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Black+Decker BDPC941 Bug Zapper vs GOOTOP Indoor and Outdoor Bug Zapper

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

GOOTOP Indoor and Outdoor Bug Zapper comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.0). GOOTOP Indoor and Outdoor Bug Zapper is best for: one corded zapper to use near a door, on a covered patio or porch, or inside. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Bug Zappers

Black+Decker BDPC941 Bug Zapper

4.0

1 sourceall derived$29.99as of Oct 11

The Black+Decker BDPC941 is a compact plug-in lantern zapper for indoor or outdoor use that Bob Vila lists at about 625 square feet of coverage. Bob Vila's roundup, which tested six zappers, named it the best bang for the buck: it kills without the usual audible snap, and its tester found the collection tray impressively full after a few hours. In a heavily wooded yard, though, Bob Vila found its dimmer bulb did not draw enough bugs away, and judged it best for smaller bug populations.

Strengths

— Kills without an audible snap, per Bob Vila
— Collection tray was impressively full after a few hours in Bob Vila's test
— Removable tray and included brush make cleaning easy, per Bob Vila

Watch-outs

— Dimmer bulb was not enough to draw bugs away in Bob Vila's heavily wooded test area
— Bob Vila rates it less effective in heavy bug areas

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Bug Zappers

GOOTOP Indoor and Outdoor Bug Zapper

4.5

1 sourceall derived$39.99as of Oct 15

The GOOTOP is a plug-in lantern zapper that Bob Vila named the best indoor/outdoor pick in its test of seven indoor bug zappers. Its tester ran it in a living room and on a covered patio and reported reliable performance in both, with an effective UV light and a design that reads more like a decorative light than a bug trap. Bob Vila scored it 3.5/5 for noise, its lowest mark, and did not enjoy the twist-off tray that has to be emptied by hand.

Strengths

— Performed reliably in both a living room and on a covered patio in Bob Vila's test
— Lantern design blends in more like a decorative light, per Bob Vila
— UV light draws insects in effectively, Bob Vila found

Watch-outs

— Noise was its lowest Bob Vila sub-rating at 3.5/5; it makes a zapping sound on each kill
— Emptying it means twisting off the bottom tray, which Bob Vila's tester disliked
— Plug-in only, with no battery or rechargeable option, Bob Vila notes

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How they stack up

Black+Decker BDPC941 Bug Zapper

Bob Vila lists the Black+Decker BDPC941 Bug Zapper at about 625 square feet of coverage, against up to 1 acre for the Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer, and found it made less of a dent in a heavily wooded yard than brighter fluorescent units. In exchange it is quiet and dim where the Flowtron pops loudly and glows bright blue, and it can be used indoors, which the Flowtron cannot.

GOOTOP Indoor and Outdoor Bug Zapper

Bob Vila lists the GOOTOP Indoor and Outdoor Bug Zapper at up to 1/2 acre of coverage, between the 625 square feet of the Black+Decker BDPC941 Bug Zapper and the 1 acre claimed for the Flowtron BK-40D Electronic Insect Killer. Unlike the outdoor-only Flowtron it is also meant for indoor use. Its listing gives a 4,200-volt grid, against 2,800 volts for the ASPECTEK Electric Indoor Bug Zapper, and Bob Vila reports a zapping sound on each kill, where it found the Black+Decker kills without an audible snap.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Black+Decker BDPC941 Bug Zapper	GOOTOP Indoor and Outdoor Bug Zapper
Model	BDPC941 (Amazon lists model number BDXPC941)	Zap T6 Pro (Amazon listing)
Type	Plug-in lantern zapper	Plug-in lantern zapper
Suitability	Indoors and outdoors	Indoors and outdoors
Coverage	Up to 625 square feet	Up to 1/2 acre (manufacturer claim)
Bulb	10W UV	15W, replaceable
Cleaning	Removable insect tray, cleaning brush included	Twist-off bottom tray, cleaning brush included
Mounting	Hanging ring with chain, or flat base	—
Grid voltage	—	4,200 volts
Power source	—	Corded, 3-prong plug
Housing	—	ABS plastic
Dimensions	—	7.5"L x 6.7"W x 12"H
Weight	—	980 g

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