EGO Power+ 650 CFM Cordless Leaf Blower (LB6504) Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Battery
- Leaf cleanup
- Driveways
- Low noise
- Medium yards
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.
Pros
- 650 CFM turbo moves leaves like a gas handheld yet runs at a neighbor-friendly 64 dB
- Variable-speed dial plus long ~90 min normal-mode runtime handles most fall cleanups on one charge
- No fuel, no pull cord, and it shares the 56V pack with other EGO tools
Cons
- Turbo mode drains the 5.0Ah battery in about 20 minutes
- 9.7 lb handheld weight is tiring for very long clearing sessions
- Big leaf volume on large lots may still favor a backpack unit
Specifications
| Power | 56V ARC Lithium battery |
|---|---|
| Airflow | 650 CFM turbo / 180 MPH (variable 225-470 CFM) |
| Runtime | ~90 min normal, ~20 min turbo (5.0Ah) |
| Weight | 9.7 lb w/ battery |
| Noise | 64 dB |
| Best for | Leaf cleanup on small-to-mid yards |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does turbo mode last?
- About 20 minutes on a 5.0Ah battery, versus roughly 90 minutes in normal mode. Turbo is for stubborn wet patches, not for the whole cleanup — use the variable-speed dial for general work.
- Is 650 CFM comparable to a gas blower?
- For a handheld, yes — it moves leaves like a gas unit while running at 64 dB, which is noticeably neighbor-friendlier. Large lots with heavy leaf volume may still favor a backpack.
- How heavy is it to hold?
- 9.7 lb with the battery, which is tiring over very long clearing sessions since all of it hangs off one arm. That weight is the main argument for a harness-mounted backpack on big properties.