Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Is this the best leaf blower for snow? Is the Ryobi 40V 550 CFM leaf blower the affordable, lightweight snow blower alternative you've been searching for? We put the Ryobi RY4040 "Whisper" line cordless blower to the ultimate winter test against light, dry Alberta snow.
This comprehensive review breaks down the unit's key specs (550 CFM, 40V power), battery life with the 5Ah battery, and how it stacks up against light snow removal. We cover who this leaf blower is actually good for when clearing sidewalks and driveways, and the issues with weight and turbo button use.
Is a powerful leaf blower an alternative to a snowblower? Snowblower alternatives include power brooms and leaf blowers but there are lots of features to consider.
If you're considering buying a 40V leaf blower specifically for snow, watch this honest, unsponsored review first! We also briefly discuss the different TTI tool brands: Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Rigid.
00:00:00 Overview of the Ryobi 40V 550 CFM Leaf Blower and the snow test
00:00:29 What to look for when shopping for a leaf blower that can handle light snow
00:01:16 The importance of choosing the larger 40V battery system
00:01:47 Comparison and hierarchy of TTI tool brands: Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Rigid
00:03:10 Why CFM (Cubic Feet Per Minute) is the most critical spec for snow
00:03:43 Reviewing the "Whisper" line and the 60 dB noise level
00:04:29 Discussing the 5-year Ryobi warranty and the tool's weight
00:05:19 Real-world battery life on 5Ah battery
00:05:54 Demonstration of the variable trigger and turbo button - Snow Clearing a Driveway
00:06:43 Live snow blowing test footage and initial results on light snow
00:07:01 Our Tests Real-world battery life test on a 5Ah battery using the turbo feature
00:07:55 Analysis of the biggest problems: the blower's weight and user fatigue
00:08:32 Final performance summary on clearing sidewalks and foot paths
Is this the best leaf blower for snow? Is the Ryobi 40V 550 CFM leaf blower the affordable, lightweight snow blower alternative you've been searching for? We put the Ryobi RY4040 "Whisper" line cordless blower to the ultimate winter test against light, dry Alberta snow.
This comprehensive review breaks down the unit's key specs (550 CFM, 40V power), battery life with the 5Ah battery, and how it stacks up against light snow removal. We cover who this leaf blower is actually good for when clearing sidewalks and driveways, and the issues with weight and turbo button use.
Is a powerful leaf blower an alternative to a snowblower? Snowblower alternatives include power brooms and leaf blowers but there are lots of features to consider.
If you're considering buying a 40V leaf blower specifically for snow, watch this honest, unsponsored review first! We also briefly discuss the different TTI tool brands: Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Rigid.
00:00:00 Overview of the Ryobi 40V 550 CFM Leaf Blower and the snow test
00:00:29 What to look for when shopping for a leaf blower that can handle light snow
00:01:16 The importance of choosing the larger 40V battery system
00:01:47 Comparison and hierarchy of TTI tool brands: Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Rigid
00:03:10 Why CFM (Cubic Feet Per Minute) is the most critical spec for snow
00:03:43 Reviewing the "Whisper" line and the 60 dB noise level
00:04:29 Discussing the 5-year Ryobi warranty and the tool's weight
00:05:19 Real-world battery life on 5Ah battery
00:05:54 Demonstration of the variable trigger and turbo button - Snow Clearing a Driveway
00:06:43 Live snow blowing test footage and initial results on light snow
00:07:01 Our Tests Real-world battery life test on a 5Ah battery using the turbo feature
00:07:55 Analysis of the biggest problems: the blower's weight and user fatigue
00:08:32 Final performance summary on clearing sidewalks and foot paths
