Researched comparisonLast updated September 2026 · How we review
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Quick Answer
The WORX Trivac WG509 is the lowest price at $79.99 and the WG512 is $117.32, and both are corded 12 amp tools. The Greenworks 48V ($209.99) and the EGO LV5005 ($409.00) are cordless kits with batteries included. The EGO lists a 16:1 mulch ratio and a 5 year tool warranty, and the Greenworks lists a 12:1 reduction ratio and a 3 year tool warranty. All four are available on Amazon.
- WORX Trivac WG509: best for homeowners who don’t mind a cord and want the highest mulch ratio here (18:1) at the lowest price.
- WORX Trivac WG512: best for homeowners who don’t mind a cord and want the highest airflow here (600 CFM).
- Greenworks 48V 520CFM: best for buyers who want a cordless vacuum with two 4.0Ah batteries included and 520 CFM.
- EGO Power+ LV5005: best for buyers who want a cordless 56V vacuum with a 16:1 mulch ratio and a 5 year tool warranty.
Prices as of September 30, 2026, 6:27 pm CT.
A leaf vacuum mulcher blows leaves, sucks them into a bag, and shreds them so you haul away far less. This comparison puts two WORX corded models, a Greenworks cordless kit, and an EGO cordless kit side by side on price, power, airflow, and warranty.
How We Chose
We compared four 3-in-1 blower, vacuum, and mulcher tools from three established brands, all available on Amazon. We also looked at Toro and Sun Joe, but the offers we found were from third-party sellers, so we left them out. The tools are not identical. The two WORX models are corded 12 amp tools, while the Greenworks and EGO are cordless kits with batteries and chargers, so the price gap partly reflects the battery system. The airflow figures also differ (350 to 600 CFM), and the listings describe the shredding as a mulch ratio for the WORX and EGO and a reduction ratio for the Greenworks. The listings give different specs, so where a value was not stated we say so. The EGO, WORX and Greenworks product pages supplied the specs and warranties shown in the table, and each cell names its source. The Greenworks mulch ratio comes from the Amazon listing because its page does not give one, and no collection bag size is stated by Greenworks. Warranty terms come from the manufacturer’s own website where it names the model or product line, then from the Amazon listing, and we say so where neither gave a length. This is a researched comparison, not a hands-on test, so we make no claims about how well any of them handles wet leaves or how loud they are. Prices are Amazon prices checked in September 2026 and can change.
The Lineup
Prices as of September 30, 2026, 6:27 pm CT. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product. Amazon may show a different seller than the brand or Amazon.com. Certain content that appears on this site comes from Amazon. This content is provided “as is” and is subject to change or removal at any time.
WORX Trivac 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower, Leaf Vacuum, and Leaf Mulcher, WG509
$79.99 as of Sep 30, 2026, 6:27 pm CT on Amazon · lowest price, corded
Best for: homeowners who don’t mind a cord and want the highest mulch ratio here (18:1) at the lowest price.
WORX’s product page describes a corded 12 amp tool that blows, vacuums, and mulches leaves with 350 CFM and 80 to 210 MPH air speed, an 18:1 mulch ratio, a metal impeller, and a 1.2 bushel collection bag. The same page lists a 3 year warranty. It is available on Amazon.
Check Price on Amazon →WORX Trivac 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower, Leaf Vacuum, and Leaf Mulcher, WG512
$117.32 as of Sep 30, 2026, 6:27 pm CT on Amazon · highest airflow, corded
Best for: homeowners who don’t mind a cord and want the highest airflow here (600 CFM).
WORX’s product page describes a corded 12 amp tool with 600 CFM and 75 MPH air speed, a 16:1 mulch ratio, and a 1.2 bushel collection bag. The same page lists a 3 year warranty. It is available on Amazon.
Check Price on Amazon →Greenworks 48V (24V x 2) 520CFM Leaf Blower/Vacuum, (2) 4.0 Ah Batteries
$209.99 as of Sep 30, 2026, 6:27 pm CT on Amazon · cordless, batteries included
Best for: buyers who want a cordless vacuum with two 4.0Ah batteries included and 520 CFM.
Greenworks’ product page lists 520 CFM and 240 MPH, blow, vacuum and mulch modes, and a kit with two 4.0Ah batteries and a dual port charger, with a 3 year tool warranty and a 3 year battery warranty. The 12:1 reduction ratio comes from the Amazon listing, and no collection bag size is stated on the page or in the manual. It is available on Amazon.
Check Price on Amazon →EGO Power+ LV5005 Leaf Vacuum and Mulcher with 500 CFM Blower, 6.0Ah Battery and 320W Charger
$409.00 as of Sep 30, 2026, 6:27 pm CT on Amazon · highest price, 5 year tool warranty
Best for: buyers who want a cordless 56V vacuum with a 16:1 mulch ratio and a 5 year tool warranty.
The listing describes a 3-in-1 tool with a six-blade metal impeller and a 16:1 mulching ratio, a blower that delivers up to 500 CFM and 210 MPH with the tapered nozzle, a 40 L collection bag, and up to 90 minutes of runtime on low with the included 6.0Ah battery. It has IPX5 weather-resistant construction and tool-free conversions. The listing states a 5 year limited tool warranty and a 3 year limited battery warranty, and EGO’s product page agrees on the 500 CFM, 210 MPH, 16:1 ratio, 40 L bag and warranty. The kit on EGO’s page matches this listing, with the 6.0Ah battery and 320W charger included. The offer we checked was sold and shipped by Amazon.com.
Check Price on Amazon →Our Take
If price matters most, the WORX WG509 is the cheapest and corded, and the WG512 costs a little more for higher listed airflow. If you want a cordless kit that works with a growing set of tools, the Greenworks is the lower priced kit at $209.99 with a 3 year warranty. The EGO costs the most and lists the strongest mulch ratio among the cordless kits and a 5 year tool warranty. Corded tools never run out of battery, but you are limited by the cord. We did not test any of them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a leaf blower and a leaf vacuum mulcher?
A leaf vacuum mulcher can blow, vacuum, and shred leaves into a bag. All four tools here list 3-in-1 blower, vacuum, and mulcher functions with a tool-free conversion between modes.
What does the mulch ratio mean?
The listings describe how much the tool shrinks the leaves. The WORX WG509 lists 18:1, the WORX WG512 and EGO list 16:1, and the Greenworks lists a 12:1 reduction ratio. A higher ratio means fewer bags to haul.
Are corded or cordless leaf vacuum mulchers better?
The WORX tools are corded, so you do not need to charge batteries but you need an outlet and an extension cord. The Greenworks and EGO kits include batteries and chargers. The right choice depends on the size of your yard and how close an outlet is.
Which of these has the longest warranty?
EGO’s product page lists 5 years on the tool and 3 years on the battery. Greenworks’ page lists 3 years on both, and WORX’s pages list 3 years for both models.
