For buyers who blow for an hour or more at a time and want the weight off their arm. Owners chasing maximum airflow get more from the EGO 880 CFM handheld.
Amazon $379.99The EGO LB6003 600 CFM Backpack Blower is the better leaf blower overall, rated 3.6 to 2.7. The EGO LB6003 600 CFM Backpack Blower leads on warranty, value and airflow. The Husqvarna 350BT wins on speed. The EGO LB6003 600 CFM Backpack Blower costs $50 less ($379.99 vs $429.99).
A comfortable mid size backpack blower for an acre or so of mostly dry leaves; the 360BT is the better buy for wet leaves.
Amazon $429.99Prices 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 EGO LB6003 600 CFM Backpack Blower for warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty), value ($0.63 per CFM ($379.99 with batteries and charger, 600 CFM) vs $0.87 per CFM ($429.99, 494 CFM)) and airflow (600 CFM vs 494 CFM).
- Choose the Husqvarna 350BT for speed (180 mph air speed vs 145 mph air speed).
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 | EGO LB6003 600 CFM Backpack Blower | Husqvarna 350BT |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 65 $0.63 per CFM ($379.99 with batteries and charger, 600 CFM) | 33 $0.87 per CFM ($429.99, 494 CFM) |
| Airflow 25% | 33 600 CFM | 10 494 CFM |
| Speed 10% | 50 145 mph air speed | 100 180 mph air speed |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 42 22.5 lb |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| EGO LB6003 600 CFM Backpack Blower | Husqvarna 350BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Blowing | ||
| Airflow | 600 CFM | 494 CFM |
| Air speed | 145 mph | 180 mph |
| Blowing force | - | 21 N |
| Variable speed | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | - | Yes |
| Noise | 64 dB(A) | 94 dB(A) |
| Power | ||
| Power | Battery | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 56 V, 7.5 Ah of battery | 50.2 cc, 2-stroke |
| Battery energy | 420 Wh | - |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Runtime | 180 min | - |
| Brushless motor | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Style | Backpack | Backpack |
| Weight | - | 22.5 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |
