Bosch Cordless Leaf Blower AdvancedLeafBlower 36V-750 (1x 2.0 Ah Battery, 36 Volt System, for Clearing Stubborn Leaves and Large Areas, Lightweight: 2.8 kg, in Carton Packaging)

This leaf blower is lightweight and much more powerful than my old Bosch ALB36 leaf blower from 10 years ago, but uses the same batteries. However, batteries are not all equally powerful. I recommend that you buy at least one 4Ah (also known as 4000mAH) battery if you have a lot of leaf blowing to do and prefer not to wait for batteries to recharge frequently. I think this may be the ideal solution for a medium size garden unless you are confident that you can use a petrol-powered blower.

We have quite a collection of Bosch products that all use the same 18v or 36 v batteries and each one has proved to be a top-class product. Yes, we are Bosch fans!This 36v leaf blower is, however, a bit of a compromise and, although we really do like it, if you are thinking of buying one, I think you need to know what you are getting. Compared with the class-leading power delivered by the Worx WG584E 40v leaf blower, for example, this one is noticeably less powerful; in fact, the Worx blower is like a hurricane in comparison. But does that matter? Well, in some ways, not at all; bit in some ways, well, it depends on you!It certainly doesn't matter in the sense that the Bosch does do exactly what it is designed to do: it clears dry leaves, and does so very effectively. But it will matter if you want a hurricane-force blower, as, if you are expecting that, you'll feel a bit let down. But keep in mind the compromise and the laws of science: the Worx battery on full power lasts a measly 10 minutes, whereas the Bosch lasts well over half an hour.Also, the Bosch is very attractively styled, is very compact, and is balanced so well that its weight isn't really noticeable in the hand. Its smaller nozzle however, means that the power is directed over a smaller area compared with the wide open nozzle of the Worx model. This means it takes a bit more effort and time to do the job. The smaller shape, however, also makes the Bosch useful in more places. We use ours to blow the dust from the car before hoovering, or even to dust behind radiators and around our TV and piano.So, it's a compromise, but in the end, I think the Bosch will win the day for most uses and most people. We like it a lot.

This is a great leaf blower, and is certainly more powerful, lighter and easier to use than my old wired blower. The blowing power can be adjusted with a rotary dial near the trigger, and in most cases (apart from wet leaves on wet grass) it only needs to be on one of the lower settings. My only criticism is that if you have it on any power setting above half way, it chews through the battery, lasting 10 minutes at most. I bought a second battery and that, combined with a judicious use of the power, means I can clear my garden and patio in one session. But buying a second battery is a fairly expensive solution, hence 4 stars and not 5.

This 36V-750 leaf blower works far better than I expected. Even with the 4Ah battery, the weight is quite manageable and it feels well balanced. The variable speed is very useful and the speed control dial is nicely placed for easy adjustment. It is also quieter than I expected and it actually turns a chore into a simple task.

Very powerful on full power but does eat batteries. I like the variable control as you can quickly learn what the right setting is for the job in hand.

I regret not buying a leaf blower before this autumn, as trying to clear up the fallen leaves with a rake has been hard work, especially when they have landed on gravel. With trees and shrubs that shed their leaves over a period of several weeks, it’s not a job you can leave until the last one has dropped. The ones at the bottom will get wet and go mouldy and a rotten job becomes a lot worse.One of the benefits of waiting so long has been the improvement in battery technology. I didn’t want a corded leaf blower and having a heavy battery that takes forever to charge and lasts five minutes doesn’t sound like fun. This Bosch blower comes with a 36 Volt 2.0 Amp Lithium-Ion battery along with a charger and replacement/additional batteries seem easy to come by, although not cheap. You can buy batteries with a higher Amperage, but these will be bigger and heavier. The batteries have a simple indicator which shows the remaining charge and they slot easily into the charger. Once the battery is fully charged, you’re ready to go.Using the leaf blower couldn’t be simpler. Assembly is just a matter of attaching the nozzle and sliding the battery into place. Once that’s done it’s a single wheel to switch the blower on and increase/decrease the speed. The longer you have it on a higher setting, the sooner your battery will run down though.In use, this Bosch leaf blower is light and manoeuvrable. The position of the wheel to increase/decrease speed is well placed under the thumb, so you feel like you have a lot of control over the power when you need it. The trickiest bit is trying to chase the leaves to get them where you want them to be, this can be made even trickier if the wind is blowing against you. It’s hard to say how long the battery lasts from fully charged, but I’d roughly expect to be able to use it for a couple of 20-25 minute sessions before having to recharge it again.As a said at the start of this review, I regret not buying a leaf blower sooner - but I’m delighted with this one and for general home use would happily recommend it due to its lightness, ease of use and good battery life.

This is a great blower for small areas and is easy to use. Blowing power is easily adjusted