DEWALT 60V High Power Brushless Blower DCBL777 Vs FLEXVOLT Brushless Handheld Axial Blower DCBL772

[@jzzzzzb]

I got the 772 a couple months back, but the 777 kit dropped in price to about $55 more than the 772 kit was, so I returned the 772 and got the 777 kit instead. I used the 772 a few times while I had it and it was a huge upgrade from my 20V blower. It was noisier for sure, but I didn’t realize by how much until I got the 777. With the 777, it’s almost hard to notice it being more powerful since it’s not as loud, but I was able to get more stubborn leaves out that were stuck between rocks than the previous blowers. On full power, it’s not as drastic of a noice difference, but it’s still not as loud. Now the delay to get to full power, that is a noticeable difference between the two models. It’s it a huge deal? Meh, not really…more of an annoyance. The size is also a noticeable difference between the two as well. Would I have bought the 777 kit full price for the $399? No, but for only $55 more than the 772 kit ($209), it doesn’t make much sense not to get the new model at the current price point (777 kit comes with a 12ah battery, the new 2-stage 4 amp charger, the strap and the 2 tips, VS a 9ah battery and older DCB115 4 amp charger). It really should come with the 6 amp charger, but that would have probably made the kit more expensive. The only downside to the 777 is if you liked having the variable trigger lock thing and not having to mess with the dashboard, but I feel like it’s a non-issue once you use the it a few times.

[@donnie2914]

I got the 777 and it is a vast improvement over previous models. Although the tech seems unnecessary it works great. I’m impressed with it!

[@donnie2914]

Thanks I have been excited to see a review on this new model. Appears to be a nice upgrade! Well done review 👍🏼

[@WorkshopAddict]

Thanks for watching!

[@CaseySexton]

"Sometimes 6 inches can feel like a lot"...I wish someone could convince this to the wife :(

[@Lmzip2]

I got the 777 last month. I was using the DeWalt 20 V 720 before this. They’re somewhat similar looking. I’m happy with the performance of the 777, it’s exactly what I needed . The 720 served me well, but it was a little bit tough doing the thicker leaf work on my back lot. The 777 in the first mode does most of what I need to. I really believe keeping it in the first mode prolongs battery life. The higher modes are great for pushing leaf piles. I do run my 777 with the flat nozzle which makes it longer and nicer to use.

[@JT-lq4yd]

I have the 772, I do like it, and as you stated, run time is around 15 minutes with a 9 ah battery. One thing I don't like is the noise.

[@WorkshopAddict]

It has that same Ryobi high pitched scream.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

​​@@WorkshopAddict I got the whisper series 40 volt Ryobi blower I love it, super quiet

[@zytekfan]

I have the 772 and was hoping the 777 was enough of an upgrade to warrant a purchase, but unfortunately it sounds like it isn't. I could see them releasing an updated version of the 777 to address some of the problems. I'll just use the $$$ I won't spend on a new blower on another battery. ...or maybe put it toward a backpack blower for the more CFM I'm after.

[@davidlaws6119]

Thanks for the video! Ive really been anticipating this. I'm devastated at the huge miss by DeWalt. 15 models of drill and impact a year and a blower every couple years and this is what we get. Well, maybe in 10 years they'll try again. Sometimes, i really regret going with DeWalt.

[@mikerees9158]

Hey Brian, nice review. Happy I decided to go w/ the Milwaukee M18 dual battery after seeing this I'd rather have the consistent runtime for the duration than the gimped experience the newer DeWalt affords towards the bottom of its battery cycle. I use the Milwaukee for cleaning out the garage, around the house, and drying off the truck after a wash. For heavier outdoor duties such as leaf clearing the yard or blowing wet leaves off the pool cover, the Ego 765 blower is my go-to. Always enjoy your content ! I never buy a power tool w/o first seeing if you're one of the folks that reviewed it !

[@deantrainr]

I’ve got a 772 and originally bought it to replace my aging echo gas blower and it was ok but the battery life, like you said doesn’t last as long as a gas blower. In the end I purchased a Stihl BR600 and that blower “ blew away” the 772. Bottom line, MOST gas blowers for longevity, outlast and outperform most battery blowers. So now, I just use the 772 mainly to dry vehicles after their washed and small cleanups around the house.

[@edover50]

Have the 772 and the old 20v version. Would love to see the comparison on snow ( never used for leaves lol)

[@glenn-perthwesternaustrali5916]

I've had the 772 (BA572 here in Oz) for about 12 mths, thinking it would be a nice upgrade (being battery-powered) compared to my petrol Stihl BG86. The 772 works well but it really 'screams' when on full blast, and it is a case of 'must wear ear muffs' The 777 appears to have about the same db level as the 772 so apart from a different shape and position of battery, it's almost the same with not much improvement. My disappointment with the 772 (572) is that even using the larger Flexvolt battery, it doesn't run for long enough. I've decided to sell my 772 due to the noise issue and battery power running time - I am going back to my Stihl BG86

[@Barrett_Fodder]

I way prefer the simplicity and length vs handle position of the DCBL772. I don't want an electronic nanny or additional buttons to get full power, just squeeze the trigger and push the accelerator pedal. The noise 45 to 60 degrees off axis is much high than straight behind these types of axial open fans, the battery at the back of the 772 reduces noise straight behind, but amplifies this angle off noise.

[@bradleykornele]

And they made this why come on Dewalt just make power backpack already so we can load it up with flexvolt batteries and have adapter to run all flexvolt lawn equipment

[@MoneyManHolmes]

Seems inevitable with some states beginning to ban gas powered lawn tools. While I’m not a fan of government mandates, I look forward to the increased selection of battery powered tools.

[@functionalvanconversion4284]

💯

[@bossmanz28]

For ppl that would be looking at the kit if im not mistaken the newer blower comes with a 12ah instead of a 9ah like the older 1. So runtime may be about the same or better idk

[@WorkshopAddict]

The 772 runs at just less than 5 minutes per AH and the 777 runs at just under 4 mins per Ah at WOT. The 772 with the 9Ah (3Ah) battery would have the same runtimes as the 777 wit the 12Ah (4Ah).

[@fredio54]

My 572 is identical to your 772, it seems. With the motor under the handle and battery further out the back I think the 572/772 balance issues are fixed. But the whole button deal is a deal breaker and the older one is ample powerful enough for me and more powerful than the few gas powered ones I've tried, and the nose heavy balance issue isn't bad enough for the amount of work I do with it. I have considered extending the battery holder rearward or adding a handle up front, but probably will never bother.

[@Redfour5]

I hate the logistics of gas powered. Battery is instant gratification. I am very content with the old one. It has a nice balance for a big blower. AND, I like the longer tube as I have a lot of rock wall in pine forest coming down to a wood deck and lots of little nooks and crannies for pine needles and after a season basically build up of dirt. Being able to get that long tube right down to the nooks and crannies is great and it will blow out just about anything... Wear safety glasses and I even use the ones that cup up to the face sometimes.

[@ProbeGT2]

I have the older model. I love it. Very powerful, good runtime, very ergonomic in hand it falls down perfectly. I don't understand the shorter model, don't you want the maximum wind possible at the nearest point of your work? In your demonstration, the older model seems to handle the leafs a lot better because the nozzle is closer. The 772 is not "best in class" but it's still a very solid unit. Edit: i should have finished the video before 😅

[@WorkshopAddict]

Also not that the 777 was blowing the stuck wet leaves up and the 772 was blowing them around, but I do agree.

[@brianbz95]

@@WorkshopAddicttotal new home owner here and this would be my first blower? Is up or around better? I want this for a leaf blower primarily.

[@Bob-se1rr]

could you do a video on the new craftsman belt sander

[@WorkshopAddict]

Can you get me the new model number?

[@Bob-se1rr]

Cmcw223@@WorkshopAddict

[@MoneyManHolmes]

There’s a new cutoff tool as well!

[@Bob-se1rr]

the model number for the new cutoff tool is CMCM300B@@WorkshopAddict

[@Bob-se1rr]

and did you receive the number for the sander?@@WorkshopAddict

[@Mustachio69]

Im not surprised they've redesigned the 772. Ive put it to task the last 12 months and its been great but has a huge design flaw. Anything over a 9ah battey is difficult to remove. I suspect dewalt is aware of this. I have to use a flathead screwdriver to get 12ah batteries out of the unit as the space for the battery is limited

[@rinkopr5561]

So dumb question will either run off a20v while your 60v is in the charger? Realizing it would be at a substantial reduction in performance.

[@WorkshopAddict]

No, a 20 volt battery will not even fully plug into a 60-volt tool.

[@konacoffeeisgood]

does the black LONG tube come off? A previous model did and you can purchase a 3D printed stubby short black tube. The short tube is great for blowing water off your truck/car. I was wondering if either of these models the black long tube was removable as well?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Yes they are and I have the Stubby nozzles for both. I have a video on them also.

[@Starlynightlight]

This vs Toro 900 CFM? Which one is more powerful? And which is more practical? What would you recommend?

[@josha2366]

The new 777 looks nicer but I have the 772 already and it’s performance is excellent, run time does suck but with a dozen other flex batteries ready to go that’s not really a problem.

[@jzzzzzb]

Run time on the 777 (or any blower for that matter) isn’t amazing I feel…the only solution is to have multiple batteries ready to go. For light work, someone might be able get away with a since battery…but for any significant leaf blowing, I feel like people are fooling themselves if they think that any battery blower will do the job with just one battery. My house is only 5 years old, so all the deciduous trees are very young…most of them just in place for 2 or 3 years, so they’re not very big. It’s still took a 4 or more batteries (an 8ah, 6ah, and some 4/5ah XR batteries) on the 20V blower, and there were still leaves scattered. I didn’t have the 60V blower last fall, we will see how fast it goes through the batteries then. The only thing that might make it use a little less is that it’s more powerful, thus more effective at moving the leaves.

[@nutzthomas]

Awesome video! I was wondering how the new one was. Im thinking of using it for drying off vehicles and it looks like it does a good job. I have plenty of flexvolt batteries so i was plotting on the bare tool , but 130 bucks for a 12ah battery is a good deal

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

It is very annoying with almost every power cut tools on the flexvolt line the power drop a lot when the battery drop a tad , milwaukee doesn't do that the dual blower is always full blast even with 2 low battery

[@bossmanz28]

Def with the yard tools. Doesnt seem to be much with the construction tools tho. Whenever they do flexvolt powerstack batteries tho that will prolly eliminate that problem since they maintain higher voltage til dead

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

I agree with you and yes the stack add a lot but i am sure they will introduced tabless tech in the flexvolt line i am not sure about flexvolt stack , is it possible ? I don't know time will tell , because this is what ma​kita did with their xgt line they introduced a 4ah tabless instead of a stack @@bossmanz28

[@jzzzzzb]

@@bossmanz28I feel like that happens with any Dewalt tool (drills, etc., and the OPE). I think it’s just part of using battery powered stuff, it’s expected.

[@itsnot1673]

Some of us can only dream of 6inches

[@danwatts8269]

Any chance of reviewing the makita gag14 angle grinder?

[@OUTILSCLIPSQC]

Thanks for the video i was looking foward to see a review on this new model and the their new top handle as well !

[@troymcintosh2564]

How long does the battery go?

[@spacezombe]

Wonder if theirs any difference using a power stack battery over a flex volt one.

[@WorkshopAddict]

There is! A Powerstack will not run this tool because this is a 60-Volt tool. With that said, we have done voltage tests on both batteries and the big FlexVolts hold more votage than the powerstacks so. That might change with technology.

[@caseygina3553]

Minor point: The "9Ah" battery pack is actually NOT 3Ah at 60V, but rather 3Ah at 54V. Look at the Watt-hour rating printed on the battery, divide by 3Ah, and you get 54V - the true nominal voltage of the battery. At 60V, it only has 2.7Ah. DeWalt marketing shenanigans... 🙄

[@lincolnbarlow4778]

Every other cordless tool manufacturer markets this exact same way in America so what's the problem?, at least everything is easily comparable cordless tool wise.

[@caseygina3553]

@@lincolnbarlow4778 Ego doesn't. And DeWalt markets them correctly in Europe.

[@darrenyankee2549]

Apparently, they're at the limit of the batteries. What's next?

[@philipdove1705]

This looks better than Milwaukees dual battery 600cfm I hope a platform comes out with a 1100cfm handheld model. Kress has one hand held blower that reaches 800cfm. And a backpack model that's 890 cfm 35 nutons I think

[@Rapidfire556]

Did I understand you correctly- every time you let off the throttle completely and then start back up, it goes to Eco mode? Sounds like a lot of pushing buttons

[@WorkshopAddict]

No, each time you turn the blower on. It turns off after about 3 minutes of no use.

[@Rapidfire556]

@@WorkshopAddict good! I was thinking how I’d spike it onto the concrete after the first 5 minutes haha

[@mikevollmer3579]

You should do a comparison video on dewalts v60 vs Craftsman V60. I think the craftsman is way more powerful than the dewalt

[@mainoleg]

I’m not how you able to get 15min of runtime on 772. Using a brand new 9AH Flexvolt battery pack the maximum run time I was able to get is around 11min. That’s with full open throttle.

[@mattd2641]

Same here

[@georgelomas2894]

Will you do the new dewalt lawn mower 60v self propelled lawn mower?

[@WorkshopAddict]

Is it new this year or the one from last year? Can you get me the model #?

[@georgelomas2894]

@@WorkshopAddict new one from 2024. 60v DCMWSP650Y2

[@WorkshopAddict]

Whew, Pricey. Let me see what I can do.

[@georgelomas2894]

@@WorkshopAddict ik. Better be good for that price.

[@YukonHawk1]

Thanks for a great review.

[@WorkshopAddict]

Glad it was helpful!

[@olgajoachimosmundsen4647]

Very interesting with the new model

[@caseygina3553]

DeWalt's platform isn't ideal for outdoor power equipment (OPE) due to their small batteries and limited runtime. Ego is a much better choice for OPE, until/unless DeWalt eventually starts releasing Powershift-based OPE.

[@dopihead]

8:27 I felt that._.

[@WontSeeReplies]

Ego or Stihl imo. But I like tools I have batteries for…mostly DeWalt.

[@WontSeeReplies]

Then again…I would never waste battery life on some fairy’s Denali.

[@davidwho8215]

The old model design seems superior, save for the high tech updates.

[@thehhoff69]

The sound from the older 772 was absolutely piercing. I "upgraded" to the 777 and am very happy with the quieter operation. Performance wise it seems pretty similar, but the included tips are big plus, too.

[@ProbeGT2]

The whine is a bit higher but it's not THAT bad.

[@thehhoff69]

@@ProbeGT2 I thought it was annoying. It wasn't going to make you deaf or anything, but it wasn't pleasant. And the new one is not annoying, so if I have to choose between one that is annoying and one that is not, I'll take the non-annoying one.

[@jzzzzzb]

Is it worth the upgrade if you have the 772? Meh…not really. If you don’t have the 772 and want a 60V blower, it’s worth going for the 777 at the current price. At full price, I’d probably still go the 772…the 777 isn’t worth that much more in my opinion.

[@dvxAznxvb]

Man they have come a long way from gen 1; usually dewalt just reuses designs but the blower on 20v and 60v they cant just figure out a balanced approach; why 15minutes? Who knows I know i dont full tilt for 15 minutes but thats awkward and excessive use case

[@CougarLand]

$270 bare tool price for an air blower. I'll pass.

[@shoegum7362]

Buy a $99 dollar tool to get a $300 battery ^_^

[@ef6820]

772 is not balanced well and it is deafening. One of my least favorite Dewalt tools… and I have dozens

[@CougarLand]

3:36 I like how you spend all that money and time to show something you could do with a cheap rake and trash bag at 1/3 the amount of time.

[@TheGameBoy56]

It’s not a leaf blower It’s a water / dust blower If ur using these Eltric for leafs unless u have 10-foot by 10foot area Your gonna gonna need some battery then the length of the tube with frustrate u Leaf blowers that are gas that are not powerful have a long tube keep u from being hunched over This is a big boy Toys cleaner Wash ur car u want get water off Ur garage is dusty blow it out Liggghhht leafs No piles You’ll be happy lol 😂

[@mikebroom1866]

More complexity, worse features. Terrible.

[@johnthumble5154]

DeWalt embarrassing itself as usual

[@daddymakus]

I'm currently trying to decide between the 772 and the 777. The 777 is about 28% more than the 772, in your estimation is the newer version 28% better than the older one?

[@WorkshopAddict]

I can tell there is more power. Is it 1/4 more? I cannot tell that. I can tell you that the noise level on the new one is much less and for that reason, I would go with the new model even if they were the same power, and they are not.