All about Vacuum: lifters, grippers, gripsters, suckers... Compare brands and units
Round or oval, removable battery or USB-C, rubber or foam: 519 vacuum grippers from 73 brands with capacity, price, battery and origin, model vs. model and brand vs. brand.
Key type comparisons
All type comparisonsRound vs. oval
Which pad shape holds better, costs less and suits which format?
Round vs. narrow
Large round pad against a compact rectangular plate.
Oval vs. narrow
Two shapes for long formats compared head to head.
Removable battery vs. USB-C
Swap the battery or charge by cable: what works better on the job.
Rubber vs. foam
The seal decides which surfaces a vacuum lifter holds safely on.
Electric vs. manual
Battery pump against hand pump and lever.
Digital display vs. LED
A number on a display or a traffic light of LEDs.
With vs. without vibration
Is the built-in tile vibrator worth it?
Popular head-to-heads: model vs. model
All head-to-heads
Brand vs. brand
All brand comparisonsMost capacity per euro
Ranking| 1 |  | Battery vacuum gripper 203 mm, twin pack, with display and USB-C | 1,600 kg per €100 |
| 2 |  | Battery tile vibrator with 30 x 16 cm suction cup for Makita 18 V | 1,471 kg per €100 |
| 3 |  | Olubfdh battery vacuum lifter, twin pack, 300 kg, 4,000 mAh | 1,304 kg per €100 |
| 4 |  | 8-inch battery gripster, twin pack, 260 kg, 4,000 mAh | 1,300 kg per €100 |
| 5 |  | Electric 8-inch vacuum gripper, twin pack with 4 batteries | 1,236 kg per €100 |
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All 73 brandsThe Saugheber-Kompass brings order to a confusing market. The database covers 519 vacuum grippers with price per unit, load capacity, design, battery, display, seal and features. The typical vacuum lifter costs €68 and is rated for a load capacity of 200 kg; prices range from €12 to €500.
What you will find here
- Database: All gripsters, with filters for design, battery, charging port, seal, display and origin, in the overview of all vacuum lifters. Every model has its own page with all its data.
- Head-to-heads: Two models or two brands pitted directly against each other, with points awarded for price, load capacity, value for money, battery, display and features. All matchups are listed under All head-to-heads.
- Type comparisons: 14 side-by-side comparisons of designs and features, such as round vs. oval or rubber vs. foam, each with the key figures for both groups.
- Origin: Brands from China, the USA, Israel, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom compared, individually and country against country.
- Rankings: 13 top lists, from the highest load capacity to the cheapest model with a removable battery.
- Identical models: Many vacuum grippers are sold under several names. The overview of identical models shows where the same hardware is offered at different prices.
How to use the Saugheber-Kompass
Start with your job: What slabs are you lifting, how large and how heavy are they, and how long do you work at a stretch? The categories by material and load capacity narrow down the choice. With the comparison tool, you can put up to four models side by side. Before you buy, it pays to look at the group of identical devices, because that is often where a cheaper offer with identical technology turns up. Terms such as negative pressure, automatic re-pump or safety factor are explained in the glossary.
The most requested comparisons
The battery system comes up most often: Removable battery vs. USB-C helps you decide whether you would rather swap batteries or charge by cable. Close behind are the design, with Round vs. oval, the drive, with Electric vs. manual, and the question of whether branded products are worth the extra cost. When it comes to origin, the comparison China vs. Germany draws the most interest. Whether you call it a suction lifter, a vacuum lifter or a gripster: here you will find the data for a well-informed decision.