We compare the Greenworks Pro 80 GBL80300 80-volt 500 CFM leaf blower and the Makita XBU02 36-volt 473 CFM blowers head to head and tell you what we think.
- 125 MPH
- 500 CFM
- 80 Volt system
- 20 to 70 minute run-time
- 8.2 lbs with stock 2Ah battery
- Battery compatible with:
- Lawn Mower
- String Trimmer
- 26″ Hedge Trimmer
- 10″ Pole Saw
- Larger battery capacity options
- 120 MPH
- 473 CFM
- 36 Volt System
- 20 to 28 minutes run-time
- 9.9 lbs with 2 stock 5Ah batteries
- Battery compatible with:
- Lawn Mower
- String Trimmers
- 22″ and 25″ Hedge Trimmer
- 16″, 14″ and 12″ Chain Saw
- And about 220 other tools
- 6 speeds
The Greenworks Pro has a higher MPH and a higher CFM than the Makita leaf blower. This means it will blow air with more velocity and with more force than the Makita. They both have a full force run-time of 20 minutes but Greenworks Pro can run more than double the time of the Makita when they are both at lower speeds. The Greenworks Pro blower has a higher voltage system which typically offers longer run-times.
Conclusion
The Greenworks Pro is about 5% more powerful than the Makita. And the Greenworks Pro can run up to 70 minutes at low speeds which is more than double the Makita’s 28 minutes. The Greenwors Pro wins a head to head comparison.
If you only need a leaf blower and a few other battery powered yard tools, then the Greenworks Pro is your best deal.
If you have Makita tools, or plan to buy more than just battery powered yard tools, then the Makita XBU02 is a good choice. Makita is a well known and sturdy brand with over 220 tools that can use the same battery as this Makita leaf blower. If you are curious about the Makita tool line up, take a look at these Makita tools.
For more in-depth discussion on features to consider when buying a cordless leaf blower, see our leaf blower buying guide.
Great review! Both are good products and you’ve given a clear review on which product a buyer should consider. I love the lithium-ion batteries and how much longer they last than the battery packs of the past.