TRICO Flex vs Rain-X Vision Beam
In short: Owners praise Rain-X Vision Beam more often for wiping clean and how long it lasts, while reports on other topics are close.
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What owners report, topic by topic
| Topic | TRICO Flex | Rain-X Vision Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Published tests | 1 scored test | Too few reports |
| Wipes clean | 6 praise, 2 complaints | 16 praise, 2 complaints |
| Lasts | 3 of 8 reports lasted six months or more | 9 of 16 reports lasted six months or more |
| Quiet | Too few reports | 6 praise, 1 complaint |
| Fit and install | 16 praise, 3 complaints | 459 praise, 37 complaints |
| Owner reports | 54 Reddit 3 · forums 14 · store reviews 37 | 612 Reddit 1 · forums 1 · YouTube 1 · store reviews 609 |
| Posted | 2016–2026 | 2022–2026 |
No published test we have found rated both blades. TRICO Flex: 2 tests
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 | TRICO Flex | Rain-X Vision Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Beam blade Same | |
| Coating | Not stated | Graphite |
| Frame | Memory Curve Steel® beam | Not stated |
| Connector | SWIFT® Easy Connection Technology | Not stated |
| Lengths | 13" to 32" | Not stated |
| Tested to | 1,500,000 wipe cycles | Not stated |
| Warranty | 12 months | Not stated |
What TRICO says about Flex
These are TRICO's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
TRICO Flex® is a step up from the average, conventional blade into a standard beam blade.
What Rain-X says about Vision Beam
These are Rain-X's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
When the weather takes a turn for the worse, make sure your windshield stays clear for optimal visibility with this Rain-X Vision Beam Wiper Blade.
- Winter
No end caps on blade preventing ice scrapers from catching in inclement weather
- Noise
The wiper blade is made with graphite-coated rubber to reduce friction and noise when wiping.
Where owners weigh them together
We have not found posts that name both lines yet.