Echo PB-2520
#12 in HandheldFull review
A light, simple gas handheld for homeowners with a quarter to half acre who want more push than most battery blowers and a 5 year warranty.
Amazon $149$149
The Echo PB-2520 is the better leaf blower overall, rated 3.7 to 3.1. The Echo PB-2520 leads on value and weight. The Echo PB-2520 costs $100 less ($149 vs $249).
Echo PB-2620
#20 in HandheldFull review
The PB-2520 with cruise control, a second handle and a better air filter, for owners who blow for long stretches and want less hand fatigue.
Amazon $249$249
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 Echo PB-2520 for value ($0.33 per CFM ($149, 453 CFM) vs $0.55 per CFM ($249, 456 CFM)) and weight (8.6 lb (dry) vs 9.8 lb (dry)).
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 | Echo PB-2520 | Echo PB-2620 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $0.33 per CFM ($149, 453 CFM) | 33 $0.55 per CFM ($249, 456 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 13 453 CFM | 14 456 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 86 170 mph air speed | 89 172 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 49 8.6 lb (dry) | 31 9.8 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo PB-2520 | Echo PB-2620 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 453 CFM | 456 CFM |
| Air speed | 170 mph | 172 mph |
| Blowing force | 15.8 N | 15.8 N |
| Variable speed | - | Yes |
| Cruise control | - | Yes |
| Noise | 70 dB(A) | 70 dB(A) |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | ||
| Style | Handheld | Handheld |
| Weight | 8.6 lb (dry) | 9.8 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |