Black+Decker BV6000 VS BV3100 - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Black+Decker BV6000 and the Black+Decker BV3100.

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

Black+Decker BV6000	Black+Decker BV3100

Higher CFM Higher MPH Less noisy Higher mulching ratio	Lighter
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the BV6000 and the BV3100 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 powered electrically and will therefore provide you with a more user and environmentally friendly experience.

CFM & MPH

The Black+Decker BV6000, providing a CFM of 400, outmatches the 300 CFM of the Black+Decker BV3100. Your leaf blowing experience will therefore be outstandingly improved with the Black+Decker BV6000, as it should be able to move considerably more leaves per minute.
The Black+Decker BV6000's MPH of 250 beats the 210 MPH of the Black+Decker BV3100. It therefore expels air faster and should aid you blowing leaves on grass or lifting heavy debris (acorns, etc.) and wet leaves more effectively.

Weight & Noise rating

The heavier Black+Decker BV6000, standing at 8.1 lbs, dwarfs the 7 lbs of the Black+Decker BV3100, and may cause you more trouble physically when operating.
The noise rating of the Black+Decker BV3100, which is 69 dB, slightly exceeds the 68 dB of the Black+Decker BV6000. Even if this difference could seem unsignificant, the former is still slightly more noisy.

Other features comparison

Vacuum ability

Both products can be used as leaf vacuums – A convenient and less messy method of leaf disposal, which you will appreciate when dealing with piles of leaves. Additionally, both the BV6000 and the BV3100 offer a mulching feature, performing respectively at mulching ratios of 16:1 and 10:1, which will allow you to conveniently turn vacuumed leaves into mulch or compost.