TRICO Flex vs TRICO Ultra
In short: Owners praise TRICO Flex more often for ease of fitting, while they praise TRICO Ultra more often for how long it lasts.
Where they differ
We never name a winner, so pick by what matters most to you.
- Connector
- TRICO Flex: SWIFT® Easy Connection Technology
- TRICO Ultra: SWIFT® Easy Connection
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What owners report, topic by topic
| Topic | TRICO Flex | TRICO Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Published tests | 1 scored test | Too few reports |
| Wipes clean | 6 praise, 2 complaints | 4 praise, 1 complaint |
| Lasts | 3 of 8 reports lasted six months or more | 4 of 5 reports lasted six months or more |
| Fit and install | 16 praise, 3 complaints | 10 praise, 3 complaints |
| Owner reports | 54 Reddit 3 · forums 14 · store reviews 37 | 53 Reddit 9 · forums 16 · store reviews 28 |
| Posted | 2016–2026 | 2018–2026 |
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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Beam blade Same | |
| Frame | Memory Curve Steel® beam | Not stated |
| Connector | SWIFT® Easy Connection Technology | SWIFT® Easy Connection |
| Lengths | 13" to 32" | 16" to 28" |
| 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 Ultra
These are TRICO's own words from its product pages, not our findings.
TRICO Ultra® are premium beam wiper blades made in the U.S.A. that harness the power of the wind, are built with chamfer-edge end caps to protect against damage from ice scrapers and come with Swift® Easy Connection for quick and easy wiper replacement.
- Winter
built with chamfer-edge end caps to protect against damage from ice scrapers
- Noise
Precise profile design for improved reversibility and less chatter
Where owners weigh them together
We list threads that name both lines with a link, but we do not quote the posts.
- Where do you all buy your Windshield Wipers? r/CX5 · Nov 2024
- Your "Go-To" Wiper Blades? bobistheoilguy.com · Sep 2018
