Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg vs. VEVOR 170 kg
Kobalt 8-inch (203 mm) battery gripster, 150 kg vs. VEVOR electric vacuum lifter 170 kg with digital display: capacity, price, battery, seal and features compared head to head.
Result by category: 1 : 2
Key figures
All data compared
| Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg | VEVOR 170 kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per lifter | €86 | €95 |
| Load capacity | 150 kg | 170 kg |
| Capacity per €100 | 174 kg | 179 kg |
| Suction pad | Ø 203 mm | n/a |
| Shape | Round | Oval |
| Drive | Electric (battery) | Electric (battery) |
| Battery | Batteries (AA/AAA) | n/a |
| Charging port | USB-C | n/a |
| Indicator | n/a | Digital display |
| Seal | Rubber | Rubber |
| Vibration function | No | No |
| Automatic re-pump | n/a | Yes |
| In the box | 1 lifter | 1 lifter, carry case |
| Brand | Kobalt | VEVOR |
| Brand origin | USA | China |
| Made in | China | China |
The two contenders
Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg (round) and VEVOR 170 kg (oval) take different approaches to pad shape in a similar price class. Both promise a secure hold on tiles and panels, but they differ in the details.
Price and load capacity
Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg is €9 cheaper per lifter at around €86 than VEVOR 170 kg (€95), which is 9 percent less. On load capacity, VEVOR 170 kg leads with 170 kg, while Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg reaches 150 kg. Per €100, VEVOR 170 kg offers 179 kg of capacity and Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg 174 kg.
Battery, charging and display
Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg charges via USB-C.
Suction pad, seal and features
Both seal with rubber.
Verdict
On points, VEVOR 170 kg wins 2:1. Kobalt 203 mm 150 kg is the better choice if a low price matter most to you. VEVOR 170 kg makes its case if high load capacity and features and what comes in the box are more important.
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
VEVOR 170 kg
- Digital vacuum and battery display
- Automatic re-pump
- Durable rubber seal
- Comes with a carry case
- Lower capacity than most oval models
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