BIHUI Pro 140 Vario vs. Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg
BIHUI Pro 140 Vario 8-inch battery vacuum lifter with hand pump vs. Kobalt 8-inch (203 mm) battery gripster, 150 kg: capacity, price, battery, seal and features compared head to head.
Result by category: 3 : 1
Key figures
All data compared
| BIHUI Pro 140 Vario | Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per lifter | €77 | €86 |
| Load capacity | 140 kg | 150 kg |
| Capacity per €100 | 182 kg | 174 kg |
| Suction pad | Ø 203 mm | Ø 203 mm |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Drive | Electric (battery) | Electric (battery) |
| Battery | Removable battery | Batteries (AA/AAA) |
| Battery capacity | 1,200 mAh | n/a |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Indicator | Analog gauge | n/a |
| Seal | Rubber | Rubber |
| Vibration function | No | No |
| In the box | 1 lifter, 1 battery, carry case | 1 lifter |
| Brand | BIHUI | Kobalt |
| Brand origin | China | USA |
| Made in | China | China |
The two contenders
BIHUI Pro 140 Vario and Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg are two round gripsters in a similar price class. On paper they look similar, but there are clear differences in the details.
Price and load capacity
BIHUI Pro 140 Vario is €9 cheaper per lifter at around €77 than Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg (€86), which is 10 percent less. On load capacity, Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg leads with 150 kg, while BIHUI Pro 140 Vario reaches 140 kg. Per €100, BIHUI Pro 140 Vario offers 182 kg of capacity and Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg 174 kg.
Battery, charging and display
BIHUI Pro 140 Vario uses a removable battery, Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg standard batteries. With the removable battery of BIHUI Pro 140 Vario, a second battery lets you keep working without a charging break. Both charge via USB-C.
Suction pad, seal and features
Both seal with rubber. The suction pads measure Ø 203 mm and Ø 203 mm.
Verdict
On points, BIHUI Pro 140 Vario wins 3:1. BIHUI Pro 140 Vario is the better choice if a low price, battery and charging convenience and features and what comes in the box matter most to you. Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg makes its case if high load capacity are more important.
BIHUI Pro 140 Vario
- Removable battery: no waiting while charging
- Charges via USB-C
- Durable rubber seal
- Comes with a carry case
- Lower capacity than most round models
- Rubber holds less well on rough surfaces
Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg
- Charges via USB-C
- Durable rubber seal
- Lower capacity than most round models
- Rubber holds less well on rough surfaces
