In the last few years, better batteries and more powerful motors have tipped the scales, and now cordless leaf blowers have become extremely useful and popular. Our test team subjected a selection of cordless leaf blowers to a rigorous testing process. The majority of cordless leaf blowers recommended here were either tested, selected, or both by test editor Brad Ford, who routinely puts machines through a rigorous testing regimen that's outlined below. Spruce Up Your Yard With These: Best Zero-Turn Mowers • Best Battery String Trimmers • Best Leaf Rakes • Best Pressure WashersRemember that a leaf blower’s advertised airspeed and voltage are its best-case scenario at full power and, sometimes, using specific nozzles. Generally speaking, cordless battery-powered leaf blowers are recommended for yards roughly a quarter of an acre in size or less.