Two sleeping pads worth lining up side by side. The NeoAir XLite NXT takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX has its own case.
| Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 87✓ | 81 |
| Warmth (R-value) | 4.5 R | 4.5 R |
| Weight | 13.0 oz✓ | 19.0 oz |
| Warmth-to-weight | 1.22 R/100g✓ | 0.83 R/100g |
| Packed size | 1.95 L✓ | 3.17 L |
| Thickness | 3.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Durability | 30 /100 | 30 /100 |
| Price | $200✓ | $220 |
| Features | 1Pump sack included | 2Pump sack included, Repair kit included✓ |
| Type | Inflatable | Inflatable |
| Shape | n/s | Rectangular |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: NeoAir XLite NXT in blue, NeoAir XLite NXT MAX 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 Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT and Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX take different routes to the same job. The NeoAir XLite NXT wins on low weight and warmth-to-weight, and the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX pushes back on value.
The NeoAir XLite NXT is 6 oz lighter, stronger on warmth-to-weight, and more packable (1.9 L vs 3.2 L). On the default GearScore the NeoAir XLite NXT leads 87 to 81.
Pick the NeoAir XLite NXT if you care most about low weight and warmth-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX if you would rather save the difference.
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT. It is 6 oz lighter than the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX.
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT. It is stronger on warmth-to-weight than the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX.
The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT, 87 to 81 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the NeoAir XLite NXT for low weight, or the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.