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 EGO LB5302 530 CFM Blower rates 3.4 among handheld ones. The EGO LB5302 530 CFM Blower costs $151.99 less ($197.01 vs $349).
EGO LB5302 530 CFM Blower
#15 in HandheldFull review
A low cost entry to the EGO 56V system for patios, decks and small yards. Buyers with heavy fall cleanup should look at the bigger EGO blowers.
Amazon $197.01$197.01
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 | EGO LB5302 530 CFM Blower |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 59 $0.68 per CFM ($349, 517 CFM) | 66 $0.37 per CFM ($197.01 with batteries and charger, 530 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 15 517 CFM | 32 530 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 100 216 mph air speed | 0 110 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 41 22.7 lb (dry) | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo PB-580T | EGO LB5302 530 CFM Blower | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 517 CFM | 530 CFM |
| Air speed | 216 mph | 110 mph |
| Blowing force | 22 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, 2.5 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | - | 140 Wh |
| Battery included | - | Yes |
| Runtime | - | 75 min |
| Brushless motor | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Style | Backpack | Handheld |
| Weight | 22.7 lb (dry) | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | - | 3 years |