XIIW 203 mm 300 kg vs. Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg
XIIW electric 8-inch gripster, 300 kg, with 2 batteries vs. Manual pump 8-inch gripster, set of 2 with gauge, 300 kg: capacity, price, battery, seal and features compared head to head.
Result by category: 2 : 2
Key figures
All data compared
| XIIW 203 mm 300 kg | Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per lifter | €32 | €26 |
| Load capacity | 300 kg | 300 kg |
| Capacity per €100 | 938 kg | 1,154 kg |
| Suction pad | Ø 203 mm | Ø 203 mm |
| Shape | Round | Round |
| Drive | Electric (battery) | Manual pump |
| Battery | Removable battery | No battery |
| Charging port | n/a | not applicable |
| Indicator | Digital display | Analog gauge |
| Seal | Rubber | Rubber |
| Vibration function | No | No |
| Automatic re-pump | Yes | No |
| In the box | 1 lifter, 2 batteries, carry case | 2 lifters, carry case |
| Brand | XIIW | Unbranded |
| Brand origin | China | China |
| Made in | China | China |
The two contenders
XIIW 203 mm 300 kg and Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg are two round gripsters in a similar price class. Both promise a secure hold on tiles and panels, but they differ in the details.
Price and load capacity
Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg is €6 cheaper per lifter at around €26 than XIIW 203 mm 300 kg (€32), which is 19 percent less. Both are rated at 300 kg. Per €100, Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg offers 1,154 kg of capacity and XIIW 203 mm 300 kg 938 kg.
Battery, charging and display
XIIW 203 mm 300 kg creates the vacuum electrically at the push of a button, Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg with a hand pump. The manual tool saves the battery but costs time and effort every time you set it down. For the indicator, XIIW 203 mm 300 kg relies on a digital display, Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg on an analog gauge.
Suction pad, seal and features
Both seal with rubber. The suction pads measure Ø 203 mm and Ø 203 mm.
Verdict
On points, the comparison ends in a draw (2:2). XIIW 203 mm 300 kg is the better choice if a good vacuum indicator and features and what comes in the box matter most to you. Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg makes its case if a low price and lots of capacity per euro are more important.
XIIW 203 mm 300 kg
- High load capacity for its design (300 kg)
- Low price for its design
- A lot of capacity per euro
- Removable battery: no waiting while charging
- Rubber holds less well on rough surfaces
Round gripster 203 mm 300 kg
- High load capacity for its design (300 kg)
- Low price for its design
- A lot of capacity per euro
- Durable rubber seal
- Rubber holds less well on rough surfaces
- Vacuum has to be pumped by hand
