Worx WG505 VS WG518 - Spec & Feature Comparison

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Worx TriVac WG505 and the Worx WG518.

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

Worx TriVac WG505	Worx WG518

TriVac technology Less noisy	Higher CFM Higher MPH Lighter
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Common specs comparison

Make & handling

As the WG505 and the WG518 are both Worx blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail. However, the Worx TriVac WG505 features the TriVac technology.
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 Worx WG518, with a CFM of 400, beats the 350 CFM of the Worx TriVac WG505, making it the superior landscaping tool of the two, when it comes to the amount of leaves that can be blown per minute.
The Worx WG518's MPH of 250 beats the 210 MPH of the Worx TriVac WG505. 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 Worx TriVac WG505, standing at 9.5 lbs, dwarfs the 7.5 lbs of the Worx WG518, and may cause you more trouble physically when operating.
The Worx WG518 produces 82 dB, which is significantly higher than the 70 dB of the Worx TriVac WG505. Thus, the latter will be much easier on your 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 WG505 and the WG518 offer a mulching feature, performing at a similar mulching ratio of 16:1, which will allow you to conveniently turn vacuumed leaves into mulch or compost.