Best handheld leaf blowers under $100

Top pick: Black+Decker LB700 — the safest bet for most yards. It's corded, so it never runs out of charge mid-raking, and it's the only pick here with a big, established review base (4.5 of 5 from 152 ratings). One speed, so it's simple rather than tunable.

Who the others suit:

• Garvee 20V Cordless — best-rated cordless here (4.8 of 5 from 430 ratings); pick it if you want no cord and have a modest yard.
• WORKPRO 20V Mini — light and compact with five speeds; good for decks, patios and tight corners.
• SnapFresh 20V — the cheapest way in; fine for light touch-ups, not heavy leaf piles.
• OLGEO Cordless — a middle-ground cordless with decent airflow for the money.

Skip the "21,000 CFM" Bullseye-style blowers: that figure is inflated, and its 55 mph air speed is weak for real leaves.