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This or that? Trtl or the "other" brand?
I acutally really like this thing. Kudos to the inventors. I bought this Trtl brand in black and another brand for $10.00 cheaper and although the other one actually does work just fine there were some differences I wish I had known before buying. So if I may help anyone else in making this choice.
Trtl will be B1 because its the black one in the pics and the other brand will be G2 because well you guessed it.....its's gray (looks more like brown in the photos).
Pic# 1
I have put B1 (the original brand) next to the competitor G2 and you can clearly see that B1 has thicker padding however the fleece is just about as soft on one as the other so that is not a problem. I like the color of B1's velcro better (gray) than G2's greenish-yellow color not that it matters you won't see it when its on anyhow. In terms of working better however I like how easy G2's design pulls apart without feeling like your going to rip the Velcro off the stitching like you do on B1. (Sorry no pic with velcro colors.)
Pic# 2 & 3
Here is where it really starts making sense in the price. In B1 the plastic piece is really solid and super easy to get out of the fabric to clean and wash it. G2 however has a horrible design and I almost ripped it trying to get the cheaper plastic out. The design here on G2 sucks. How do they expect us to clean it? B1 Wins hands down in this area. Not only is the plastic support piece built soooo much sturdier in B1 but it is 10Xs easier to get out of the fleece casing but with the tag being so easy to find in B1 washing really is so much easier in this choice.
Pic #4, 5, & 6
In terms of a better deal? Well G2 is the winner here. The design works just about as good and you actually get a couple of extras to make your trip even better in terms of getting some shut eye.
Summary:
If you are wanting something a little more cushy or maybe you have a fat head? Sorry that wasn't nice but anyhow B1 Ttrl would definitely be the one for you however if you want something that works just about as good and don't mind fussing to get the plastic piece out of the fleece each time you wash it and saving some money while at it well then I would definitely give G2 a try for $19.99 especially if your someone who would actually use the eye cover and/or ear plugs which for you would make this a no brainer.
October 2017 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase