The DeWalt 60V FLEXVOLT Leaf Blower is the premium choice for Canadian homeowners already invested in the DeWalt FLEXVOLT battery platform — it delivers 125 MPH air speed and 600 CFM of airflow, handles wet leaves and debris with ease, and uses the same 60V FLEXVOLT battery as DeWalt's most powerful outdoor tools and job site equipment.
“"Home Depot had a demo model charged up in the store, one try down the aisle, and I was sold. Still can't get over how much more powerful this blower is than my old GBI 22."”
Source: Ben S, dewalt.com verified owner 5-star reviewCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.
60V FLEXVOLT battery is expensive — ecosystem entry cost is high
The 60V FLEXVOLT battery costs $150–250 CAD alone; buyers who want the DCBL772 without existing FLEXVOLT tools face a significant initial investment before the blower's performance advantage is realized.
Source: r/lawncare, Amazon CA reviewsCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.Heavy for a cordless blower — FLEXVOLT battery adds substantial weight
The 60V battery's energy density comes with weight; the DCBL772 with a 6Ah battery is among the heavier cordless blowers; extended use by users with smaller frames or shoulder issues causes fatigue.
Source: r/lawncare, Amazon CA reviewsCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.Turbo mode has a very short run time
Maximum CFM mode drains the FLEXVOLT battery in 15–20 minutes; large properties require eco mode for coverage, with high mode reserved for stubborn piles; the power-versus-runtime trade-off is steeper than EGO's 56V system at similar price.
Source: r/lawncare, Amazon CA reviewsCollected in an earlier pass; not linked to a source thread.With only four total mentions, this is a thin sample, but the consistent thread across them is noise and battery drain rather than outright failure: owners across several comparisons call the 60V model loud with a piercing tone that some find bothersome enough to need hearing protection, and describe it as eating through batteries faster than the 20V line, with power tapering off noticeably as the battery depletes. None of the mentions describe defects or reliability issues -- the complaints are about tradeoffs (weight, balance, noise) that come with the extra power, and one owner used it happily for wet leaves and mulch that the lighter 20V couldn't handle. If you only need occasional light cleanup, the 20V DEWALT blower is quieter and lighter; if you regularly deal with wet or heavy debris and don't mind the noise, the 60V's extra power is the tradeoff you're signing up for.
