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Little Giant Flip-N-Lite 6 ft Aluminum Platform Stepladder (15270-001) vs Little Giant King Kombo 2.0 Professional 6-ft Fiberglass 3-in-1 Combination Ladder (13906-002 / 13906-001)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Little Giant King Kombo 2.0 Professional 6-ft Fiberglass 3-in-1 Combination Ladder (13906-002 / 13906-001) comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.3). Little Giant King Kombo 2.0 Professional 6-ft Fiberglass 3-in-1 Combination Ladder (13906-002 / 13906-001) is best for: Tradespeople and serious DIYers, especially electricians and service techs, who want one Type IAA fiberglass ladder that works as a 6-ft stepladder, a leaning ladder against corners and studs, and a roughly 10-ft extension ladder, and who don't mind paying about $200 for it. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #3 in Best Step Ladders

Little Giant Flip-N-Lite 6 ft Aluminum Platform Stepladder (15270-001)

4.3

3 sourcesall derived$169.94as of Oct 24

Bob Vila named the 6-foot Flip-N-Lite its Best Lightweight step ladder after hands-on tests, and its tester called it "stable, portable, and super simple to use", though its feet slid a little on laminate. Business Insider's carpenter-tester also named it best lightweight, praising the 13-inch platform and the release handle, but noted the bare-bones top tray and plastic parts. A YouTube owner review (Reviews Unscripted) backs up the light weight and the locking handle. Wirecutter left it out without testing, citing the price and a single platform step.

Strengths

— Weighs about 14 lb, which Bob Vila called extremely portable and Business Insider called its lightest full-size ladder
— Type IA duty rating supports 300 lb; Bob Vila's tester bounced on it and found it perfectly stable
— Release handle at the back of the platform unlocks it for folding and keeps it shut while carried (Bob Vila, Business Insider)

Watch-outs

— Bob Vila found its nonslip feet slid slightly when the ladder was pushed on laminate flooring
— Top cap is a basic tray with no drill or screwdriver holes (Business Insider)
— Business Insider says its plastic components aren't as durable as metal

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Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Step Ladders

Little Giant King Kombo 2.0 Professional 6-ft Fiberglass 3-in-1 Combination Ladder (13906-002 / 13906-001)

4.5

3 sourcesall derived$202as of Oct 24

Bob Vila named the 6-ft King Kombo 2.0 Professional its "Best Extendable" step ladder after hands-on testing. The tester found it incredibly stable in all three modes and praised the flared front legs, the between-the-studs rear section, and the grippy feet. A self-purchasing technician on YouTube (Komplete Tech Crew) also praised its rigidity and build quality, though he flagged the roughly $200 price and a plastic release lever. Contractor channel Campbell Built, after about 18 months with its 6-footer, reported no deflection. Pro Tool Reviews' 9.4/10 review covered the first-generation Industrial version, so we did not count it here.

Strengths

— Bob Vila found it "incredibly stable and sturdy in all positions," crediting the wide, flared front legs
— Narrow rear legs fit between wall studs and ceiling trusses (Bob Vila; Komplete Tech Crew uses it in tight data-center spaces)
— Nonslip rubber feet resisted Bob Vila's attempts to shove it across hard laminate flooring

Watch-outs

— Expensive at about $200; Bob Vila gave it 3.5/5 for value and Komplete Tech Crew called the cost "a little excessive"
— The rear section folds out and then up rather than telescoping, so switching to extension mode needs a lot of room (Bob Vila)
— Plastic release lever next to the metal latches looks like a possible failure point (Komplete Tech Crew)

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How they stack up

Little Giant Flip-N-Lite 6 ft Aluminum Platform Stepladder (15270-001)

The lightest full-size ladder here at about 14 lb, roughly 3.5 lb lighter than the Gorilla GLX-5B and 10 lb lighter than the Little Giant King Kombo 2.0, with the same 300-lb Type IA rating as the Gorilla. It has one 13-in platform where the Gorilla GLX-5B has two deep steps, and it currently costs more than the Gorilla. Choose the King Kombo 2.0 instead for electrical work.

Little Giant King Kombo 2.0 Professional 6-ft Fiberglass 3-in-1 Combination Ladder (13906-002 / 13906-001)

The heaviest, priciest and most capable ladder here: the only fiberglass (non-conductive) pick and the only one that converts to a leaning and roughly 10-ft extension ladder, with a 375-lb Type IAA rating against 300 lb for the Gorilla GLX-5B and Little Giant Flip-N-Lite. For plain stepladder use around the house, the Gorilla GLX-5B costs less and gives you a bigger standing platform.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Little Giant Flip-N-Lite 6 ft Aluminum Platform Stepladder (15270-001)	Little Giant King Kombo 2.0 Professional 6-ft Fiberglass 3-in-1 Combination Ladder (13906-002 / 13906-001)
Height	6 ft (storage height 6 ft 3 in)	6 ft stepladder / 9 ft 11 in extension
Max Reach	10 ft 3 in	10 ft 3 in (step); 13 ft 1 in (extension)
Top Standing Height	3 ft 9 in (platform)	3 ft 9 in (step); 6 ft 7 in (extension)
Load Capacity	300 lb	375 lb
Duty Rating	ANSI Type IA	ANSI Type IAA
Material	Aluminum	Fiberglass rails
Weight	14 lb	24 lb (mfr; Bob Vila says 22 lb)
Platform/Top	13 x 13 in platform; tool-tray top cap	—
Folded Dimensions	75 x 21 x 4 in	73 x 25 x 7 in
Warranty	1 year	1 year

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