EGO Power+ LB7654 Review (2026): Near-Gas Power?

This EGO Power+ LB7654 review looks at a 56V brushless handheld blower aimed at homeowners who want to leave gas equipment behind without giving up much power. It pairs a 765 CFM turbo mode with a variable-speed dial, cruise control and a 5.0Ah ARC Lithium battery in the box. It is a good fit for people with heavy leaf cleanup, and a less obvious one for small yards or tight budgets. This review draws on manufacturer specs and what independent experts report, not on our own hands-on testing.

Design and build

The LB7654 is a handheld blower, not a backpack. It is 35.7 in long and weighs 4.6 lb without the battery. That figure is without the battery, and reviewers found the blower tiring over long sessions with the battery attached. This matters for comfort, and we come back to it below.

The construction is rated IPX4 for weather resistance. The construction is rated IPX4 for weather resistance, which is not the same as fully waterproof. The motor is brushless, a feature listed for longer runtime and low vibration.

The controls are a point reviewers raise. A common criticism is that the layout favors right-handed users. Left-handed buyers should weigh that before choosing it.

Features and what they mean day to day

The headline feature is the turbo button. It takes the blower to its 765 CFM maximum, intended for wet leaves and compacted debris. You will probably use turbo selectively rather than as a default, for reasons covered in the runtime section.

For everyday work there is a variable-speed dial covering 260-580 CFM. That range lets you adjust the airflow to the job. A separate cruise control dial gives steady blowing. The variable-speed dial and cruise control give steady, easy control.

Two nozzles come in the box: a tapered nozzle and a spread nozzle. The manufacturer quotes a maximum air speed of 200 MPH with the tapered nozzle fitted, along with a maximum blowing force of 26.0 Newtons. Having both included means you can change nozzles without buying accessories.

The blower also works with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries. If you already own other tools on that platform, you can share batteries rather than starting from scratch. That makes the blower more attractive to someone building out a battery-powered yard kit.

Power, runtime and battery

How strong is it?

The 765 CFM turbo figure is the headline spec. Reviewers say its power comes close to a gas backpack blower. It suits homeowners with heavy leaf cleanup.

It is worth keeping the claim in proportion. "Close to" gas is a reviewer judgement, not a guarantee of parity. The strength comes from turbo mode, while the variable-speed dial covers 260-580 CFM for everyday work.

How long does the battery last?

The manufacturer quotes an average runtime of up to 90 minutes on the included 5.0Ah battery. The runtime depends heavily on how hard you push the blower:

• At the low setting, runtime is 150 minutes.
• At turbo, runtime is 15 minutes.

That gap is the biggest practical trade-off. Turbo drains the battery in about 15 minutes. The sensible approach is to treat turbo as a tool for stubborn patches, such as wet piles or matted debris, and to use the variable-speed dial and cruise control for the bulk of the job. Because it works with all EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries, a second compatible battery is an option if you plan to run flat out for long stretches.

The package includes a 320W charger, so you have what you need to start. The warranty is 5 years on the tool and 3 years on the battery.

Comfort over a long session

A common comfort criticism is fatigue. Reviewers found it tiring over long sessions with the battery attached. That is the nature of a handheld with a battery on board, but it is a real consideration if your yard takes an hour or more to clear. The cruise control dial gives steady blowing. Even so, this is not the pick if all-day comfort is the priority.

What experts like and what they criticise

Expert scores for this blower are strong. It averages 9.4/10 across 2 expert reviews: Pro Tool Reviews scores it 9.8/10 and Bob Vila scores it 8.9/10. It also appears in 1 independent expert buying guide.

Strengths:

• Turbo mode reaching 765 CFM for wet leaves and compacted debris.
• Power that comes close to a gas backpack blower.
• A variable-speed dial and cruise control that give steady, easy control.
• Up to 90 minutes average runtime on the 5.0Ah battery from the brushless motor.
• The included tapered and spread nozzles, plus IPX4 weather resistance.

Weaknesses:

• Turbo drains the battery in about 15 minutes.
• It is tiring over long sessions with the battery attached.
• It is priced above most other handheld battery blowers.
• The controls favor right-handed users.

The pricing criticism is relative: it is priced above most other handheld battery blowers. The value case depends on whether you need its power.

Who should buy it, and who should skip it

Buy it if:

• You have a yard with heavy leaf cleanup and want near-gas blowing power from a battery handheld.
• You are moving away from gas and want a battery handheld whose power reviewers say comes close to a gas backpack blower.
• You already own, or plan to buy, other EGO 56V ARC Lithium batteries and tools.
• You like having a variable-speed dial and a cruise control dial.

Skip it if:

• Your yard is small and the extra power would go unused.
• Budget matters more than performance, since cheaper handhelds exist.
• You need something comfortable for very long, continuous sessions.
• You are left-handed and want controls that suit you.

How it fits in the category

The LB7654 is one of the most powerful handheld battery blowers, and it costs more than most of them.

Verdict

The EGO Power+ LB7654 does one job especially well: it gives homeowners with heavy leaf cleanup a battery-powered handheld that reviewers say gets close to a gas backpack blower. The turbo mode, the variable-speed dial and the cruise control make it versatile, and the brushless motor and 5.0Ah battery give an average runtime of up to 90 minutes. Its weaknesses are just as clear: a short turbo window, fatigue over long sessions, a price above most rivals and controls that favor right-handed users. If your yard needs the power, it is a strong buy. If it does not, a lighter and cheaper blower will probably serve you better.

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