Comparison Console
Gerber E-Tool vs Gerber Suspension-NXT
EDC Multitools comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the fewest tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the most tools option for tool count, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber E-Tool stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.99Most expensive
US$55.5Cheapest
Weight
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
190 g (6.70 oz)Lightest
Closed length
116.84 mm (4.60 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Open length
167.64 mm (6.60 in)Longest
159 mm (6.26 in)Shortest
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
Unknown
Thickness
Unknown
Unknown
Tools
Tool count
14Fewest tools
15Most tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersPinch cut wire cuttersWire crimperPlain edge knifeSerrated knifeCross point screwdriverSmall flat blade screwdriverMedium flat blade screwdriverLarge flat blade screwdriverLanyard ringCan openerBottle openerFileRuler
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cutter2.25 inch partially serrated bladeScissorsBottle openerAwlFileWire stripperReal cross driverLarge flathead driverMedium flathead driverSmall flathead driverCan openerRuler
Plier type
Needle-nose Plier
Spring loaded needle nose
One-hand opening
Yes
No
Pocket clip
Unknown
Yes
Sheath included
Yes
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Military useTacticalEveryday carryOutdoor activities
Everyday carryCampingHikingQuick repairsLight outdoor tasks
Common praise
Durable stainless steel buildVersatile 14 tool setOne-hand opening mechanismIncludes sheath for carrying
Comprehensive tool selectionDurable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomicsSmooth tool deploymentStrong pliersIntegrated pocket clip
Common complaints
Some versions include blades which may not be allowed in all workplacesWeight of 9 oz may be heavy for some users
Blade not the sharpestSmall blade sizeSerrated portion can get stuck mid-cutHeavier and bulkier than minimalist multitools