WHISPER!! - Ryobi 40v Battery Leaf Blower | Best review 2020 🚦🚦🚦

[@jamesjordan6005]

I just bought my wife one, we shall see. She likes to get out of the house and do some yard work but by my Stihl backpack blower is just to heavy for her - so, I bought her one of her own. Now before someone trashes me because my wife does yard work, I work twelve hour nightshifts so having a partner of forty years that's not afraid to get her hands dirty is a blessing.

[@odin8214]

I hate my neighbors could you do a video on the loudest one?

[@Kitearmy]

Ha!!!

[@moneytrain731]

That made me chuckle. Thank you 🙂

[@SofiaisSunshine]

Bought the Ryobi blower to clean out my semi truck trailer. It was bulky and honestly not very powerful. Took it back and bought the EGO 530. Hands down no comparison. What took 5 minutes with the Ryobi 550 took 60 seconds with the EGO. Could not be happier. Thanks for all of the reviews, they were very helpful.

[@Kitearmy]

Glad to help

[@AJ-qz3lr]

This 40V Whisper Blower is amazing!!! At least with the battery I got with it! Just got it for a sweet deal ($100) with one 40v 6aH (not 4ah) battery and it lasted FOREVER cleaning out one of our 40’ storage units with a lot of stuff and tons of dust and some dirt in it!!! We live in the Arizona desert where the wind goes like crazy!!! We did like 5 full on all over passes definitely taking our time and the unit and battery were still going strong at one bar left… arms were too tired by then to keep going!!! But the storage unit was clean as best it could be with a blower! The unit has never been cleaned like that in the 20 years since it was installed! Blower is definitely on the quiet side but still need ear protection in the back end of a storage unit, not only from sound but from the dust and dirt flying around!

[@Kitearmy]

Good unit

[@keystonedaytrip238]

I just bought the exact same Ryobi blower . One thing I don’t like is the ergonomics / lack of comfort . It should hang , in a balanced position from your arm . It doesn’t :( You have to maneuver your wrist in a cocked position to operate it , which will certainly lead to fatigue rather quickly . Maybe I’ll go check out the Ego instead . I wonder if it feels more natural ?

[@Kitearmy]

It's just too bulky

[@maxxlax-16]

Neighbors: oh my gosh i can’t ever take my nap! Ryobi: hold my battery.

[@viahf1200]

Got the Ego 650CFM. Very strong leaf blower but the motor failed after 2 weeks!!! We need a quality and longevity tests verses quick head to head tests.

[@Kitearmy]

Return it - must of gotten a dud

[@Cyprian700]

How come you didn't do a dB test of the Ego for comparison purposes? What is the db of the Ego at Max on turbo or dialed back a bit for a comparable CFM?

[@Kitearmy]

This was not an EGO review - but I have never heard anyone complain about the noise levels of cordless blowers

[@rickybobbyracing9106]

Nice work, you actually test these products, I love that. Personally i would have loved to see the ego blow leaves as a comparison, but still, really good video.

[@Kitearmy]

Great suggestion!

[@bvf1420]

Love the reviews definitely food for thought. Speaking personally Im happy to see it does the job it’s designed for because my main reason for Ryobi exclusive racks in my shop is the one battery for all. Is there’s one thing I hate it’s have 20 different chargers and hoping I remembered to plug the specific one in that I’m needing.

[@Kitearmy]

I understand that - I have milwuakee for shop tools and EGO for yard

[@sevin7773]

Awsome video!! But with Ryobi you can reach or contact Home Depot for a return or fix if breaks. Mine EGO blower dead after a month with little use... can't reach no one at EGO. Seems like everyone on Amazon is have this problem.

[@Kitearmy]

I think Lowes will help with EGO issues

[@bonbon4109]

Comparison is not fair. Please make a video Ryobi whisper 550 cfm vs ego 530 cfm. Thats a good match. Please do the ball challenge.

[@Kitearmy]

I wanted to test the most powerful blower

[@31K4L]

Erhm so which other models, in the same price range, does a better job? Your new comparison video didnt really include any cheaper models.

[@ss4goku9695]

This channel is sponsored by ego. Kit for the ego is 299, can catch that Ryobi on sale for 179. If you want performance, gas is the way to go.

[@metaplatform]

Given this is $179 price tag including the battery at HD, isn't it a better deal comparing to EGO 530 ($199)?

[@metaplatform]

To be fair, you have a great review, thanks for all the info! The price may change in any time. For now, when I checking the price at HD and Lowes, it seems the Ryobi 550 (vs EGO 530) is a better deal for now.

[@Kitearmy]

Sure if you are only concerned by price and not performance

[@nuclearknight8543]

So I have this and a few others but it really don’t blow that hard. So what I did is flatten the tip of it and took the back housing off and ordered two attwood 3000 bulge fans that are just over 200 mph a per fan. Then I stuffed them in and put it back together now it blows just over 450 mph out doing the way that ryobi came by mile. Now I can stand at my garage door and just barely blow the leaves in my Neighbor across the street driveway which is over 50 feet from me. When I just it in my yard all the leaves are blown away in seconds I can do my front yard in a bout 3 minutes. I contacted ryobi about this to see if they would use my idea but they refused

[@Kitearmy]

If you believe in the idea, other companies might be interested

[@73CILBOY]

Should do a video, but patent your idea first....altho you've already explained it on here which i would think would be suitable for legal purposes....but i would be curious to see what u did and if it works as well as you claim.

[@jermainelowery9674]

Thank you for this video! Love the diverse ways and applications of your review! Great content!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - glad you found it helpful

[@ejsomo2020]

Thank you for the video and the humor. Stay safe.

[@larrykelley8352]

You fail to mention that the Ego 650 is $120 more than the Ryobi.

[@larrykelley8352]

www.homedepot.com/p/EGO-180-MPH-650-CFM-56V-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Electric-Variable-Speed-Blower-5-0-Ah-Battery-and-Charger-Included-LB6504/311783592

[@Kitearmy]

True

[@aperry712]

I love the test for the Decibel levels, please included this on all your videos

[@Kitearmy]

You got it!

[@Echoes-of-Elsewhere]

@@Kitearmy Was the DB test on full turbo or just on full speed?

[@Kitearmy]

@@Echoes-of-Elsewhere full turbo

[@jayhiggins5239]

Many people clean out the garage with these, or live in tight city neighborhoods. Decibels definitely matter!

[@jayhiggins5239]

I know this is super late. But if you use your blower to clear out the garage, quiet operation is a major plus!

[@Kitearmy]

all the time

[@santi8751]

Can you review some greenworks nd greenworks pro series blowers

[@Kitearmy]

Yes sir

[@johnw3540]

Home Depot was out of the brush motor 40v lith ion model so they sold me the brushless for 139$.

[@shubhamgohil]

Nice video! Hope you and your family are staying safe!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - things are crazy like for everyone. Hope you guys are doing well!

[@1d1hamby]

Can't wait for the new 730cfm Ryobi blower video.

[@Kitearmy]

working on it right now

[@1d1hamby]

@@Kitearmy nice. I know the footage 👣 is going to be great. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@Kitearmy]

@@1d1hamby Thanks mate - got an early release product

[@1d1hamby]

@@Kitearmy there's hardly any information on the internet about the product and not a single video of it in use. Love to see how it compares to the EGO.

[@settinger14]

Thank you for the great videos you produce! In your experience, which blower would you say represents the best given these parameters: lightest weight; smallest size; lowest noise; and strongest power given the first 3 parameters? I need to get a blower to take in our RV, so storage space is at a premium. Also, I don’t want to piss off neighboring campers if I have to blow leaves / debris off the roof or slides. That said, it’s not like I’ll be doing extensive yard work with the blower - it will only be used around camp. Thanks for your thoughts!

[@Kitearmy]

Go for the 18v Ryobi blower sweeper - I reviewed it

[@settinger14]

Kite Army Thanks for the quick reply! I cannot find the review for the “18v Ryobi blower sweeper” on your site. Do you mean the “Wet Grass Test - Ryobi 18v One+ Cordless Jet Fan Leaf Blower - Review & Demo”?

[@Kitearmy]

@@settinger14 kzbin.info/www/bejne/raiVeoV9rtx3fpY

[@settinger14]

Kite Army THANK YOU!!

[@2musiclover534]

Lightest and smallest for high power is probably the Worx 40V (they have a 20v version too) Leaf Jet. 6.5 lbs with battery. 620 CFM claimed. It is positively svelte in size and weight. Love to see it tested in this channel. What a fun and helpful channel!

[@moneytrain731]

Your reviews are very good and fun I bought an ego lawnmower for next summer I cant wait to try it Ego leaf blower looks like the best bet from your other reviews

[@Kitearmy]

I love the EGO blowers - what EGO mower did you get?

[@moneytrain731]

@@Kitearmy I bought it from lowes Yahoo. It has 45 min of run time, dual cutting blades. Its manual push which is fine. I watched so many reviews and everyone seemed to love the ego mowers. I loved your ego vs ryobi. You were having some good ol rest and relaxation waiting for the ryobi battery to charge. Almost 4 hours, RIP OFF. If you buy the ego leafblower, does that battery work with lawnmower. I'll buy the leaf blower next season. I have a ryobi gas leaf blower. Shes been good to me. I'm gref by the way. Keep making great videos, there so fun and full of information

[@Kitearmy]

@@moneytrain731 Sounds like you have the EGO select cut - best battery mower on the market. All EGO batteries work on ALL EGO tools - just wait to see what they have up there sleves..

[@moneytrain731]

@@Kitearmy yup the select cut. I love the height adjustment and all the different variations in cutting grass. I have the worx battery trimmer and that works well. However if I see lowes selling the trimmer and blower on sale in a package deal, maybe I'll get that. Very impressed with the ego demonstrations. Did you ever try the ego mower with the steel deck. I was considering that but thought that weight would kill the battery. I'm happy with the one I bought. I think the prices are maybe $100.00 to much. I have a craftsman gas mower I'll keep as backup next season.

[@Kitearmy]

@@moneytrain731 So if you REALLY CARE about the cut quality of your lawn this is where the Select cut shines - yes it is expensive but it is the only KITEARMY recommended EGO mower. For the string trimmer try to get the auto load carbon fiber trimmer and for the blower either the 580cfm or 650cm in my opinion they are about the same power

[@MS-ot2cz]

Cool video! Subscribed.

[@Kitearmy]

Cool - thanks

[@AlexThompson]

Nice review and comparison! However, I don’t think a phone is an accurate tool for measuring DB. Phone microphones and decibel meters are totally different when it comes to audio processing.

[@Kitearmy]

Sure - just gives you an idea

[@FPChris]

What the battery life on full power?

[@Kitearmy]

20minish

[@Jeo-What]

Thanks for the review of a new blower. Well done as always. Would you have the db numbers from the EGO 650CFM unit as well? Noise is not a major issues for me since I use waterproof noise cancelation stereo earbuds (Jabra Elit Sport) that can allow the outside noise in or out while I stream music when doing yard work; however, performance is a major issue so this feature is not important to me... more like a Ryobi marketing gimmick (and I have worked in advertising before!).

[@Kitearmy]

Strange that was the marketing gimmick but it's not even all the quiet

[@randyfleshman725]

@@Kitearmy Please run the db numbers for the EGO. Viewers want to know!

[@Kitearmy]

@@randyfleshman725 Good point - though I didn't want to make this and EGO video

[@edp1489]

You think it’s good for snow?

[@Kitearmy]

nope

[@vshep]

Now can iy work with snow from car?

[@Kitearmy]

nope - try the Ego

[@bfwaring]

Why don't you have 100k+ subscribers? :) Your vids are always fun and educational. Is this the best Ryobi blower in your opinion?

[@Kitearmy]

Skip this blower - the stupid muffling makes it awkward

[@charlie-qm9gz]

Andrew where is your famous beach ball test that is the true test of the power of Ryobi Or not

[@Kitearmy]

Shhhh - I got a bit lazy

[@tacovipecot8029]

Would this be useful for car detailing?

[@Kitearmy]

I think so!

[@PACKERMAN2077]

This thing looks like it'd be more suitable for space Marine cosplay just spray paint the thing and hold it backwards like a rocket launcher

[@Henry_Jones]

Id love it if you reviewed the Ryobi ry-401110 20 inch 40v mower at home depot. Its new for 2020.

[@Kitearmy]

Okay - you twisted my arm

[@Henry_Jones]

Yea good sarcasm but seriously at $260 for the push version can it compete with the ego 56v 21"? Ryobi and consumer reports say it can but at 40v I have a hard time believing it.

[@rudyw.5216]

I have this ryobi always thought it works respectably.........thanks for the brick test, though not a fair comparison, really shows how weak a 550 CFM/ 125 MPH (ryobi) compared to a 650 CFM/ 180 MPH (ego), the increased MPH really makes the most difference....time to upgrade

[@Kitearmy]

Not fair at all - that being said not everyone needs the best

[@Sara-L]

Just an FYI, anything over 70 decibels, you should be wearing hearing protection.

[@Kitearmy]

That is true

[@JAMESJJEFFERS]

I just want to know if it can blow damn leavesssss!!! Shit I'm not looking for a Swiss Army Rocket Ship!!!!

[@Kitearmy]

Sure, but if you could get a Swiss Army Rocket Ship for the same price would you not choose it?

[@sniffles8655]

He sounded just like Little Nicky at the beginning and a few other times 🤣

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - he's my bro

[@sniffles8655]

@@Kitearmy 😂I love that movie!

[@Kitearmy]

@@sniffles8655 I will let him know

[@sniffles8655]

@@Kitearmy You are the best! 😁

[@MrMikksch]

Hey Kite Army man. Can you make a video on Jonsered B 2258 LI.

[@Kitearmy]

I have never tested a Jonsered

[@MrMikksch]

@@Kitearmy Maybe you wanna try out?

[@lilfear]

Can you do a video on the Stihl BGA 56 please?

[@Kitearmy]

I think I reviewed that a while back

[@Colton.ontheadventure]

Just looked at it in HD. Thanks for help in deciding!

[@Kitearmy]

Looks cool But I wish it had a bit more performance

[@alexth5537]

Battery dies QUICKLY with the 40v 4amp/h. You’ll need to buy a very pricy and heavy battery to accomplish anything....

[@Kitearmy]

Right - that's why I recommend EGO

[@MustBnice]

This what I was looking for..just bought this ryobi blower and the fully charged battery died in 20 mins!

[@thomasheath6084]

Nice video Andrew,,I will stick with my ego blowers

[@Kitearmy]

Come one mate - time to upgrade to the Ryobi

[@chaitern6075]

People compain bout gas equipment noise, now people complain about electric equipment noise. Just go back to raking leaves at this point. But watch someone complain about the rake scratching the ground noise

[@Kitearmy]

It's like nails on a chalkboard. Great point!

[@microtechmachineshop]

I think i need one my toro is poowerful but who likes dragging a extension line behind them not me

[@Kitearmy]

extension cords are the worst

[@dankollars4501]

i sure wish they would have made this with dual 18v batteries so i can use my current batteries. dont want to mess with buying 40v batteries on top of my 18v. so disappointing

[@Kitearmy]

Try EGO

[@dguy-xk4fc]

100 decibel? And the ego is 88 decibel? Plus it has less power. But it is a ton cheaper. But whisper, seems more like a marketing tactic. I like how you used the EGO as the benchmark to test with being the king of blowers for a while now, but why did you not use it to compare sound of of both? Does the whisper sticker on it need to be debunked or does it have some truth behind it?

[@Kitearmy]

2db of truth but a ton of weight and bulk to achieve

[@kthmrr4750]

How long does it take to charge

[@Kitearmy]

2 hours

[@FerrisBueller-lj9zj]

Is it heavy

[@Kitearmy]

yeah all that equipment to keep it quiet adds weight

[@lichking1951]

This has nothing to do with this video. Been running the ego twin blade mower for a month now. Seriously impressed over an hour of run time : )

[@Kitearmy]

You will receive comments that you are biased :)

[@goodmanshealth]

I guess it would be worth it if it was in the $99.00 category. Great video as usual Mate.

[@Kitearmy]

I would say that is the price that I could give it a "must have review"

[@freddyv7546]

excellent video! I knew the EGO was around there somewhere. 👍

[@Kitearmy]

Cool, thanks!

[@asiffarooqui6789]

Haha you're so much fun to watch 😌 👊

[@Kitearmy]

Glad you enjoyed

[@TheHandyTherapist]

Great video!!

[@Kitearmy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Specter1031]

Pretty good deal if you got a factory reconditioned unit with charger and battery for $75 😎

[@Kitearmy]

I would still probably pass

[@Specter1031]

@@Kitearmy D: but what can I get remotely close for the price?

[@Prayerbanners]

GREAT VID THANKS

[@Kitearmy]

Glad you liked

[@Pedroluvslupe]

Compare it the new ryobi 720 cfm with the ego

[@Kitearmy]

Not out yet - still trying to buy - might not be real

[@Pedroluvslupe]

@@Kitearmy if is real , man! more cfm than ego!!! Can blow out the plastics of your car and rocks on the ground

[@Kitearmy]

@@Pedroluvslupe I hope it is real - I'm poised and ready to test

[@jathawk101]

Shhhhhhh, I still see the leaves right there!

[@Kitearmy]

don't scare them away

[@TheBasher05]

More blow from the marketing department than the blower

[@Kitearmy]

Strange it seems that they didn't even test it to see how loud it was

[@toddhunt2087]

@@Kitearmy my ego blower still way quieter than that gas machine blower lol

[@JD-ml7cg]

cool reviews!!!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@martingargas3217]

Bought this. The blower was as good as any gas on the "turbo" setting. For the 10 minutes it lasted. FUCK THIS BLOWER! Going back to gas!!!!!!

[@elijames3041]

Nice blower

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@DrummingTmate]

Thumbs up for the video, thumbs down for the blower. Why release these products that are clearly inferior to what EGO has?

[@Colton.ontheadventure]

Price point bc not everyone needs top notch stuff like Ego and it depends on what brand you already own possibly. Both are good for the right person

[@Kitearmy]

@@Colton.ontheadventure I think battery platform would be the only reason to consider the Ryobi - The best option would be to get in a good battery platform with your first tool purchase

[@flch95]

Surprise again...EGO! Can’t wait to get my 650 blower...still saving for it :(

[@Kitearmy]

yeah I know - I'm looking forward to the day that someone beats EGO

[@jeromystewart]

Bought a Ryobi drill for $100 used it for 5 minutes probably less, put it away for a year, both batteries were shot and unchangeable. Ryobi support told me that "it sucks to be you". I will never buy a Ryobi product and neither should you. Absolutely terrible company.

[@kthmrr4750]

First of all blowers are neded to blow leaves and papee not sticks and bricks

[@Kitearmy]

True but it also gives you an idea of power

[@camaroman101]

Just bought this. It's heavy.

[@Kitearmy]

Tell me about it - i't like a cinderblock

[@rideordie1583]

You should probably workout if you think this is “heavy”

[@AverageReviewsYT]

Seemed to me like the ego was quieter did it seem like that to u?

[@Kitearmy]

I would say it was close to the noise level - but the EGO does have more of a high pitched sound

[@danrichardson4275]

I think Americans need to buy more rakes and brooms because that twisting action gets rid of pot bellies. You women also need to get out there and do some yard work also. STOP disturbing the neighbors with all the loud noxious leaf blowers.

[@Kitearmy]

We love our bellies

[@danrichardson4275]

@@Kitearmy Can't quite see your daily insulin injections in the future though. This is the Pleasure Now generation. To hell with inflation. Keep voting the Democrat Money Printers into office.... The crash is coming soon now..... which is why we cannot spend any money on Ukraine. If the Dems allocate any budget, it will be to create a stronger virus to take out more useless nonworking elderly resource eaters.

[@jeff99usa1]

This review blows. See what I did there?

[@Kitearmy]

Almost missed it - well not really :)

[@joesmk007]

Do u have to have that crap music playing in the background frack

[@Kitearmy]

Disco forever

[@numbereightyseven]

Of COURSE a less powerful blower is going to be quieter. What a freaking con.

[@Kitearmy]

Right

[@bennysticky]

First

[@Kitearmy]

you were second

[@bennysticky]

Kite Army but I’m 7 hours and there all 6

[@mgoody8782]

I hate my neighbors So 2 cycle it is

[@Kitearmy]

that's the spirit!

[@mikegike7273]

Noise? Who gives a rats ass about noise? Grab yer phone and head phones and crank on yer groovy tunes. 🤩

[@Kitearmy]

No cordless blower is even near the noise of gas???

[@bonbon4109]

The comparison is not fair. Can you please do ryobi whisper vs ego 530 cfm.

[@splendidjay8471]

You could've left the distracting and obviously ridiculous music off....since the video was about the silence of the blower ..the music is overpowering the video sound.....pointless really....cause the only reason it seemed quieter was because of how loud the ridiculous music was!👎👎👎👎

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks for the support