Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Aug 1, 2026 · summarized
MixedStep up from the 650 which was always on turbo; on normal it is roughly the older model on turbo with a boost above that, and turbo is often the default.
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Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Aug 1, 2026 · summarized
MixedStep up from the 650 which was always on turbo; on normal it is roughly the older model on turbo with a boost above that, and turbo is often the default.
Reddit · r/lawncare · Apr 12, 2026 · summarized
MixedSeveral times a week on the driveway, deck and patio with the smallest battery, it has plenty of power but poor balance that tires the arm.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Nov 6, 2025 · summarized
MixedOn turbo it matches a 50cc gas backpack blower for power, but a 5ah battery is gone in under 15 minutes, so gas-level work takes several batteries.
Reddit · r/egopowerplus · Oct 8, 2023 · summarized
MixedHandheld pick for a 3-acre property; kickback on full power or turbo is more than expected, but it is great for quick jobs around the barn and garage.
Of the 55 reviews with a clear verdict, 53% are positive, 31% mixed and 16% negative. The praise mentioned most is powerful. The most common complaint is heavy.
The complaints reviewers mention most: heavy (5 reviews), short runtime (3 reviews) and poor warranty support (1 review). For example: With two 5ah batteries the whole setup feels too heavy for casual use, and a smaller 2.5ah pack is being considered to shave weight.
We collected and summarized 55 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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