Black+Decker BV3100 VS BV3600 - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Black+Decker BV3100 and the Black+Decker BV3600.

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

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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the BV3100 and the BV3600 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

In comparison, the Black+Decker BV3600, with a CFM of 385, beats the 300 CFM of the Black+Decker BV3100, 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 BV3600 with an MPH of 230 slightly exceeds the 210 MPH of the Black+Decker BV3100. 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 heavier Black+Decker BV3600, standing at 8.1 lbs, dwarfs the 7 lbs of the Black+Decker BV3100, and may be more physically demanding to operate.
Both devices have a noise rating of 69 dB. They should therefore be equally demanding on the ears.

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 BV3100 and the BV3600 offer a mulching feature, performing at a similar mulching ratio of 10:1, which will allow you to conveniently turn vacuumed leaves into mulch or compost.