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 $149The Echo PB-2520 rates 3.7 among handheld leaf blowers; the Husqvarna 150BT rates 2.7 among backpack ones. The Echo PB-2520 costs $226 less ($149 vs $375).

A budget backpack blower for homeowners who want the load on their back and high air speed for loosening debris, more than raw airflow.
Amazon $375Prices 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 (handheld and backpack), 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-2520 | Husqvarna 150BT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $0.33 per CFM ($149, 453 CFM) | 38 $0.83 per CFM ($375, 452 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 13 453 CFM | 0 452 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 86 170 mph air speed | 100 270 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 49 8.6 lb (dry) | 47 21.9 lb |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo PB-2520 | Husqvarna 150BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 453 CFM | 452 CFM |
| Air speed | 170 mph | 270 mph |
| Blowing force | 15.8 N | 22 N |
| Variable speed | - | Yes |
| Cruise control | - | Yes |
| Noise | 70 dB(A) | 110 dB(A) |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke | 51.7 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | ||
| Style | Handheld | Backpack |
| Weight | 8.6 lb (dry) | 21.9 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |