Craftsman CMEBL7000
#16 in HandheldFull review
A powerful corded blower that doubles as a leaf vacuum with a large bag, for small to medium yards near an outlet.
Amazon $89$89
The Craftsman CMEBL7000 is the better leaf blower overall, rated 3.4 to 2.8. The Craftsman CMEBL7000 leads on value, warranty and speed. The STIHL BG 50 wins on weight. The Craftsman CMEBL7000 costs $90.99 less ($89 vs $179.99).
STIHL BG 50
#23 in HandheldFull review
A light, cheap gas handheld for clearing patios, drives and small yards, with local dealer service behind it.
STIHL $179.99$179.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Craftsman CMEBL7000 for value ($0.20 per CFM ($89, 450 CFM) vs $0.44 per CFM ($179.99, 412 CFM)), warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and speed (260 mph air speed vs 159 mph air speed).
- Choose the STIHL BG 50 for weight (8 lb (dry) vs 13.7 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every handheld leaf blower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Craftsman CMEBL7000 | STIHL BG 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $0.20 per CFM ($89, 450 CFM) | 52 $0.44 per CFM ($179.99, 412 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 12 450 CFM | 3 412 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 100 260 mph air speed | 70 159 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 0 13.7 lb | 57 8 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Craftsman CMEBL7000 | STIHL BG 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 450 CFM | 412 CFM |
| Air speed | 260 mph | 159 mph |
| Blowing force | - | 13 N |
| Noise | - | 70 dB(A) |
| Power | ||
| Power | Corded electric | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 12 A corded | 27.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Brushless motor | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Style | Handheld | Handheld |
| Weight | 13.7 lb | 8 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |