Chinese Tools vs iFixit Kit!

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[@user-sw1wq8lh2w]

IFixit also lobbies US Congress to fight for Right To Repair, that's invaluable

[@RajuSingh-xn3od]

How would this affect Canadians?

[@havok2750]

@@RajuSingh-xn3od well as an american company if the right to repair was taken then I would imagine their profit margin and market share would be seriously impacted. Not an expert by any means on this but just my opinion. plus all due respect not all of us that watch linus are in the great white north lol

[@genXcripple]

@@RajuSingh-xn3od well 🤔 we’re your neighbors! and also would prefer to keep the option available. otherwise this channel that you’ve replied on could lose viewers if americans lost that right. in turn decreasing the popularity of the channel, and its ability to make new content. also depending on the fragility of some canadians, some may lose sleep hearing of the loss, or need to make phone calls to their therapists to increase their antidepressants. which in theory could impede on your country’s productivity. what if the medication changes made some canadians groggy and cause traffic accidents. causing those stuck in traffic behind your more accident prone citizens to burn more gas and hurt your environment. the potential effects could be terrifying and incalculable. i’d watch out 👀

[@MrFlarespeed]

@@RajuSingh-xn3od American companies would be disallowed from keeping their parts providers from selling those parts to third party repair shops or even individual customers. This would reach even canada despite the laws not being made there.

[@timekeeper3767]

@@RajuSingh-xn3od you mean america lite?

[@wolfshanze5980]

I don't bother with an iFixit Kit... I just use a Swiss Army Knife that hopefully has a screwdriver in it.

[@adamkostuch8453]

This comment had me on the verge of tears

[@0x00Fyou]

Bruh

[@0x00Fyou]

@@adamkostuch8453 lawl

[@MrDoboz]

that's just lol

[@etherealblue]

Swiss army man. Trust me Daniel radcliffe is very durable

[@scellyyt]

i can just imagine how much the ifixit marketing manager would have sweated watching this

[@zsin128]

Scelly a lot

[@felixromano3091]

Not much the value is the information it’s much simpler to just copy them using their tools rather than using other tools just my opinion

[@627MBS]

He just threw in Mack Weldon underwear just for the iFixit guy

[@kcastillo1234]

No he would be on the phone with lawyer’s

[@bernhard8540]

Especially when linus mostly uses the orange multi bit ratcheting screwdriver hes had for 100 years haha not hating on him or the vid its just funny he always has that orange screwdriver in his back pocket hahaha

[@Liamv4696]

Having used the cheap tools previously: Suction cups - The bit where the pull ring attaches to, just rips off. Pry tools - The thin tab, the prying bit, just snaps off.. dont have to worry about breaking the handle, you'll junk the tool long before then. Screwdriver and bits - The bits are made from cheap cheap white metal. They just chew out or mush as soon as you apply any force. Tweezers - Usually fine.

[@lediozefi5784]

Also, the magnetic part of the screwdriver is very weak and can hardly lift any screws (from my experience with that exact orange one in the vid, had to return it cause worthless)

[@Ibrahim_Alharbi]

I have had the orange kit it's good for 3 uses then it does not work all the time hurt my hands mushy bad quality I recommend ifixit I just ordered it I'm excited and best part life time warranty

[@yae_123]

You pay what you get lmao

[@harshlarose6670]

I completely relate to every single remark. I've got to save up and buy a proper kit.

[@kierantaylor7011]

@@mikeycrackson used mine a year and there’s nothing wrong with it lol

[@JohnBilkey]

Is the 64 bit driver kit compatible with my 32 bit machine?

[@v.t]

Cut the driver in half first

[@TheWunder]

Is "machine" an euphemism for your vagina?

[@zahar027]

You need to install the driver halfway until is says 32 bit

[@HAWXLEADER]

That made me laugh stupidly ^^ I like it!

[@alexanderjosefsen]

damn you beat me to it... XD

[@evancrazyerror]

4:28 “You can use the security torx head to remove security torx screws” Thanks Linus, I wouldn’t have guessed...

[@backupplan6058]

The bit that gets me about that is the orange kit he has which he says has no security torx, I have that exact kit only in blue which was part of a much wider kit off amazon. It has all the security torx heads. Ether they don’t include them with that particular version or no longer include them. If that’s a deal breaker for people, shop around.

[@eduardoavila646]

Well i mean the security torqx heads can also remove normal torqx XD

[@aussieguy1012]

@@eduardoavila646 but not vice versa. my jakemy kit is in another city. I had to source a bit for the xbox one controller.T8h.

[@eduardoavila646]

@@aussieguy1012 Not vice-versa, but you dont need normal torx bits, the security ones can open both. Or if yoi really just wanna open something, you could break the pin of the security one and make a normal one. But damn, i hate those screws...

[@JustAlex686]

Slow clap

[@anhvunguyen158]

“Ifuxit kit” you were one syllable away from demonetization

[@pongo1342]

I mean hes still saying fucks in a way

[@jpvoodoo5522]

@@pongo1342 , Yes, but the compulsion towards puns is overwhelming. He couldn't resist it. I couldn't have either.

[@thomasollinger8367]

It' not even a syllable, it's just a letter.

[@JoeARedHawk275]

A consonant away

[@SpltPersonaltyOF]

Same amount of syllables...

[@timplett1]

2:34 - missed opportunity for Anthony to literally hit him with what he found...

[@thatoneoreoo]

That would be funny, but than Anthony is fired.

[@limcheehean]

This video is definitely not sponsored by iFixit.

[@starfirex5042]

No not at all! 😉

[@HoloScope]

Haha nice try linus "Lim" vs "Linus" very similar

[@TheWunder]

One plus review, sponsored by one plus anyone?

[@Catson91]

nah, sponsored by underwear

[@jorgamund07]

It would be a pretty big conflict of interests if it was.

[@olbaze]

"A Security Torx can be used to remove Security Torx screws". - LinusTechTips 2019.

[@pathakayush]

Dunno why but that line felt intense

[@dafrandle]

the missile knows where it is because the missile knows where it isn't

[@JoshWitte]

Linus is such a dumbass 😒

[@ZepG]

But a non-security Torx can be hacked by the Russians!

[@_BangDroid_]

All torx drivers have Russian backdoors

[@rinkyouma2320]

The problem with those China-made toolkit is that when used on really hard to twist screws,the tips become rounded. The metallic tips are rather soft.

[@GrandHighGamer]

Yeah you're losing the hardening. But if you're more of a hobbyist they're obviously pretty much fine. The nylon spudgers and 'guitar picks' are garbage offbrand though, as they're simultaneously too thick to easily get into gaps and too bendy to be used more than a couple of times. Likewise suction cups are often bent and unusable.

[@MichaelScrip]

Same thing happened to me. I bought the orange Chinese kit before I saw this video... and all of the screwdriver bits I used are rounded and ruined. I'm guessing the real iFixit kit doesn't suffer from this.

[@TheDexsword]

worked at dropshipper for those, 8/10 products ussually have QA issues or low quality material issues yeah if they just fixed those problem they can be rly good.

[@wphanoo]

i'm wondering if you can harden the bits yourself ? By putting them in flames then water to create the hardened steel surface

[@DragonBuilds]

If they are a little soft it should be fine for computer stuff. If they are actually imprecise, they'll strip out your screws.

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

I've been using an iFixit kit since around the time this video came out. I did manage to find one definite but minor drawback to it: Since the bits just sit in cutouts in a block of foam, if you have a fumbling coworker, they could put a bit in the wrong slot and stretch it out of shape, causing it to not hold its proper bit anymore.

[@david3n544]

Next episode: how to lose a long time sponsor

[@lostremnant1140]

Aren't iFixit tools made in China as well?

[@skyeturner5003]

The reason sponsors like Linus is because he's so brutally honest which means that people know when he gives a recommendation, he means it.

[@franzb69]

@@skyeturner5003 or the fact that he's so big that the sponsors can't do shit.

[@skyeturner5003]

@@franzb69 yeah I guess, no matter whether he says it's good or bad people buy it so sponsors kinda just choose him out of necessity.

[@angel102ify]

@@lostremnant1140 no, Germany.

[@BlissOn47]

Next video: Mack Weldon underwear vs Chinese underwear

[@doodledibob]

Sponsored by iFixit, naturally.

[@rishitkumar5717]

lol

[@junyangli8882]

Featuring Linus' thicc behind.

[@TonZa10]

iWearit?

[@rezz5570]

Sypher's profile picture? U sure?

[@ownufools]

I love Anthony, he's like the real time Linus proof checker

[@ShaggySummers]

Pretty sure it's proof reader or fact checker :D

[@ownufools]

ShaggySummers I love you

[@phenry9999]

I bought a cheap kit a few years ago, and have been taking apart stuff lately with adverse reactions (screw tips breaking, screw driver plastic breaking off). So I'm back here looking for ifixit suggestions. Thank you guys!!!!! Having it all in one kit helps beginners like me.

[@EposVox]

Private Internet Access vs chinese VPN replacement?

[@zuluwhiskey9049]

ahhh... it's illegal to provide vpn service in China while using vpn is not. So don't expect some legit chinese vpns

[@EposVox]

I mean, it was a joke :P

[@zuluwhiskey9049]

@@EposVox you got me man xD

[@onlinezwang]

Squarespace vs chinese web design software?

[@garrisonma3617]

Well, Chinese companies could use vpn if they got related licenses.

[@Sycth55]

I love that Anthony always has that little smug smile. I love that guy.

[@avverdkmikjifd2433]

He knows all the secrets

[@nommchompsky]

Also Linus actually respects him. If Alex had paid $1.50 for those 50 suction cups, Linus would have went on a rant about wasting his money

[@taco0077]

that guy is the best comedian ever, he doent even has to talk

[@QaisSwaity]

Imo hes just the best guy at ltt, i mean him and riley, both of them are my favourites

[@archgirl]

@@QaisSwaity Riley is a guy I feel like I’d love to go out to eat with. I don’t mean a nice dinner with sophisticated, adult conversation. I mean a sandwich and a chat about music and video games. Dude’s kind of a gem. Anthony, on the other hand, I just want to learn more about Linux from. I’ve been using Linux for 12 years now, 7 or so of which have been as my exclusive desktop OS, and I feel like I’d learn so much about the system I already know a ton about just through chatting with him about his use of it.

[@MrNovacancy]

iFuxit™ "Good as nuked."

[@loib]

underrated

[@perkimba8369]

The funniest thing is that KZbin's algorithm understood "eye Foxit" in that part.

[@allenhauser4250]

And here I am repairing laptops with a Philips head and a guitar pick

[@mrgame4]

Hey me too. *High five*

[@fredstead5652]

Here I am using a butter knife and prying it apart with my hands.

[@Xemerius7]

Anthony adds so much to this channel, we really like him a lot

[@wolfx.2546]

Fully agreed!

[@brp_]

I was just about to say, does Anthony do everything?

[@johnbauer7658]

i'm being reminded of wendell circa 2014 on tek syndicate

[@marc-andrebergevin8253]

ANTHONY IS AMAZING !!

[@AG.Floats]

He knows a lot also.

[@3ericw]

Tweezers and anti static bracelet? Stefan ettienne and the verge has entered the chat

[@MostafaElSakari]

eric w Oh yeah yeah

[@lazar2175]

Needs a swiss knife...

[@sane3184]

@@lazar2175 *army knife

[@sanyr80]

livestrong bracelets!

[@michaelfranek7846]

Which hopefully has a Phillips head screwdriver

[@xthedman420x8]

ifixit: I can screw anything! ifuxit: Am I a joke to you?

[@MrDoboz]

64 bit driver kit? I have that too for the case of a windows reinstall

[@imark7777777]

Yes I have never done a Windows install that I haven't needed both inside and outside software and Hardware

[@discreet_boson]

I deleted system 32

[@titiryuchakraborty]

That 64 bit kit has many more drivers than my 64 bit windows

[@schizophrenicgaming365]

That 64 bit kit has 63 more drivers than my Linux 64 bit :/

[@supersonic118boi8]

Wow thats a good one

[@mactalk2871]

Militus depends on the Kernel Version

[@jthoward]

MacTalk R/whoosh

[@YouKnowMeDuh]

Lol 😂

[@bdzm5207]

"metal pry tool". *JerryRigEverything has entered the chat*

[@Koisheep]

someone stop jerry he's scratching Linus' socks and sandals!

[@OhSoTiredMan]

@@Koisheep Pretty sure he's prying his socks and sandals

[@theMIP3]

@@OhSoTiredMan Yep, they're like little LEGOs! (Forgive me, I'm not funny lmao)

[@johnnyviva9017]

"Tweezers". *The Verge has left the chat*

[@UrbanaticLemonade]

love that guy

[@vehiclefreak409]

I worked there for 4 1/2 years. I supplemented all of my new ProTechs and other bit kits with the extension from the old 54 bit kit that came with the Classic ProTech. I certainly think that the tools are a little pricey for what you get, but they also stand behind them. That lifetime warranty is indeed useful for parts and tools I've bought from there since leaving.

[@rollingtroll]

Just got the opening tool and tweezers in. I am pleased to inform you that the tweezers came in glittery gold packaging. Very fabulous.

[@masterbeuner89]

Anthony such a nice guy. And he got the knowledge!

[@Drubnubjagr]

Anthony Best Random Guru 2019

[@umerpk4188]

A bit obese, though.. Has that chubby hubby, look! XD

[@axelxan]

@@umerpk4188 A bit? Let us just call fat person fat.

[@martix9747]

@@axelxan why do you have to say it like that man...

[@kuba-iy8ej]

martlucky_ I know, it’s not nice

[@GeneralenFredrik]

Anthony is an absolute unit. More of Anthony, he lights up every video.

[@bestpcgaming7454]

I see Anthony I hit like

[@eden1925]

I got the same screwdriver kit in blue from a random amazon seller and I'm really happy with it. I took apart multiple Laptops (Normal and MacBooks), PCs and built some furniture with the kit. still works perfectly fine and I love that thing.

[@steveo1707]

Subbed. I was expecting this would end up being a thinly veiled plug for a sponsor, and instead got a glimpse of some serious integrity. This video is 3 years old so hopefully this honestly is still an important part of your content! Thumbs up!!

[@drawval6984]

linus : *compares cheap items on aliexpress to one of his best sponsors ifixit: Am I joke to you?

[@Vittrich]

tbh, i bought an ifixit kit because many techchannels use them and the quality is at max mediocre. i was really disappointen in how fast they wear out for that price.

[@Jdbye]

@@VittrichThey seem pretty sturdy to me. Of course plastic can and will break. They do offer a lifetime warranty though so I think that makes up for it.

[@TheElsarild]

A strong brand that cares about bringing value to their customers do not fear comparisons.

[@fresco4500]

vitti2801 Ha, at my work I am an ifixit technician and I have an unlimited free supply of toolkits

[@gamerdweebentertainment1616]

@@Vittrich meanwhile I'm like... I just need the screw driver the most -.-'

[@TheCatpirate]

INB4 Linus loses his iFixit sponsorship.

[@olafvandijke]

100%

[@musclesdude]

Being (him) more annoying makes me want to buy iFixit LESS.

[@ChimpyChamp]

Perhaps he already has, hence this video, or they have scaled back their sponsorship to the point that this video would bring in more from ad revenues than they would with the Ifixit sponsorship.

[@nayeemhaque1064]

They chose to sponsor Linus, they knew what they were getting into lol

[@piers389]

Perhaps he'll release his own? It seems like a reasonable item to be added to the LTT store with a great profit margin...

[@professorneila2941]

can you please do a "disassemble and reassemble a laptop challenge" like when people try to undo a gun and two people compete?

[@DJogdog]

"undo a gun"

[@rxibot]

Well thanks to this review I actually went out and purchased it I've been eyeballing it for a while now and I really can't find a better product out there. so I went through your link and purchased the pro kit Thanks for the review You guys are awesome as usual.

[@Daveman1123]

"Cordless Wrist Straps" prove to be ineffective Where are my fellow ElectroBOOM subscribers?

[@Sammie1053]

*_FUUUUUL Bridge rectifier_*

[@warcrimesenjoyer911]

FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER

[@MrDoboz]

yes

[@Ilham-lj2dn]

*EVEN FULLER BRIDGE RECTIFIER*

[@OfficerNuggets]

Koala Dave FUUUUUUUUUUUULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL BRRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDGEEEEEEEEEEEEE REEEEEEECCCCTTTTTTIFFFFFFIAAAAAAAAIRRRRRRRRR

[@lukamlinar]

My 20$ set from China never failed to do the trick and has more components than the 54$ set from iFixit. I'm not debating that iFixit is higher quality, but some of these kits from China are really, really good! Oh and suction cups are rubbish, buy those from iFixit. That's just a fact.

[@XXShaka2592]

Could you give the name?

[@PseudoResonance]

I got myself an iFixit kit despite knowing about cheaper alternatives simply because I knew for a fact it would be good. I might buy some extra bits, and maybe a screwdriver extension that is thinner or something, but iFixit definitely has the best support.

[@ntcong]

​@AccidentalGenius 7 iPhone does come from China, doesn't mean they have the same quality as some random one from Aliexpress

[@jesselioce]

@AccidentalGenius 7 made in Germany actually

[@jesselioce]

Which one? I already have the ifixit one but it this has component I don't have but might need in the future..

[@crowvalclamore3320]

I absolutely love my Ifixit kit, I went ahead & picked up the full business start up case.

[@sombdywakehicks]

I picked up the HyperTough kit from Walmart for about $14. Highly recommend. Has everything you need including security torx. Only issue was included guitar picks which I just submitted for my own. Screw ifixit and their $60 price tag.

[@nolanrice2016]

Yea I got one off of Amazon that has literally everything I fix it offers in their 100$ value pack with the same tool carrier and I can say my 25$ I spent on that went way farther than any 100$ I fix it could screw me out of😂 I fix it isn’t worth the money they just have good marketing so you hear about them a lot. They offer nothing special

[@sombdywakehicks]

I would like to publicly amend my post. Ifixit is expensive. But it’s also quality manufactured with pride. That’s something I will always spend more for especially in today’s world where you have to look hard to find anyone with a give a shit attitude. I fix it is one of the good ones from what I can see from the outside looking in. And if you are able to afford the top of the line then I trust thats what you will be delivered. Walmart Hypertough kit is still intact and working. But come on…it’s walmart. I must have been on drugs endorsing them.🤦

[@sm-zt4ut]

@@sombdywakehicks your amendment had me laughing. I personally bought an Ifixit kit just to support the countless guides I’ve used from their website.

[@theMIP3]

As a former cell phone shop employee, I'd like to point out that while iFixit bits are great for fixing a lot of different devices over time, imho they aren't great for prolonged, repeated daily use. If you need to fix a lot of the same stuff with the same bit, especially in mobile devices, the shop I used to work at used Wiha brand screwdrivers for almost everything. My manager worked there fixing iPhones for 6+ years, and has probably replaced his Phillips #000 Driver twice or three times. I've been taught to avoid iFixit bits for the long-term durability factor. Just my two cents worth. Have a nice day!

[@LocoHosa]

I feel like this is a really fair complaint as well as a fair compromise from them. I don't want every bit to be made of the best steel ever because most bits I'll only use a handful of times. The bits I use regularly I can buy higher quality versions, or just a handful of spares. I'd also say your judgement based on a bit that is particularly small and delicate. I could use Ifixit daily for server and laptop repair and I doubt I'd have the issues you describe. Just my $0.02.

[@TheSir2005]

If you repair devices all day you dont wanna screw around with a bitset anyway, i mean who wants to change bits constantly? Better to get a nice Wiha picofinish or Wera Kraftform set, much much quicker. A microbit set is really just only for people who from time to time need it or who need to have a set with them on the go just in case...

[@spuriouspodge7416]

I love my set of Wiha drivers. They're great. Wera are another excellent German manufacturer of drivers and bits. They do a security bit set too.

[@amshermansen]

As a fellow phone repairman, I would offer a counterpoint. While not great for longterm use, iFixit has lifetime warranty on all of the bits in their kits. It makes it the best possible solution overall in my experience (for both Phone and PC needs broadly) over specialized tools.

[@trevorpiccone1327]

I agree with you if you're gonna be using these tools day in and day out, Ifixit is almost a hobbyist's toolset. Get some Wiha's or even some Wera's, they're quality german drivers.

[@maximal10]

2:40 "All right Anthony. Hit me with what you found!" Anthony...."is tempted"

[@memethanYT]

Complete wrong timestamp

[@DukenukemX]

Anthony begins heavy breathing.

[@maximal10]

@@memethanYT yeah...then again he seems like he wants to give Linus a swat through the entire video

[@osamu_90]

The problem is iFixit seems to be catered to the U.S. for most parts. Tried ordering their essential tool kit once and while they do ship to where I'm currently living, the shipping cost alone was over 3 times of the tool kit's price. Would love to see them expand and open a couple more stores in different locations.

[@nan.a323]

@@Moody_Blues_ this is quite old, but I'd like to give some insight as someone who lives in a third world country. in Brazil, shipping prices are TERRIBLE. the products are expensive (since they're charged in USD) and the shipping doesn't help, especially when taxes are in the mix. in a nutshell, the stores that do ship here (which are almost none, when talking about the "reputable brands" we see in LTT's and other tech youtuber's videos) are REALLY expensive, so we tend to make do either with cheaper national brands or with the china stuff from aliexpress or banggood. i believe that these companies would only have things to gain if they paid a little bit more attention to growing markets like ours, sadly tho, it takes money to get money and most of them are not willing to bet on things that might not catch on.

[@hokkaido1114]

Amazonで買っても割高なんだよな…かといってドライバーキットは謎メーカーのしか売ってないし。日本にも取扱店がきたらいいのだが

[@Kytori95]

I have that exact orange screwdriver kit and it serves me perfectly well, I love it! Mine has some additional things though, I got it from Amazon and it has markings on the rubber to show which bit is which, and came with a guitar pick and prying tool plus some additional bits, overall it's awesome.

[@editiongamingyt5761]

same!! I have the same from hobby lobby.

[@BPEKSupraInteractive]

ifixit has left the chat

[@dy8253]

Ifuxit has entered the chat

[@ne0n1880]

legend, hahaha! :D

[@energidaan]

Jtzkb NO Ufixit

[@OP4455OP]

president Xi has joined the chat

[@Alirezax64]

But ifixit manufactures them in CHINA!

[@SaKuLification]

i think they actually don't make these tools themself

[@claxel3757]

Wow.... everythin is made in china!!

[@harbl99]

It's Chinesium all the way down!

[@Alirezax64]

@@geiokamihasuki5998 lol

[@getout467]

but there is still a difference between something made IN china and something made BY a chinese company

[@Ghozer]

Well, that was very nice and refreshing to see, a totally straight, honest, clearly unbiased comparison.... many channels can learn a lot from this :)

[@schlowe2003]

Used that same orange kit for my professional applications for years, till I accidentally left it behind at a customers house because I was super tired and had to leave in a hurry to another job I was running behind... Replaced it for a few dollars more with a kit that included tweezers, scribe tools and all kinds of extras I still haven't needed. If you just need something cheap that works, these knock-off kits are great. Had everything I ever needed except the much larger bits that you would need full sized/specialty drivers for. (Side note - mine didn't come with the wrist strap or spudgers - which is fine, I had my own - and in the case of the grounding strap, one that actually works.)

[@TheOnlyUmagon]

I don't care much about the video just cool seeing the knowledgeable Anthony

[@marc-andrebergevin8253]

Anthony is awsome !! Best Guy after Linus, he should be in more videos !!

[@ThunderfallFilms]

Marc-André Bergevin Except he broke a $5000 computer from clumsiness

[@andthenforsaken]

@@ThunderfallFilms Doesn't change that he's a very knowledgeable and likable guy? Besides...everyone at LTT basically breaks things all the time.

[@Bewefau]

you must like the fattys

[@AgaetiAlex]

I would rather he be in less videos. He is very difficult to look at

[@mauritzjohnson9541]

He has the perfect face for voice overs

[@wad-cv1yu]

Id like to see a mix and match video. Where you look at multiple sets and build a personal kit with the best tools from among them.

[@AdamEnriquez]

Love Anthony's reaction at 9:08. DEAD! Anthony should be in more videos!

[@peterlustig502]

9:20 is better

[@Ozco57]

Agreed More Anthony, Linus!

[@Bonswally]

Also 8:57 when he hands linus the suction cups knowing he'll hate them. These two are great together. More Anthony.

[@swaikatkazi2537]

that sound like random peoples expression from gta 4

[@DiegoRomer0]

Your mom should be in more videos but im not always commenting about it.

[@Thefunwayhome]

Anthony is a little awkward, but I really enjoy him. He's funny, he's obviously smart af, I'm glad we've gotten more of him lately.

[@Kelocyde]

Anthony is the shit! He is a great employee to Linus and super fucking smart. I wish he would focus on his health more cause he is an awesome dude and I don't want to see him be impaired by something so easily remedied.

[@MegaEmmanuel09]

@@Kelocyde He does look a bit smaller from earlier videos, though.

[@McQueenRLZ]

@@Kelocyde Linus should pay a personal trainer for him.

[@Caboosejaja]

@@McQueenRLZ So fucking ignorant. I really hope you don't go around telling your fat friends they need a personal trainer or some stupid shit like that. You don't know why he's overweight, and what he's doing about it. This is coming from an underweight person, btw.

[@TwenOalley]

@@Caboosejaja Being overweight isn't a big deal. But being obese is dangerous to his health. They're only saying this because they like him.

[@Arandolor]

I've actually had tips on those cheaper kits bend and deform when working on older stuff that haven't been opened in a long time or perhaps rusted. So quantity doesn't always account for quality. Sure I can buy a no name spanner for half the price of a Gedore for example. But I'll end up buying 12 of them. If it's something you use daily, spend the extra cash and get the proper thing.

[@TXCMochii]

Been using that same exact Chinese set off amazon for the past 4 years. Just swapped to the full iFixit kit to spoil myself last week :) Funny to see this video a few days after making the swap. I will be keeping the Chinese set as backup but enjoy the quality of the bits in the iFixit a lot more. Less stripping and sheering.

[@Mrpiraterias]

Just another more Anthony please comment, thank you.

[@devond3364]

hilarious at 9:22

[@abdelrahmantalaat4211]

IFixIt : *MONITIZED* IFuxIt : *DEMONITIZED*

[@kiyoponnn]

Your spelling: demonetized

[@dylanharding5720]

@@kiyoponnn it was intentional.

[@nightbringar7558]

You know, as a noob to needing to do these kinds of things, this is a great pitch for the IFixIt kit because almost everything in it works exactly as you would expect. I'm always concerned about using a tool incorrectly when I first start out.

[@pauz9776]

what about the hardness of the screwdriver tips. Nothing more annoying than buying a screwdriver kit and the tips bent right from the start. I'd like to know how the durable the screwdrivers are? I'm betting that a high grade steel kits are hard to find. IFIXT's lifetime warranty looks like a good indication, (German Steel?) AvE's tool reviews are binge worthy. where I learned of- Hardness Testing File Sets; Type: Testing File Set; Scale Type: Rockwell C; Minimum Hardness: 40 RC; Maximum Hardness: 65 RC; Hardness: 40 to 65 RC;

[@needmorebeans]

I'd love to see the iFixit kit compared with the Xiaomi Wiha screwdriver set!

[@lucasrem]

Aaron Luo Compared to your own tools? What did you needed in that kit that is not in your own toolbox thing?

[@smrr2435]

if you are talking about the 24 bit version then it should only be a question of what you value, the cheaper set with fever bits or the more expensive version from ifixit, which have more bits but takes a lot more space. if you just need the bits the better option would be ifixit but there are value in the awsome size of xiaomi kit

[@AdrianTache]

Wiha tools are extremely awesome, and I expect them to be built better than ifixit counterparts.

[@DEMENTO01]

Xiaomi also sells toolkits??? Lmao, i honestly dont know if i should buy one or not bc im broke af and i cant afford the ifixit one but if the things gonna break in no time (like the one from aliexpress my stepdad gave me) i would just waste money jsfakgfjahs

[@needmorebeans]

@@DEMENTO01 yeah, German tools company Wiha did a partnership with Xiaomi to produce the toolkit, I've heard good things considering the price ~$15-20USD

[@Mdsoebee]

9:07 please make this a meme

[@zonalcalro]

I second the motion.

[@peterplantec7911]

This was elucidating. I appreciate your candor. It seems the links are missing. Thanks for your time on this.

[@asukaloyalrainbow2290]

This was an honest comparison in order to give an idea to the viewer which one to route for

[@XampleEditing]

*ifixit sponsor spot disappears*

[@johnnyxp64]

the problem with cheap tools and low quality is not the variety...is the metal quality especially on the screwdriver noses. i had a tone of them break or become round with just a bit of extra push while trying to unscrew a stuck crews or something. they are just butter noses they produce many metal srapnels and get destroyed.

[@LocoHosa]

I would have enjoyed seeing since analysis between bits, but that's likely outside of LTT's wheelhouse. My experience with ifixit and the cheaper Chinese set agrees with you, softer cheaper steel.

[@SeanChong]

Yes, especially their torx screw, it become round when unscrewing a slightly tight screw

[@udcnation]

I was about to comment about this until I see your post. Cheap tools heads get worn out quite easily... and cheap screws too!! Gaaah!

[@brando12343]

i get repair kits that come with screwdrivers and such every time i order a part so i literally have hundreds of them, if one breaks i just chuck it and grab another

[@eduardoavila646]

I dont think linus would do that, unfortunatly. But it would be cool to make a test in a soldered screw (every bit type avaiable like phillips, torx, etc), using a torquimeter, trying hard to unscrew it (using even a lever system if required) and measure how much force is used before the bits suffer any significant damage. It should give a really cool idea of how much of a difference in resistance there is with those. I think that maybe you guys could go in project farm's channel and ask him to do this test, this guy do this kind of tests (even tho it seems to be more related to industrial stuff), but idk.

[@jstyxx4110]

10:15 Question, I had a Samsung S6 that I tried a battery replacement on and got a piece of Prying tool in the sun card hole.

[@soniccookie655]

I got one of those JAKEMY screwdriver kits on sale for $5 (different model). 11/10 would recommend.

[@lewislaws6770]

*linus* - "iFuxit" *monetisation has left the chat* *demonetisation has entered the chat*

[@pcrana1]

iFixit : *so it's treason then*

[@padlocktails26]

*New Zealand Has Entered The Chat*

[@edwardgierek1487]

family friendly has left the chat

[@edwardgierek1487]

well idk if linus was ever family friendly and/or pg

[@monishmeher3901]

How to unsponsor your own videos 101

[@focus8543]

True

[@finraziel]

Not really? I mean, the conclusion is that you might be able to get a lot together cheaper but it's going to be a lot of work to find good stuff and you still might get lemons in them... For most people that don't have to turn over every dime then that means just get the ifixit kit...

[@DevinJuularValentine]

I usually get thrifty stuff but this video has made me think about getting an ifixit kit instead so idk what you mean, he didn't slate the kit at all. Pointed out shortfalls... Yeah

[@kandigloss6438]

@@DevinJuularValentine This, I thought this was actually a good endorsement of the product. Also if a sponsor pulls out because of a review video where minor flaws are pointed out then the company has bad business practices anyhow. That's more the practice of the sort of companies that pay for fake reviews on amazon, not reputable companies. (Japanese video game companies not withstanding.)

[@brunoleonardo3315]

@@finraziel iFixit quality is par with mid-tier china-y stuff because it is just like that, but rebranded, painted in a nice color scheme and with a higher price tag. For the lighter stuff it holds its own, for daily use I'd recommend something more robust. If one have the budget, there are some nice Wera/Wiha bit kits that will last you a lifetime.

[@Bonizer]

Anthony rocks! That voice is rly good for listening to when hes explaining things. Thanks man!!

[@dannyweasner5823]

I Love Cool Computer tools ! I have many of these tools as of now ! Great Job Guys ! All you need is a basic tool kit -- a file set, side cutters, a star screwdriver, a flat head screw driver, needle nose pliers, black electrical tape, a socket set, some heatsink compund, solder and a soldering pen for computer building. Oh yes some intelligents to figuring out the wiring and programming of the computer you built from scratch. Homebrew Build is fun stuff. Anthony is the Genius here Man !

[@pshecko]

Xiaomi x Wiha screwdriver kit is pretty nice for the price

[@johnyoung8144]

I find that anything Xiaomi get into they do a fairly good job and you wouldn't get garbage from them.

[@yatagarasu1495]

@@johnyoung8144 also, german manufacturer wiha does also help it :p

[@noanoxan]

You’re not lying. www.amazon.com/dp/B07FZ5DSWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_BGdGCbKNZ3694 Definitely higher quality than ifixit

[@charlespeach]

I love my Wiha screwdriver kit. Use it almost daily. Got it from a Xiaomi store last time I was in China for so cheap!

[@roborovsky6950]

The xiaomi bits are miles apart from those ifixit stuff. It's really hard to strip a xiaomi head, unlike ifixit ones.

[@TheBobes]

9:19 This is what you came here for my friends.

[@dialdowninternet8987]

*comrades

[@andresguerrero3347]

where i can find these really good sucks mr. linus?

[@red_y2k]

Lmao Anthony knows what’s up. He looks so smug (in a good way)

[@barenakedtech9893]

Really useful clip, helped influence my decision for sure! Good work as always!

[@utakubeta8311]

I've supplemented pro kits with random stuff like from Aliexpress or Harbor freight. The ideal would be to get your iFixit kit (or similar kit) and grab the randos as they come available to compliment or replace bits that dull or strip.

[@gregaria3664]

I love seeing Anthony more and more!! He's awesome!!

[@KSPilo]

"Those are not tweezers, those are zip ties." The Verge

[@the.spiderdan]

9:05 LMAAAAAAAOOO!!! I would never though that Anthony would laugh like that hahahahaha

[@mkvision]

When comparing the ifixit kit and a generic kit on amazon i bought the generic kit to try and successfully replaced the battery on my Zune 80g and personal smart phone. I can't verify the differences between the two, i just know the generic kit worked for me. From an observation standpoint some of the tools look identical.

[@CarlDavison]

Anthony Fan Club signing in, the guy is a legend, you ever fire him and there will be riots ya hear?

[@franscartoons]

Aren't iFixit tools still made in China?

[@Bewefau]

prob.

[@amoghus]

They r made in Germany

[@taiiat0]

it's not about the location of manufacture perse, there are great products made in the same locations as bad products. it's just that in places that do produce bad products, it's up to the Company buying manufacturing space and time to fly over THEIR OWN QA to manage things because China isn't going to do it for them (and is known to secretly downgrade what is produced over time).

[@franscartoons]

1000 subscribers without any videos challenge doubt that

[@az12223]

@@amoghus the only thing we make in germany are cars and highend rifles

[@reinbeers5322]

I got a bit kit specifically for mobile devices, on a mall. It doesn't have the bigger bits (that I honestly don't need), but Torx and Security Torx are all there, along with a pentalobe and the classic two that I forgot the names of. Also has a sucction cup and pry tools that the tips get bent easily, tho the rest holds up very well. For what I paid for it, I love that thing.

[@TheOneAndOnlyTeknocat]

I have my small ifixit that I got for working on phones and iPads, but then I came across a great little 14-piece precision screwdriver set at Canadian Tire, Mastercraft brand for $10! This is a great complement to my ifixit kit, certainly doesn't hold a candle to the full 64-bit kit from ifixit and of course doesn't include lots of other bits like suction cups etc. The screwdrivers will cover all the basics - straight, philips, torx (no security torx, though) and even one hex head. It also includes two sets of tweezers, one straight and one with a bent end, both of which are very sturdy and really great where the ifixit ones fall down. They were on sale when I got them, I can't recall the regular price, but it was a fantastic value for me. Yeah it's missing a lot, but so far it's more than adequate for my needs. Oh and the screwdrivers are magnetic as well.

[@ThatOneTruckGuy]

Next video: Ifixit stopped sponsoring us! :( (*Not clickbait*)

[@jacquesbonhomme9482]

It has already been released! (NOT CLICKBAIT) KZbin.com/watch?v=vUqb_iGD88A&t=76s

[@focus8543]

@@jacquesbonhomme9482 stop advertising your stolen video

[@jacquesbonhomme9482]

@@focus8543 not stolen. me and my friend did it. you can ask him yourself

[@roebbiej]

I really like Anthony in videos.

[@theblackhundreds7124]

He is my favorite. He doesnt try to force his personality like that other dude with black hair.

[@roebbiej]

@@theblackhundreds7124 exactly. No on film persona, and a buttload of in depth knowledge and know how.

[@PedroDavidMoran]

Yea. He es cool.

[@djvincon]

I like how he always pops in the frame

[@gamechamp19]

Boy it's weird watching a Pre-pandemic video now.

[@ToadTheTheorist]

0:11 I’m sure someone in this building has picked their nose with an ifixit kit. Riley:

[@black_platypus]

I'm impressed with how open and impartial it seems, given that one of the options is a sponsor of yours! Good job, keep it up! :)

[@B4umkuchen]

9:20 that awkward moment when you have to discuss "suction" with a fellow human...

[@squee222]

I like that your not afraid to be unbiased with regards to your own sponsors

[@sinrock85]

I paused this at 40 seconds in when Anthony showed up to say that I already love this video now that he's in it. Now I'll finish watching how great he made it being in it with Linus. You guys and gals over there at LMG are awesome! Thanks for so much great content! Anthony, you the man!

[@ivoleemans4754]

Linus, I love this review, it shows your honesty and also non-biased mentality towards the industry. This approach of low and high-end stuff from a consumer-standpoint is something missing in the big media. How I do miss the Tech Quickies lately? Anything happening with that channel? I've been watching you for a few years now and can only say: keep up the good work!

[@1234garrett1993]

One thing that constantly drives me crazy with the Ifixit kit is that it doesn't have a magnet in the bit end of the flexible extension, the bits just fall right out of the end.

[@greebj]

really? what a terrible oversight, magnetic bits and tips are a must when dealing with small stuff like laptops. The one screwdriver I have that isn't magnet tip I stick a magnet on the shaft.

[@imark7777777]

Just happened to forget to talk about the warranty. I had the original silver screwdriver kit that was referred to and I love the handle, I had a little bit of issue with the bits chewing out and I finally got around to figuring out which five where the bad ones and contacted them and they replaced my whole kit with the new one!! The bits seem like they're better and I haven't have any issues so far and if I want I can use the old handle but in some ways I like the new handle too. I will say if you go for a generic kit be aware that not all of the bits have the same strength which could be good that you won't strip out a screw at the same time you might end up stepping out screws when you strip out your bits.....

[@J2HxxCHRISTOFF]

Anthony has truly been the tech super hero of LTT lately and I personally love it.

[@darkcheaker]

Jacemy is a tool brand with a WIDE assortment of products. Just to clarify.

[@Bewefau]

craftsman or gtfo :D

[@rafhanasafiah5190]

It scan copy edysergde

[@paradox850]

I think the big take aways here are 1) if you want it all in an easy carry case, ifixit is the clear winner 2) spend the money once and never worry about having to find a similar product to replace the broken ones. 3) the ones Linus recommend in his eyes were in addition to the ifixit ones due to the slight differences that the kit lacks. Overall, I think a thinner ifixit kit with a few of the AliExpress tools would be the perfect setup. Great job being honest and giving detailed explanations as to why you like/dislike either set. Also, more Anthony! He's incredibly knowledgeable but isn't as nitty gritty as level1tech. He talks alot about the stuff I want to hear but ramps down the vocab and terms to an easily understandable monologue.

[@Dangles1337]

4. get anthony a new haircut

[@grom884]

I have that Orange kit and i think its decent. Opened a lot of times my pc for cleaning purposes and termic paste replacement and It works fine.

[@mikahl757]

Awesome unbiased review 👍🏽Missed oppurtinity to use iFixit as a sponsor at the end though lol. Looking to grab the diy kit for travel and the iFixit for home/rescue kit.

[@gavinspammed]

This Video is brought to you by iFuxit. Fux it deep, Fux it good

[@backupplan6058]

Because when Linus Fux it up yet again, iFuxit all you need.

[@apaxtoa]

Fux Mee Fux Yuu

[@domesticcanadian]

When a problem comes along you must Fux it. Fux it. Fux it good.