Which is better for large yards with heavy leaves?

The Worx WG509. Its 210 mph speed, 350 cfm volume, and 18:1 mulch ratio move and compact more leaves per pass. The trade-off is that you need an outlet and a long extension cord.

Which is better for quiet neighborhoods?

The Worx is rated 50 dB versus 62 dB for the Stihl, so it is quieter on paper. Both are far quieter than gas blowers, but the Stihl's cordless design lets you work early without dragging a cord.

Is the Stihl worth the extra money?

Only if cordless freedom matters to you. At $249.99-$279.99 as of November 1-2, 2026, it costs about three times the Worx's $79.99 low, and it delivers less air speed and a lower mulch ratio.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Stihl runs about 25 minutes as a shredder on an AK 20 battery. The Worx has no battery and runs as long as it is plugged in, so runtime is limited only by your cord.

Which is easier to switch between blowing and vacuuming?

The Worx. You flip a switch with no tools. The Stihl requires swapping between its two included tubes, one for each mode.

Which handles wet leaves better?

The Worx, thanks to higher air speed and volume plus the metal two-stage impeller. Wet leaves are heavy, and the Stihl's 125 mph is more likely to struggle.

Worx WG509 12 Amp TRIVAC 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher vs Stihl SHA 56

Buy the Worx WG509 if you want the most leaf-clearing power per dollar and don't mind a cord. Buy the Stihl SHA 56 if you need cordless freedom, quiet operation, or a tool that switches to shredder mode without swapping tubes. The Worx is $79.99 at its lowest recorded price as of November 1, 2026, while the Stihl runs $249.99 to $279.99 as of November 1-2, 2026 — roughly three times the cost.

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