Two sleeping pads worth lining up side by side. The Ether Light XR Pro takes a modest overall edge, led by warmth, but the Ultra 7R has its own case.
| Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Pro | Exped Ultra 7R | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 81✓ | 76 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 7.4 R✓ | 7.1 R |
| Weight | 19.8 oz✓ | 22.2 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 1.32 R/100g✓ | 1.13 R/100g |
| Packed size | 2.57 L✓ | 4.29 L |
| Thickness | 3.9 in✓ | 3.5 in |
| Durability | 39 /100✓ | 12 /100 |
| Price | $219✓ | $220 |
| Features | 3Pump sack included, Two-way valve, Repair kit included | 3Pump sack included, Two-way valve, Repair kit included |
| Type | Inflatable | Inflatable |
| Shape | Tapered | Rectangular |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Ether Light XR Pro in blue, Ultra 7R in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the rating for the Overall use-case (0 to 100). Pick another above to re-score. Prices are current MSRP.
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Pro and Exped Ultra 7R take different routes to the same job. The Ether Light XR Pro wins on warmth and low weight, and the Ultra 7R pushes back on value.
The Ether Light XR Pro is warmer (R 7.4 vs R 7.1), 2 oz lighter, and stronger on warmth-to-weight. On the default GearScore the Ether Light XR Pro leads 81 to 76.
Pick the Ether Light XR Pro if you care most about warmth and low weight, which makes it the better call for colder nights and shoulder-season trips. Pick the Ultra 7R if you would rather save the difference.
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Pro. It is warmer (R 7.4 vs R 7.1) than the Ultra 7R.
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Pro. It is 2 oz lighter than the Ultra 7R.
The Sea to Summit Ether Light XR Pro, 81 to 76 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Ether Light XR Pro for warmth, or the Ultra 7R for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.