Stihl BGA 50 vs BG 50 - The Differences

Further down the page, you'll find some explanations regarding the key similarities and differences between the Stihl BG 50 and the Stihl BGA 50.

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

Stihl BG 50	Stihl BGA 50
Higher MPH Significantly less expensive	Higher CFM Less noisy
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Feel, Fuel & Noise

As the BG 50 and the BGA 50 are both Stihl blowers, they benefit from the same level of quality and attention to detail.

• Handling: These two products are handheld blowers and therefore provide you with superior mobility.
• Power Source: The environmentally friendly battery power of the Stihl BGA 50 is offset by longer recharge times. In contrast, the gas-powered Stihl BG 50 offers swift refills, facilitating continuous operation without interruptions, especially useful for prolonged use.
• Weight:
  At 7.9 lbs compared with 7.6 lbs for the Stihl BGA 50, the weight difference is minimal, so either option should feel nearly the same in day-to-day use.
• Noise: The Stihl BG 50 emits a noise level of 70 dB, significantly louder than the 55 dB of the Stihl BGA 50. This difference means that the latter will provide a much quieter experience for you and be less likely to disturb your neighbors. The Stihl BG 50 is powered by gasoline and thus, is naturally more noisy than the Stihl BGA 50, which uses electricity.

CFM & MPH

• CFM:
  With a marginal CFM advantage (455 vs 412 CFM), the Stihl BGA 50 may offer a modest edge over the Stihl BG 50 (412 CFM) in terms of leaf-moving capability.
• MPH: The Stihl BG 50, boasting an MPH of 159, notably outshines the 123 MPH of the Stihl BGA 50, demonstrating superior capability in blowing leaves on grass or lifting heavier debris such as wet leaves and acorns.

Other features

• Vacuum Ability: Both the Stihl BG 50 and the Stihl BGA 50 lack leaf vacuuming features, meaning you'll need to employ another method for leaf collection.

TL;DR

Stihl BG 50	Stihl BGA 50
Higher MPH Significantly less expensive	Higher CFM Less noisy
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