Leaf blowers need to be fairly loud, with enough power to clear stubborn leaves and debris. But some models are of lower volume. Here is our quest to find the best quiet leaf blower…
Today’s low-noise leaf blowers – whether electric, battery-powered, or specially engineered gas models – are able to deliver impressive airflow while keeping sound levels significantly lower than older designs.
What you’ll get in this article is a round-up of the 6 best quiet leaf blowers on the market.
We will provide; the decibel (dB) level, what makes them quiet, and other interesting features that may influence your buying decision.
But first…
Which are the quietest leaf blowers?
Battery-powered models are generally the quietest, operating in the <60–75 dB range. That’s similar to a quieter vacuum cleaner.
Corded electric blowers are also around the 65–75 dB range because they use quieter electric motors without the noise of internal combustion. They’re a solid compromise if you don’t need the portability of batteries and want lower sound output than gas.
Traditional gas-powered leaf blowers are most powerful, but also tend to be the loudest, generating anywhere from 85 dB up to over 100 dB.
The quietest leaf blowers we’ll cover now can get down to the 60 dB mark and quieter.
Skip to our quiet leaf blowers:
- Ryobi One+ Whisper Series
- Milwaukee M18 FUEL
- Ego Power+ 650 CFM Electric Leaf Blower
- Greenworks Pro 80V
- Ego Power+ 615 CFM Electric Leaf Blower
- WORX Nitro
Before we begin the round-up, some stats:
#1 – Ryobi One+ Whisper Series – 57 dB
Possibly the most popular quiet leaf blower – the Ryobi One+ has all the low-noise ingredients you need – battery power, brushless motor and optimised airflow for a mere 57 dB.
We start with what is considered by many to be the quietest leaf blower around.
The Ryobi One+ is part of the Whisper Series, which, as the name suggests, is a collection of very quiet battery-powered blowers suitable for use in densely-populated, residential neighborhoods.
The 57 dB operational noise makes it the joint-quietest we could find on the market. It gets the low noise from a brushless motor, advanced electronics, and an optimised fan and airflow that moves air efficiently with less turbulence.
450 CFM to call on means that the Ryobi One+ is not short of power, and will be sufficient for most domestic needs. There’s a variable speed trigger that’s perfect for those nooks and crannies, a turbo button for when you need to shift heavier debris, and it comes with a 3-year warranty.
Read about the other options below… but we have to say, considering the price, the Ryobi One+ makes a good case for being the number one choice here.
Pros
- Very quiet (57 dB)
- Decent power (450 CFM)
- 3-year warranty
Cons
- Might not have required power for heavy commercial use
Best for: Quiet leaf blowing for medium-sized yard
#2 – Milwaukee M18 FUELTRADE – 54 dB
Less noise, less vibrations and responsive controls – that’s what you get with the Milwaukee M18 FUELTRADE, which the manufacturer claims is 40% quieter than its competitors at just 54 dB.
The Milwaukee M18 FUELTRADE is another seriously quiet leaf blower.
Its name might be slightly misleading, because the M18 FUELTRADE requires no ‘fuel’ as such. This is a cordless, battery-powered leaf blower that comes without the headaches associated with gas blowers – pull start, emissions, and engine maintenance… (need we go on?!).
By the same token, it is also quiet. This is a low-noise blower with a brushless motor that vibrates less and brings the volume right down to 54 dB.
Aside from the motor, the blower also has REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence, an electronics system that smooths motor and battery communication, avoiding fluctuations that can cause high frequency noise. Milwaukee says that this model is 40% less loud than its competitors, but whatever the specifics, this blower has won users over.
W. Anderson, a buyer on Amazon, said the following: “This blower is perfect. It is powerful but very quiet. It is so quiet, that the neighbors will never know when you are using it, yet strong enough to blow leaves off the driveway far faster than raking.”
It’s also lightweight, comes with a variable speed trigger, and is compatible with a variety of nozzles for specific tasks.
Pros
- Extremely quiet (54 dB)
- Lightweight
- Variable speed trigger
Cons
- Depending on battery size, runtime may be less than 20 minutes when used at high speeds
Best for: Very quiet and maneuverable performer
#3 – EGO Power+ 650 CFM Electric Leaf Blower – 64 dB
A quiet powerhouse – the EGO Power+ gives you 650 CFM without the jet engine noise, making it an excellent low-noise option for clearing the tough stuff.
Isn’t a combination of power and quietness what we are all looking for in a leaf blower? The EGO Power+ certainly delivers that – with 650 CFM of muscle at the expense of only a 64 dB operational noise.
Whether it is stuck down grass, small rocks, or soaked leaves; the EGO Power+ has what it takes to shift them, and can also run up to 90 minutes on a single charge when used with the recommended 56V 5.0Ah ARC Lithium™ battery.
A stated operational noise of 64 dB puts it in the collection of the quietest leaf blowers available on Amazon. As you’d expect, it has a brushless motor, which means lower noise and less vibrations. An aerodynamic design also helps.
When you need to ‘up the ante’, you can call on Turbo Mode at any time. There is the choice of a spread or tapered nozzle that come included so that you can adapt the blower to debris in different conditions. It also boasts an IPX4-rated weather-resistant construction.
Pros
- Among the quietest (64 dB)
- Powerful (650 CFM)
Cons
- Relatively high price point
Best for: Yards that see adverse weather conditions
#4 – Greenworks Pro 80V Leaf Blower – <60 dB
Quiet and powerful, yet lightweight and ergonomic, the Greenworks Pro 80V is a big box ticker that can keep your yard tidy without disturbing the neighbors.
In independent testing, the Greenworks Pro 80V Leaf Blower was measured at making less than 60 dB.
From this, we can establish that it is quiet; and that will be thanks to a brushless motor, the absence of an engine combustion noise (it is battery powered), and an axial fan and airflow channel design that moves a lot of air with less turbulence.
It brings more than just low noise to the table. Like a lot of today’s leading leaf blowers, it offers variable speed, and the Turbo Boost unleashes a maximum 730 CFM of power.
The Greenworks Pro 80V Leaf Blower is lightweight, ergonomic, and comes with a 4-year warranty. We liked the price, too!
Pros
- Quiet at approximately 60 dB
- Very powerful (730 CFM)
- Good value
Cons
- Run time may be under 30 mins on medium-capacity battery
Best for: Powerful and quiet blowing for a fair price
#5 – EGO Power+ 615 CFM Electric Leaf Blower – 85 dB
Quietness, power, and the ability to run as long as 70 minutes on a single charge – the EGO Power+ has its fans, and it is not hard to see why.
The 85 dB noise level that has been attributed to this EGO Power+ 615 CFM Electric Leaf Blower may be slightly misleading. That’s because it refers to the noise at full pelt, on Turbo Mode.
Truth is, this EGO Power+ 615 CFM model has won plenty of plaudits for its quietness. It has a brushless motor, turbine-style aerodynamic design, and of course, the absence of a combustion engine that makes a racket in gas models.
One anonymous Amazon customer said: “It clears a ton of leaves quieter than my gas blowers no fumes and lighter to use while still being a strong unit.”
A major advantage is the ability to get 70 minutes runtime from a single charge – when using the 2.5Ah battery recommended.
Pros
- Users report as quiet
- Powerful (615 CFM)
- Long runtime (up to 70 minutes with recommended battery
Cons
- There are quieter options on the market
Best for: Large yards that require extended runtime
#6 – WORX Nitro – 55 dB
A quiet budget option that is more than capable of covering you for basic yard clearance. Features QuietTech design – WORX’s silent fan turbine technology.
An operational noise of 55 dB means that if you are annoying your neighbors, it won’t be the WORX Nitro’s fault.
For quick and quiet leaf blowing, the WORX Nitro is a savvy option. Why blow your budget on power you don’t need… the moderate 360 CFM offered by this model is sufficient for basic yard tidying (that’s still a 75 mph airflow!).
What makes it quiet? Aside from the brushless motor you would expect from a non-gas blower, it also has QuietTech design – this is the manufacturer’s silent turbine fan technology that moves air more smoothly to reduce the ‘whooshing’ and turbulence noise.
Overall, a very solid, quiet performer for under $100.
Pros
- Low noise (55 dB)
- Excellent value
- Includes battery and charger
Cons
- Not the most powerful
Best for: Budget blowing without the volume
