Here is how these two tents compare on the numbers. The Plex Solo Pro leans on low weight while the X-Mid Pro 1 answers with floor space, so the pick comes down to which you value.
| Zpacks Plex Solo Pro | Durston X-Mid Pro 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| GearScore | 83✓ | 80 |
| Capacity | 1 | 1 |
| Packed weight | 13.8 oz✓ | 15.5 oz |
| Floor area | 19.3 sq ft | 20 sq ft✓ |
| Space-to-weight | 22.3 /lb✓ | 20.6 /lb |
| Peak height | 52 in✓ | 45 in |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 1 | 2✓ |
| Price | $649 | $599✓ |
| Type | Ultralight | Ultralight |
Highlighted cells mark the better spec: Plex Solo Pro in blue, X-Mid Pro 1 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 Plex Solo Pro against the Durston X-Mid Pro 1 is a study in priorities. The Plex Solo Pro wins on low weight and space-to-weight, and the X-Mid Pro 1 pushes back on floor space and vestibule storage.
The Plex Solo Pro is 2 oz lighter, better space-to-weight, and taller (52 vs 45 in peak). The X-Mid Pro 1 is more floor area (20 vs 19.3 sq ft), more vestibules (2 vs 1), and $50 cheaper. On the default GearScore the Plex Solo Pro leads 83 to 80.
Pick the Plex Solo Pro if you care most about low weight and space-to-weight, which makes it the better call for counting grams on long miles. Pick the X-Mid Pro 1 if floor space and vestibule storage matter more to you, or you are focused on comfort and room to move.
The Zpacks Plex Solo Pro. It is 2 oz lighter than the X-Mid Pro 1.
The Durston X-Mid Pro 1. It is more floor area (20 vs 19.3 sq ft) than the Plex Solo Pro.
The Zpacks Plex Solo Pro, 83 to 80 on the default algorithm. You can re-weight the factors to match your trip.
It depends on your priorities. Go with the Plex Solo Pro for low weight, or the X-Mid Pro 1 for floor space. The spec table above shows exactly where each wins.