Backpack blowers can vary greatly in horsepower ... "There can be big differences in comfort level between machines." Noise is by far the biggest complaint you hear when it comes to gas-powered ...

Predicted brand reliability ratings are based on estimated problem rates for newly purchased gasoline backpack leaf blowers ... Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements ...

We evaluated 23 cordless leaf blowers based on their ease of use, portability, battery life, noise level ... the sound level was tolerable and much quieter than a gas-powered backpack leaf ...