Weight on paper isn’t the whole story. Curve, thickness, and threat rating all change how a plate carries. Use this quick comparison to pick the protection, and the comfort, you’ll actually wear.
Compare some of our popular plates:
STRATIS-Max
Multi-curve comfort; AP + M855A1 coverage
Weight: 7.0lbs
Thickness: 0.95″
Curve: Multi-curve
Key Threats: M2 AP, M855A1, M855, M193, 7N6, 7.62x54R-b-32 API
Price: $249
Fortis III+ GT / RF2
Half the weight of many Level IV, but with Green Tip coverage.
Weight: 4.6lbs
Thickness: 1.2″ (31mm)
Curve: Multi-curve
Key Threats: M855 (Green Tip), M193, M80, 7.62x39mm MSC
Price: $395.95
Highcom AR1000 Guardian
NIJ Certified; anti-spall polyurea.
Weight: 5.8lbs
Thickness: 0.35″
Curve: Single-curve
Key Threats: M80, M855 (Green Tip), M193, 7.62×39 MSC
Price: $79.99
Agile PE Level IIIA
Slim 7mm handgun plate; everyday mobility.
Weight: 1.2lbs
Thickness: 7mm
Curve: Multi-curve
Key Threats: Common handgun (9mm, .44 Magnum)
Price: $149
“This plate is nicely curved and fits me well. I’m a bigger guy but it covers my vitals as it’s made to do and it forms well to my chest. Fairly light weight and well worth the price!”
Sean-Michael
Premier Body Armor 575 Separk Cir. Gastonia, NC 28054
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