TRICO Flex vs TRICO Force
In short: Owners praise TRICO Flex more often for ease of fitting, while they praise TRICO Force more often for wiping clean and how long it lasts.
TRICO Force
32 owner reports
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Where they differ
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- Connector
- TRICO Flex: SWIFT® Easy Connection Technology
- TRICO Force: SWIFT® Easy Connection
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What owners report, topic by topic
| Topic | TRICO Flex | TRICO Force |
|---|---|---|
| Published tests | 1 scored test | Too few reports |
| Wipes clean | 6 praise, 2 complaints | 9 praise, 0 complaints |
| Lasts | 3 of 8 reports lasted six months or more | 5 of 6 reports lasted six months or more |
| Quiet | Too few reports | 6 praise, 0 complaints |
| Fit and install | 16 praise, 3 complaints | 4 praise, 4 complaints |
| Owner reports | 54 Reddit 3 · forums 14 · store reviews 37 | 32 Reddit 9 · forums 9 · YouTube 2 · store reviews 12 |
| Posted | 2016–2026 | 2013–2026 |
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 | TRICO Force |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Beam blade Same | |
| Rubber | Not stated | HighGlide® |
| Frame | Memory Curve Steel® beam | VorTec® aerofoil patented swept-wing spoiler |
| Connector | SWIFT® Easy Connection Technology | SWIFT® Easy Connection |
| Lengths | 13" to 32" | 14" to 29" |
| Tested to | 1,500,000 wipe cycles | Not stated |
| Warranty | 12 months Same | |
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 TRICO says about Force
These are TRICO's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
TRICO Force® is a robustly engineered high-wind beam wiper blade with a patented swept-wing spoiler that slices through wind speeds in excess of 135 mph (220 kph) caused by cross winds, buffeting truck winds and general traffic turbulence.
- Noise
HighGlide® treated rubber element for a smooth, clean and quiet performance
Where owners weigh them together
We have not found posts that name both lines yet.
