The closest to perfect belay device is the grigri
Leading-Attention612 in r/climbing
SourcePetzl Grigri vs Petzl Neox
Reddit head-to-head
28 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 11 lean toward Petzl Grigri, 7 toward Petzl Neox, and 10 don't pick a side.
Petzl Grigri · 11 Neutral · 10 Petzl Neox · 7
Why Redditors pick the Petzl Grigri
The grigri is absolutely approved for use with static lines
ksbcrocks in r/sailing
Sourcejust get a Grigri
0bsidian in r/climbing
SourceWhy Redditors pick the Petzl Neox
From what I've heard, the Petzl Neox is what the Click Up wants to be
GrusVirgo in r/ClimbingGear
SourcePetzl is pretty sure the Neox will not block without a brake hand
cshotwell in r/ClimbingGear
Sourcebasically an improved smoother grigri
Czesya in r/ClimbingGear
SourceFeature comparison
Green marks the row winner: the strongest supported feature sentiment with at least 3 mentions, or the lowest listed price. Everything else stays neutral.
Petzl Grigri
154 Reddit mentions
$103.00
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Petzl Neox
36 Reddit mentions
$154.95
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ease of use
versatility
braking performance
safety
rope handling
lowering control
design
guide mode
ergonomics
Petzl Neox
No mentions
cold weather performance
| Feature | Petzl Grigri | Petzl Neox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| ease of use | | |
| versatility | | |
| braking performance | | |
| safety | | |
| rope handling | | |
| lowering control | | |
| design | | |
| guide mode | | |
| ergonomics | | No mentions |
| cold weather performance | | |
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better according to Reddit: Petzl Grigri or Petzl Neox?
28 Reddit comments and posts discuss both products: 11 lean toward Petzl Grigri, 7 toward Petzl Neox, and 10 don't pick a side. Overall, Reddit leans toward Petzl Grigri.
How do Petzl Grigri and Petzl Neox compare in overall Reddit sentiment?
Across all discussions RedDB tracks, Petzl Grigri has 69% positive sentiment over 154 Reddit mentions, while Petzl Neox has 53% positive sentiment over 36 mentions.