We compared two expandable garden hoses: the Flexi Hose 50ft Expandable Garden Hose and the Yofidra 100ft Expandable Garden Hose.
What we looked at
Expanded length, fittings, nozzle, construction, and price per metre of expanded length. The two hoses are different lengths.
The verdict
If you want a 50ft hose with solid brass fittings and a 8-pattern nozzle, the Flexi Hose is the pick at £19.99, about £1.31 per metre of expanded length. If you would rather pay £4.91 more for double the length at 100ft with a 10-pattern nozzle, the Yofidra is the alternative, at £24.90, about 82p per metre.
A £19.99 50ft expandable hose with 3/4 inch solid brass connectors.
A £24.90 100ft expandable hose with metal connectors and a 10-pattern nozzle.
Flexi Hose 50ft Expandable Garden Hose, Solid Brass Fittings, 8 Function Nozzle — 50ft Brass Fittings
Intended for: Marketed as a 50ft expandable garden hose that expands about three times when the water is on, with solid 3/4 inch brass connectors, a 3750D elastic outer fabric over a four-layer latex core and an 8-pattern spray nozzle. The listing says it is endurance-tested to 2,000 uses and rated to 12 bar. Carries 4.1 stars from 47.3K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Yofidra on these listings, at £19.99
- Solid brass connectors
- Tested to 2,000 uses and 12 bar per the listing
- Very large review history (47.3K ratings)
Worth knowing
- Only 50ft, about £1.31 per metre against about 82p for the Yofidra
- Slightly lower star rating than the Yofidra (4.1 vs 4.2)
Best for
- Buyers who want a shorter hose with brass fittings
- Anyone with a small garden
- Those who want the larger review history
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need 100ft of reach
- Anyone who wants the lowest price per metre
Yofidra Expandable Garden Hose Pipe 100ft / 30m, Metal Connectors, 10 Function Nozzle — 100ft Length
Intended for: Marketed as a 100ft (30m) expandable garden hose that grows from about 33.3ft to 100ft under water pressure, with 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch metal connectors and sealing washers, a thumb-controlled 10-pattern spray nozzle and a woven outer fabric over a 3-layer inner core. Carries 4.2 stars from 15.2K ratings on this listing.
What we liked
- 100ft of expanded length for the money, about 82p per metre
- 10-pattern spray nozzle
- Both 3/4 inch and 1/2 inch metal connectors
- Contracts to a compact size for storage
Worth knowing
- Costs £4.91 more than the Flexi Hose in total
- Smaller review history than the Flexi Hose (15.2K vs 47.3K ratings)
Best for
- Buyers who need a long reach
- Anyone who wants the lowest price per metre
- Those who want a 10-pattern nozzle
Not ideal for
- Buyers with a small garden
- Anyone who wants solid brass fittings
