Hiplok Gold vs ABUS Granit X-Plus 540
Comparison 2026 — Bike Locks
Our verdict
Based on our weighted scoring, the ABUS Granit X-Plus 540 edges out the Hiplok Gold with an overall score of 92/100 against 74/100. It scores particularly well on security (98/100) and ease of use (70/100), making it the better all-round pick in Bike Locks.
The Hiplok Gold remains a sensible alternative if price is your main concern — it lands at €79.99 versus €109.95.
Security winner
ABUS Granit X-Plus 540
18% higher than its rival
Value winner
ABUS Granit X-Plus 540
5% better value for money
Specifications
| Specification | Hiplok Gold | ABUS Granit X-Plus 540 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €79.99+37% | €109.95 |
| Rating | ★4.4 (1,850) | ★4.6 (2,150) |
| Overall | 74/100 | 92/100+24% |
| Security | ||
| Type | Draagbaar kettingslot | Beugelslot |
| Certification | Sold Secure Gold | — |
| Cylinder | Disc cylinder | ABUS X-Plus |
| ART rating | — | ART-3 |
| Security level | — | ABUS Level 15/15 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Chain length | 85 cm | — |
| Link thickness | 10 mm | — |
| Weight | 2400 g | 1640 g+46% |
| Waist size | 75-107 cm | — |
| Shackle width | — | 10.8 cm |
| Shackle height | — | 23 cm |
| Material | — | Gehard staal 13 mm parabolisch |
Pros and cons
Hiplok Gold
Pros
- Wearable around the waist — no weight on your shoulders in a backpack
- 10 mm links, Sold Secure Gold — serious bolt-cutter resistance
- Textile sleeve adjusts to waist sizes from 75 to 107 cm
- Reflective stripe on the sleeve for added dark-hours visibility
Cons
- No ART certification — some Dutch insurers only accept ART-rated locks
- The wearable system does not feel comfortable for everyone — awkward over a winter coat
ABUS Granit X-Plus 540
Pros
- ART-3 certified — the highest Dutch insurance grade for bike locks
- Parabolic shackle shape defeats most cutting attacks
- ABUS X-Plus cylinder offers the brand's highest anti-picking protection
- Power Cell technology adds an extra hardened steel sleeve
Cons
- Heavy at 1,640 grams — noticeable in a backpack or pannier
- Limited shackle width makes it awkward around wide city bike posts