Excellent power in a compact package. I have a 1/4 acre lot with lots of trees, a fully charged battery lasts me 30 minutes at near full power, no turbo mode needed. I set it on cruise control for consistent and easier control. It takes about 2 full blowing hours to collect leaves in a couple piles in the back yard and direct the leaves in the front yard to the curb for pickup. So, there are 4 charging cycles to complete the job each taking only 50 minutes from 0 to 4 star charged state. This is perfect for this retiree to cycle 30 minutes work and resting for 50 min charging to complete the job. The weight at a bit over 11 pounds is manageable with the strap. It would be helpful to have two strap points - the included one for right hand usage, and an extra one to switch to for left hand usage to balance less body fatigue. Also, the handle design could use a horn for two handed use and easier more accurate control for the same fatigue issue. The high-pitched whine is not bad enough to need ear protection but trying turbo mode is too loud and not required.
This is a terrific blower! I evaluated several brands and several other blowers! To me, this one hands-down was the best blower ever! The battery lasts long enough, and more so, everything on its path moves! Even wet leaves!
Since I purchased this blower I have been shocked as to the power & reduced noise level compared to the gas powered backpack blower I previously owned.
Light weight but very powerful. Quickly Cleared leaves from an extensive stone area around several trees. Batteries recharge in 20 min-highly recommend