The differences between an electric leaf blower and a cordless leaf blower
Comparison of electric leaf blowers and cordless leaf blowers
| Electric leaf blower | Cordless leaf blower | |
|---|---|---|
| Work | Jobs near a socket | Jobs wherever you want |
| Maintenance | Little maintenance | Occasional maintenance |
| Freedom of movement | Limited | A lot of freedom of movement |
Usage situation
Electric: dependent on a socket
You can use an electric leaf blower in a garden that's not too large, because you depend on the length of the cord. In addition, it's good if you don't have too many obstacles in your garden. The cord can be very limiting if you have to zigzag around trees.
Cordless: depends on the battery life
Cordless leaf blowers are suitable for most jobs around your home. You have a lot of freedom of movement, because you're not tied to extension cords. This way, you can easily reach the end of your garden. For long-term jobs, you have to recharge it. That's why we recommend getting a spare battery. In addition, many cordless leaf blowers are part of a battery platform. This allows you to use the battery on other (garden) tools from the same battery platform as wel.
Maintenance, noise, and power
Electric: small surfaces and little maintenance
An electric leaf blower is suitable for smaller surfaces, because it's less powerful than a gasoline leaf blower. This type of leaf blower requires the least time on maintenance, which gives you more time to spend on other things. The purchase price is relatively affordable, which makes it a suitable starter model.
Battery: large surfaces and little noise
Cordless leaf blowers often have a lower air speed than gasoline leaf blowers. They're suitable for most jobs around the house. This type of leaf blower requires more maintenance than an electric leaf blower, but they're more environmentally-friendly and make the least noise of all 3 models.
