ActionHeat 5V Men's Softshell Battery Heated Vest vs Venture Heat ProMax Heated Vest
Buy the ActionHeat if you want a simple, light vest with a phone-charging battery and a low price. Buy the Venture Heat ProMax if you want more heat zones, longer runtime and water resistance for cold job sites. The ActionHeat is listed at $159 at Distritech as of November 3; the Venture Heat ProMax has no price given here, so compare it before deciding.
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ActionHeat 5V Men's Softshell Battery Heated Vest
4.6Choose the ActionHeat 5V vest if you want three heat zones, a 6000mAh power bank that also charges your phone, and a lower listed price.
Pros
- Three heat zones warm the core.
- 6000mAh power bank doubles as a phone charger.
- Two zippered pockets plus a hidden battery pocket.
- Machine washable on gentle cycle.
- Listed at $159 at Distritech as of November 3.
Cons
- Short runtime: about 2 hours on high.
- No water resistance stated.
- Only one battery, so charging the phone cuts heat time.
What separates them
| ActionHeat 5V Men's Softshell Battery Heated Vest | Venture Heat ProMax Heated Vest | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat zones | 3 panels (Tri-Zone) | 5 heat zones |
| Battery | One 6000mAh power bank, also charges USB devices | Two 5000mAh lithium-ion batteries |
| Runtime | About 2 hours high, 3 medium, 4.5 low | Advertised up to 11 hours |
| Heat settings | 3 settings with touch-button control | Multiple settings, Bluetooth-compatible |
| Water resistance | Not stated | Water resistant |
| Fabric | 94% polyester, 6% spandex softshell | Softshell |
| Pockets | 2 zippered pockets plus hidden battery pocket | Internal battery pocket |
| Price |
Price history
- ActionHeat 5V Men's Softshell Battery Heated Vest: lowest $175.00 on Nov 2 at Amazon.
- Venture Heat ProMax Heated Vest: lowest $212.49 on Nov 2 at The Warming Store.
Prices at every store
ActionHeat 5V Men's Softshell Battery Heated Vest
- The Backpackers ShopCheck price at The Backpackers Shop
- ActionHeat Heated ApparelCheck price at ActionHeat Heated Apparel
- AmazonCheck price at Amazon
Venture Heat ProMax Heated Vest
- The Warming StoreCheck price at The Warming Store
- Venture HeatCheck price at Venture Heat
- Wholesale ActionHeatCheck price at Wholesale ActionHeat
Specs compared
| Spec | ActionHeat 5V Men's Softshell Battery Heated Vest | Venture Heat ProMax Heated Vest |
|---|---|---|
| Battery voltage | 5-Volt | — |
| Power system | 2 amp | — |
| Battery capacity | 6000mAh | — |
| Heating panels | 3 built-in heating panels | — |
| Heat settings | 3 settings | — |
| High heat time | 2+ Hours | — |
| Medium heat time | 3+ Hours | — |
| Low heat time | 4.5+ Hours | — |
| Fabric | 94% polyester. 6% spandex. | — |
| Pockets | 2 Zippered pockets plus a hidden battery pocket | — |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for cold job sites?
- The Venture Heat ProMax. It has five heat zones, water resistance and up to 11 hours from two batteries. The ActionHeat tops out around 4.5 hours on low.
- Which lasts longer on one charge?
- The Venture Heat ProMax, advertised at up to 11 hours. The ActionHeat runs about 2 hours on high and 4.5 on low with its single 6000mAh bank.
- Is the ActionHeat worth it over the ProMax?
- If price matters and you only need a few hours of heat, yes. It is listed at $159 at Distritech as of November 3 and its battery charges your phone. The ProMax costs more in heat zones and batteries.
- Can I wash either vest?
- The ActionHeat is machine washable on gentle cycle with the battery removed. Venture Heat does not state washing instructions here, so check its care label.
- Which is better for layering under a jacket?
- Both are sleeveless softshell vests that layer well. The ActionHeat is lighter with one battery; the ProMax carries two batteries, which adds bulk.