MSR WhisperLite™ Stove vs WhisperLite™ Universal Stove

WhisperLite™ Universal Stove is the lighter of the two by 8 g (0.3 oz).

WhisperLite™ Stove lists for $60.00 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, WhisperLite™ Stove costs less: $9.21/oz against $13.40/oz.

Where to buy

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

WhisperLite™ Stove

MSR

WhisperLite™ Universal Stove

MSR

Weight
15.2 oz
14.9 oz
MSRP
$139.95
$199.95
Price per ounce
$9.21/oz
$13.40/oz
Retailers
2
2

Which one to choose

  • Choose the MSR WhisperLite™ Universal Stove if every ounce counts — 14.9 oz against 15.2 oz.
  • Choose the MSR WhisperLite™ Stove if value per ounce carried decides it ($9.21/oz against $13.40/oz).

Questions this comparison answers

Is the MSR WhisperLite™ Stove lighter than the MSR WhisperLite™ Universal Stove?
WhisperLite™ Universal Stove is the lighter of the two by 8 g (0.3 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the MSR WhisperLite™ Stove or the MSR WhisperLite™ Universal Stove?
WhisperLite™ Stove lists for $60.00 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the MSR WhisperLite™ Stove or the MSR WhisperLite™ Universal Stove?
Per ounce carried, WhisperLite™ Stove costs less: $9.21/oz against $13.40/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

WhisperLite™ Stove

The WhisperLite remains the best-selling liquid-fuel backpacking stove ever made - and for an awful lot of good reasons.

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WhisperLite™ Universal Stove

The WhisperLite Universal is the ultimate international travel and backpacking stove, burning just about any liquid fuel or canister fuel you find.

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