Echo PB-580T
#8 in BackpackFull review
An entry level backpack blower for homeowners with an acre or more who want the weight on their back and a long warranty.
Amazon $349$349
The Echo PB-580T rates 3.5 among backpack leaf blowers; the Echo PB-2620 rates 3.1 among handheld ones. The Echo PB-2620 costs $100 less ($249 vs $349).
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.
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 PB-2620 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 59 $0.68 per CFM ($349, 517 CFM) | 33 $0.55 per CFM ($249, 456 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 15 517 CFM | 14 456 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 100 216 mph air speed | 89 172 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 41 22.7 lb (dry) | 31 9.8 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo PB-580T | Echo PB-2620 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 517 CFM | 456 CFM |
| Air speed | 216 mph | 172 mph |
| Blowing force | 22 N | 15.8 N |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | 70 dB(A) | 70 dB(A) |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 58.2 cc, 2-stroke | 25.4 cc, 2-stroke |
| Build | ||
| Style | Backpack | Handheld |
| Weight | 22.7 lb (dry) | 9.8 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |