Rain-X Silicone Endura vs TRICO Ice
In short: Owners praise Rain-X Silicone Endura more often for wiping clean and ease of fitting, while they praise TRICO Ice more often for how long it lasts.
TRICO Ice
121 owner reports
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Where they differ
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- Connector
- Rain-X Silicone Endura: Uniclick Adapter System for popular and specialty arms
- TRICO Ice: SWIFT universal, one-click connection system
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What owners report, topic by topic
| Topic | Rain-X Silicone Endura | TRICO Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Published tests | 2 scored tests | Too few reports |
| Wipes clean | 11 praise, 3 complaints | 5 praise, 14 complaints |
| Lasts | 6 of 13 reports lasted six months or more | 16 of 22 reports lasted six months or more |
| Quiet | 7 praise, 1 complaint | Too few reports |
| Snow and ice | Too few reports | 20 praise, 4 complaints |
| Fit and install | 321 praise, 40 complaints | 15 praise, 16 complaints |
| Owner reports | 468 Reddit 16 · forums 6 · YouTube 2 · store reviews 444 | 121 Reddit 8 · forums 13 · store reviews 100 |
| Posted | 2020–2026 | 2012–2026 |
No published test we have found rated both blades. Rain-X Silicone Endura: 2 tests TRICO Ice: 1 test
For each line, we count Reddit posts, car forum posts, store reviews, and YouTube videos where drivers show their own use of a blade, leaving out sponsored videos and videos made by brands or shops. Store reviews written in exchange for a free product or a discount count half.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Rain-X Silicone Endura | TRICO Ice |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Beam blade Same | |
| Rubber | Silicone | Not stated |
| Coating | Graphite | Not stated |
| Frame | Symmetrical pyramid shaped spoiler | Synthetic-blended armor seals blade structure |
| Connector | Uniclick Adapter System for popular and specialty arms | SWIFT universal, one-click connection system |
| Adapters | One connector for small and large pin-type arms | Not stated |
| Lengths | Not stated | 13" to 28" |
| Temperature range | -20°F to 194°F | Not stated |
| Tested to | 1,500,000 wipe cycles | Not stated |
| Warranty | Not stated | 12 months |
What Rain-X says about Silicone Endura
These are Rain-X's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
Rain-X® Silicone Endura™ features a precision engineered silicone rubber squeegee, with proprietary graphite coating, specially formulated for use in wiper blades to provide ultimate durability and extreme all-weather performance.
- Life
Proven to last 2X longer than traditional natural rubber squeegees, based on third-party testing.
- Winter
The squeegee won’t dry out and crack in the summer heat, or freeze and break in the winter cold.
What TRICO says about Ice
These are TRICO's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
TRICO Ice® is a rugged and durable winter wiper blade designed specifically to combat severe weather and still offer optimal performance.
- Winter
TRICO Ice® is a rugged and durable winter wiper blade designed specifically to combat severe weather and still offer optimal performance.
Where owners weigh them together
We list threads that name both lines with a link, but we do not quote the posts.
- Who has found the best wipers ? jlwranglerforums.com · Mar 2022
