Greenworks 40V Leaf Blower, 150 MPH, Lightweight

This is a great little leaf blower! I haven’t used my old beast since I got this one. It does all I need it to do and it’s light and easy to deploy quickly.

This product did not live up to my expectations for a Greenworks product. The “sock” connector may make it “universal” but it affected the rigidity of the combo and how easy it was to use. Easier than standing on a ladder and scooping out the gutter but could be much better. I would recommend getting something that works for your specific blower.

I have trouble starting gas powered leaf blowers, so I purchased this one to use to clean off leaves and debris from the pickleball courts. It starts easy and gets the job done. It is not as powerful as my husband’s gas powered one, but it has a turbo button that blasts harder, so I use it and it does what I need it to. I have been able to blow off several courts without running out of battery.

I have the Greenworks 60V 610 CFM blower, which I am pretty happy with. I was shopping for an additional battery because I cannot clean our entire property without being careful with the Turbo mode.

During Amazon Prime Days, the 80V 700 CFM blower was only marginally more than a 60V battery. Since battery-operated equipment seems trending to ever-higher voltages, I decided to splurge a little and get a second blower. Also, my kids could help with one of the blowers, especially with the leaves in the backyard.

The 80V blower has a much larger battery than the 60V, and I like how it slides into the charger. The 60V battery slides in vertically, and you need two hands to pull it out of the charger. The 80V blower is slightly larger than the 60V in the fan section. Overall, it is heavier once the battery is installed.

When I first pressed the button, the 80V disappointed me since it was not as loud as the 60V, even in Turbo mode. I took it to my ultimate test: the numerous magnolia berries and leaves stuck on the backyard artificial turf. Right away, I noticed that while the 80V did not feel as forceful in my hand, it was much better at blowing the berries and leaves than the 60V. I could clean the backyard quicker than the 60V and with much less noise. The 60V has a much higher-pitched whine, especially in Turbo mode. The 80V has a lower-pitched one, so I disturb my neighbors less. It cleaned the other outdoor areas more quickly (especially if I wield both blowers simultaneously!).

However, I prefer the Turbo button on the 60V. The 60V requires pressing the button to blast leaves and larger debris. However, you must use it wisely since it quickly depletes the battery. The Turbo button on the 80V works like an on-off switch: press it to turn it on, then press it again to turn it off. It seems like a minor difference, but with the more subtle turbo noise and the extra effort to turn off the mode, you would be more likely to deplete the battery. I’ll probably get used to it, but you must be aware.

In summary, if you have debris that requires extra power, prefer a quieter blower, and want to use other 80V equipment, get the 80V. If heavy debris is less of an issue, get the 60V, especially since the 80V batteries cost twice as much as the 60V batteries.

Hmmm, I overlooked their backpack blowers…

This is definitely better than my old Black and Decker blower, and lighter too, but the battery only lasts about 15 min, which is still not enough time to blow off driveway, 2 patios, 2 sets of steps, plus sidewalks and curbs. I thought the lithium batteries were supposed to be SO much better, but this just isn’t the case…my old B&D battery [not lithium] lasted about the same amount of time, maybe just 5 minutes less. And when the Green Works battery runs out, the blower just stops, and you’re screwed, whereas the B&D would keep running, just not as powerful, so at least you could finish up. Also, this blower is definitely not strong enough to blow debris out of a gutter (as I had read somewhere that it was). Based on the weak battery life, you’d have to split your outside clean up days into 2 different days while you wait for the battery to recharge. I’ve purchased Greenworks products before, and expected a lot more, and it’s just too much of a hassle to return, so I’m stuck with it. I did a lot of research before deciding on the GW’s blower, and ultimately decided on it because of my past experience with the company, but I’ll be rethinking this in the future.

Update: I purchased this summer of 2015, and by the end of 2016 the battery was no longer working (im just getting around to updating my review) Since I purchased from Amazon warehouse deals I was out of luck. Essentially, I used the item no more the 10 times, the (joke) Lithium battery or whatever type it was was not kept in a cold garage, and I followed all the rules in terms of the battery, so iultimately, the battery is flawed and Green Works products are faulty and poorly manufactured items., To make matters worse, this was my 2nd Greenworks product; the other was an electric blower/mulcher which lasted only about 2 years, when it just gave out, so it too ended up in the garbage…2 of Greenworks supposedly ‘green’ products are now filling up landfills in less than 2 years time! So, never again will I purchase a Greenworks product…I work too hard to throw money away on disposable electronic yard tools. I also feel that Amazons returns need to be more flexible in situations like this, especially when you are NOT using something year round, you put it away for several months, and then when you go to use it the following year it doesnt work, after which you have no repercussions because you’ve had the item too long!

I guess It was not what I was expectation of the power