Echo PB-770T
#2 in BackpackFull review
A professional grade backpack blower for big, wooded lots, with airflow that handles wet fall leaves and a 5 year consumer warranty.
Amazon $499$499
The Echo PB-770T is the better leaf blower overall, rated 3.9 to 3.1. The Echo PB-770T leads on warranty, value and airflow. The STIHL BR 600 wins on weight. The Echo PB-770T costs $50.99 less ($499 vs $549.99).
STIHL BR 600
#10 in BackpackFull review
A pro grade backpack blower for large lots and wet leaves, with dealer service and a 4-stroke style engine that is less shrill than 2-strokes.
STIHL $549.99$549.99
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-770T for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), value ($0.66 per CFM ($499, 756 CFM) vs $0.80 per CFM ($549.99, 686 CFM)) and airflow (756 CFM vs 686 CFM).
- Choose the STIHL BR 600 for weight (22.3 lb (dry) vs 24.3 lb (dry)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every backpack leaf blower; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Echo PB-770T | STIHL BR 600 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 30% | 61 $0.66 per CFM ($499, 756 CFM) | 41 $0.80 per CFM ($549.99, 686 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 68 756 CFM | 52 686 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 100 234 mph air speed | 100 237.6 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 28 24.3 lb (dry) | 44 22.3 lb (dry) |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Echo PB-770T | STIHL BR 600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 756 CFM | 686 CFM |
| Air speed | 234 mph | 237.6 mph |
| Blowing force | 33 N | 31.7 N |
| Variable speed | Yes | - |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | 74 dB(A) | 75 dB(A) |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 63.3 cc, 2-stroke | - |
| Build | ||
| Style | Backpack | Backpack |
| Weight | 24.3 lb (dry) | 22.3 lb (dry) |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |