Stihl is one of the top brands in lawn care equipment, and they know leaf blowers. From the powerful BR 800 Magnum leading the backpack blower class to battery-powered options, they consistently cover ...

PM's home expert is an old-fashioned, torque-loving gas engine guy. But when he got his hands on Stihl's new line of 36V outdoor equipment, including a chainsaw, trimmer and blower, he got a big ...

We've tested and reviewed products since 1936. Read CR's review of the Stihl BGA 57 leaf blower to find out if it's worth it.

Tipping the scales at just over five pounds, Stihl’s newest handheld blower, the BGA 100, is a lightweight and surprisingly quiet (90 dB(A)) cordless blower that aims to spur a shift from gas-powered ...

Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet and our measurements at ear level. Models rated Very Good or ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. At the start of autumn 2025, we took to our testing grounds with some of the best cordless leaf blowers on the market. We've asked some of the ...

Editor’s Note: This article previously appeared in a different format as part of The Atlantic’s Notes section, retired in 2021. The Stihl BGA 100 cordless blower quietly but effectively deployed in ...