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Ego POWER+ 650 CFM vs Greenworks Pro 500 CFM

Last updated on September 4, 2022 By Ken Leave a Comment

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Ego POWER+ 56V 650 CFM

Greenworks Pro 80V 500 CFM

For a very long time, the Greenworks Pro leaf blower has been our top recommended blower – until today. The Greenworks Pro 80 is still an excellent blower, but with the introduction of the Ego POWER+ leaf blower with a beefy 5.0 Ah battery, it is not only more powerful than the Greenworks Pro, but it has an amazing 200-minute max operating time.

In this article, we’ll compare the Greenworks Pro leaf blower with the Ego POWER+ blower head to head and we think you’ll see why the Ego POWER+ is our new top pick.

Ego POWER+ 650

  • 180 MPH
  • 650 CFM with Turbo button
  • 225-500 CFM Speed control
  • 56 Volt system
  • 15 to 200-minutes of run-time
  • 12.9 lbs with stock 5Ah battery
  • Battery compatible with:
    • Lawn Mower
    • String Trimmers
    • Hedge Trimmers
    • Edgers
    • Pole Saw
    • Snow Throwers
    • and More!
  • 2.5Ah and 7.5Ah battery options
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Greenworks Pro 80

  • 125 MPH
  • 500 CFM
  • 3-speed trigger
  • 80 Volt system
  • 20 to 70-minute run-time
  • 8.2 lbs with stock 2Ah battery
  • Battery compatible with:
    • Lawn Mowers
    • String Trimmers
    • Hedge Trimmers
    • Pole Saw
    • Snow Throwers
    • Tiller/Cultivators
  • 2.5Ah, 4Ah, 5Ah battery options
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The Greenworks Pro has been our top pick for almost 3 years. The Ego POWER+ challenges that top position with some extra features. The two have many similarities, but the Ego POWER+ 650 CFM shows more options, more power, and longer battery life.

One way they are similar is their top variable air speed setting of 500 CFM. Both can maintain a steady 500 CFM. The Ego POWER+ has a variable speed control with a top speed of 500 CFM. The Greenworks Pro has a 3-speed switch with a top speed of 500 CFM.

A major difference, and one reason we pick the Ego Power +, is the Ego’s 650 CFM power boost switch for short blasts of maximum power. The Greenworks Pro unit does not have a feature like this and can only maintain a high speed of 500 CFM.

The other main difference is the total run-time. This can vary quite a bit based on the size of the battery and the speed you choose to work. The slower the speed, the longer the battery life. The Ego Power+ wins in this measure almost exclusively by having a larger stock battery of 5Ah. The Greenworks Pro comes with a much smaller 2Ah battery. The Greenworks Pro can operate with a larger battery, and they do offer a similar 5Ah battery.

The Ego POWER+ has a top run-time of 200 minutes at it’s lowest power setting. The Greenworks Pro has a top speed of 70 minutes. This is not a fair comparison since this compares their two stock batteries, 5Ah and 2Ah. But even if we change out the Greenworks Pro units 2Ah battery with a 5Ah battery, the calculated max run-time of 175 minutes at low power does not beat the Ego Power+ unit at 200 minutes of max run-time.

Conclusion

There’s an easy winner here in the Ego POWER+ with a greater range of speed choices, a more powerful max airspeed, and a longer battery life.

If you have other Greenworks Pro equipment, the Greenworks Pro is still a good choice. But if you have not invested in any Greenworks Pro tools, then we would recommend the Ego Power+.

For more in-depth discussion on features to consider when buying a cordless leaf blower, see our leaf blower buying guide.


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Filed Under: Leaf Blowers, Reviews Tagged With: 80 Volt, 82 Volt, Greenworks, Snapper

Greenworks Pro 80V 500 CFM vs Snapper XD 82V 550 CFM

Last updated on September 4, 2022 By Ken Leave a Comment

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Greenworks Pro 80V 125 MPH 500 CFM

Snapper XD 82V 130 MPH 550 CFM

We compare the ==Greenworks Pro== Greenworks Pro 80 GBL80300 80-volt 500 CFM leaf blower and the Snapper XD 82-volt 550 CFM blowers head to head and tell you what we think.

Greenworks Pro 80

  • 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
    • 20″ Snow Thrower
    • 10″ Tiller/Cultivator
  • 3Ah and 4Ah battery options
Snapper XD

  • 130 MPH
  • 550 CFM
  • 82 Volt System
  • up to 40 minutes run-time
  • 8.38 lbs with stock 2Ah battery
  • Battery compatible with:
    • 21″ Lawn Mower
    • String Trimmer
    • 26″ Hedge Trimmer
    • 10″ Pole Saw
    • Snow Shovel
    • Cultivator
    • 18″ Chain Saw
  • 4Ah and 5Ah battery option
See price at Amazon

See price at Amazon



The Greenworks Pro has been our top pick for almost 3 years. The Snapper XD is the first to come close to knocking the Greenworks Pro off our top slot. The snapper XD moves more air (CFM) by 10% with a slightly faster MPH. At this point, you might think we’d give Snapper the win. But not so fast.

The Snapper XD suffers from what a lot of over 500 CFM battery-powered leaf blowers do: a short battery life. At full speed, the blower lasts for about 15 minutes which is hardly enough time to get a job done. Slow the blower down to its lowest speed and it can only run for 40-minutes. Whereas the Greenworks Pro can go for 70 minutes. We’ve seen this with other leaf blowers that break the 500 CFM limit utilizing the current battery technology. They are powerful but they just don’t last long.

There is one possible save for the Snapper XD and that is their optional larger capacity batteries. They sell a 4Ah and a 5Ah battery. Using one of those larger batteries, in theory, could possibly give you 45 minutes of run time at full power. The catch is that these larger capacity batteries cost more than the blower alone.

But Greenworks Pro also has a 4Ah battery that in theory would double its run time giving the Greenworks Pro the win.

Conclusion

The Greenworks Pro is still our top choice and our recommendation over the Snapper XD. The Greenworks Pro can run up to 70 minutes at low speeds which is more than the Snapper’s 40 minutes. The Greenworks 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 the best choice.

If you have other Snapper XD tools (not the 48-volt versions), then you could buy the Snapper XD blower only and a large capacity battery and boost your setup nicely.

For more in-depth discussion on features to consider when buying a cordless leaf blower, see our leaf blower buying guide.


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Filed Under: Leaf Blowers, Reviews Tagged With: 80 Volt, 82 Volt, Greenworks, Snapper

Greenworks Pro 80V 500 CFM vs Makita 36V 473 CFM

Last updated on August 29, 2020 By Ken 1 Comment

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Greenworks Pro 80V 125 MPH 500 CFM

Makita XBU02 36V 120 MPH 473 CFM

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.

Greenworks Pro 80

  • 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
Makita XBU02

  • 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
See price at Amazon

See price at Amazon


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.


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Filed Under: Leaf Blowers, Reviews Tagged With: 36 Volt, 80 Volt, Greenworks, Makita

Greenworks Pro 80V 125 MPH 500 CFM vs 145 MPH 580 CFM

Last updated on September 8, 2021 By Ken Leave a Comment

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Greenworks Pro 80V 125 MPH 500 CFM

Greenworks Pro 145 MPH 580 CFM

Greenworks Pro has had the very popular Greenworks Pro 500 CFM GBL80300 80-volt 125 MPH 500 CFM battery powered leaf blower on the market for a few years. It has been our favorite for two years in a row. Greenworks Pro retooled their 60-volt version outfitting it with an 80-volt battery and created the Greenworks Pro 580 CFM, rated at 145 MPH and 580 CFM, which appears on paper to be a faster and more powerful leaf blower.

But how much faster, and is it worth the higher price? And do other design issues make it a better model?

On paper, the Greenworks Pro 580 CFM BL80L2510 has 16% more airspeed (MPH) and force (CFM) at the highest setting than the Greenworks Pro 500 CFM GBL80300. It also comes with a larger capacity battery at 2.5Ah whereas the Greenworks Pro 500 CFM GBL80300 unit comes with a 2Ah battery. Since they tout 22 minutes of run-time at constant full power for the new unit, the Greenworks Pro 580 CFM BL80L2510 may need the extra Amp hours to achieve that amount of run-time. And we feel 20 minutes of run-time is a minimum. To pack in this extra power, the new unit is also heavier by about 1 lb.

The older Greenworks Pro 500 CFM GBL80300 model has a 3-speed switch and the new model has a variable speed trigger. The trigger could add to fatigue if you are always managing your grip for the speed you want. But Greenworks added a speed lock they call Cruise Control to the new Greenworks Pro 580 CFM BL80L2510 model so you can maintain your chosen speed without needing to continue to hold the trigger.

Greenworks Pro GBL80300

  • 125 MPH
  • 500 CFM
  • 80 Volt system
  • 20 to 70 minute run-time
  • 8.9 lbs with stock 2Ah battery
  • Battery compatible with:
    • Lawn Mower
    • String Trimmer
    • 26″ Hedge Trimmer
    • 10″ Pole Saw
  • Larger battery capacity options
  • 3 speeds
Greenworks Pro BL80L2510

  • 145 MPH
  • 580 CFM
  • 80 Volt System
  • At least 22-minutes run-time
  • 10.0 lbs with stock 2.5Ah battery
  • Battery compatible with:
    • Lawn Mower
    • String Trimmer
    • 26″ Hedge Trimmer
    • 10″ Pole Saw
  • Larger battery capacity options
  • Variable speed
See price at Amazon

See price at Amazon


Similiarites

Both of these units have impressive MPH and CFM ratings that are comparable to professional gas powered handheld leaf blowers. They both are powered by 80-volt systems. We have found better results in battery powered leaf blowers with a higher voltage. They have similar run-times, same optional batteries, and compatible tools. And they are both a part of an excellent family of battery powered yard tools. The use of a common battery can reduce your costs by allowing you to share it with several tools.

Differences

There are essentially 4 things different about the two units. Speed and force, weight, power control, and price.

  • The newer Greenworks Pro BL80L2510 unit definitely has 16% more airspeed (MPH) and force (CFM). But we’ve found the Greenworks Pro GBL80300 to be quite powerful and sufficient to manage tough jobs around the house.
  • The new unit is about a pound heavier which can add to fatigue but we found that to be a minor issue.
  • We found the 3-speed choices of the older model to work well. We didn’t find much need to vary the speed any more than 3 choices.
  • Finally, the Greenworks Pro BL80L2510 unit is more expensive.

Conclusion

We think the Greenworks Pro GBL80300 125 MPH – 500 CFM has the best value for the price. But this comes down to a nuanced decision. If you want that 16% extra power, and prefer a trigger design, and don’t mind the extra money, the Greenworks Pro BL80L2510 145 MPH 580 CFM is a better choice for you.



For more in-depth discussion on features to consider when buying a cordless leaf blower, see our leaf blower buying guide.


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Filed Under: Leaf Blowers, Reviews Tagged With: 80 Volt, Greenworks

Greenworks Pro 80V 500 CFM vs Ego Power+ 56V 480 CFM

Last updated on August 29, 2020 By Ken Leave a Comment

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Greenworks Pro 80V 125 MPH 500 CFM

Ego Power+ 4803 56-volt 480 CFM

The Greenworks Pro 80 GBL80300 80-volt 500 CFM leaf blower and the Ego Power+ 4803 56-volt 480 CFM blower are two of our best battery powered leaf blowers. In this post, we compare them head to head.

Greenworks Pro 80

  • 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
Ego Power+

  • 92 MPH
  • 480 CFM
  • 56 Volt System
  • 15 to 75 minutes run-time
  • 10.3 lbs with stock 2.5Ah battery
  • Battery compatible with:
    • Lawn Mower
    • 15″ String Trimmer
    • 24″ Hedge Trimmer
    • 14″ Chain Saw
  • Larger battery capacity options
  • 3 speeds
See price at Amazon
See price at Amazon


The Greenworks Pro has a higher MPH and a higher CFM which means it will blow air with more velocity and with more force than the Ego Power+. The Greenworks Pro blower also has a higher voltage system and we usually see longer run-times as a result. The Ego Power+ only has a 15-minute run-time at full force whereas the Greenworks Pro can go 20-minutes. Run-time is one of the most difficult measures to gauge due to numerous variables such as running at a low or high power setting and for how long. Yet reports in the field suggest the Greenworks Pro has a better range of run-time.

Many of the cordless tool manufacturers have designed sets of tools that use the same compatible battery. A common battery can reduce your costs by allowing you to share it with several tools commonly used in the yard. These two companies have an excellent list of compatible tools for the yard.

Conclusion

The Greenworks Pro unit is the clear winner in this head to head. If you already have some Ego Power+ volt tools using the 56-volt system, you may want to buy that unit. Otherwise we think the Greenworks Pro is the better choice.

For more in-depth discussion on features to consider when buying a cordless leaf blower, see our leaf blower buying guide.


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Filed Under: Leaf Blowers, Reviews Tagged With: 56 Volt, 80 Volt, Ego Power+, Greenworks

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