BIHUI gripsters

BIHUI is one of the many brands offering gripsters from Chinese mass production. The brand is represented in the comparison with 9 models. The breadth of the range stands out: round, oval and narrow gripsters, several of them with a combined hand and battery pump.

Model range

The core of the range is 5 round 8-inch units. The cheapest is the cordless gripster with vacuum gauge and hand pump for €29, which lets you switch between hand and battery pump. The Pro 140 Vario for €77 and the BU-SCBS8 for €118 work on the same principle, each rated at 110 kg in manual mode and 140 kg in electric mode. The Pro 140 for €101 offers automatic re-pump and a 5,000 mAh battery, and the BU-SCBC8 for €143 is fully electric.

There are also 2 narrow vacuum grippers with a rectangular suction pad: the LVT for €111, designed for lifting tiles and correcting joints, and the Pro 120 Slim Auto for €118 with a steel plate for alignment. The two oval vacuum grippers with a 21 V battery and 170 kg cost €34 and €319 (BU-LFBSL) respectively.

Prices and load capacity

Prices range from €29 to €319, with a median of €111. On average, BIHUI therefore sits well above the €68 median across all 519 offers. The median load capacity is 140 kg. The strongest models are the two oval units at 170 kg according to the manufacturer's rating.

Features

All 9 units are electric. 5 use a removable battery or a detachable battery pump, and 3 charge via USB-C. 6 models have a digital display, while the three units with hand and battery pump show the vacuum on a gauge. All seals are rubber, some double-layered, and on the oval models with an extra pad for rough surfaces. The Pro 140 and the Pro 120 Slim Auto have automatic re-pump, and no model offers a vibration function.

Who are these lifters for?

The round hybrid models suit anyone who values a hand pump as a fallback in case the battery runs flat. The comparison Electric vs. manual sets out the pros and cons of both drive types. The narrow vacuum lifters, often called gripsters in the trade, appeal to tile setters who straighten joint lines. For heavier slabs, the oval 170 kg models are the obvious choice. The gauge should be in the safe zone before every lift.