By Billy G. · Founder & Lead EditorVerified May 18 by Billy G.
EGO LB6504
EGO LB6504vsStihl BGA 100
✓VerifiedConfidence: 89%
Verdict: EGO LB6504 wins on air volume and value; Stihl BGA 100 wins on build quality, noise, and the professional Stihl service ecosystem.
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Winner: EGO LB6504
EGO LB6504: 8/10
Stihl BGA 100: 7.1/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
EGO LB6504
Stihl BGA 100
Air Volume
650 CFM
~500 CFM
Air Speed
200 MPH
~170 MPH
Noise Level
~94 dB
~88 dB
Battery Platform
EGO 56V
Stihl AP
Weight (bare)
~7.1 lbs
~5.7 lbs
Kit Price (approx)
~$249
~$379
EGO LB6504
What works
650 CFM / 200 MPH — class-leading air volume for clearing heavy wet leaves
EGO 56V platform covers a wide range of residential OPE tools
Significantly less expensive than Stihl BGA 100 as a kit
What doesn't
94 dB operation — louder than Stihl, limited in HOA or noise-ordinance environments
Build quality good but below Stihl's commercial-grade standard
Stihl BGA 100
What works
~88 dB — meaningfully quieter than EGO for noise-sensitive environments
Stihl commercial-grade build quality built for professional daily use
AP battery platform integrates with Stihl's professional cordless lineup
What doesn't
~500 CFM — meaningfully lower air volume than EGO for heavy leaf loads
Stihl's premium pricing — BGA 100 kit costs significantly more than EGO equivalent
Bottom line
Our pick: EGO LB6504. It edges out the alternative on 650 cfm / 200 mph — class-leading air volume for clearing heavy wet leaves. That said, Stihl BGA 100 still wins on ~88 db — meaningfully quieter than ego for noise-sensitive environments — consider it if that single trade matters most for your use.