Does this RYOBI blower include a battery?

No, the verified ASIN (B0BKYDPGQ7) is tool-only. RYOBI sells a separate kit, model RY404014K, that includes a 40V 4.0Ah battery and charger for buyers who don't already own RYOBI 40V batteries.

How loud is the Whisper Series compared to a gas blower?

RYOBI markets it as roughly 85% quieter than a comparable gas blower, but does not publish an exact decibel figure on the spec pages we reviewed, so we can't give you a number to compare directly against other blowers on this list.

RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 160 MPH 650 CFM Cordless Battery Leaf Blower (Tool Only)

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Best Value / Quietest Everyday Pick

RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 160 MPH 650 CFM Cordless Battery Leaf Blower (Tool Only)

By RYOBI

9.6Excellent matchFeature and use-case score

RYOBI's Whisper Series line is built around noise reduction as much as power, and the 650 CFM handheld model in this family is the most affordable way onto this list if you already own a 40V RYOBI battery.

650 CFM and 160 MPH from RYOBI's 40V HP brushless motor technology
Whisper Series noise-dampening foam and motor tuning for quieter operation
Variable speed trigger plus cruise control to reduce hand fatigue

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RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 650 CFM Blower (RY404014BTL): What to Know

The original shortlist for this guide named the RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series Blower without a specific model number, and it's worth flagging that RYOBI actually sells several Whisper Series handheld blowers with different CFM/MPH combinations (510, 600, 650, and 730 CFM variants) plus separate backpack models. We verified the 650 CFM / 160 MPH handheld model, sold under RYOBI's model number RY404014BTL, which is the current tool-only version confirmed active on RYOBI's own site as of this writing; an earlier 600 CFM Whisper Series kit (RY404130) has since been marked discontinued on RYOBI's site, so buyers should stick to the 650 CFM RY404014 family rather than search for the older SKU.

RYOBI's 40V HP Technology pairs a brushless motor with the company's higher-capacity battery packs to push output past what you'd get from a comparable 26cc gas blower, according to RYOBI's own marketing copy, and the Whisper Series designation specifically refers to added noise-dampening foam and motor tuning that RYOBI advertises as roughly 85% quieter than a gas blower. That's a comparative claim rather than a hard decibel figure, and we could not confirm an exact dB rating from RYOBI's spec sheet, so treat 'quiet for a leaf blower' as directionally true rather than a specific number you can compare directly against the EGO or Husqvarna's disclosed dB readings.

The ASIN we verified (B0BKYDPGQ7) is tool-only, meaning no battery or charger is included; RYOBI also sells a kit version (RY404014K, roughly $249 at RYOBI.com) that bundles a 40V 4.0Ah battery and charger for buyers starting from scratch. Runtime on that 4.0Ah battery is rated at over 45 minutes. RYOBI did not publish a weight spec on the pages we checked, so if exact weight matters for your use case, confirm it against the listing before buying.