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Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit vs Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) is cheaper at $84. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit or Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only)?

The Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only)
US price $84
BrandMakitaRyobi
Released
Max temp f 1022 875
Temp settings 9 (numbered dial, 122-1022°F)
Airflow (CFM) 7 / 14 cfm (2 airflow settings) 6 cfm
Wattage 1800
Cordless No Yes
LCD display No No
Nozzle attachments 2
Weight (lb) 1.5 1.4

Sources — Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit: makitatools.com (verified 2026-08-01). Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit and Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max temp f: Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit 1022 vs Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) 875
  • Airflow (CFM): Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit 7 / 14 cfm (2 airflow settings) vs Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) 6 cfm
  • Cordless: Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit false vs Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) true
  • Weight (lb): Makita HG6031VK Variable Temperature Heat Gun Kit 1.5 vs Ryobi P3150 18V ONE+ Heat Gun (Tool Only) 1.4

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