Our verdict
The Bluffworks Pants and lululemon utilitech are close. We gave the Bluffworks Pants a slight edge at 7.5/10 over the lululemon utilitech at 7/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. It does what it claims. Consider it if you need this type of product.
Our pick
Bluffworks Pants
$140
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lululemon utilitech
$128
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| Attribute | Bluffworks Pants | lululemon utilitech |
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| Our rating | 7.5/10 | 7/10 |
| Price | $140 | $128 |
| Best for | It does what it claims. Consider it if you need this type of product. | Crushes other pants for durability, but $128 is steep unless you'll actually wear them outdoors. |
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| Watch-outs | None we flagged |
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Which one is right for you?
Choose the Bluffworks Pants if…
It does what it claims. Consider it if you need this type of product.
- Machine washable & wrinkle-resistant—no dry cleaning
- Multiple hidden & zippered pockets
Choose the lululemon utilitech if…
Crushes other pants for durability, but $128 is steep unless you'll actually wear them outdoors.
- Crushes ABC pants for durability and ruggedness
- Abrasion-resistant; won't tear easily
Why we rate them this way
Bluffworks Pants — 7.5/10
It does what it claims. Consider it if you need this type of product.
What we liked: Machine washable & wrinkle-resistant—no dry cleaning, Multiple hidden & zippered pockets, Stretch & moisture-wicking fabric, Versatile for business, casual & travel, Maintained appearance after heavy use.
lululemon utilitech — 7/10
Crushes other pants for durability, but $128 is steep unless you'll actually wear them outdoors.
What we liked: Crushes ABC pants for durability and ruggedness, Abrasion-resistant; won't tear easily, Quiet fabric—no "whoosh" sound when walking, Looks like quality jeans, not workwear, Comfortable.
Worth knowing: Much less stretchy than ABC Commission or Tech Canvas pants, $128 price point is steep for limited use cases, Slim version is too constrictive for active wear, Noticeable seam behind knees.
On price, the lululemon utilitech is the cheaper pick at $128, versus $140 — a difference of about $12.
Common questions
Is the Bluffworks Pants or the lululemon utilitech better?
We rated the Bluffworks Pants 7.5/10 and the lululemon utilitech 7/10, so we lean Bluffworks Pants — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).
Which is cheaper, the Bluffworks Pants or the lululemon utilitech?
The lululemon utilitech is the cheaper of the two at $128, versus $140.
What's the difference between the Bluffworks Pants and the lululemon utilitech?
Short version — Bluffworks Pants: It does what it claims. Consider it if you need this type of product. lululemon utilitech: Crushes other pants for durability, but $128 is steep unless you'll actually wear them outdoors.