Black+Decker LSW221 VS LSW40C - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Black+Decker LSW221 and the Black+Decker LSW40C.

But before checking out these explanations, here's a table that summarizes the main pros of each of these 2 leaf blowers:

Black+Decker LSW221	Black+Decker LSW40C

Higher CFM Higher MPH Lighter with battery	Lighter without battery Less noisy Higher autonomy
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the LSW221 and the LSW40C are both Black+Decker blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail.
These two products are handheld blowers and therefore provide you with superior mobility.
Both products are battery-powered blowers - they use a cheap and convenient power source, which you can easily recharge.

CFM & MPH

In comparison, the Black+Decker LSW221, with a CFM of 100, beats the 83 CFM of the Black+Decker LSW40C, making it the superior landscaping tool of the two, when it comes to the amount of leaves that can be blown per minute.
The Black+Decker LSW221 with an MPH of 130 slightly exceeds the 125 MPH of the Black+Decker LSW40C. Thus, in comparison, the former expels air at a slightly higher speed, and should do a better job at blowing leaves on grass or lifting wet leaves and debris (acorns, etc.).

Weight & Noise rating

The weight of the Black+Decker LSW40C, which is 4 lbs, slightly exceeds the 3.7 lbs of the Black+Decker LSW221, and will therefore require you to carry around slightly more weight. That said, we should keep in mind that these weights take the batteries into account. If we only consider the bare tools, the Black+Decker LSW40C and its 2.4 lbs weighs less than the 2.8 lbs of the Black+Decker LSW221.
The Black+Decker LSW221 produces 61 dB, which is significantly higher than the 50 dB of the Black+Decker LSW40C. Thus, the latter will be much easier on your ears.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Neither the Black+Decker LSW221 nor the Black+Decker LSW40C has the ability to vacuum leaves. Thus, you will require another method of leaf collection.

Autonomy

The Black+Decker LSW40C's autonomy of 30 mins, outperforms the 20 mins of the Black+Decker LSW221. Thus, it will require less frequent recharging from you.