I work for an equipment company where we are an authorized EGO dealer. We sell these units to commercial landscapers who love them, and they also abuse the hell out of them for 3 to 4 hours a day. From their feedback and our experience using EGO products, the 530 is a perfect middle ground option especially for drying a car. I usually towel dry my car, and then I go back through with the 530 to get water out of the crevices. This allows me get at least 4 to 5 uses before I have to charge it. The 580 is also great, but like Matt mentioned it's heavier and not quite as well balanced in the hand. I will admit it's better in every other way due to the power and the battery. So for the OBSESSED it's the no compromises unit. Where as the 530 is a perfect alternative. Think of it as the Mosmatic vs the MTM spray gun. They're both wonderful tools just one has a slight edge. For those saying that these are overpriced and to stick with a corded model that's fine. Just remember that these units were designed to break battery powered equipment into the commercial market. So they're rugged, well made, and meant to be portable. The corded unit is perfectly fine for a weekend warrior, but this is Obsessed Garage.
Even on a coated car a leaf blower wont get 100% of the water off, you would be there for 20 mins straight trying to get every last drop, same reason matt after blowing off the bulk of the water goes back with a drying towel and drying aid gets the rest. For me the main reason is not get my drying towels soaked with water which is annoying then it leaves a trail of water then you have to go back over it.@@tim0chen
Why pay so much for a 2nd 5-amp battery when it's cheaper just to buy a 2nd '580' blower to get the battery, effectively getting the 2nd blower on its own for free?
I bought the EGO 650 with charger and 5ah battery for $270 at Lowe’s. That made so much more sense. I’m happy plus 2 nozzles came with the 650 which no nozzles came with the 530.
I bought the 530 couple years back on sale for $99. I then bought the Ego string trimmer for $149 which gave me a second battery. When you catch them on sale, it’s cheaper to buy the tool with it than buying the battery itself.
For someone that also bought a Master Blaster and now only uses my Ego530, Thank you! The MB is great but even with the 30 foot hose its a pain in the rear. The MB sits on my wall where it has for 2 years untouched.
Hi Matt, thanks for the vid , Ive been using the 580 for about a year and yeah it is a little long and clunky , sometimes I remove the the whole nozzle and use it like that , it’s so short and easy to maneuver, this way works especially good when drying the wheels but for the hood and roof it’s better with the nozzle , try it .
I have the 530 Ego. Freakin love it. I rarely use turbo mode and I’m able to get around both my vehicles multiple times. Turbo is cool, it’s just not necessary for me especially with a sealant and wax on the car.
There's a difference using electric (Ego) vs gas (2 stroke) as far the air cleanliness concern. Emissions from lawn equipment are pretty nasty (throttle it up quickly and you get an oily smoke puff), the wind blows unfavorably and that will be on your glass/paint - not to mention your lungs. Filtering compressed air to remove water so it doesn't sit in a compressor tank or tire - sure, but for drying, well, like you said. I started using these Ego blowers to dry cars as soon as they came out, people used to think it was silly. I avoid drying towels, and other sources of 'love marks', if at all possible. They just keep getting better and better, I may have to upgrade to their 650 handheld from my current 530. For batteries, I got the lawnmower which also does a great job, so the fast charger and 7.5aH battery were included. The fast charger only makes a difference on the 5aH and up as far as I can tell. It also has a more useful charge % indicator if you want to start using it again before a full charge - e.g. you missed a spot.
I just picked up a worx leaf jet 20v and to be honest with you it's works so well for my vehicles, it's powerful, lightweight and extremely well balanced, easy to work with and plenty of run time, it only cost $220 CDN
Picked up the 650 blower.. Was using the gen 1 blower. The 650 is a HUGE upgrade, it came with a 5ah battery. Great for blowing leaves and trash, some folks are using it for snow. Thanks for the video. : )
Thanks. I wondered if the 5 Ah battery would be too heavy and awkward for a blower since it is the one that comes with the push mower. Seems like I will do just fine using my already owned 5 Ah battery with the purchase of just a 530 CFM blower. Btw, their push mower is excellent if you have a small yard of course. Also, to my surprise, they are coming out with a zero turn riding mower this year. Everything I use and eventually everyone will use will be electric.
I noticed you use milwaukee m12 drills in some of your videos, any chance we can get a video series comparing leaf blowers for drying cars? EGO vs M18 Fuel blower vs Dewalt Blower etc etc?
What happens if I blow out some gutters or blow some leaves outside and a bunch of air Bourne dirt gets sucked into the air intake, is there any chance it could blow dirt onto the car later ? Thanks can’t wait for the stubby
Interesting as I've been looking at getting the new DeWal Flexvolt 60v unit and comparing them seems the DeWalt is using more air and also looks amazing and is weighted really well. Weird that Ego use m3/h Vs CFM. The DeWal does 650CFM - the Ego 530 does 529CFM and the 580 does 576CFM. Worth noting.
I have the 530, and it is fantastic. For me, it’s dual purpose, both a landscaping tool and a car washing tool. The desire for extra batteries has made me upgrade my string trimmer, edger and hedge trimmer to ego. I now have 3 extra batteries (and all new landscaping equipment) for only a little more than buying the batteries on their own!
Black and decker corded blower $35 , forth the weight and all the power . Only use half the discharge tube , actually puts more air on car and no issues banging against the car . Insane to pay for these battery powered units .
@@ObsessedGarage If you are in a garage its a non issue , much easier than lugging a heavy batt unit , and like I said , does just as good at drying . lol Who the heck wants to waste big bucks for no reason on a blower .
Now if EGO were to make strictly a car drying version of the 530. i.e., shorter discharge tube (maybe 8-10" shorter) with a little more constricted nozzle like the attachment on the 580....
@@Tig-Wan I have the backpack style Ego, it's great for drying a large area, but would be great to have an optional small/narrow nozzle for blowing the fender and light housing gaps.
I use a Metro-Vac Master Blaster. Does great.....EXCEPT for the fact of an extension cord and having to drag it around my vehicles. I am considering one of these for future use when the MB finally gives out.
I use a Master Blaster. And while it does the job really well, dragging that thing around my vehicles with the long extension cord can be a real hassle. I may look into one of these electric ones and give it a try.
Have you tried to remove the entire tube? It still blowes really good and you would be able to stand closer to car with out all of the added bulk and weight
I do this when drying a S2000. Really reduces the risk of an accidental scuff, and is less cumbersome when drying inside the door sills where they tend to collect water.
I bought a 600cfm corded blower and a 50ft cord, the price of the batteries is what put me off the EGO line. The cost of the 2.0Ah battery alone in Canada is almost the same as the price of a 480 blower INCLUDING the same battery. You basically get a spare blower and charger for $20!
Jokes on you, I bought the trimmer, hedger, and mower... so I already have 2.5, 2.5, and a 5 aH battery. The mower came with a rapid charger, and all of them where/are on sale at Ace Hardware. Still waiting for a sale on the 580 EGO blower.. :(
ECO765 The Beast! I use this for everythng blow the snow of My Car 5stars! drying the car 5Stars get the *Green Rubber Tip 8 inch tip*.It will not dammage the paint by accident. this will blow off anying on the yard,I can even blow the snow off the driveway. *best investment* this ECO can handle it. Use the 56V Batteries IMO 👋👍
I’m getting the new Ego 650 tool only since I have an Ego string trimmer with battery. Tool only is only $200 off internet through Home Depot. There is also a narrow tip you can get for $15.
I have a corded one - works OK, but found a better way. :) Because my vehicles as so "dialed in" like yours........ I give them a spray of Griot's spray wax as a drying aid and most of the water just runs off. It only takes one towel to do so. After the car is dry, I use Bead Maker as a Topper. This process works quite well and gives me the advantage of another "coat" . I now don't worry about scrarching or dinging my cars from the blower! :)
Cordless is great but I do not want to spend that kind of money on one. I got a corded one and it's super powerful. If I do upgrade to a cordless it's nice to have a backup.
Write a letter? Shoot I'm still waiting for more Pressols. Had my first tip failure with the red one using Adam's rubber and tire cleaner. Black and green ones still going strong. My letters going to Pressol to send more sprayers and tips. 😁
Still not convinced on electric yet. In order to win me over, battery prices need to come down considerably since I would need to swap batteries often. For car drying purposes maybe it is adequate, but I like tools that are multi purpose.
I just bought the milwaukee fuel and wish I would have bought the 530 instead. Not sure it's better but the milwaukee for blowing off the truck isn't what I thought
Question, there’s people who say using leaf blowers to dry cars is bad because there isn’t filtered air. Would you recommend using one of these or a car dryer?
I’ve been anxiously waiting for an opportunity to ask you this.... Since you’re famous for “Falling on the sword” for us, can you do one more experiment with these? I’d like to see you you cut about 12 inches off the end of the nozzle and see if there is a significant loss of airflow. I want one specifically for drying my car and don’t care about using it for other uses. Cutting it down would make it sooo much easier to handle if there was no real downside to doing it. 🙏🙏🙏
I was looking into getting a battery leaf blower & I have been looking at the Ego or Kobalt 80 volt. Have you tried the Kobalt & if so what are your thoughts on them? Great video👍👍
@IntervalePC It has been 7 months since your post. I am curious to know if you purchased the 80 v kobalt blower. I am in the same dilemma with choosing the kobalt 80v or the EG0 580. Price wise, it makes more sense to go with the kobalt, lowes has it at @$ 229 with battery and charger. The kobalt is stronger rated at 610 CFM (VS Ego's 580 CFM) but the kobalt 80v is rated slower at max speed of 140 mph (vs Ego's 168 mph), wondering if that 28 mph speed difference makes a considerable difference to justify the $329 price tag..
I like the Big Boi blower because the air is heated and in the winter you don’t have to worry about blowing your car with cool air and freeze the water to the car.
Shane H The Big Boi blower works with 15 amps? Sorry for my bad English because I’m French Canadian. I prefer big boi to Master Blaster. Thanks for replying Pierre
Any opinions on these versus the Milwaukee M18 FUEL blower? It's only 450 CFM but fits nicely with the rest of the Milwaukee system. Is it work having this as a standalone tool with its own battery system?
@@Damen0530 I always removed and recharged. And in about 6 months I noticed a big difference in the battery . Had to return it and get a replacement. So I'm not sure if that was the cause OR if they are just not built to last.
Is there a stubby tube available for the 580 blower. The supplied tube is longer than it has to be for car drying. I find that the fanned tube is worthless
Money no object, get the ego backpack link. It puts the battery on your back. And runs a cord to the tool. Let’s you use the big batteries and not put the weight in your hand.
Now if you're on a budget would you rather get the 530 with two batteries or get the 580 and forget the extra battery? I don't really see the need for extra battery if the charging only takes 40 minutes.. Matt seemed to be pretty firm on getting two.
580 for sure. If you're on a budget I would buy a nice extension cord and a WORX electric. I enjoy the EGO more for blowing lawn grass than on my cars.
You really don't need two for the 580. I should have mentioned that. I always blow off the wash bay and end up doing half the driveway before a wash and often don't want to put the battery back on the charger. Money no object, get 2, but it's not necessary.
I love the WORX corded electric blower it puts out 600 CFM at 110 watts and only cost $55.00 on Amazon. It's so lightweight I dry my lifted SEMA truck with one hand and it's the perfect length so I'm not accidently smacking the truck.
@@ObsessedGarage he also drags this cord around for about 5 minutes not more so its not like he spends 2 hours adjusting cord while blowing water from his car. Actually only time I have to watch the cord is when I take off water from the roof (i usually put the cord over my shoulder) otherwise one more pull when I go to the other side of the car. So thats two times I have to adjust the cord and you guys make it seem like its so much work.
@@codename7832 Paying for convenience is usually a luxury. I used a corded blower for years and switching to cordless was well worth it. Taking it out, dragging it around and putting it away are just steps I could pretty much cut out in my wash process. That combined with a wall mounted pressure washer and hose reel makes the whole experience more efficient and enjoyable. I love the actual washing part but loathe the setting up and cleaning up part.
@@muckeyn dude its 3-5 minutes of walking around the car with cord on your shoulder. You making it seem like you draging/setting up/putting away a chain that weights 250lbs. The corded leaf blower I have its at 750CPM with up to 120MPH. It weights less then 530 so having cord on my shoulder for up to 5 minutes it really doesnt bother me.
There’s a new 650 blower that actually cheaper for some reason than the 580 $300 vs $330 for the 580 batt & Charger incl. Have you tried it what do you think about it
What about the peasants like me who just have a humble gas leaf blower? Saw your video from a couple of years ago with your trusty STIHL...no good anymore?
I recently bought the 650 with battery and charger included and got around my car really good I feel the ego leaf blower is more of a personal use item. But I was only using this as a test because I’m looking to start my own business and was wondering if two batteries would be good or should I just go and purchase the MetroVac and a generator. I’m trying to avoid the expense of a generator thus having to buy gas but eventually I think I might have to if I have other items that need to be plugged up like the rigid vacuum and future Kranzel pressure washer. Any opinion ?
Hey Matt would the new ego 765 be a better option to dry a car now or the 650 model? I see really good reviews on the 765 but mixed reviews on the 650 thanks
Hey Matt, have you ever polished glass? Seem to have streaking on my windshield that does not go away. I have tried clay and the sorts with no success. Is there a "glass polish" you recommend? Is it fine to use on my Rupes with a microfiber pad or so? Thanks
Yes, CarPro CeriGalss is pretty much the standard with a Rayon Pad. For superficial things like that you can just use a compound and Microfiber cutting pad.
@@ObsessedGarage Well how so? I wish Home Depot had the 580 in stock so I could go with what you recommend but they didn't. The choices were the 520 or the 650.
Hi Matt, have you tried out Milwaukee’s blower yet? It’d be nice to stay within the Milwaukee battery ecosystem, so it’d be cool if their blower is comparable to the Ego 530.
Hey Matt. Just found out that Homedepot sells 650 CFM as new model. Wondering if you had a chance to try the new one? Weird enough nee 650 CFM is sold cheaper than 580... i am shopping between those two and just wondering if had a chance to compare them. Thanks in advance.
I know you have talked about a short tip for these. And even seen the prototype in another video of yours is there a good chance of seeing one on your site for sale?
I have a cordered that I use right now because I'm cheap and it's the worst thing to deal with to get the coed to the car, worry about the wet ground from me washing the car and not drag the wire over the top of the car when drying the top of it. Not a great time
@@commptonn The EGO 580 is rated at 168 MPH 580 CFM. You can get a corded Toro rated at 250 MPH 350 CFM for ~$70 on Amazon. That's a HUGE price difference if you're willing to deal with a cord.
@@AlexDresko I mean for me there is already one of the big ego batteries arround my house for a weed whacker so I'm eyeing a 530 for 170, 100$ for just under 200 more cfm and no cord? I'll pay that 100 every day
We should all have learned something to this point in some of the experiments that I've shown. Never, ever buy cheap stuff based on published specifications.