TRICO Ice vs Rain-X Weatherbeater
In short: Owners praise Rain-X Weatherbeater more often for wiping clean and ease of fitting, while reports on other topics are close. TRICO Ice is a beam blade, and Rain-X Weatherbeater is a conventional blade.
TRICO Ice
121 owner reports
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Rain-X Weatherbeater
91 owner reports
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Where they differ
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- Type
- TRICO Ice: Beam blade
- Rain-X Weatherbeater: Conventional blade
- Connector
- TRICO Ice: SWIFT universal, one-click connection system
- Rain-X Weatherbeater: Fits J-Hooks, Pins and Bayonet wiper blade arms
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What owners report, topic by topic
| Topic | TRICO Ice | Rain-X Weatherbeater |
|---|---|---|
| Wipes clean | 5 praise, 14 complaints | 11 praise, 7 complaints |
| Lasts | 16 of 22 reports lasted six months or more | 10 of 16 reports lasted six months or more |
| Quiet | Too few reports | 5 praise, 3 complaints |
| Snow and ice | 20 praise, 4 complaints | Too few reports |
| Fit and install | 15 praise, 16 complaints | 21 praise, 9 complaints |
| Owner reports | 121 Reddit 8 · forums 13 · store reviews 100 | 91 Reddit 4 · forums 33 · store reviews 54 |
| Posted | 2012–2026 | 2007–2026 |
No published test we have found rated both blades. 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 | TRICO Ice | Rain-X Weatherbeater |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Beam blade | Conventional blade |
| Rubber | Not stated | Natural rubber |
| Frame | Synthetic-blended armor seals blade structure | Galvanized steel frame |
| Connector | SWIFT universal, one-click connection system | Fits J-Hooks, Pins and Bayonet wiper blade arms |
| Adapters | Not stated | Pre-installed adapter |
| Lengths | 13" to 28" | Not stated |
| Original equipment | Not stated | Meets or exceeds all original equipment manufacturers' standards |
| Warranty | 12 months | Not stated |
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.
What Rain-X says about Weatherbeater
These are Rain-X's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
The Rain-X® Weatherbeater® Wiper Blade provides a smooth, clean, streak-free wipe by using embedded friction reducers and multiple pressure points.
Where owners weigh them together
We list threads that name both lines with a link, but we do not quote the posts.
- Should I get the trico ice blades for winter? r/MechanicAdvice · Nov 2022
