The best leaf blowers
When the trees let go all at once: blowers that clear lawns, paths and drives in minutes, and blower vacs that bag the leaves up too.
A rake is fine for a small lawn. For a drive, gravel, flower beds or a garden under a big tree, a leaf blower does in minutes what takes an afternoon by hand, and it's handy for clearing grass clippings off the path after mowing.
First decide between a blower and a blower vac. A blower pushes leaves into a pile; a blower vac also sucks them up and shreds them into a bag, which saves bending and helps them rot down faster on the compost heap. Then choose mains or battery: a cable never runs out, while a battery goes anywhere in the garden.
What matters
- Blower only, or a blower vac that bags and shreds.
- Mains with a long enough cable, or battery and runtime.
- Air speed for wet, heavy leaves.
- Weight, especially in vacuum mode.
#1 of 5
Best overall
Glowica Cordless Leaf Blower with Two 4.0Ah Batteries
£75–£100 Price range
Two 4.0Ah batteries come in the box, enough for up to two hours on the low setting between them, plus a turbo boost to 257 km/h for wet leaves stuck to the lawn.
What owners say: Owners say it's powerful even on its low setting, shifts dry and wet leaves easily, and the two batteries last more than long enough.
A closer look: Use the low speed for paths and patios and save the turbo for damp, matted leaves; the batteries last far longer that way. The extension nozzle and adjustable tube help get into corners and between paving.
- Two 4.0Ah batteries, fast charger
- Up to 257 km/h with turbo
- 3 speeds
- Battery level indicator
- Shoulder strap included
Best for: Cordless, batteries included
- Power
- Battery, 2 × 4.0Ah included
- Top air speed
- 257 km/h (turbo)
- Vacuum and mulch
- No
- Weight
- 2.4kg with battery
#2 of 5
Best premium
DeWalt 18V XR Brushless Blower (DCMBL562N, body only)
£100–£150 Price range
Already got DeWalt 18V XR batteries in the shed? This brushless blower pushes air at up to 200 km/h, with a paddle trigger and lock-on so there's no squeezing all the way down the drive. The name comes from Raymond DeWalt, who invented the radial arm saw in the 1920s.
What owners say: Owners say it's powerful, well balanced and easy to handle, and pleasantly quiet.
Heads up: It's the bare tool: the battery and charger are sold separately, so it suits anyone who already has DeWalt 18V XR batteries.
A closer look: How long it runs depends on the battery, so a larger-capacity pack keeps it going for longer than a compact one. The Aerospike nozzle focuses the air for stubborn debris, and its edge scrapes off anything stuck down.
- 18V XR brushless
- Up to 200 km/h
- Variable trigger with lock-on
- Aerospike nozzle doubles as a scraper
- 3.1kg without battery
Best for: DeWalt battery owners
- Power
- 18V battery, not included
- Top air speed
- 200 km/h
- Vacuum and mulch
- No
- Weight
- 3.1kg (no battery)
#3 of 5
Best lightweight
NETTA 3000W Compact Corded Leaf Blower (1.8kg)
£39.99 RRP
At 1.8kg it's light enough to use one-handed for a long session, yet it pushes air out at up to 250 km/h, enough to shift wet leaves off a patio. The tubes come off, so it stores in a small space.
What owners say: Owners say it's great on wet leaves and artificial grass, light and easy to use, and stores neatly in the shed.
Heads up: The 6m cable won't reach far down the garden, so pair it with an outdoor extension reel.
A closer look: It doubles as a car dryer, blowing water out of grilles and wheels after a wash without touching the paint. For leaves, work with the wind rather than against it, and blow them onto an old sheet or into a corner so they're quick to scoop up.
- 1.8kg
- Up to 250 km/h
- 3,000W mains motor
- 6m cable
- Tubes detach for storage
Best for: Light, quick clear-ups
- Power
- Mains, 3,000W, 6m cable
- Top air speed
- 250 km/h
- Vacuum and mulch
- No
- Weight
- 1.8kg
#4 of 5
Best blower vac
Bosch UniversalGardenTidy 3000 Leaf Blower and Vacuum
£108.99 RRP
Blows leaves into a pile, then switches to vacuum and shreds them into its 50-litre bag, so there's less to empty and they rot down faster on the compost heap. The air speed is variable, up to 285 km/h.
What owners say: Owners say it's powerful and picks up leaves well, even wet ones, and is great value next to battery models.
A closer look: In vacuum mode it weighs 4.7kg, so use the strap to take the weight on your shoulder. Empty the bag before it's packed tight and it keeps sucking strongly.
- Blow, vacuum and shred
- Up to 285 km/h, variable
- 50-litre collection bag
- Tool-free switch between modes
- Support strap included
Best for: Collecting and shredding leaves
- Power
- Mains, up to 3,000W
- Top air speed
- 285 km/h
- Vacuum and mulch
- 50L bag
- Weight
- 3.4kg (4.7kg as a vac)
#5 of 5
Best budget
VonHaus 3-in-1 Leaf Blower and Vacuum (3000W, 35L bag)
£44.99 RRP
Small wheels let it roll along the lawn while it vacuums, and a harness takes the strain, so your arms aren't holding all the weight. The 10m cable reaches most of a small garden from one socket.
What owners say: Owners call it a brilliant bit of kit that's easy to use, switches from blowing to vacuuming in a moment, and mulches dry leaves well.
A closer look: It's at its best with dry leaves, so save the vacuuming for a dry afternoon and use blow mode on damp days. Putting it together takes just two screws.
- Blow, vacuum and mulch
- 35-litre bag
- 10m cable
- Wheels and shoulder strap
- 3,000W
Best for: A blower vac for less
- Power
- Mains, 3,000W, 10m cable
- Top air speed
- 269 km/h (167 mph)
- Vacuum and mulch
- 35L bag
- Weight
- 3.5kg
How they compare
| Feature | #1Glowica cordless | #2DeWalt 18V XR | #3NETTA 3000W | #4Bosch GardenTidy 3000 | #5VonHaus 3-in-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Best premium | Best lightweight | Best blower vac | Best budget | |
| Picked Rating | 9.2 | 9.1 | 8.9 | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Price | £75–£100 Price range | £100–£150 Price range | £39.99 RRP | £108.99 RRP | £44.99 RRP |
| Power | Battery, 2 × 4.0Ah included | 18V battery, not included | Mains, 3,000W, 6m cable | Mains, up to 3,000W | Mains, 3,000W, 10m cable |
| Top air speed | 257 km/h (turbo) | 200 km/h | 250 km/h | 285 km/h | 269 km/h (167 mph) |
| Vacuum and mulch | No | No | No | 50L bag | 35L bag |
| Weight | 2.4kg with battery | 3.1kg (no battery) | 1.8kg | 3.4kg (4.7kg as a vac) | 3.5kg |
| Best for | Cordless, batteries included | DeWalt battery owners | Light, quick clear-ups | Collecting and shredding leaves | A blower vac for less |
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