Hiplok D1000 vs Litelok X3: Angle Grinder Test 

This test was not designed to replicate street conditions, where the thieves would use battery powered angle grinders and wouldn't have the benefit of clamps. It was designed to compare the angle grinder resistance of the two locks. To see which was more secure. Using a mains powered grinder and clamps reduces variability (in power and movement), which might make the test less accurate.

Now all we need is the same material in a chain version if that’s possible

I feel like either of these locks is about as strong as a bike lock could ever need to be, because at some point a thief would have an easier time cutting through whatever your bike is locked to.

This video has just sold thousands of these two locks, both excellent choices!

Seeing the locks tested in ideal (for the theif) situations is very helpful

Good test - I was surprised the Hiplok needed 5 disks tho, I was thinking the Litelok would need more disks. But yeah, I think any cutting that takes more than 2 or 3 disks to cut through is good enough for most lockups. I'm in the camp that if I feel I am parked in a location that gives me concern (dodgy area), or that I may be inside longer than I feel comfortable, I will bring my bike inside with me. I have been fortunate so far that many businesses that I have dealt with are bicycle favorable and have allowed me to bring my bike inside their premises for meetings, but in general I do confirm before any visits on their bike policy. On those occasions when I confirmed they didn't allow bikes inside I adjust my travel according - Uber, taxi or Transit/walk.

Thank you for taking the time and putting in the effort.

Great tests and thank you for leaving the time to cut at the end! Was curious about corded cuts, I think it's still important to consider so happy you did the "worst case scenario"

Nice test, most useful comparison on the web. Thanks 🙏

Amazing. Thank you so much for making this video!

Great video exactly what i was looking for.

This is a great demonstration how duct tape can be used instead of a clamp or vice. Good job.

I had to return my d1000 because it was too small to go over my tire. I hated to send it back . The feel alone was amazing. The look was cool and different. The weight felt heavy duty and solid. There was no clicking around sound. And i like that it was compact. It is definitely on my favorite lock list.

For what it's worth, I think the LiteLokX3 offers a slight advantage over the D1000 when it comes to bike locking because of it's slightly larger width and length around the tires, I think it's also like 50.00 cheaper ? but you still need hidden GPS tracking devices for your 500 to 5000.00 valuable stuff your trying to keep secure, because I've seen youtube demonstration's where criminals just use cheap cardboard to cover and hide the flying sparks as they grind away and average people on the street just ignore the theft in progress,

Great test. And I bet the Litelok would do even better when it's not hold into place like that, some other youtuber said it feels like it grabs onto the disc and I bet that has to do with side movement.

Great video comparisson. Would be interested to see how long a Sthil saw (big disc, petrol engine) takes to get through these locks. Most theives seem to steal one of those first nowadays and chop their way into shipping containers and through chains with ease.

Good video! I have D1000 and although I really like it, I agree with some of the comments regarding size. I'm tempted to save up and get an x3 as well as the D1000 just fits my back wheel and frame, the x3 would be the more practical lock. Bike theft is really common in my area.

Fantastic test. Problem with these locks though is what do you lock them to? Most bike stands would be cut through far more quickly.....

During the first 5 1/2 minutes of this video, I thought my wife was telling me about her vegan diet. Then I realized it was the angle grinders.

Hey, cool test! Great to see these two amazing locks go head to head. One thing I don't understand though, how come you have the Abus granit X Plus listed as the best high security lock on your website? Surely it should be one of these?

I have watched several videos testing bike locks. No one has actually done the tests under ALL of the following conditions. 1. Use portable grinder popular with thieves. 2. Include in the tests the time to change out blades and batteries on the portable grinders. In real life that time would add to cutting the locks. 3. Locking the bike locks in a more realistic scenario wrapping the rear wheel, frame and bike rack. 4. Additional second or third lock wrapping around front wheel, frame and bike rack. 5. Steps to take if you encounter thief while in progress.

A good test for relative strength. Probably more accurate to use a portable battery powered grinder as they have less power for time.

Thanks buddy for your sacrifice to knowledge.

Great video! Did you find any difference about how the material (Hiplok is made of a graphene composite, whereas Litelok is ceramic) behave against and angle grinder? Any idea about what is this yellowish material that is released when trying to cut the Hiplok? Do you think that one lock is better than other? I do not which one to choose 🤷‍♂... Thanks in advance.

I put an order in for a litelok ×3 just yesterday. After seeing this video. At the price of 249, faster delivery 279, but it shows up on my pay card $358.00$ wt wt. What kind of tricky is going on here 😂😂 . Im going to intercept the order.

Thanks, great test. After you had completed the cut on the first side did it feel like either lock could have twisted/forced/rotated to prevent the need to cut the other side? Curious.

Unless thieves are walking around with power generators to supply mains power to give serious torque for the angle grinders then either one of these are going to be fantastic security on the street.

Litelok X3 features an Abloy Sentry disc detainer lock, which requires a special tool with a specific picking tip in order to pick open the lock and a fairly experienced lock picker with fairly in-depth knowledge of the inner workings of the lock can pick it open. Hiplock D1000 features a slider lock, which only requires a thick strong paper clip and a bobby pin in order to pick open the lock and a novice lock picker with fairly basic knowledge of the inner workings of the lock can pick it open.

Great video there. How about cutting them from the top ends, im sure i seen a video on d1000 and only one cut is needed at top end to open it

👏👏👏😎 great video, THANKS!!!

Like to see same test with battery power angle grinder. They often have less rpm and would be curious to see if the battery power would weaken over time as well.

Thanks for this, could you do one comparing the best chains while out, not the massive 22mm ones with ground anchors, like ones i can carry in my bag but still give decent protection, or are D locks just better in your opinion?

The difference between mains powered angle grinders and battery angle grinders is mains ones don’t have a cut out switch so therefore you can apply more downward pressure also with a battery one you will end up changing the battery as well

Thanks for the test. Now I wonder how difficult these are to be picked.

The bike frame+rims and whatever you lock it to need to be made of the same stuff for the ultimate protection

Good post!!

Great lock for a motorcycle. Add an alarm and one can almost sleep at night.

Thank you

Does anyone have a thought on which one would work best on my Ruff-Cycles Ruffian E-bike? Thank you for your input!

Thanks for this. I own and use both on my bike.

Ditto comment on using diamond discs for testing these grinder-resistant locks!

Really appreciate video. I’ve had two motorcycles stolen and I’m heartbroken & angry. If it’s not too much to ask- please test diamond blade. You’ll be the first 😊

Does the total time for the 2 cuts include the changing of the discs?

You didn't mention in the article that the Hiplock D1000 has a lifetime warranty, as opposed to the 12 months that come with the Litlock X3, which is quite important for everyday use in the UK's lovely weather.

Thanks for making and sharing this video... If I may point out, the angle grinders were plugged in, not portable. Most portable can't match the power. In addition, the locks were mounted in an optimal manner for cutting. In the real world, I believe that both locks offer prime defense to grinder attacks. My issue with the D-1000 is that the shackle interior space is too small for my e-bike to be practical. I understand that the X3 is made from ceramics. Would ceramics be prone to a liquid Nitrogen attack?

Looking to get either the Lite Lock X3 or the Hiplock D1000 to use for both my Motorcycle and Bicycle which one would you recommend?

I'm convinced. Both are good. What do you recommend as a rope or chain for the quick release parts?

Thanks for you good work ....i persume if you use battery tool will reflect better also put louse lock anyway good job

One thing I've seen in other videos is that the litelok seems quite susceptible to twisting after the first cut. If you've got a thin bike frame it's something to consider.

I have the D1000. It’s awesome. Love that I don’t have to worry about someone cutting and stealing my bike. But, wish I would have gone with the X3. I thought the slight size difference would be insignificant, but the D1000 is just small. It means I never get to lock a wheel. And sometimes have a hard time even locking the frame. I also got the D1000 transport case, thinking I’d be able to strap it to my bike or my hip but totally not realistic. So heavy. And, I worry about the bare plastic clips wearing on my carbon frame. So, it goes in a backpack anyway.

Sorry, another question. If it was on the street how many batteries would you need carry?

Imagine loosing a key or combination to these locks after locking your bike!

Now we need bike stands made of the same material, its now probably quicker to cut the stand and take high value bikes away in a van. Dealing with the locks later in private.

Anyone knows the size of mount bracket for Litelok X1? Cannot find anywhere...

Im confused with Final results. Cut 2 are total time with the first cut ? or time alone for cut 2 side ? It takes less time when grinder motor is hot or you didnt hold grinder with same presure as Cut 1 ???

I think it would be even harder to defeat fitted to the wheel , it would move around for sure.

Nice to see a comparison, probably spot on for the street as power drain on the grinder battery plus change of blades would hopefully be enough to deter thieves. How do they stack up with a diamond cut blade like a DeWalt Extreme Metal Cutting Disc

i own the hiplok and i hate it. its like a mini u lock so its difficult to find places to lock up in NYC. im gonna switch to the litlok it has a couple more inches of reach and seems like its just as resistant.

Est ce que les disques que vous utilisez sont de bonne qualité et sont ils prévus pour le métal.car il y a des disques pour tous types de matériaux

What blades did you use for these tests?

Both act as their own alarm. Anyone cutting one is lucky to have only the police show up. It’s easier to cut whatever they are attached to. Future bike security racks are going to need re-engineering.

I'd like to see these locks tested with a stihl saw on full revvs i bet it'd be quick especially with the right blade on

Can you do the test again with a diamond cutting disc?

cut the bike and steal the lock. Leave the gun bring the cannoli.

Please test the core plus, go flexi u, one and the core flex.... but especially the core plus... and please test with a grinder, steel cutters (proper steal cutters), and please use a crowbar to try the twist method against them.

and with diamond blade ?

Where I live, they have bike upside down U's/loops planted in the ground. So by the train station, a friend of a friend had his Ebike locked there. They didn't bother with the lock they just cut through the "U" the bike and lock were attached to and took the bike! Seems like there is nowhere safe.

it would be nice to see there resistant to diamon disc's

couldn't someone add hair or some material to the locks to jam the Angle Grinder?

That WHy u install a tracker as well

What about hydraulic cutter?

Do you know if the Skunklock Carbon is just as durable as the D1000 and Litelok x3?

They can start putting bear spray spray or something inside the locks so when they grind it, it starts spewing out as they grind spraying it all over.

Can you do a cutting test on oxford 14 sold secure diamond d lock?

Cordless angle grinders (even the best of them) are heavy power users and quickly go through batteries

Portable bandsaw?

What grinder did you use and how much more powerful is it then your average mains grinder?

A diamond disk will change results for sure,can you try maybe on the metal that you have left?just to see how they perform?thanks and this type of videos are more and more needed so we can choice wise.

When the bike lock is worth as much as your bike!

Hey I recommend to you to test the abus super extreme 2500, it's called much saver than everything on the market atm.... Hmpf

Could you do a test of Abus new angle grinder resistant lock, Super Extreme 2500?

And the cutting disc used is what? Wheels exist specifically to cut tool steel ceramic etc.

I think LiteLok and Hiplok need to also sell bike racks/posts wit the same materials. Businesses would benefit from investing in them.

How is that? One said tuk 4 discs and second just 1, same thing with another lok , first side 3 discs and second just one. That's means if you know what you doing you can cut each side with 1 or 1,5 discs for real.

Petrol Stihl cut off saw?

tackle the foreverlock by seatylock. it's not anywhere near d1000 level, but as a folding lock rated 18... curious to know.

Can't find tests on the skunklok carbon anti grinder u lock. $179

Some thieves will cut through the frame just so they can sell the components only

What about angle grinding the lock section?

Thsi was a woeful attempt.

Great test however, why don't ppl use more than one lock?

BRILLIANT GOD BLESS YOU

Very interesting video, thanks. It sucks that locks like these have to be created because of the asshole thieves out there. Also makes me wonder how many batteries a thief would have to pack up to cut either of these on both sides of the "D"???

Can these fit an engwe e bike??

God this looks exhausting

Why is everyone touting the hip lock D1000? So what if it took more discs and it was still cut faster, wasn't it? That's the way it seems from the video, unless im missing something

Was it you who made this video or did you just upload it ? Are you a Litelok employee or have any affiliation with the company ? did you use more pressure cutting the D1000 than the X3 ? Why did it take more discs to make the second cut ? and why did it take more discs but less time to make the second cut in the D1000 ? Which lock do you think is better ? Do you think you could have cut once and then used a metal bar to pry the lock open ?

The A hole in me is going to buy two lite locks just so the thieves get their Jimmie’s rustled 🤣

Imagine if they could weave a red dye substance inside the lock that goes all over the person clothes using angle grinder with microscopic serial numbers chips identifying the locks owner. They use dye bombs inside ATM's for this purpose.

In the real world the lock would be around 2 bars the bike rack and a top tube. The lock has to be cut 2x because the u portion is machined square and locks on both sides.