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Toro Corded Blower/Vac vs EGO Cordless Blower?

By Nate Sawyer, Editor ยท Updated July 2026

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Toro 51621 UltraPlus Corded Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher

4.6$99

Based on specs and owner reviews, Toro's 51621 UltraPlus is a 12-amp corded three-in-one blower, vacuum and metal-impeller mulcher that stays light at 8.9 lb. The cord tethers your range, its 340 CFM blow mode trails bigger units on heavy leaves, and it's impractical far from an outlet. Wear eye protection when vacuuming.

Power12-amp corded electric
Airflow340 CFM blow / 405 CFM vac / up to 260 MPH
RuntimeUnlimited (corded)
Weight8.9 lb
ModesBlow / vacuum / mulch (metal impeller)
Best forSmall yards, patios & leaf mulching

EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504)

4.7$199

Based on specs and owner reviews, EGO's LB6504 pushes 650 CFM in turbo yet runs at a neighbor-friendly 64 dB, and its ~90-minute normal runtime clears driveways and mid-size yards. Turbo drains the 5.0Ah pack in ~20 minutes, the 9.7 lb handheld tires over long sessions, and big lots may favor a backpack. Wear eye and hearing protection.

Power56V ARC Lithium battery
Airflow650 CFM turbo / 180 MPH (variable 225-470 CFM)
Runtime~90 min normal, ~20 min turbo (5.0Ah)
Weight9.7 lb w/ battery
Noise64 dB
Best forLeaf cleanup on small-to-mid yards

Our verdict

The Toro 51621 is the budget do-it-all: it blows, vacuums, and mulches leaves, weighs just 8.9 lb, and never runs out of power - as long as you stay within an extension cord's reach. That tether is the catch, making it best for small yards, patios, and garages near an outlet. The EGO LB6504 trades the cord for freedom: 650 CFM turbo, ~90 min normal runtime, and a quiet 64 dB let you roam a whole mid-size yard. Pick the Toro if you want mulching and the lowest price close to power; pick the EGO for cord-free range and stronger airflow on larger cleanups.

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