How Bulletproof is a TEMU Level IV Rifle Plate?! (CHEAPEST Body Armor)

Published on March 6, 2025
Duration: 16:36

This video tests the ballistic resistance of budget TEMU Level IV rifle plates against various calibers, culminating in a 50 BMG test. The presenter demonstrates that while a single plate fails against the 50 BMG, two plates stacked together successfully stop the round. A comparison with a higher-end RMA Armament plate shows significant differences in backface deformation, highlighting the trade-offs between cost and performance.

Quick Summary

A single $60 TEMU Level IV rifle plate failed to stop a 50 BMG round, but stacking two plates together successfully halted the projectile. While budget plates offer some protection, a comparison with higher-end RMA Armament plates revealed significantly less backface deformation in the premium option.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Recap of Previous Tests
  2. 01:51Preparing for the 50 BMG Test
  3. 03:0350 BMG Test Setup with Ballistic Bob
  4. 04:09First 50 BMG Shot
  5. 05:40Results of First 50 BMG Shot
  6. 07:33Testing Two TEMU Plates Against 50 BMG
  7. 09:04Second 50 BMG Shot (Two Plates)
  8. 09:30Results of Two-Plate 50 BMG Test
  9. 11:54Comparing TEMU vs. RMA Plate with 50 BMG
  10. 13:25RMA Plate vs. 50 BMG Shot
  11. 13:50Results of RMA Plate 50 BMG Test
  12. 15:0050 BMG Bullet Core Found
  13. 15:33Final Thoughts on TEMU Body Armor

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a $60 TEMU Level IV rifle plate stop a 50 BMG round?

A single $60 TEMU Level IV rifle plate cannot stop a 50 BMG round, as demonstrated by the bullet passing straight through. However, stacking two of these plates together successfully stopped the 50 BMG projectile.

How does a budget TEMU Level IV plate compare to a higher-end RMA Armament plate?

When tested with a .338 Lapua Magnum, the TEMU Level IV plate showed significantly more backface deformation than the RMA Armament plate. This suggests that while TEMU plates offer basic protection, higher-end plates provide superior performance and safety.

What are the limitations of even high-powered body armor against calibers like the 50 BMG?

Even if body armor stops a 50 BMG round, the immense kinetic energy transfer means the wearer is unlikely to survive the impact due to blunt force trauma. The 50 BMG is an extremely powerful round that poses a significant threat regardless of armor.

Is stacking two budget Level IV plates a viable option for 50 BMG protection?

The test showed that two stacked $60 TEMU Level IV plates can stop a 50 BMG round. While this offers a budget-friendly solution for extreme threats, wearing two plates would be heavy and potentially cumbersome.

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