Honest Review: EGO LBPX8000 Backpack Leaf Blower 

Great review! In his wrap up, his honest opinion gives you things to think about when buying a backpack leaf blower.

I had a older stihl blower but wasn't blowing well enough. I just bought this 800 cfm EGO and i had so much fun. Blew leaves so well. Man no gas no start up....i am a fanboy lol

This was one of the best reviews on this backpack out there. Very well done!

Thanks for posting this review. I just purchased this blower as well (I also have the same handheld 650CFM blower as you and I also just purchased the 28” snowblower). Just as background, I have had EGO products for probably 7 or more years, including the 42” zero turn mower and a bunch of their other products such that I no longer have any ICE lawn equipment. I purchased the backpack blower with the 6 AMP batteries (by the way, the price you quoted is with 6 AMP batteries - the model with 10 AMP batteries retails for $1,299!). This replaced my older 600CFM backpack blower. I concur the difference in the power is very noticeable. I have a decent-sized yard and get a tremendous amount of leaves. So far, I am quite happy with it. I can start with the 6s, switch to the 12s from the snowblower during recharging and I should easily get through my entire yard, cleaning up the street leaves, etc. I thought the extra weight would be an issue, but for some reason, this feels more comfortable than my older, lighter backpack blower. I will be curious once you get some snow as to your thoughts on the 28” snowblower. Can’t wait to use mine.

I just used this on my yard ( corner lot half acre) this has been by far the best leaf blower I've owned. I know some high end gas blowers are a bit more powerful but i love the ego ecosystem and this performed well. My lot is difficult for leaves because theres always wind fighting me if it wasn't for that it would be so easy with this. I may have to get those huge 2000+ cfm wagons for my yard but im very satisfied with this ego blower. I use the 12 amp batteries from snow blower.

Nice one. I been raking today. Huge maple trees here and lots more leaves to come down yet. Hope you and Joyce are doing well. Thanks for this review. 😊

I have been running these ego blowers. One only bad issue is the cable that runs from the handle to the blower part. It’s very delicate and rips easily. Cable is very thin kind of like a computer cable. And to replace you have to take apart the whole thing. The blowers are kinda disposable.

Great review. I do think your assessment of battery replacement doesn't consider the likelihood that future batteries could be smaller, more powerful, lighter and cheaper. Demand will push price for a while but economies of scale and new tech should tip the balance in our favor 5+ years out. Currently I own their 16" chain saw, pole saw, string trimmer, tiller and 650 blower. The blower is the only one I am disappointed in because of power and very limited run time (it burns through batteries). Seriously considering this one as a replacement. Thanks for the review!

Dan … I hope this comment finds both you and Joyce doing well, staying warm and being happy. Love your “bib pants”. In my neck of the woods, we call them bib overalls and I have worn both varieties (indigo and black & white painters bib overalls) since I was four (and I have the pictures to prove it). Now that I am fully retired, they are my pants of choice between October and May. (They are just too hot in the oppressive Texas summer heat and humidity!!!). They look really really good on you!!! So good, in fact, that I may just have to make an honorary Texan out of you!!! Hee! Hee! Hee! Another excellent video and outstanding review!!! Now, you keep making them and I’ll keep watching them. Y’all take care, be safe and God bless!!! Chuck Knight formerly from Buffalo, Texas and now from Atascocita, Texas. ✝️👨‍🌾🙏🎅🖖

I've been doing that here in Utah. I have mainly maple trees with their big leaves. You made me feel good that I have an inexpensive corded Harbor Freight leaf blower. It blows as good if not a tad better than the battery one you have. Yes, it would be nice to have a battery powered one, but it's only used once a year. I have been working in bibs my adult life. I have work bibs and semi-formal clean bibs. I used to like Penney's Big Mac Square Backs but I can't find them anymore. I now have been buying Big Smiths.

Is it powerful than the 765 cfm handheld one ? The 765cfm one speed is 200 mph . This 800 cfm speed is only 190 mph . I read all of the negative reviews said battery degrade so quick and doesn’t last long . That is only thing that stop me from buying this .

Anywhere I’ve looked the 800CFM blower costs $699 with a pair of 6.0AH batteries and $1299 with a pair of 10AH batteries. There was an open box at Lowe’s for $499 with the pair of 6.0 AH’s near me. I didn’t buy it but a day later changed my mind, went back to get it and it was gone.

Put that 650 in the other hand ….its heavy that way but it blows very cool with the short nozzle …..you can aim it at the door and blow all the leaves to the backpack …..

I have the 52" zero turn with 6 12Ah batteries... Been looking at this for a while...

Can you try uneven batteries? For example have one 10ah with a 6ah. Does performance die off when the 6ah is low?

These are so expensive with extra batteries. And super short run time on turbo and less power than an echo 9010 w 1100 cfm. Not feasible for larger commercial areas. But more than adequate for home use.

I may have to go the electric blower route. I'm a landscaper by trade. There is more and more towns mandating electric and banning gas. I want to get the most powerful electric blower.