WARN VR EVO 10-S
The sensible WARN for a Jeep or midsize truck: sealed, light and quick enough under load. It costs less than premium winches and still gets WARN warranty and support.
Amazon $729.99$729.99
The WARN VR EVO 10-S is the better winch overall, rated 4.1 to 3.7. The WARN VR EVO 10-S leads on warranty, sealing and value. The Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp wins on line speed. The WARN VR EVO 10-S costs $70 less ($729.99 vs $799.99).
Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp
A fast, proven Jeep winch with synthetic rope and a useful load warning on the remote. It makes the most sense when you can find it discounted.
Smittybilt $799.99$799.99
Prices were last checked November 1, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the WARN VR EVO 10-S for warranty (7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts vs 5 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts), sealing (IP68 sealing vs IP67 sealing) and value ($73 per 1,000 lb of pull ($729.99, 10,000 lb) vs $84.21 per 1,000 lb of pull ($799.99, 9,500 lb)).
- Choose the Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp for line speed (7.5 ft/min at full load vs 5.2 ft/min at full load).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every jeep & midsize winch; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | WARN VR EVO 10-S | Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 45 $73 per 1,000 lb of pull ($729.99, 10,000 lb) | 36 $84.21 per 1,000 lb of pull ($799.99, 9,500 lb) |
| Line speed 20% | 80 5.2 ft/min at full load | 100 7.5 ft/min at full load |
| Current draw 10% | 61 358 A at full load | 48 385 A at full load |
| Sealing 15% | 100 IP68 sealing | 70 IP67 sealing |
| Warranty 25% | 100 7 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts | 67 5 years on the electrics, lifetime on mechanical parts |
Specifications
| WARN VR EVO 10-S | Smittybilt XRC Gen3 9.5K Comp | |
|---|---|---|
| Pulling | ||
| Rated pull | 10,000 lb | 9,500 lb |
| Line speed, no load | 27.1 ft/min | 27.3 ft/min |
| Line speed, full load | 5.2 ft/min | 7.5 ft/min |
| Current, full load | 358 A | 385 A |
| Motor | series wound | 7 hp series wound |
| Gear ratio | 218:1 | 173:1 |
| Rope and controls | ||
| Rope | 90 ft synthetic | 94 ft synthetic |
| Rope diameter | 0.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Wireless remote | Yes | No |
| Sealing | IP68 | IP67 |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 57.2 lb | 66 lb |
| Warranty | 7 years electrical, lifetime mechanical | 5 years electrical, lifetime mechanical |
| Released | 2019-09 | - |