Here is how these two tents compare on the numbers. The Pivot Solo takes a modest overall edge, led by low weight, but the Plex Solo Pro has its own case.
| Zpacks Pivot Solo | Zpacks Plex Solo Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 84✓ | 83 |
| Capacity | 1 | 1 |
| Packed weight | 13.4 oz✓ | 13.8 oz |
| Floor area | 21 sq ft✓ | 19.3 sq ft |
| Space-to-weight | 25.1 /lb✓ | 22.3 /lb |
| Peak height | 52 in | 52 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 1 | 1 |
| Price | $649 | $649 |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Pivot Solo in blue, Plex Solo Pro in amber. A blank spec is never counted as a win. GearScore is the overall rating (0 to 100); re-weight it on the full tent comparison. Prices are current MSRP.
The Zpacks Pivot Solo against the Zpacks Plex Solo Pro is a study in priorities. The Pivot Solo wins on low weight and floor space, and the Plex Solo Pro pushes back on value.
The Pivot Solo is 1 oz lighter, more floor area (21 vs 19.3 sq ft), and better space-to-weight. Their GearScores land within a couple of points (84 vs 83), so neither runs away with it.
Pick the Pivot Solo if you care most about low weight and floor space, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the Plex Solo Pro if you would rather save the difference.
The Zpacks Pivot Solo. It is 1 oz lighter than the Plex Solo Pro.
The Zpacks Pivot Solo. It is more floor area (21 vs 19.3 sq ft) than the Plex Solo Pro.
They are nearly tied at 84 and 83 on the default algorithm, so re-weight the score to your own priorities to break the tie.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Pivot Solo for low weight, or the Plex Solo Pro for the price. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.