The biggest competitor of STIHL BR 800 is PB-8010 in contrast to performance. Though PB-8010 has more power than BR 800, BR 800 is more comfortable to hold and operate. Another big advantage of BR 800 is it has a side starter key, which allows it to start without removing it from the back, whereas, PB-8010 is difficult to start and stop in a short time distance. Overall, BR 800 is more handy and comfortable to use than PB-8010.