Price
Expand to view more details.Recommended or typical retail with charger and battery for most models, as of May 2024 .
enter value/s in increments of 1 between 59 and 997
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Blower type
Vacuum function
Some models are blower-only; this option shows the ones that also have a vacuum feature.
Performance score
We test with dry leaves and small twigs in a 20 square metre area. We time how long it takes to blow all the leaves into a pile, and for models with a vacuum function, how long it then takes to convert from blower to vacuum mode and vacuum up the pile of leaves. The fastest blowers clear the area of leaves in under 4 minutes. If a model runs out of power before cleaning the whole area its score is penalised accordingly.
enter value/s in increments of i between 52 and 91
Ease of use score
We check how easy each model is to use. This includes using its controls, and how comfortable it is to hold and operate.
enter value/s in increments of i between 67 and 87
Weight (kg)
enter value/s in increments of i between 1.7 and 5.2
Detachable tube
Nose wheel
This helps when vacuuming, as it's easier to trundle the inlet around on the ground if it has a nose wheel.
Availability
A Similar model is identical in most aspects except for a few. This means that a majority of its test results are identical so you can reasonably expect to get the same results from the model we tested, but for those aspects which aren't identical, we'll note these as "Not Tested" in the Compare tables.
A Tested model refers to a model that is still current and available in the Australian market. You should be able to order this model through your local retailer, or find it online.
These models can't be found in retailers or online or are no longer manufactured. You may still find them on second-hand websites, or in second-hand dealers. Test methods may change over time, so criteria which can't be directly compared will contain an N/A.
An Identical model is exactly that. Performance characteristics will be identical and the only difference will be something trivial such as colour, which won't have an impact on performance.
These are models we haven't yet tested but that are available.
Included in this review
- CHOICE Expert Rating
- Recommended
- Performance score
- Ease of use score
- Vacuum performance score
- Vacuum ease of use score
- Noise at user's position and at 7.5m (dBA)
- Good points
- Bad points
- Price
- Vacuum function
- Motor power / capacity
- Battery
- Battery capacity (Ah)
- Battery life / stated charge time (min)
- Cord length (cm)
- Claimed blow speed (km/hour)
- Claimed bag capacity (L)
- Detachable tube
- Carry strap
- Nose wheel
- Warranty (years)
- Blower dimensions (cm, L x W x H)
- Weight (kg)
- Contents of packaging
- Country of origin