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Extang Solid Fold ALX vs TruXedo Lo Pro QT
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Truck Bed Tonneau Covers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The Extang Solid Fold ALX gives you hard-cover security, weatherproofing, and a premium low-profile look with an easy no-drill install, making it the best all-around pick for most trucks. If you want to spend less and value quick daily bed access over lockable security, the TruXedo Lo Pro QT is the soft roll-up to buy.
Extang Solid Fold ALX
Buy itAn all-aluminum hard tri-fold that seals, secures, and looks premium without the retractable-cover price.
- All-aluminum panels with a low-profile matte finish that sits nearly flush with the bed rails
- Clamp-on, no-drill install that owners describe as a straightforward DIY job
- Folds forward for near-full bed access, and latches down securely at the tailgate
- Weather seals and drainage keep cargo dry far better than any soft cover
- Heavier and more expensive than a soft cover
- Folded stack sits at the cab, so it slightly limits how far forward tall loads can go
TruXedo Lo Pro QT
Buy itThe soft roll-up to buy: low-profile, quick daily access, and a long warranty for the money.
- Rolls up to the cab in seconds for fast, full bed access when you need it
- Low-profile leather-grain vinyl with a tensioning system keeps a taut, clean look
- No-drill clamp install and light weight make it the easiest cover here to fit and remove
- Backed by a long warranty by soft-cover standards, which owners report TruXedo honors
- Soft vinyl is far less secure than a hard or retractable cover and offers no real theft protection
- Weather sealing relies on rail seals, so heavy rain and dust can still work past it
- You cannot set or stack anything on top of it
Side by side
The 7 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Extang Solid Fold ALX Our pick | TruXedo Lo Pro QT | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Owners who want hard-cover security and weatherproofing, a clean look, and easy DIY install. | Buyers who prioritize price, quick bed access, and easy install over lockable security. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
| Cover type | Hard folding (aluminum tri-fold) | Soft roll-up (vinyl) |
| Bed access | Folds forward, near-full access | Rolls to the cab in seconds, full access |
| Security & weather sealing | Strong: latched panels, seals, drainage | Weak: soft vinyl, rail seals only |
| Load / can you stack on it | Modest evenly distributed loads, no point loads | None: nothing on top of a soft cover |
| Install | Clamp-on, no-drill | Clamp-on, no-drill, lightest to handle |
| Material & UV | Matte aluminum, strong UV resistance | Leather-grain vinyl, can fade over years |
| Warranty | Multi-year limited | Long warranty for a soft cover |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Extang Solid Fold ALX if
owners who want hard-cover security and weatherproofing, a clean look, and easy DIY install.
Know before buying: heavier and more expensive than a soft cover.
Pick the TruXedo Lo Pro QT if
buyers who prioritize price, quick bed access, and easy install over lockable security.
Know before buying: soft vinyl is far less secure than a hard or retractable cover and offers no real theft protection.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Extang Solid Fold ALX - An all-aluminum hard tri-fold that seals, secures, and looks premium without the retractable-cover price. Choose the TruXedo Lo Pro QT instead if buyers who prioritize price, quick bed access, and easy install over lockable security.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Truck Bed Tonneau Covers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).