Which is better for blowing leaves off a driveway?

The EGO. It blows 500 CFM at 210 MPH; the Ryobi tops out at 300 CFM and 75 MPH and is sold as a vacuum/mulcher.

Is the EGO worth about $370 more?

If you need blower power, a 6.0Ah 56V battery and 90 minutes on low, yes. If you only vacuum light leaves, the Ryobi at $39.00 at eBay as of November 6, 2026 covers that.

Which mulches better?

Both use a metal impeller at a 16:1 ratio. The EGO's six-blade impeller and 40L bag handle bigger loads; the Ryobi suits smaller jobs.

Which is easier to carry?

The Ryobi at 12.7 lbs. The EGO is heavy and awkward once the battery and bag are attached.

The EGO: up to 90 minutes on low, 15 on high. The Ryobi runs over 30 minutes on its 4.0Ah battery.

Does the Ryobi blow as well as it vacuums?

It has no blower function. It is a vacuum and mulcher only, so the EGO is the only one of the two that blows.

EGO LV5005 Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher vs Ryobi 40V Vac Attack Leaf Vacuum/Mulcher

The EGO LV5005 is the stronger machine: 500 CFM, 210 MPH, a 6.0Ah 56V battery and a 16:1 metal impeller, at $409.00 at Cutler's as of November 6, 2026. The Ryobi Vac Attack is a light-duty vacuum only, with 300 CFM, 75 MPH and a 4.0Ah 40V battery, at $39.00 at eBay as of November 6, 2026. Buy the EGO if you want one tool to blow and vacuum a real leaf load. Buy the Ryobi if you mostly vacuum and want to spend little.

Today the Ryobi 40V Vac Attack Leaf Vacuum/Mulcher costs $370.00 less at its best price.

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