Greenworks 80V 730 CFM vs Ryobi 40V HP Whisper 730 CFM: Two 730 CFM Blowers, One Much Quieter

Where these two differ

Both are 730 CFM handheld blowers with turbo and a kit pack. The Greenworks 80V is rated at 170 MPH and is often cheaper, on the packs that run a strong Greenworks mower and chainsaw. The Ryobi 40V HP Whisper is rated at 190 MPH and about 59 dB at fifty feet, far quieter than the class, on Ryobi 40V packs. Airflow ties; noise, price and platform decide.

This comparison is based on the published specifications and manuals for both blowers and on recurring owner feedback. We have not run either blower ourselves.

Moving leaves

Both clear wet matted leaves, gravel beds and the fence-line pile in one pass. The Ryobi twenty extra MPH lifts stuck leaves a little better. Neither leaves a homeowner wanting.

Noise

The Ryobi Whisper impeller and housing are tuned for low noise at high airflow, and owners describe it as the first big blower that does not announce itself to the street. The Greenworks is normal for its class, which is loud.

Weight and handling

Both are heavier than they look with a kit pack and both tire an arm after an hour. Both balance well with a round nozzle for lawns and a flat one for driveways.

Batteries and runtime

Both kit packs last a normal yard on medium and drain fast on turbo. Greenworks 80V packs run a strong mower, chainsaw and snow blower. Ryobi 40V packs run mowers, trimmers, chainsaws and snow blowers at big-box stores.

Yard jobs this decides

A quiet neighborhood or early mornings: the Ryobi. Greenworks packs in the shed: the Greenworks. Starting fresh on a budget: the Greenworks. Starting fresh with neighbors close: the Ryobi.

Warranty and support

On the Greenworks 80V, Greenworks covers 80V tools with four years and packs with two. On the Ryobi 40V, Ryobi covers ONE+ tools and batteries with a three-year limited warranty. Both makers run service networks in the US and both honor the warranty only with proof of purchase, so keep the receipt with the manual. Registration takes a few minutes online and is worth doing the day the tool arrives.

Care and storage

Both are brushless battery tools and both last longest with the same habits: hose or brush debris off after each use, store packs indoors at partial charge through the winter rather than empty or full, and keep the machine out of direct sun in a shed. Neither needs oil changes, spark plugs or fuel stabilizer. A pack left at zero through a cold winter is the most common cause of a dead tool in spring on either platform.

Common owner complaints

Greenworks owners mention noise and weight. Ryobi owners mention plastic build. Both are reliable.

Which one should you buy

Buy the Greenworks 80V 730 for airflow per dollar on Greenworks packs. Buy the Ryobi 40V Whisper 730 for the same airflow at a fraction of the noise.

Our verdict

The Ryobi 40V HP Whisper 730 CFM edges this comparison on noise. The Greenworks 80V 730 CFM is the better value on its own platform.