Retrax
RetraxPRO XR
$2299.99
Best Tonneau Covers · head-to-head
RetraxPRO XR vs Gator EFX
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Gator EFX is cheaper at $649.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Gator
Gator EFX
$649.99Cheaper
Which is better: the RetraxPRO XR or Gator EFX?
The Gator EFX wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Gator EFX is the cheaper at $649.99. The Gator EFX both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | RetraxPRO XR | Gator EFX |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2299.99 | $649.99 |
| Brand | Retrax | Gator |
| Released | — | — |
| Cover type | retractable | hard-fold |
| Material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Weight capacity (lb) | 500 | 300 |
| Bed access percent | — | — |
| Lockable | Yes | Yes |
| Weather seal | weathertight | weather-resistant |
| Low profile height (in) | — | — |
| Cover weight (lb) | — | — |
| Install type | clamp-on | clamp-on |
| Warranty term | lifetime | 2-year |
Sources — RetraxPRO XR: realtruck.com (verified 2026-07-13). Gator EFX: gatorcovers.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the RetraxPRO XR and Gator EFX?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cover type: RetraxPRO XR retractable vs Gator EFX hard-fold
- Weight capacity (lb): RetraxPRO XR 500 vs Gator EFX 300
- Weather seal: RetraxPRO XR weathertight vs Gator EFX weather-resistant
- Warranty term: RetraxPRO XR lifetime vs Gator EFX 2-year