Best Worx Leaf Blowers (2026)

The WG582 is the highest-airflow handheld in the Worx lineup, and the spec sheet says so plainly: 780 CFM and 190 MPH on a brushless motor. Those two figures together are what you want for matted, damp leaves, because volume shifts the pile while speed peels it off the ground. It runs on the 40V platform, so the pack is the same family used by the brand's bigger lawn tools.

The tradeoff is that a handheld pushing this much air is a heavier, more tiring tool than the 20V units here. The WG585 sits below it at 620 CFM and 165 MPH and will cover most suburban lots, so the extra 160 CFM is worth paying for only if your lawn is large or your trees are generous. Quoted maximums are turbo figures, and the practical number you will live at is the middle of the speed range.

Ownership comes down to the battery. A 40V pack is the expensive part of the kit, so check whether your listing includes one before comparing prices against the 20V models. Keep the intake screen clear of grass and leaf scraps, because a blocked intake is the usual reason a brushless blower runs hot, and store the pack indoors at partial charge through winter.

What sets the WG585 apart is its switchable nozzle, which lets you choose between a wide, high-volume stream and a narrower, faster one. On paper it gives up CFM and a little speed to the WG582, but in a yard with mixed duties that flexibility is more useful than raw numbers. Use volume mode to herd dry leaves across a lawn, then switch to speed mode to lift wet debris out of a gravel edge or a drain grate.

Three speeds plus turbo give you finer steps than the two-speed 20V units. It is also the better answer for a buyer who found the WG582 more blower than they need. At 620 CFM it moves roughly the same volume as the 20V WG550, but with the longer-running 40V pack behind it, so it holds that output for more of a session.

Maintenance is straightforward: wipe the nozzle ring where the mode switch pivots, since fine dust can stiffen it over a season. Charge the pack after use rather than leaving it empty, and do not mix it with 20V batteries, as the families do not interchange. Expect to buy the battery separately if the listing is bare tool.

The WG550 is a light handheld that claims the same 620 CFM as the 40V WG585 while weighing just 4.2 lb. The catch is air speed: 125 MPH against 165 MPH means it moves a wide stream gently rather than driving it hard. That suits dry leaves on grass and patios, and it is the model to choose if shoulder or wrist fatigue is the limiting factor in your yard work.

It uses the 20V platform, which is the same battery that runs the brand's compact trimmers and drills. That matters because a 20V pack is cheaper and lighter than a 40V one, but it also holds less energy, so expect shorter sessions at full output than the 40V pair above. If you plan to clear more than a small yard in one go, a second pack is the sensible add.

For upkeep, keep the motor vents clear and brush the fan intake after dusty jobs. Do not rely on the peak figure for wet leaves; the 4.2 lb body simply does not have the speed to peel soaked leaves from pavement, which is where the WG582 earns its price. Treat it as a dry-leaf and debris tool and it will not disappoint.

The WG543 carries a variable air-control nozzle that trades volume for speed, a feature normally seen on pricier blowers. At 410 CFM it is not the strongest handheld here, but dialling the nozzle toward speed raises the effective force at the tip, which helps with stuck-on grass clippings and mud splatter on pavement. A sonic turbine fan design is used to pull in more air than a basic axial wheel of the same size.

This is a step up in capability from the WG547 and a step down from the WG550 in raw volume, so the question is whether the nozzle matters to you. If your jobs vary between sweeping decks and clearing wet corners, it does. If you only sweep dry leaves, the WG550 simply moves more air for a similar weight.

The pack is the same 20V family as the other small Worx tools, which makes the WG543 a sensible fourth or fifth tool for a household already on the platform. Clean the nozzle seam occasionally so the adjustment ring does not seize with dust, and watch battery temperature on hot afternoons, since compact packs warm quickly at turbo.

At 3.5 lb with the battery on, the WG545.1 is the lightest blower in this guide and is closer to a sweeper than a yard blower. The narrow nozzle is built to push sawdust, grass clippings and dry leaves out of tight spots like garage corners, deck gaps and window wells. It quotes air speed but not a CFM figure that would put it in a leaf-pile class.

What it will not do is clear a lawn. Compare it with the WG547 at 360 CFM or the WG550 at 620 CFM and the gap in volume is obvious, which is why this one belongs in a garage or on a patio rather than under an oak. For small townhouse yards and balcony cleanups, though, the weight and size are a real advantage.

Because the pack is a standard 20V, you can reuse batteries from a Worx trimmer or drill without buying anything extra. Store the blower with the battery removed, wipe the nozzle after wet jobs, and check the fan for wrapped grass after clippings. It is a low-maintenance tool precisely because there is so little to it.

The WG520 is the only corded blower here, and it is the cheapest route to 600 CFM. There is no battery to charge or replace, so output does not fade as the session goes on, and the 12 Amp motor holds its rated figure for as long as the cord reaches. The compromise is air speed, which at 110 MPH is the lowest of the group, so it is better at moving dry leaf volume than at lifting wet ones.

Compared with the cordless WG550, it moves similar air but trades portability for continuous power and a lower price. If your yard fits within a 100 foot extension cord and you have an outlet, you gain consistency. If you want to wander around a fence line or work in an unwired corner, a battery model is the only answer.

Use a properly rated outdoor extension cord of adequate gauge so the motor does not starve for voltage over a long run, and wind the cord loosely when storing it. The intake grille is the main upkeep point, and there are no brushes or batteries to worry about. For occasional use on a small suburban lot it will outlast many cordless units simply because there is less to fail.