# Ryobi 40 V HP Whisper Series

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/ryobi-40-v-hp-whisper-series
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/leaf-blowers
- Placement: #7 of 12 in Leaf Blowers, B tier
- Brand: Ryobi
- LP on this board: 522
- Last researched: 2026-09-13T00:56:09.008Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

730 CFM, 190 MPH, and a quiet motor that outperforms many gas models.

## For

- 730 CFM and 190 MPH
- Quiet motor
- Consumer Reports and SlashGear praise its performance and battery life
- Affordable
- Decent power

## Evidence

Consolidated from 22 cited sources across 13 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Tool Reviews | Josh McGaffigan | C | https://www.protoolreviews.com/review-ryobi-40v-hp-brushless-850-cfm-backpack-blower/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pro Tool Reviews | Josh McGaffigan | B | https://www.protoolreviews.com/ryobi-40v-hp-brushless-attachment-capable-string-trimmer-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SlashGear | Jack Picone | C | https://www.slashgear.com/2015191/consumer-reports-recommends-buy-home-depot-ryobi-800-cfm-blower/ | fetched and confirmed |
| How-To Geek | Cory Gunther | B | https://www.howtogeek.com/the-ryobi-40v-tools-i-use-the-most/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bob Vila | Glenda Taylor | - | https://www.bobvila.com/reviews/ryobi-tools-fall-cleanup-2025/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SlashGear | Daniel Meagher | C | https://www.slashgear.com/2003637/ryobi-40-v-backpack-blower-850-cfm-buyers-guide/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUBbR6KDm52/?hl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| SlashGear | Patrick Phillips | D | https://www.slashgear.com/2049435/ryobi-snowblowers-common-problems-according-to-users/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/family_sportsman/reel/DcHP-U0PjXH/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Popular Mechanics | DJA123 | C | https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/lawn-garden/a2195/best-battery-powered-leaf-blowers/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Pro Tool Reviews | thomas.gaige | B | https://www.protoolreviews.com/best-cordless-leaf-blower-reviews/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/ryobitoolsusa/posts/when-its-time-to-get-serious-about-your-yard-power-matters-ryobi-40v-hp-delivers/1436503115177799/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Bob Vila | Mike Bruton, Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari | B | https://www.bobvila.com/articles/best-electric-snow-blower/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Thespruce | thespruce.com | B | https://www.thespruce.com/best-cordless-leaf-blowers-4150700 | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | C | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaTQn9vRBvG/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SlashGear | Joe Hindy | C | https://www.slashgear.com/2058248/ryobi-leaf-blower-ranked-by-price/ | fetched and confirmed |
| the Guardian | theguardian.com | B | https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us/2025/dec/14/best-cordless-leaf-blowers-battery-powered | fetched and confirmed |
| r/ryobi | u/Affectionate_Aide566 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/ryobi/comments/1swqzlq/ryobi_vs_ego_line_trimmer/ | fetched and confirmed |
| r/lawncare | u/scuba_steve410 | B | https://www.reddit.com/r/lawncare/comments/1sn5hrm/help_me_pick_a_string_trimmer_ryobi_vs_ego_vs/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TikTok | tiktok.com | B | https://www.tiktok.com/discover/how-to-put-together-ryobi-20in-40-v-mower | fetched and confirmed |
| SlashGear | - | - | https://www.slashgear.com/2047057/leaf-blower-models-avoid-according-to-users/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Consumer Reports | - | - | https://www.consumerreports.org/home-garden/leaf-blowers/best-and-worst-leaf-blowers-a6748643704/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | Ego LB6504 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/ego-lb6504 |
| 3 | Husqvarna 350iB | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/husqvarna-350ib |
| 4 | Stihl BG 56 C-E | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/stihl-bg-56-c-e |
| 5 | Toro PowerJet F700 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/toro-powerjet-f700 |
| 6 | Ego LBPX8004-2 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/ego-lbpx8004-2 |
| 8 | DeWalt DCBL777 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/dewalt-dcbl777 |
| 9 | Greenworks 24022 | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/greenworks-24022 |
| 10 | Ryobi 40 V HP Whisper | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/ryobi-40-v-hp-whisper |
| 11 | Toro UltraPlus Electric Leaf Blower Vacuum | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/toro-ultraplus-electric-leaf-blower-vacuum |
| 12 | Milwaukee 3009-20 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/milwaukee-3009-20 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/leaf-blowers.

## What this tier means

- B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing.

## How to read this

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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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