[Beagle8U]

The electric leaf blowers make just as much noise and will fling turds with the best of them.

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

You're right about that. I had an electric leaf blower/vacuum, and it was nearly as loud as a gas one (with muffler). The fan and jet of air make plenty of noise. Still, I prefer electric for a small yard — saves fussing with fuel, and yanking starter cords.