Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Aug 2, 2026 · summarized
PositiveHandles leaves, clippings and deck clearing; two 5ah batteries are plenty for normal work plus occasional turbo on a reasonably sized residential yard.
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Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Aug 2, 2026 · summarized
PositiveHandles leaves, clippings and deck clearing; two 5ah batteries are plenty for normal work plus occasional turbo on a reasonably sized residential yard.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Apr 27, 2026 · summarized
PositiveBlower with a 5.0Ah battery from 2021, registered and recommended to everyone including a friend who got a mower.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Apr 28, 2025 · summarized
MixedStatic shocks occurred with the original, so Ego was called and replaced it under warranty; the replacement has been fine for two or three years.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Mar 15, 2025 · summarized
MixedMore power was the reason for the upgrade from this older, smaller model, which still beats a single-battery Milwaukee blower by a wide margin.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Nov 17, 2024 · summarized
PositiveWorks for pine needles on job sites, with results depending on ground type such as high grass versus compacted dirt.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Oct 8, 2023 · summarized
MixedRefurbished purchase for cheap that gets pretty heavy with a 5Ah battery over a quarter-acre yard, but is manageable.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Jan 27, 2022 · summarized
NegativeResidential owner of the 650 model who describes it as heavy and a minor upgrade over earlier ones.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Dec 30, 2021 · summarized
NegativeIt felt off balance in the hand and caused excessive arm and wrist strain, so a 580 model was kept instead.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Jun 4, 2021 · summarized
PositivePairing it with a 5Ah battery gets an enthusiastic thumbs up, though no further detail is given on jobs or runtime.
Of the 9 reviews with a clear verdict, 44% are positive, 33% mixed and 22% negative. The praise mentioned most is good warranty support. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (2 reviews) and underpowered (1 review). For example: Residential owner of the 650 model who describes it as heavy and a minor upgrade over earlier ones.
We collected and summarized 9 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
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