5 Alternatives to the EGO LB5302 Cordless Leaf Blower, Including Better Value Options

If you like the EGO platform but want better value, the EGO Power+ LB6150 is the most obvious alternative. It delivers a higher 615 CFM output and variable speed control, so it should move leaves faster than the LB5302 in larger gardens, gravel drives, and heavier leaf fall. The big win is price: at £149.00 it’s dramatically cheaper. The trade-off is that it’s sold bare, so you’ll need to buy into the 56V EGO battery system separately. Choose this if you already own EGO batteries or want more blower for less money.

If your real need is cutting back branches rather than blowing leaves, the Stihl MS 170 is a very different but practical option. It’s a petrol chainsaw with a 30 cm guide bar and a strong reputation for reliability, making it better for pruning logs, cutting firewood, and handling storm damage. It’s worse for day-to-day garden tidying because it won’t clear leaves at all, and petrol tools are noisier, messier, and less convenient than cordless. Pick this if you need an entry-level saw for occasional tree and wood cutting, not a blower.

The SEESII 8 Inch Mini Cordless Chainsaw is a budget-friendly choice for light pruning and small branch work. At £64.58, it’s far cheaper than the EGO blower and comes with two 4000mAh batteries, which is good value if you want a compact tool for trimming hedge offcuts, small limbs, and general garden maintenance. It’s better on price and versatility for cutting jobs, but it’s obviously not a substitute for a blower and won’t handle larger timber or long sessions as confidently as a premium brand. This suits homeowners with small gardens who want an affordable helper for pruning.

The Supstable Mini Chainsaw Cordless 8 Inch & 6 Inch is similar, but its brushless motor and included battery pack make it another strong low-cost option for light woodcutting. It should feel a bit more refined than the cheapest mini saws, and the dual-bar setup adds flexibility for different pruning tasks. However, it still sits in the mini-chainsaw category: useful for shrubs, small branches, and general tidying, but not a replacement for a proper blower or a full-size saw. Choose it if you want a compact, low-cost garden tool for occasional cutting jobs.

The Ryobi OCS1830 18V ONE+ Cordless Brushless Chainsaw is the best choice for anyone already invested in Ryobi’s ONE+ battery system. It’s more expensive than the mini saws, but it’s a more capable and better-balanced garden chainsaw for regular pruning, cutting thicker branches, and light firewood work. The downside is that it’s battery and charger excluded, and like the others it doesn’t replace a leaf blower. Still, if you want one battery platform for lots of tools, Ryobi is a sensible UK-friendly option for homeowners who value ecosystem compatibility over raw blower performance.