Which is cheaper, Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink or MySoil Soil Test Kit?

Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink lists at $47 and MySoil Soil Test Kit lists at $35. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

Head to head · Lawn & Garden

Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink vs MySoil Soil Test Kit

Ravvy scores Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink at 89.48 and MySoil Soil Test Kit at 93.5. MySoil Soil Test Kit takes the overall pick, best for serious gardeners and homeowners wanting scientific data to optimize plant growth.

Pocket Hose

Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink

89.5

$47

Buy this if you want the most convenient storage possible but accept that expandable latex cores have a shorter lifespan than heavy duty rubber.

Ravvy pick

My Soil

MySoil Soil Test Kit

93.5

$35

Serious growers should buy this kit for its lab-grade accuracy and tailored fertilizer plans, accepting the week-long wait for results.

How they score

Factor	Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink	MySoil Soil Test Kit
Longevity	78	–
Portability	98	–
Water Pressure	85	–
Ease of Storage	99	–
Kink Resistance	92	–
Accuracy	–	98
Actionability	–	96
Report Clarity	–	92
Turnaround Time	–	75
Ease of Sampling	–	95

Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink

What owners praise

Extremely lightweight and easy to maneuver
Swivel connector prevents kinking at the spigot
Shrinks to a very compact size for storage
Reinforced sleeve resists tearing on concrete
Lead-free copper infused fittings

What to know first

Latex cores are sensitive to extreme heat
May not reach full 50 feet under low water pressure
Outer sleeve can snag on thorny bushes

Skip it if commercial job sites or areas with sharp, jagged rock landscaping

MySoil Soil Test Kit

What owners praise

Professional laboratory precision far exceeds home test strips
Comprehensive report covers 13 different nutrient levels
Digital dashboard makes tracking soil history easy
Includes prepaid shipping for hassle-free sample return
Tailored recommendations for both organic and synthetic fertilizers

What to know first

Requires a 6 to 8 day waiting period for lab processing
Single-use nature makes it expensive for large properties with multiple zones
Digital account creation is mandatory to view results

Skip it if impatience growers who need instant results or those on a very tight budget

Specs side by side

Spec	Ballistic 50 FT Expandable Garden Hose, No-Kink	MySoil Soil Test Kit
UPC	097298700637	–
ASIN	B0GWFN7Y8T	B084TSNR79
GTIN	097298700637	–
Brand	Pocket Hose	My Soil
Color	Red	–
Material	Latex, Liquid Crystal Polymer	–
Set Name	Ballistic	–
Brand Name	Pocket Hose	My Soil
Unit Count	1 Count	1 Count
Item Length	50 feet	–
Manufacturer	Bulbhead	Predictive Nutrient Solutions, Inc
Material Type	Latex, Liquid Crystal Polymer	–