Under $250 covers most corded electric blowers and a good share of battery models sold with a battery and charger, plus a few entry-level gas blowers. Airspeed and volume are enough for leaves and light debris on a typical lot, but wet leaves and big yards push the limits of the smaller motors and batteries.
Look at both airspeed and air volume rather than one number, and at runtime on the high setting for battery blowers. If you already own batteries from a tool line, a bare tool may cost less than a kit. Check weight and noise too, because a light, quieter blower gets used more often than a powerful one you dread picking up.
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Best Leaf Blowers Under $250: Handheld
- Worx Nitro WG582 40V 780 CFM Blower#1 of 16Full review
The most airflow per dollar among handheld battery kits here. A strong first blower for buyers not tied to a battery system.
Amazon $207.99$207.99780 CFM190 mphBattery - Greenworks 80V 700 CFM Blower#2 of 16Full review
A low cost route to near 700 CFM for buyers on the Greenworks 80V platform. Expect more arm fatigue than lighter 40V blowers.
Amazon $179.99$179.99700 CFM170 mphBattery - Greenworks 80V 770 CFM Blower#3 of 16Full review
A heavy hitting handheld for Greenworks 80V owners with big leaf loads. Most buyers get better value from the 700 CFM kit.
Amazon $249.99$249.99770 CFM180 mphBattery - Worx Nitro WG585 40V Blower#4 of 16Full review
A light, low cost kit for small to mid yards, especially for Worx 20V owners. It is the value pick among handheld battery blowers.
Amazon $159.99$159.99620 CFM165 mphBattery - Worx WG520 Turbine 600#5 of 16Full review
A cheap, light corded blower for small yards near an outlet, with airflow that pushes big piles of dry leaves.
Amazon $62.99$62.99600 CFM110 mphCorded electric - Echo PB-2520#6 of 16Full review
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 $149$149453 CFM170 mphGas - EGO LB5302 530 CFM Blower#7 of 16Full 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 $199$199530 CFM110 mphBattery - Worx WG509 Trivac#8 of 16Full review
A corded blower vacuum for small yards where you want to pick up and mulch leaves as well as blow them.
Amazon $69.99$69.99350 CFM210 mphCorded electric - Greenworks 60V 610 CFM Blower#9 of 16Full review
The cheapest way into real leaf clearing airflow with a battery included. Good for small to mid yards on a budget.
Amazon $249.99$249.99610 CFM130 mphBattery - Craftsman CMEBL7000#10 of 16Full review
A powerful corded blower that doubles as a leaf vacuum with a large bag, for small to medium yards near an outlet.
Amazon $89$89450 CFM260 mphCorded electric - Black+Decker BEBL750#11 of 16Full review
A very cheap corded blower for patios, decks and small yards close to an outlet.
Amazon $69$69450 CFM140 mphCorded electric - Toro 60V MAX 605 CFM Blower#12 of 16Full review
A long running blower for Toro 60V owners with bigger lots. Its weight makes it a poor pick for users who want a light tool.
Amazon $234.99$234.99605 CFM157 mphBattery - Echo PB-2620#13 of 16Full 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$249456 CFM172 mphGas - STIHL BG 50#14 of 16Full review
A light, cheap gas handheld for clearing patios, drives and small yards, with local dealer service behind it.
STIHL $179.99$179.99412 CFM159 mphGas - STIHL BG 56 C-E#15 of 16Full review
The BG 50 with an easy start system, for owners who find pull starting a chore and want a dealer backed gas handheld.
STIHL $239.99$239.99412 CFM159 mphGas - Husqvarna 125B#16 of 16Full review
A low cost gas handheld with cruise control for small to medium yards, best bought with Husqvarna premix to get the 5 year warranty.
Amazon $219.99$219.99425 CFM130 mphGas
