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Petzl Grigri+ vs Pieps Micro BT

Weight and specs compared for 2026 — and which one to choose.

Pieps Micro BT is the lighter option — 25 g lighter than the Petzl Grigri+ (13% less weight). If grams matter to you, that is the one to beat.
Spec Petzl Grigri+ Pieps Micro BT
Weight 200 g · 0.200 kg · 0.44 lb 175 g · 0.175 kg · 0.39 lb
Brand Petzl Pieps
Category Safety Safety
Petzl Grigri+
200 g

Assisted-braking belay device for via ferrata and climbing.

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Pieps Micro BT
175 g

Digital avalanche transceiver for winter mountain travel.

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Petzl Grigri+ vs Pieps Micro BT: which should you buy?

If saving weight is your priority, the Pieps Micro BT wins — at 175 g it is 25 g (13%) lighter than the Petzl Grigri+ (200 g). That said, the heavier option may justify the extra grams with more capacity, durability or comfort, so weigh the trade-off against how you'll use it.

See where both rank against everything else in this category on the lightest safety page, or browse the full gear weight database.

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