Rubi Octo-Kong Energy vs. Marshalltown V300E
Rubi Octo-Kong Energy battery gripster 220 mm (digital) vs. Marshalltown Barwalt V300E battery vacuum lifter: capacity, price, battery, seal and features compared head to head.
Result by category: 1 : 1
Key figures
All data compared
| Rubi Octo-Kong Energy | Marshalltown V300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per lifter | €103 | €92 |
| Load capacity | 150 kg | 136 kg |
| Capacity per €100 | 146 kg | 148 kg |
| Suction pad | Ø 220 mm | n/a |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Drive | Electric (battery) | Electric (battery) |
| Battery | Built-in battery | n/a |
| Battery capacity | 2,000 mAh | n/a |
| Charging port | USB-C | n/a |
| Indicator | Digital display | n/a |
| Seal | Rubber | Rubber |
| Vibration function | No | No |
| Automatic re-pump | Yes | Yes |
| In the box | 1 lifter, 1 battery, carry case | 1 lifter, carry case |
| Brand | Rubi | Marshalltown |
| Brand origin | Spain | USA |
The two contenders
Rubi Octo-Kong Energy and Marshalltown V300E 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
Marshalltown V300E is €11 cheaper per lifter at around €92 than Rubi Octo-Kong Energy (€103), which is 11 percent less. On load capacity, Rubi Octo-Kong Energy leads with 150 kg, while Marshalltown V300E reaches 136 kg. Per €100, Marshalltown V300E offers 148 kg of capacity and Rubi Octo-Kong Energy 146 kg.
Battery, charging and display
Rubi Octo-Kong Energy charges via USB-C.
Suction pad, seal and features
Both seal with rubber.
Verdict
On points, the comparison ends in a draw (1:1). Rubi Octo-Kong Energy is the better choice if high load capacity matter most to you. Marshalltown V300E makes its case if a low price are more important.
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
Marshalltown V300E
- Automatic re-pump
- 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
More head-to-heads
