PD-100 Full-Face Air Purifying Respirator (APR) with A1 Organic Vapor (OV) with P2 Particulate Filter vs 3M 6000 Series Full Face Respirator
Buy the 3M 6000 Series if you want a proven, NIOSH-approved platform with a silicone face seal and a huge cartridge ecosystem. Buy the PD-100 if you want a complete kit with A1/P2 cartridges in the box and a wide 78% field of view. The 3M has the stronger certification and parts support; the PD-100 is more self-contained out of the box. Both rate 4.7 from small samples, so treat owner feedback as thin.
- Choose the PD-100 if you want a ready-to-use full-face kit with organic vapor and particulate cartridges included and a wide panoramic lens.
- Choose the 3M 6000 Series if you want a NIOSH-approved respirator with silicone comfort and access to 3M's full cartridge range.
Prices
- PD-100 Full-Face Air Purifying Respirator (APR) with A1 Organic Vapor (OV) with P2 Particulate Filter: $119.97 at Parcil Safety (checked today)
- 3M 6000 Series Full Face Respirator: $49.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 8)
- Difference: the 3M 6000 Series Full Face Respirator is $69.98 cheaper than the PD-100 Full-Face Air Purifying Respirator (APR) with A1 Organic Vapor (OV) with P2 Particulate Filter at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 11)

