The Tone Outdoors T1 solved the biggest problem with leaf blowers

Every fall, dozens of maple and oak trees in my neighborhood drop their leaves. Thus begins the constant drone of the gas-powered leaf blower every day beginning in early December. Noise is by far the most annoying thing about these yard tools, but I can appreciate that it’s a necessary evil – unless you like picking up blister-inducing rakes.

Whisper Aero argues there is a better way. The company is using aerospace technology to quiet noisy devices, introducing the T1 leaf blower at CES 2026 under its sub-brand Tone Outdoors. The company promises that the T1 is 80 percent quieter and 60 percent more powerful than “leading” handheld gas leaf blowers. More specifically, the T1 has 880 CFM of airflow, which easily surpasses my battery-powered EGO. And at an average noise of 52 decibels at peak sound, his model is significantly quieter than any leaf blower I’ve used. I was able to confirm its roaring roar on the CES show floor.

Tone says the T1 also offers an extended run time of up to 50 minutes when charged in Eco mode. That’s also a lot more than I get on my mid-range EGO. Additionally, the company plans to sell a battery backpack that will extend any cleaning session by several hours. The T1 also has a built-in LED “nightlight” so you can use it even after dark. And since it’s quieter than what you have now, you can do so without disturbing your neighbors.

So, how does Whisper Aero achieve this? The company originally planned to create a quiet solution for electric aerospace motors. Its engineers found that they could dramatically reduce noise and increase overall efficiency by redesigning the fan and motor. They’re still working on it, but the company discovered that its technology has other uses.

The T1 is already available for preorder for $599 and is scheduled to ship in September. If you don’t care for the standard green color, you can spend an extra $100 for the limited edition “Silence is Golden” version. However, the battery backpack won’t arrive until Q1 2027 (price TBD). Tone also says it has additional models in the works and has partnered with Stanley Black & Decker to potentially create additional products with this technology.