An entry level backpack blower for homeowners with an acre or more who want the weight on their back and a long warranty.
Amazon $349The Echo PB-580T rates 3.5 among backpack leaf blowers; the Echo eForce DPB-2500 56V Blower rates 3.4 among handheld ones. The Echo eForce DPB-2500 56V Blower costs $94 less ($255 vs $349).

A sturdy pick for buyers who want a battery blower backed by a long tool warranty. EGO and Greenworks give more airflow for the money.
Amazon $255Prices 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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different style classes (backpack and handheld), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own style peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Echo PB-580T | Echo eForce DPB-2500 56V Blower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 59 $0.68 per CFM ($349, 517 CFM) | 47 $0.46 per CFM ($255 with batteries and charger, 549 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 15 517 CFM | 37 549 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 100 216 mph air speed | 69 158 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 41 22.7 lb (dry) | 36 9.5 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo PB-580T | Echo eForce DPB-2500 56V Blower | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 517 CFM | 549 CFM |
| Air speed | 216 mph | 158 mph |
| Blowing force | 22 N | 17 N |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | 70 dB(A) | - |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Battery |
| Engine or battery | 58.2 cc, 2-stroke | 56 V, 5 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 280 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Style | Backpack | Handheld |
| Weight | 22.7 lb (dry) | 9.5 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | - | 2 years |