Rubi OCTO-USB Energy vs. Marshalltown V300E
Rubi OCTO-USB Energy 8-inch battery gripster with digital display vs. Marshalltown Barwalt V300E battery vacuum lifter: capacity, price, battery, seal and features compared head to head.
Result by category: 0 : 2
Key figures
All data compared
| Rubi OCTO-USB Energy | Marshalltown V300E | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per lifter | €97 | €92 |
| Load capacity | 140 kg | 136 kg |
| Capacity per €100 | 144 kg | 148 kg |
| Suction pad | Ø 203 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 | n/a | 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-USB Energy and Marshalltown V300E are two round vacuum lifters 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 €5 cheaper per lifter at around €92 than Rubi OCTO-USB Energy (€97), which is 5 percent less. On load capacity, Rubi OCTO-USB Energy leads with 140 kg, while Marshalltown V300E reaches 136 kg. Per €100, Marshalltown V300E offers 148 kg of capacity and Rubi OCTO-USB Energy 144 kg.
Battery, charging and display
Rubi OCTO-USB Energy charges via USB-C.
Suction pad, seal and features
Both seal with rubber.
Verdict
On points, Marshalltown V300E wins 2:0. Marshalltown V300E makes its case if a low price and features and what comes in the box are more important.
Rubi OCTO-USB Energy
- Charges via USB-C
- Digital vacuum and battery display
- Durable rubber seal
- Comes with a carry case
- 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
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