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U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit vs UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5

The U-Haul kit is the better fit for a studio or one-bedroom move: 21 boxes sized for a small apartment, plus a TV cover, queen mattress and box spring bags, and a dish kit. The UBMOVE kit is built for a 5-6 room move, with 52 boxes, three wardrobe boxes and double-wall construction on those wardrobe boxes. U-Haul's boxes are rated at 65 lb and the medium and small boxes have perforated handles; UBMOVE's regular boxes are 32ECT with a 65 lb limit, and its wardrobe boxes are 44ECT double-wall. Both are plain brown corrugated, so the choice comes down to box count and whether you need hanging wardrobe boxes.

  • Choose the U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit if you are packing a studio or one-bedroom and want boxes, tape, foam wrap, a TV cover and mattress bags in one order.
  • Choose the UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5 if you are moving a 5-6 room home and need wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes plus a large spread of box sizes.

Prices

  • U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit: $149.99 at Walmart (checked today)
  • UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5: $218.11 at Target (last seen Nov 9)
  • Difference: the U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit is $68.12 cheaper than the UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5 at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)
U-Haul
U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit

U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit

4.8(13 ratings)
$149.99at WalmartChecked 3 h ago
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Pros
  • Everything for a small move in one kit, including tape and cushion foam
  • TV cover and queen mattress and box spring bags cover the bulky items
  • Perforated handles on small and medium boxes make carrying easier
  • Dish Saver kit protects plates and glassware
Cons
  • No wardrobe boxes for hanging clothes
  • Only 4 large boxes, so bulky items may need extras
  • Boxes are single-wall, not double-wall
UBMOVE
UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5 Medium, Large, XL 52 Boxes & Moving Supplies

UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5

UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5 Medium, Large, XL 52 Boxes & Moving Supplies

100(3 ratings)
$218.11at TargetChecked Nov 9
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Pros
  • 52 boxes cover a large home without reordering
  • Wardrobe boxes with hanging bars move clothes still on hangers
  • Double-wall 44ECT wardrobe boxes handle heavy loads
  • Includes bubble wrap, packing paper and a box cutter
Cons
  • Assembly required before packing
  • Only one roll of tape for 52 boxes
  • No TV cover or mattress bags
  • Regular boxes are 32ECT, lighter than the wardrobe boxes

What separates them

U-Haul Apartment Moving KitUBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5
Box count21 boxes: 10 small, 7 medium, 4 large, plus dish boxes52 boxes: 18 small, 18 medium, 6 large, 10 XL, 3 shorty wardrobe
Wardrobe boxesNone3 shorty wardrobe boxes with metal hanging bars and easy-carry handles
Box strengthSmall, medium and large rated for 65 lbRegular boxes 32ECT with 65 lb limit; wardrobe boxes 44ECT double-wall
HandlesPerforated handles on small and medium boxesEasy-carry handles on wardrobe boxes only
Specialty protectionTV cover, queen mattress bag, queen box spring bag, dish saver kitBubble cushion wrap, packing paper, box cutter
Tape2 rolls, 55 yd each1 roll, 55 yd
AssemblyBoxes ship assembled and ready to packAssembly required
Best room countStudio to 1 bedroom5-6 rooms

Price history

$218.11$149.99
Nov 5Nov 10
  • U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit: lowest $149.99 on Nov 9 at Walmart; $149.99 on Nov 10.
  • UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5: lowest $218.11 on Nov 5 at Target; $218.11 on Nov 9.

Prices at every store

U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by U-Haul International

    $149.99Free shippingChecked 3 h ago
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    $149.99Free shippingChecked 4 h ago
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UBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5

  • uboxes.comNew

    In stock

    $218.11Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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    $218.11Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by uboxes

    $239.92Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by UBoxes, LLC

    $256.60Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Specs compared

SpecU-Haul Apartment Moving KitUBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5
colorBrownBrown
sizeMultiMedium, Large, XL
MaterialCardboardCorrugated Paper
Box count21—
Number of packs1—
Small box size12-5/8” x 16-3/8” x 12-5/8”—
Medium box size18” x 18-1/8” x 16”—
Large box size18” x 18” x 24”—
Dish box size24-1/8” x 12” x 11”—
TV cover size36” x 65”—
Mattress bag size96” x 69” x 14”—
Form—Box
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SpecU-Haul Apartment Moving KitUBMOVE Wardrobe Moving Kit #5
Product Type—Moving Box
Quantity—52 Boxes
Set—Yes
Depth—23" (X-Large Moving Boxes)
Height—34" (Shorty Wardrobe Boxes)
Length—23" (X-Large Moving Boxes)
Width—23" (X-Large Moving Boxes)
Use—Moving
Closure Type—Flap
Style—Rectangle

What reviewers say

U-Haul Apartment Moving Kit

  • 4.8 / 513 ratings

Owners rate the kit highly and describe it as a practical one-order solution for small apartments. The recurring notes are that the box mix runs short for heavier packers and that the bedding bags fit queen beds only.

What people mention
  • Box mixMixedSome owners find the small and medium boxes run out before the large ones do.
  • HandlesPraisedBuyers like the perforated handles on the small and medium boxes for carrying.
  • Dish protectionPraisedThe Dish Saver kit and Glasspack box are called out for keeping plates and glassware intact.
  • Bedding bagsCriticisedThe mattress and box spring bags fit queen beds only, which limits who the kit suits.

Questions and answers

Which kit is better for a one-bedroom apartment?
The U-Haul kit. Its 21 boxes, tape, foam wrap, TV cover and mattress bags match a one-bedroom move, and you avoid paying for 52 boxes you will not fill.
Which has stronger boxes?
UBMOVE's wardrobe boxes are 44ECT double-wall, the strongest boxes in either kit. U-Haul's small, medium and large boxes and UBMOVE's regular boxes are both rated for 65 lb.
Do I need wardrobe boxes?
Only if you want clothes to stay on hangers during the move. U-Haul's kit has none, so choose UBMOVE if hanging clothes matter, or add wardrobe boxes separately.
Which kit includes more packing supplies?
U-Haul includes two rolls of tape, 40 sheets of foam wrap, 10 foam pouches, Enviro-Bubble and a dish kit. UBMOVE includes bubble cushion wrap, packing paper, one roll of tape and a box cutter.
Is the UBMOVE kit worth stepping up to for a small move?
Usually not. It is sized for 5-6 rooms, so a studio or one-bedroom move leaves most of the 52 boxes unused. Step up only if you have lots of storage or hanging clothes.
Do the boxes come assembled?
U-Haul boxes ship assembled and ready to pack. UBMOVE states assembly is required, so plan time to fold and tape boxes before moving day.

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