IPS PH-200 Plier
- Plier
- 7 ounces
- Plastic
- More reviewed than 61%
A lightweight plastic handled plier suited to lighter duty use, with a solid 4.6 rating, though jaw style isn't detailed in the available data.
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How it ranks among the 311 pliers we track
4.6★ across 933 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
933 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 311 pliers we track - how the scorecard works · full pliers data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Plastic instead of metal is the defining trait of the IPS PH-200 plier, keeping it to 0.44 pounds. That's lighter than the steel handled plier also listed in this batch.
Set next to the steel handled Channellock plier elsewhere in this batch, the PH-200's plastic handle is the more budget and weight conscious choice, at the cost of some long term durability under hard use.
- Brand: IPS
- Model: PH-200
- Handle material: plastic
- Item weight: 0.44 lbs
Who it's for
Buyers wanting a light, easy grip plier for lighter duty tasks rather than heavy mechanical leverage work. Budget or comfort focused shoppers over those needing an all metal build.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at 0.44 pounds for easy handling
- Plastic handle keeps cost and weight down
- Strong 4.6 rating across 933 reviews
- Plastic handle less durable than steel
- Jaw style not specified in listing
Performance notes
The plastic handle keeps overall weight to 0.44 pounds, easier on the hand over a long task than an all metal plier, though plastic will generally show wear sooner than steel under sustained hard leverage.
Specifications
| Brand | IPS |
|---|---|
| Model | PH-200 |
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Handle | Plastic |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in pliers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPS PH-200 PlierThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 933 | 4.0 / 5 |
| KNIPEX 87 01 250 PlierKnipex | 4.9 / 5 | 29,500 | 4.7 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMHT82547 PlierCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 12,000 | 4.6 / 5 |
| IRWIN 2078216 PlierIrwin | 4.8 / 5 | 9,296 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Klein D248-9ST PlierKlein | 4.8 / 5 | 6,158 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the IPS PH-200
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the IPS PH-200 handle made of?
Plastic, according to the listed spec.
How much does the IPS PH-200 weigh?
0.44 pounds.
Is the IPS PH-200 suited to heavy duty work?
The plastic handle points more toward lighter duty tasks than heavy mechanical leverage, though the listing doesn't test this directly.