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We like this thing. The strong brushless motor and battery combination provides an impressive amount of power and runtime to tackle most jobs. Although the combo kit offers a better value than buying each piece separately, it's still a little on the high side compared to the full landscape of battery-powered blowers. However, if your goal is to ditch the can, the Greenworks Pro 60V 700 CFM blower has the muscle to make it happen.

If you’ve been thinking about kicking your gas blower habit, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to battery power. The Greenworks Pro 60V 700 CFM blower is part of an elite group to crack the 700 CFM mark and we decided to take a closer look at its performance. 

During our tests, we do our best to push the limits so you don’t have to. In the OPE world, battery-powered tools are making a lot of waves. The Greenworks Pro 60V 700 CFM blower’s runtime definitely impressed us. With a 5.0Ah battery. We set the cruise control knob on high and watched as this powerful blower ran for just shy of 27 minutes and then 13 minutes on turbo mode.

That’s not the longest runtime we’ve seen from a handheld blower, but it’s one of the best and very impressive when you consider its performance level.

According to the specs, you can get up to 700 CFM and 170 MPH out of this blower. That 700 CFM number is one that we’ve been anticipating for a long time. At the time we’re writing, only Ryobi has a battery-powered blower that also hits that value.

There’s no easy calculation to compare those values against other blowers, but Newton force gives us a number that shows us how much work a blower does. Along with their excellent run time, this blower produced 11.4N of force on high and 18.4N on turbo without the included concentrator nozzle. With it (which is how we recommend using this model) we saw an increase of 1.6N on both settings to hit 13.0N and 20.0N, respectively.

Hitting the 20.0N mark is a big deal for any battery-powered blower. While we have tested other blowers that pushed a little harder, this puts Greenworks in an elite group for performance.

But it gets better. We got our hands on one of the 8.0Ah X-Range batteries and ran our force test again. This time, it pushed even harder and hit 13.5N in high and 21.1N in turbo. That’s some serious blowing force!

Considering gas-powered handheld blowers start around 12N, the Greenworks Pro 60V 700 CFM blower absolutely has enough power to replace many gas models for residential use. Tough debris and the leaves in your gutters don’t stand a chance, especially once you engage the turbo mode.

The noise levels we measured from our operator’s ear were right in the middle of the scale. On high, our SPL meter read 82 dB(a), and that kicked up to 86 dB(a) using turbo.

This Greenworks cordless blower weighs 10.2 pounds with a 5Ah battery and is very easy to maneuver. That’s actually one of the heavier handheld blowers currently available. Bare, the tool weighs 5.7 pounds if you’d like to consider smaller batteries to shave some weight.

One notable design feature is simply the balance of the tool in use. With the battery inserted, the blower naturally points down at around a 45-degree angle. This may not seem important, however, this balance helps avoid wrist strain and improves overall comfort. In the end, the best tool is the one you want to use.

The Greenworks 700 CFM blower starts at $199 for the bare tool. It’s also available as a kit with a 5.0Ah battery and charger which comes in at $249.99. If you don’t need Greenworks’ highest-performing blower, take a look at their 610 CFM model for solid performance at a lower price. Either way, Greenworks warranties the battery and blower for 4 years.

Greenworks targets high performance with their 700 CFM blower and nailed it in our testing with results that put them in an elite category. Plus, they did while keeping their runtime numbers up. It’s a bit heavier than less powerful models and you’ll need to open your wallet a bit more to get your hands on it, but that’s not really a surprise when you’re pushing the performance boundaries. 

For more information about the Greenworks Pro 60V 700 CFM Blower, click here.

Having worked in the automotive and metalworking trades, Josh has even found himself core drilling commercial properties for purposes of surveying. His knowledge and love of tools are exceeded only by a greater love for his wife and family.

A fan of all things that can stretch him mentally, Josh quickly dives into new products, tools, and product testing with ample amounts of both enthusiasm and precision. We look forward to many years of growth alongside Josh as he settles into his role at Pro Tool Reviews.

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