-tier performance without a big weight penalty (just under 10 lbs dry)
- Priced $40+ / over 10% below Stihl and Husqvarna competitors
- Variable speed trigger with cruise control
Commonly flagged
- Model-specific figures (15.8 N, 456 CFM, 172 MPH, 9.8 lbs, 70 dB) are presented as spec-box numbers, not independently re-measured in the text the way the PB-9010T's Newton force was (52.0 N 'on our meter')
Where reviewers disagree Single whitelisted source, so no cross-source disagreement is possible. Pro Tool Reviews explicitly reported 'No significant drawbacks' for this model and did not state its own measured values for it, unlike other Echo models in the same roundup.
The sources (1)
In our book, performance is king, and Echo's PB-2620 is the strongest we've found.
What seals the deal is that Echo's pricing is less than Stihl and Husqvarna by $40 or more—a savings of more than 10%.
No significant drawbacks
Specifications
| Price (US) | $329.99 MSRP per echo-usa.com official product page |
|---|---|
| Brand | Echo |
| Released | 2019 |
| Power type | gas |
| Max (CFM) | 456 |
| Max mph | 172 |
| Battery ah | — |
| Weight (lb) | 9.8 |
| Backpack | No |
| Noise dba | 70 |
Source: echo-usa.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by amazon.com. 172 MPH / 25.4cc / 9.8 lb dry / 70 dB(A) / $329.99 MSRP confirmed on echo-usa.com official product page; 456 CFM per Amazon/Home Depot/Walmart listings (official page omits CFM). Launch February 1, 2019 per Echo's own news announcement (echotools.com). Weight 9.8 lb dry (official) vs 9.7 lb sometimes cited.
Is the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower worth it vs cheaper leaf blowers?
Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower against its closest cheaper and pricier leaf blowers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked
| Product | Price | Power type | Max (CFM) | Max mph | Weight (lb) | Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower this | $329.99 | gas | 456 | 172 | 9.8 | No |
| Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 730 CFM Whisper Series Blower Kit (RY404100) | $329 | battery | 730 | 190 | 6.4 | No |
| Husqvarna 350BT Gas Backpack Leaf Blower | $429.99 | gas | 494 | 180 | 22.5 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower?
Only one whitelisted tester, Pro Tool Reviews, published hands-on prose on this exact model (Echo PB-2620, X Series). It names the PB-2620 its best handheld gas blower, citing the strongest handheld blowing force it has found, sub-10-pound dry weight, and pricing below Stihl and Husqvarna, and lists no significant drawbacks. Model-specific numbers are presented as spec-box figures rather than independently re-measured values. Praised: Strongest handheld blowing force in its class (15.8 N), edging out Stihl BG 86 C-E and Husqvarna 525BX (both top out at 15 N); Top-tier performance without a big weight penalty (just under 10 lbs dry); Priced $40+ / over 10% below Stihl and Husqvarna competitors; Variable speed trigger with cruise control. Flagged: Model-specific figures (15.8 N, 456 CFM, 172 MPH, 9.8 lbs, 70 dB) are presented as spec-box numbers, not independently re-measured in the text the way the PB-9010T's Newton force was (52.0 N 'on our meter'). (From 1 tester review.)
How much does the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower cost?
The Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower has a US price of $329.99 (MSRP per echo-usa.com official product page), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower compare on price?
At $330, the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower is the most expensive of the 9 leaf blowers we track, where the median is $249.99.
When was the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower released?
The Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower was released 2019.
What are the Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower's key specs?
Echo PB-2620 X Series Handheld Gas Leaf Blower (Echo): power type gas, max cfm 456, max mph 172, weight lb 9.8, backpack No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $329.99 at echo-usa.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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