Comparison Console
Gerber Suspension-NXT vs Leatherman Sidekick
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% 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
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Leatherman Sidekick 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.
Leatherman Sidekick stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Gerber Suspension-NXT stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 11% 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$55.5Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
190 g (6.70 oz)Lightest
198 g (6.98 oz)Heaviest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Open length
159 mm (6.26 in)
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
Unknown
25 mm (0.98 in)
Thickness
Unknown
25 mm (0.98 in)
Tools
Tool count
15Most tools
14Fewest tools
Tools
Needle nose pliersRegular pliersWire cutter2.25 inch partially serrated bladeScissorsBottle openerAwlFileWire stripperReal cross driverLarge flathead driverMedium flathead driverSmall flathead driverCan openerRuler
Spring-action pliersSpring-action needle-nose pliersSpring-action wire cutters420HC stainless steel straight knife blade420HC stainless steel serrated knife bladeWood/metal fileSaw bladeCan openerBottle openerWire stripperSmall flat head screwdriverMedium flat head screwdriverPhillips screwdriver#1.5 inch ruler
Plier type
Spring loaded needle nose
Spring-action needle-nose and regular pliers
One-hand opening
No
Yes
Pocket clip
Yes
Yes
Sheath included
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingHikingQuick repairsLight outdoor tasks
Everyday carryLight-duty household tasksCamping and hikingOutdoor adventuresBasic repairs
Common praise
Comprehensive tool selectionDurable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomicsSmooth tool deploymentStrong pliersIntegrated pocket clip
Durable stainless steel constructionComfortable ergonomic designWide range of useful toolsSpring-action pliers perform wellGood value for the priceOne-hand accessible blades
Common complaints
Blade not the sharpestSmall blade sizeSerrated portion can get stuck mid-cutHeavier and bulkier than minimalist multitools
Wire cutters have a small gap making fine cutting difficultSaw struggles with thicker woodSmall size of the ruler limits usabilityInner tools do not lock and can close if knocked