BIHUI BU-SCBS8 vs. Rubi Octo-Kong Energy
BIHUI BU-SCBS8 8-inch battery gripster with gauge vs. Rubi Octo-Kong Energy battery gripster 220 mm (digital): capacity, price, battery, seal and features compared head to head.
Result by category: 1 : 5
Key figures
All data compared
| BIHUI BU-SCBS8 | Rubi Octo-Kong Energy | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per lifter | €118 | €103 |
| Load capacity | 140 kg | 150 kg |
| Capacity per €100 | 119 kg | 146 kg |
| Suction pad | Ø 203 mm | Ø 220 mm |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Drive | Electric (battery) | Electric (battery) |
| Battery | Removable battery | Built-in battery |
| Battery capacity | 1,200 mAh | 2,000 mAh |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Indicator | Analog gauge | Digital display |
| Seal | Rubber | Rubber |
| Vibration function | No | No |
| Automatic re-pump | n/a | Yes |
| In the box | 1 lifter, 1 battery, carry case | 1 lifter, 1 battery, carry case |
| Brand | BIHUI | Rubi |
| Brand origin | China | Spain |
| Made in | China | n/a |
The two contenders
BIHUI BU-SCBS8 and Rubi Octo-Kong Energy are two round vacuum lifters in a similar price class. Both promise a secure hold on tiles and panels, but they differ in the details.
Price and load capacity
Rubi Octo-Kong Energy is €15 cheaper per lifter at around €103 than BIHUI BU-SCBS8 (€118), which is 13 percent less. On load capacity, Rubi Octo-Kong Energy leads with 150 kg, while BIHUI BU-SCBS8 reaches 140 kg. Per €100, Rubi Octo-Kong Energy offers 146 kg of capacity and BIHUI BU-SCBS8 119 kg.
Battery, charging and display
BIHUI BU-SCBS8 uses a removable battery, Rubi Octo-Kong Energy a built-in battery. With the removable battery of BIHUI BU-SCBS8, a second battery lets you keep working without a charging break. Both charge via USB-C. Battery capacity is 1,200 mAh versus 2,000 mAh. For the indicator, BIHUI BU-SCBS8 relies on an analog gauge, Rubi Octo-Kong Energy on a digital display.
Suction pad, seal and features
Both seal with rubber. The suction pads measure Ø 203 mm and Ø 220 mm.
Verdict
On points, Rubi Octo-Kong Energy wins 5:1. BIHUI BU-SCBS8 is the better choice if battery and charging convenience matter most to you. Rubi Octo-Kong Energy makes its case if a low price, high load capacity, lots of capacity per euro, a good vacuum indicator and features and what comes in the box are more important.
BIHUI BU-SCBS8
- Removable battery: no waiting while charging
- Charges via USB-C
- Durable rubber seal
- Comes with a carry case
- Lower capacity than most round models
- More expensive than most comparable models
- Rubber holds less well on rough surfaces
Rubi Octo-Kong Energy
- Charges via USB-C
- Digital vacuum and battery display
- Automatic re-pump
- Durable rubber seal
- Lower capacity than most round models
- More expensive than most comparable models
- Built-in battery, needs charging breaks
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