Snap-on - VS - Harbor Freight ( ICON ) 1/2" Torque Wrenches

Harbor Freight recently announced a brand new lineup of professional grade tools which they released under the ICON brand. These are supposed to rival the big truck brands in quality & at a fraction of the price.
QD3R250A vs TW12250
We bought the ICON 1/2" Torque Wrench to see what type of tools that they were coming out with -- and also bought the Snap-on equivalent that they use in their advertising to test how they actually compare on calibrated equipment.
In this video we put them up head-to-head WITH ACTUAL TORQUE TESTING!!!
Leave comment below with which one that you think is better!
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[@aab434]

Thanks for another great video!

[@xF3ARxLinkX]

Thank you @Real Tool Videos.. I am glad I watched this. I like Harbor freight tools and shop them here in Orlando Fl. So ty for the info and tests

[@philllsxga.7737]

Where are both made??

[@borden2417]

I never buy snap on. Snap On is for show offs.

[@miguelenriquez5885]

Are you from Kansas

[@stephenowen9739]

Regarding HF, I once told a buddy that I didn't like buying cheap Chinese tools. He replied, "What, you like buying expensive Chinese tools?"

[@user-uw1wq9rj8g]

He means snap-on?

[@jonathonrossebo1783]

Icon?

[@pfranco3029]

Where do you think the components are made...yep China with Chinese metals. You pay the premium to have them assembled here in the US (Only a few) the rest you Pay the markup for Snap On...just like Harley

[@alfonsocruz6156]

Stephen Owen LoL 😂

[@vtindyfan802]

Sometimes they are the same product with a different name on it - The Chinese Factories will put what ever name you want on it. Example - Yesterday I needed a (big) Hose Clamp for a project. The local Napa (Allied Auto) wanted $4 for 1 clamp. I told the guy I could get 2 for $4 at Advance Auto. He said his were better quality. I said No. I also told him I could get it even cheaper from Amazon. I walked out and went to Advance. Do you really think Napa has a Hose Clamp Factory in China? No - they all come from the same place...

[@ZERO_42069]

But I can’t finance the icon for $34 a week for 90,000 weeks

[@Mexicanmike87]

Icon does finance now, and at a better rate than snap on

[@andrewschickler718]

@@Mexicanmike87 But can you get it spread out over your entire lifetime? and the lifetime of your kids? and your kid's kids?

[@kinglouis9298]

Andrew Schickler same junk bro

[@eliasfernandez3722]

😂😂😂👍👍

[@trialnterror]

Josue Guzman uh yeah you can now!!!

[@wingman2k]

Now compare the regular HF Pittsburgh Pro torque wrench that is 10 bucks on sale vs the 100 dollar ICON.

[@ThePopeProductions]

w2k I’d like to see this also

[@Maximus43968]

Id l8ke to see this one to

[@crashbumper]

I have the 1/4" & 3/8" HF models, and I've tested them on a Snap-On digital torque calibrator we use at work. Both were spot on, and I learned my 3/8" Snap-On was out of calibration. Worth it for $10.

[@sincitydude7296]

Yeah it would be an interesting comparison. You should make a video on this.

[@BRoszel1]

Would not be an apples to apples comparison. The harbor freight would be a 150 lb/ft max.

[@brentblack5025]

Crazy in 2024 the same tourque wrench is 139.99. That's a 40% price increase. Let that sink in.

[@John94709]

Should change their name to Strap-On considering how bad they screw people with them prices.

[@jackk8422]

I dont wear snap on stuff in public because i dont want people to know im a rape victim

[@MrDesi6540]

Yup, thats my stand.

[@MrDesi6540]

@@jackk8422 Lmfao!!

[@McPh1741]

That comment is fitting because the only mechanics I know that are adamant about using Snap-on are auto mechanics and most of them are professional at screwing people. I'll probably catch shit for this comment.

[@onewaymichael12]

Thats funny riight there!

[@dmeads5663]

I once found a 3/8 snap on wrench in an old tool bag, I sold it to help pay for college.

[@-First-Last]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@andresaparicio3781]

Stonks

[@blue5had0w]

XD

[@Mickey_Bauer]

Hahaha

[@wise_soul8886]

😂😂😂

[@Pork-Chopper]

I bet a bunch of hardcore SnapOn users are "torqued off" right about now...

[@1notgilty]

@Ryan Watson Matco has a GREAT reputation with mechanics.

[@mikewaterfield3599]

I don't believe the video, our tools are third party calibrated. They have never been out of spec.

[@padraicmcguire108]

Gotta watch EricO on Southmain. Serious pro mechanic with quite a bit of Astro Pneumatic and his fav, the Earthquake battery Impact! I think SnapOn has met their match with the high end HF stuff. Their new spray guns look to be fantastic too.

[@xltranger98]

Padraic McGuire I used a $15 spray gun to spray metal flake on a motorcycle. It came out real good, now a car with more surface area may be a different story but for the tank fenders and side covers it sprayed very even and the flake never clogged the tip.

[@padraicmcguire108]

@@xltranger98 I too have used hf's cheap spray guns many times. Ok for farm work, but for auto, esp for color coats and clears, I use better guns. HF has introd two new tiers for paint guns (Spectrum and Black Widow) in the last two years. They are, like Icon much higher quality.

[@matthewhalas6564]

As an HFT Employee I can say that the ICON brand has been gaining popularity with professionals. My store has been selling the ICON boxes better than any store in my region. So far, they seem to be a great deal.

[@agustinjr.enriquez6238]

I didn’t wanna get stuck in debt on the Strap on tool truck. I started using ICON and to my surprise their quality and price as excellent, maybe i’ll get the box soon 👍🏽

[@TylersRapPromo]

@@agustinjr.enriquez6238 😂

[@jamesj.7750]

Well, at least Snap-On is around to make cases for Harbor Freight tools 🤣

[@kftc1980]

James J. They’re even going after them in that area. I have the 5 drawer cart for about $160. Other than the drawer trim which fell off (hot glue fixed that) it has been flawless.

[@travisedwards9983]

@@kftc1980 Nothing in harbor freight is even close to the snap on or matco tool chests. I can jump up and down on my drawers and im 220lbs

[@Thevisualaudio1]

Lol, awesome comment. I’m not a big fan of the generic materials for reliability, but am for their price and availability. Snap-On can kiss it. The only Snap-On product that I have kept is a small pocket knife...that wasn’t even made by them but has their logo on it.

[@DeeplyOffended]

Travis Edwards impracticable when would a 220 man need to be stored in the toolbox

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Dropped $500 to make us a video. THANK YOU!

[@christopherbueno1580]

I'm sure he returned it 😂😂😂

[@AlwaysBeSmart674]

Probably retuned both....

[@robrage5180]

With 100k+ views, he definitely made his money back 25 fold lol

[@canadiantrucker9574]

@@robrage5180 how does he make his money back if people view his review?

[@robrage5180]

Monetization. KZbin pays a lot of money to people who's videos get lots of views, likes, comments, and subscriptions. Watch videos on how youtubers make

[@BigDog50001]

Can you imagine seeing a Harbor Freight tool truck....

[@dickfitzinya3082]

It would probably break down often and just get replaced under warranty.

[@richhenson9935]

That would make the price go up.

[@garrettmuir4150]

i would buy tools from a harbor freight truck. not every tool in your box needs to be extremely expensive. thres a harbor freight about 1/2 mile from my dealership though... only slightly less convenient

[@kst8er]

Thats the only way I used to buy harbor freight tools was from a truck. Their quality has sure come along way since those days

[@성지훈-e7l]

then...price will go up 300%..like snap on, matco etc.. Truck price, gas(diesel), commission to the seller, salary and so on.

[@toshmiller5571]

I miss this channel so much...hope all is well. This is by far my favorite tool review channel.

[@RealToolReviews]

Very soon my friend 👀

[@toshmiller5571]

@@RealToolReviews high five ✋

[@SunsetSesh]

@@RealToolReviews not soon enough

[@marcokawar5459]

i was in the market for a snapon torque wrench but wanting another cheaper alternative, now am buying an icon cuz of you, you just saved me $300 man.. thank you sir

[@hustlinghard8081]

Hes now got a Snap on he will sell you on the cheap im sure

[@retam1418]

my arm is my torque wrench. I also have tendonitis so my arm even clicks when I hit spec. Lol. And yes I know if you are replacing a head or gasket you need to use a torque wrench i was just making a joke. Sorry if it was not funny.

[@jehugarcia8160]

NEED what is that 😂😂😂😂😂

[@gjdewald]

Hmm, Biden's torque wrench is out of calibration.

[@Thedudeabides803]

My dads favorite line. Lol

[@Jeff_1349]

No worries. It was funny!!!

[@nOnecares623]

😭😭😂😂🤣🤣

[@hannahdrew2331]

Snap on has always been a ripoff. You get free replacement because you already paid for 4 of them.

[@truckerpeterose]

Kingy B And so do many many Tool companies. Go buy a $25 Tekton non quick release 3/8” ratchet and you may never buy SnapOn again unless you need to finance your tools. I have an FHLL80 (which I love) and a comparable Tekton and the Tekton is way smoother with much less back drag. I am blown away with Tektons quality.

[@truckerpeterose]

Kingy B US tool manufacturers including SnapOn are producing their products overseas now. Taiwan products are far superior to Chinese and it is still supporting American companies. Win win in my book. If snapon sold their products at a reasonable mark up then I would buy more. But 12-15X for the same products is pure greed.

[@truckerpeterose]

Kingy B You need to go do some research on the snapon website. Every product has a country of origin listed all the way down at the bottom. You my friend are about to be heartbroken. Also certain hand tools are marked made in the USA because a larger percentage of it is made here and internals are made overseas. Snapon has been hiding this information in plain sight.

[@truckerpeterose]

Kingy B And I am aware of their licensed products as well. It’s a good indication that even Snapon doesn’t care about its own reputation anymore. Money is king and pride is a distant second.

[@GrowLLLTigeRRR]

You won't get a replacement if you didn't buy it from the guy who is currently selling them. I agree. It's a HUGE ripoff.

[@johnsalcido5436]

Been here waiting for years now on new tool review videos!!😭 nobody does them quite like you man!! We need you!!!

[@truthandreality4650]

I just subscribed and found that he stopped. Anyone know what happened? Is he okay?

[@TheGonzorelic]

This is hands down the best review channel on youtube. I bought my milwuakee 46" tool chest because of this channel and ive filled it with tools from watching these reviews. My only complaint is there arent enough reviews lol. I could watch these reviews every day.

[@joedume8932]

78 Snap-On salesmen were pissed off at this video.

[@anthonybrod5559]

134 now!

[@canadiantrucker9574]

146 now

[@ikstrucking3289]

Aha

[@gearjammer0445]

Lol

[@donbirren9401]

I'm pissed off at this video because he didn't abuse them to the point of achieving carnage! ;)

[@lilarreola27]

Please come back champ! I been waiting for the past 2 whole years! Your channel was the only tool channel i enjoyed watching every single video back to back. Most professional and informative content 👏

[@oldguysrule-iv7sh]

I bet Snap-on wishes they didn’t sue harbor freight because they pissed them of and harbor freight said it’s on like donkey Kong

[@johnmichaelgeorge6284]

The low-profile floor jack that HF sells that Snap-on sued them over is fan-freaking-tastic.

[@prevost8686]

John Michael George I’ve been da technician for nearly 30 years and Corporate Snapon deserves to be humbled. They’ve been screwing mechanics for nearly a century. After years of buying their tools I cannot even get the rep to stop at my shop to service all the stuff I purchased from them in good faith that they’d justify their prices with great customer service.

[@robertoortiz447]

old guys rule 1611 😂😂 did they really?

[@crherniman]

@@johnmichaelgeorge6284 do they still sell it? Do you know a model number?

[@bobbyharvill4225]

crherniman D55146

[@jerribruce8095]

This is the best tool review channel that I have seen. His reviews are honest and reliable. Thank you for providing these review videos. I don't have much of a tool budget, knowing what is a better deal is very important.

[@mw7145]

It's great to see people holding manufactures accountable. As an engineer I am constantly shaking my head at bogus marketing claims and the lack of transparency in the market place when comparison shopping. Cheers to informed consumers, voting with your wallet and Real Tool Reviews!!!

[@johnsalcido5436]

Dude get back into the game!! You were hands down the best tool channel by far. Simple yet fun to watch. So many new tools have come out in the past few years and other channels have taken to making great content. Please get your butt up and get to making videos again!!!

[@DizzKidz]

Hands down the best ... and hasn't put anything out in 3 years. I miss his content.

[@thaiguyry209]

Agreed. Was one of my favorites to watch.

[@QuantumMind88]

Luckily Project Farm picked up the slack!

[@MaySpitfire]

I just got hired by Harbor Freight a week ago and I'm watching your videos to learn more about the products xD

[@RealToolReviews]

Congrats on your new job!

[@chuckswayzee]

You'll be the only HF employee that knows anything about the tools, besides the managers I guess

[@ViperSRTnACR]

How do you like it so far?

[@nextlevelgamez9243]

I love the fact that Harbor Freight is inclusive and hires just as many women as men for a tool company.

[@falconater68]

@@nextlevelgamez9243 ...Its a retail store. Don't try and make something out of nothing. Ever dude that works there may as well be a women.

[@Badgertronix]

Very interesting! It's getting harder to justify buying the traditional premium tool brands

[@andysharp4154]

I guess it all depends on who's economy you want to support. Buy American and be proud of it.

[@No-vm7go]

Competition is King. The best wins.

[@waltv79]

@@andysharp4154 I wish I could afford to throw $400 towards the American built, but as long as those prices are marked up so damned high I'll have to stick with the foreign made. P.S. even Snap-On isn't 100% American made, they still use bearings and other small components made overseas.

[@JohnDoe-rq5bz]

@@andysharp4154 Bull shit! Its Snap ons job to earn customers. If you consider buying an inferior product for $300 more bucks go ahead. The buying American dream is dead. I will buy American when its fantastic. However, too many companies in America fail to be loyal to the American consumer and worker and care more about maximizing profit. All you die hard buy American are phonies anyhow. You love our country so much go join the military and prove it!!!!

[@CyclesInc]

@@andysharp4154 I personally own all Snap-On, 3/8" Micro Digital, 3/8" Digital, 1/2" Digital and a 3/4" clicker. After watching this video if I needed a clicker I would buy the Icon. As much as I want to support our economy, I also want to support my own personal economy. I own mostly Snap-On tools and love them but their pricing is ridiculous. The price gap doesn't equal the quality gap and sometimes Snap-On looses in the quality race also.

[@claybiggs9018]

I have been buying Harbor Freight tools for decades. And I have found them to be of great quality. And I am not as pissed when my boys and there friends "borrow them". Permanently.

[@carlrabe4384]

Not only did he spend his money on the torque wrenches, I don't even wanna know what the test machines cost such as the one used in this video, and the other testers used on the impact guns. You do such a great service for soooooooo many people! Thank You!!

[@oldskoolfunk71]

I been needing a new torque wrench. With that kind of accuracy combined with low price and a lifetime warranty, its a no brainer im getting the Icon. Thanks for the detailed review God Bless.

[@tisoy909]

Hey OldSkool! How you doing bro? Saw your comment and wanted to say whattap and I'm one of your followers too. God Bless you brother!

[@MrAquinas1]

If you don't mind inferior metals that necessitate having to use that lifetime warranty.

[@joshuamoore3846]

@@MrAquinas1 who even cares? If you're breaking any kind of torque wrench, you're the problem.

[@MrAquinas1]

@@joshuamoore3846 Not when a 150 pound toque wrench breaks at 90 pounds.

[@emilyhofland8219]

I do this professionally. I use a harbor freight torque wrench, just for drain plugs. Daily, frequent use, it's starting to wear out, at around 18 months. My snap-on click type, its doing fine, but it's a larger size, and i use it for lugz. My electronic snap-on, don't get much use, and will probably last forever. I even have the tiny pen sized one, i use one plastic parts. Snap-on warranty, will likely be new internal parts for something like $10 to pay the guy to install and calibrate. Harbor freight will also replace, if you have your receipt, or they have it on record. Snap-on is definitely feeling nicer in the hand, and keeps locked in your weight, and well, just everything about it will be nicer. As one should expect. Anyway. That's my real world evaluation. I will still replace my 3/8" with a harbor freight. I just lock down the lock screw with a channel lock. So I don't have to deal with it ever moving. Since I only ever keep it set on 40in/lbs.

[@SirBilliam96]

I'm pretty sure Snap-on hates seeing these videos, but when you charge the most out of any company for tools, you are subject to extreme scrutiny.

[@roguestatus9040]

They do provide the best tools when you look at the big picture.

[@SirBilliam96]

@@roguestatus9040 that would depend on your definition of best in this case. I believe that having a lifetime warranty and better accuracy straight out of the box would be better than a 1 year warranty and good enough accuracy. Value is a huge factor when it comes to tools, and Snap-on just doesn't have it

[@willie8649]

Honestly you are the only one who goes in depth when it comes to tools bro, we need more content from you, stay bless and be safe out there!

[@jeffs3807]

You must have never watched project farm. That guy is so thorough.

[@4aneme8R]

I used to do torque wrench calibrations, this was well done.

[@TitoRigatoni]

I used to make torque wrenches, and I agree. One thing I can say - before using (or calibrating) a click-type torque wrench, it needs to be "cycled" several times. Set it to a lower value, put it on a bolt head, and click it 10-12 times. This will make subsequent readings more consistent and accurate.

[@4aneme8R]

And need to be stored at 0 when not in use.@@TitoRigatoni

[@thebigdr]

Except the repeatability should be done at 50% of the range, as a calibration shop would do, but 75 ftlbs was probably OK.

[@scunnerdarkly4929]

Brand loyalty is for fools and items should be judged on their merits rather than name.

[@josephtd7806]

Brand loyalties should exist, harbor freight is all made over seas, snap on is all made in the great USA, so if you care about US manufacturing, something that benefits the United States instead of another country, put your money where it counts.

[@hydrocarbon82]

@@josephtd7806 even then it's hard to justify. The Snap-on CEO made $7.56 million last year while his US laborers start at $31k. You have to ask if you're supporting a few blue-collar Americans or a few rich punks who sit in air conditioning all day?

[@brandondurbin8322]

@@josephtd7806 hate to break it to you a lot of the internal parts for snap-on is made overseas then the ship the parks here to be made

[@RazorbackDevil]

I agree, but sometimes brand loyalty comes from a brand making quality products that consumers love. Not always, but it happens

[@wafflezyup5089]

Joseph TD ah yes let’s spend 2x as much because aMuRiCa!!!!

[@DarkFilmDirector]

Come back Real Tool Reviews! We miss you!

[@moviemania1137]

He's pisses off Trump lost

[@DarkFilmDirector]

@@joshm2243 I have actually seen him comment on other tool channels videos. He's still here. My guess is just that a change of life situation.

[@seephor]

Snap-On all of a sudden got a huge number of orders on their torque wrench case

[@alfonsoramirez6415]

Hahahaha😂🤣 Good one! Definitely would buy the habor freight Icon torque!

[@truckerpeterose]

seephor I think the Icon case is actually a better quality over the Snap-On case. It is just a bit bulkier. I think I would want a beefier case versus a few more square inches in a tool box.

[@alfonsoramirez6415]

@@truckerpeterose yeah! I was thinking the same thing! It has metal hinges! Actually looks better in my opinion, it might just be too bulky to fit in a toolbox

[@misterhat5823]

@@truckerpeterose Yep. Metal snaps beat a plastic hinge.

[@NoWr2Run]

LMAO. It's also SAD that the case costs about a 3rd of the Icon T. Wrench. I like the Icon case better like mentioned above but FUNNY AS HELL.

[@j.r.w7636]

Shout out to all the guys with 10 grand in debt to snap on lol

[@MegaLostOne]

@@bixby9797 40K!!! well to be fair that is what, half a dozen snap on hand tools? All kidding aside when it comes to hand tools, I own Snap On, Mac, Matco, SK, Blue Point, Proto, Blackhawk, Urrea, Craftsman etc, etc. But I cannot honestly remember ever buying anything that was new (Except my Mac metric wrench set, made in Taiwan). I'm not a mech. by trade and it's nice to have some quality tools but I just cannot see paying that much as a weekend warrior in the garage. Also I do own some HF socket sets and they have served me well. As far as the Icon brand goes I honestly can't say how good they are but after seeing the prices I can get used name brands for less that will outlast my lifetime which leaves me with more $$$ to buy more tools that I don't need.

[@BibleHillRacing]

And this is why I've stopped buying snap-on tools, all your doing is paying for the name. Thanks for the review doing a killer job!

[@nathaniellarson8]

Oh, they say you pay for the service... which is garbage at our shop. She would come once a month at most and forget to warranty tools for months. There are multiple Snap-On fanboys that have started buying off the Mac truck because it's so bad.

[@phbrinsden]

You are also paying for a lot of staff, drivers, trucks, fuel etc. and don’t forget the guys at head office enjoying a good life. A typical old school company and business model that will either change or get left behind.

[@DrFillyBlunt]

@@phbrinsden I'd rather pay for a good tool than someone elses salary or fuel up.

[@The_Pariah]

As someone who is a huge geek and loves science but is mechanically "special needs", I love this video so much. The diligence in testing, the documentation of steps and data, the research put into it, the money spent (I envy the fact that you can blow $400 on tools just to do a review), and the attention to detail are all top-notch. You had my upvote before the video was even half over. I'll be checking out some of your other videos in the very near future. Edit after finishing the video: I'd definitely go with the Icon. The ONLY thing the Snap-on had going for it was a smaller (not better) case. If you're so hard-pressed for toolbox space that an inch of tool case is going to make or break things, you're already in a bad spot and need to reevaluate. Because you can't fit that next tool in. Plus, give me those metal hinges any day of the week. God, that video was so well done. Seriously, I'm impressed.

[@NightNDay2.0]

I love your comments ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ comments

[@FreeYourBrains]

both tools are returnable as long as they are not damaged, so no money spent there

[@biaggiwins]

Keep your head on a swivel. There may be a Snap on truck doing very late, slow, drive by's in your neighborhood soon..

[@RealToolReviews]

🤣

[@chuckgilly]

LMAO

[@1983oneeye]

FTW! XD

[@tacomonsta4301]

Found the military guy lol

[@corthirteenth94]

Insert JAWS theme here.

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Dec. 15, 2019---One thing I like about Harbor Freight is the discount coupon they always offer. Has saved me quite a few bucks over the years.

[@Badkitty24]

Kiss that coupon goodbye though. There is now fine print.. Excluding pretty much every tool brand they carry. So the coupons are only good for cheap random items. No more tools, power tools or machines. Good thing i got my belt grinder with coupon before that changed. I found out when i tried getting my drill press

[@kftc1980]

The best thing about HF is the reviews on their website, tons of them, uncensored. Allows you to separate the crap from the deals.

[@richardtrujillo1967]

After seeing the review of the XT vs snap on impact. I purchased the XT, and till this day it has been able to handle every job that my co-workers snap on has at a fraction of the price. Keep up the awesome reviews

[@SouthMainAuto]

I miss real tool reviews 🥺

[@gjk1504]

I check back on the channel weekly to see if he's re-uploaded yet lol. Big fan of yours btw Mr. O!

[@RealToolReviews]

Thanks my friend! :) ……. I’ll be back in the near future. Stay tuned!

[@grandrapids57]

@@RealToolReviews EXCELLENT-- You know how to make a real solid channel!

[@fishbonenetworks]

The crippling debt and weekly payments to the tool truck makes me feel like a real mechanic!

[@BLAZEPSI]

LoL...sarcasm

[@NoWr2Run]

LMFAO, OH SO RIGHT THOUGH.

[@andysharp4154]

And when you retire and sell your tools you'll get most of your money back.

[@JohnDoe-rq5bz]

@@andysharp4154 Stop being such a butt hurt little bitch. God Damn snowflakes..lol!!!

[@andysharp4154]

@sidecarnutz Or give it to one of your grand kids

[@563ramirez]

Finally! Been waiting for 3 months for your next vídeo!!!

[@untitledsn41]

He had to save up money to be able to afford that Snap On torque wrench lol 😆

[@Airman..]

He's so damn good

[@johnshifflett1722]

I would say that this was the best, through review of any product I’ve ever seen

[@danbo12177734]

John Shifflett check out "project farm" on youtube!

[@feelingitoutwrenching7563]

Come back to KZbin!!!! You made the best tool review videos!!! We tool addicts need you!!!!

[@RealToolReviews]

Stay tuned my friend 😉

[@PM5kBlast]

@@RealToolReviews Let's Gooooo

[@600hector]

​@@RealToolReviews I'm staying tuned.

[@pattognozzi]

Finally, a head to head between these two! Great job with this video, I can’t imagine how anyone could chose the Snap-On over the Icon after seeing this and considering the warranty.

[@RumbleFish69]

Wow, it's crazy how I am running into this video in my feed today when I just purchased the Icon from Harbor Freight earlier today! And I got mine on sale for $59.00 too! Well, I have to say that I was happy with the price but I am even more happy now that I have seen this video. I went to Harbor Freight today specifically for a Torque Wrench and I had no idea it would be an Icon as my final choice. When I checked it out at the store I was super impressed and figured that for the money, it was well built and you can't go wrong with the lifetime warranty. I already have a 1/2" Pittsburgh which is great to have in any toolbox but I needed something with a bit more huevos! Thanks for the video! I feel even better about my purchase after watching this video! Giant thumbs up!

[@motorx225]

Wow, I am definitely going to get the icon. I have always brought snap-on. I am in a totally different Financially situation than I use to be. It use to be that cheaper tools were always junk. It seems that these tools are of really good quality. I just want to say your test is so helpful. Thank you Bob

[@keithhughes2936]

It sounds like harbor freight is trying to step up their game

[@SeaMonkey137]

Agreed. With Icon they're providing a "luxury" brand to step up to without having to depart for the tool trucks. Smart move IMO. I've only used a few of the HF tools but I've never had a problem with them. I'm not a pro wrench turner tho.

[@unicornwolfteam718]

@TheOtherWhiteBread0 only if you don't use them in a shop on a daily basis. Good for home mechanic.

[@c130aviator]

@@unicornwolfteam718 this is the kind of thinking that has to stop. These hf tools are beating everyone. Pro and home.

[@kylesnyder6729]

They've came a long way since they first originated. Snap-on should be scared shitless..

[@981516ortega]

Keith Hughes harbor freight is pinche bueno and price good

[@darkrose4704]

I bought a Pittsburgh a few years back and it’s never let me down.

[@hell_march6652]

Cant say the same for the socket set I bought. Some worked fine. A few of the smaller ones I think 7 or 8mm, starte3d stripping. The steel was too soft.

[@MrBigdaddy1021]

I work at harbor freight currently. You would not believe some of the deals i can get, this wrench is my next purchase only because you proved its worth to me.

[@nothankyou5524]

Who would care about what kind of employee deal you can get....

[@everydayinvestor6718]

Realtoolreviews broke the internet with this review. Man I always thought snap on would be the clear winner. That's why I've always bought snap on torque wrenches because I trust the brand and believe it will be more accurate than anything out there. Crazy stuff, thanks for the review.

[@JesseSammons1992]

Not trying to defend snap on here, this should be super embarrassing for them and they should be ashamed of this and having their name on it but the truth is this is about the crappiest torque wrench they sell. I would like to see another comparison with some of their nicer torque wrenches.

[@JesseSammons1992]

@Matt Beeman Yes I know, like I said its an embarrassment they even put their name on this and had the balls to charge so much for it.

[@brentyoung7356]

Who knows how the Icon would perform in a shop enviroment? I don't know if I would buy a snap on. I would certainly buy a torque wrench off one of the trucks.

[@cranedaddy678]

Before: I bet the snap on wins by a small margin. After: Off to harbor freight I go lol!

[@robertschiedeck80]

I stopped buying snapon years ago geart quality at 1/4 the price. Snapon will be out of business in a few year if they dont get real on there prices

[@jackalfnm5965]

Robert Schiedeck you wish. People have been saying that for decades. Their stock is still increasing in value.

[@duramax78]

Robert Schiedeck they could never lower their prices on current items, people would never buy from them again, if they were smart on all new items they would lower.

[@bradjon7231]

Snap-on tools have gone down hill in quality but price keeps rising. Can no longer justify buying snap-on tools.

[@roycampbell5767]

Where'd this guy go?

[@danengeljr3980]

This video makes me want to go to Harbor Freight.

[@clambroth1923]

I've been going there a long time. They have everything from A to Z. Just can't beat it. Great sales, great coupons. Never had any quality issues.

[@RedWingsninetyone]

Agreed and one just opened by me

[@drteknical6571]

You mean, "The Candy Store"? Me too!!

[@TheStevedie]

Careful, your wallet will regret it. Not all their stuff is great, but most of the time you can find a great product. It also depends how often you will use things. Overall its a great place to browse for tools.

[@Teabagz4fun]

Make sure you bring your coupon!! 😁

[@chaoticend27]

I will choose lifetime warranty over named brand any day.

[@Pinkielover]

if the brand even lasts that long, most dont

[@jamesmatteuzzi8732]

Amen

[@petedude2lu3]

i tried this with Kobalt. twice. they simply discontinue the product after 2 yrs, then sell it out, then give you the finger and a corporate apology script. a lifetime warranty is worth less than a good tool. but i would rather have 4 OK torque wrenches than one maybe-great.

[@henrymccomments]

Pinkie Love Excellent point I have lifetime with Sears

[@nightdan7096]

@@Pinkielover Harbor Freight doesn't work that way. If the brand goes away then Harbor Freight will offer you the next best thing. I know from experience and no I don't work there.

[@johnsalcido5436]

It is now December 2023. I’m again commenting for your return!!! I’m rooting for you man. Please start cooking up content. You’re the best Tool Content creator IMO!!!!🎉

[@RealToolReviews]

Thank you my friend 😄

[@mustang3.0]

All the dislikes are from Snap On employees.

[@TheUnsilentMajorityBigmo-ev8sr]

Mustang 3.0 or the morons who spent thousands on snap on

[@georgewhite2469]

Good on you

[@rokitman5753]

@ShootTheMoon i never had chrome come off tools lol thats a back in the day thing dude 😂

[@itsfree2639]

@ShootTheMoon If only they made something to protect your hands....

[@constitution_8939]

Has Anyone mentioned what country manufactured them or is that a dumb question anymore because Everything is Made in the Peoples Republic of Communist China. Yup, NAFTA was a Ruinous Act of Treason which was on par with the Bush's and Clinton's who sold Us OUT!!

[@my95buick]

I told a snap on rep once after he tried to sell me a $175 ratchet I wasn't going to put his kid through college. 😂 pissed him off.

[@nothingmatters4246]

lmaoooo Im gonna use that

[@tomikawalker7510]

I have NO experience with torque wrenches, but looking at this video, I will be purchasing Icon as I will be using them in the future. Thanks for the video.

[@TexasBoyJc]

I’m convinced that Real Tool Reviews is The Lockpicking Lawyer. They sound the same and the have a very informative and professional way of editing and producing videos. Either way, RTR, wish you would upload brother. Your videos are awesome and I’ve been watching them for years. Take care!

[@RealToolReviews]

Hahahahaha….. well thank ya! I’m pretty good at picking locks, but no where near that level sadly 😉….. stay tuned my friend.

[@tips4truckers252]

I'm a big fan of hf especially rachets and hate the price of snapon. but I honestly thought the snap on would have done better. Thanks for the vid.

[@JJ-vy4jz]

High price For high quality durability and reliability.

[@williamduncan5628]

Just not accuracy though right? Torque wrench’s get used and put away, they aren’t thrown around typically. No need for the “ better durability “

[@eriklarson9137]

@@JJ-vy4jz Says a dude that owns harleys, and yeti coolers.

[@JJ-vy4jz]

@@eriklarson9137 the bike in my profile picture is not a Harley. And I got a helluva deal on it ;)

[@inyoudeep1]

Look up Snap-On vs any other brand, they fail non stop. Snap-On sucks!

[@rhabdob3895]

Headline: internet tool guy found dead with snap on torque wrench lodged in skull. Love this test. Love seeing big lazy brands eat shyt.

[@unclemonster48]

Rhabdo B went by bill and Hillary

[@rhabdob3895]

Jesus Christ, man. Can we just joke about industrial assassination without having to hear about Hillary? I mean I know it’s the internet and all, but fuck. It’s tools.

[@Kybrother19]

Real tool reviews didn’t kill himself

[@polaroidwhite9037]

Strange passions

[@NoOne-si7kc]

Good video.i am an auto mechanic of 22yrs and i have watched people over the years flock to tool trucks like it was a neighborhood icecream Truck.and i can say if something can get the job done and cost you a fraction of the price I don't see why you wouldn't go with that deal

[@BamaPewPew]

You oddly have a comforting tone that reminds me of motor week when I was a kid.

[@escottn]

Haha! I thought the exact same thing.

[@jasonwheeler8996]

I’d be curious to see this test done after a year of using both tools daily.

[@iliriano6]

Jason Wheeler but if has a lifetime warranty. Compared to a one with snap on.

[@josebaquedano8339]

Lifetime warranty out the door for ICON vs 1yra snap-on! I guess you missed that part

[@larryduttry9400]

I agree long term durability is always a consideration with any test. My question is, if the Snap-On is already showing less repeatability, and out of range readings, after long term use wouldn’t it be even less reliable? I too would like to see a long term test to see if maybe The Snap-On settles in so to speak. Pretty compelling test nonetheless.. and good point from you Jason.

[@vidana789able]

@@larryduttry9400 lifetime warranty 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevec7081]

Im Also Curious I have Both And I will post A video After A Year.

[@joeframer9642]

What's Amazing is that you only make videos every few months but your channel grows like you made videos everyday.....it's a testimonial to just how good your channel is ..great video love the channel 👍

[@RealToolReviews]

It’s a testament to my awesome subscribers & proof that quality beats quantity 😉👍

[@ChrisGilliamOffGrid]

@@RealToolReviews This is true. Number of subs doesn't mean much, number of views does. Means folks actually want to watch your content. 👍👍

[@PaulO0845]

You've been gone too long! Easily one of my favorite channels on KZbin and I've bought plenty of tools you've suggested. Looking forward to more content!

[@jakenash8362]

I've been coming back here for 4 years now brother. We miss you, cant wait!

[@RealToolReviews]

Thank you my friend…..😉

[@libertysmith6276]

DOES NOT SURPRISE ME AT ALL. Good hard working Americans have been getting ripped off by Snap-On for years. I was one of them until I wised up a few years ago. Great video..keep up the good work brother.

[@chuckgilly]

Notice we never completely converted to metric over the years, its a conspiracy I tell ya, and Snap-On is in on it. Two set of tools in every box. US standard and metric.

[@sfranger50]

unfortunately good hardworking Americans are getting F'ed either way, cuz snap on rips em off and HF has chinese slave labor that has broken the back of the American labor force. It's time for the American worker to fight back.

[@TheSMedema]

@@chuckgilly Ha no one uses standard tools.

[@Guppusmaximus]

@RetroModern USA Meh, automation didn't kill the American Car manufacturers - cutting corners, outsourcing parts and the Unions covering for shoddy workmanship did that. Just like outsourcing our infrastructure and importing all of our products has already killed the US long before computerization could ever make a significant negative impact. Now we're brainwashed to think illegal immigration is the problem NOT the $985 Billion dollar deficit while the FED continues to print cash like Monopoly money, the paper corporations bypassing taxes, severely underpaid Chinese manufacturing of electronics that are sold for 500% profit or the barges of E-waste off the coast of Pakistan.

[@stinkycheese804]

How were you being ripped off? Did they refuse to tell you the price of the tools then sneakily put it on your credit card or stole your wallet? It was a two party contract that you agreed to pay. Snap On did not misrepresent anything. A fool and his money are easily parted.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Great video man! Not surprised at the results.

[@HumbleMechanic]

Also you have nice handwriting

[@RealToolReviews]

Lol.....well thank ya! 🤣

[@YungJosh50]

@@RealToolReviews Might I ask, does the calibration date on the Snap-on torque wrench case say "FEB. 12"? Thank you in advance for your reply.

[@YungJosh50]

The sticker is visible at the 7:25 mark.

[@shaunc5102]

Yup not shocking at all...

[@paulsaxton9649]

Probably the best comparison I’ve ever seen, thanks . I would buy 4 icons before buying the Snap on

[@constantlyjohno]

You mean only 1. That life time warranty basically seals the deal for most at home DIYers.

[@chevyv20]

I own the both the 3/8", and 1/2" Icon torque wrenches, and have found them to be not only accurate, but very well made.

[@yair7227]

Are you sure about that??😂😂 go get it checked out and see if the torque are correct

[@deathvalleyalex9485]

The real test of a torque wrench is its accuracy after about 5 years after being used on a regular basis ,

[@johnsims8409]

ICON TOOLS = LIFETIME WARRANTY ... JUST REPLACE IT FOR FREE ... NO NEED TO THINK ABOUT THE 5 YEAR SCENARIO ...

[@nothankyou5524]

@Brian Crawford - I do not see what your statement has to do with the original statement. Sounds like you just want to talk. Or don't understand English as well as you think. Not sure which. Neither is good.....

[@eksine]

so what are you saying the snap on will magically fix itself in 5 years?

[@garyg2]

@@johnsims8409 , lifetime warranty is usually 7 years max, and that's best case scenario. google HF warranty experiences and you'll find a bunch of horror stories. whenever shopping there, i think it's best to just treat it as an all-sales-are-final situation

[@eksine]

@@nothankyou5524 he's writing perfectly coherent English, it's you who doesn't understand it

[@fastrope1556]

EXCELLENT review sir!! For those hating on Snap on don't be too harsh....if you turn a wrench all day long the profile of the high end brands are much easier on your hands/wrists. The only one I found that was as nice was the Craftsman truck series. That said Snap On has always been to high priced but a ton of people judge quality by price, unfortunately.

[@johnp1966]

I can hear the die hard snap on guys crying fowl already lol

[@misterhat5823]

@Lako It's a lot like these fools that buy $100 speaker cables and think they are better.

[@NoWr2Run]

They are crying about BIRDS ?

[@pattognozzi]

@@NoWr2Run Haha

[@roberthoward493]

Mister Hat Well you see, there are significant differences between my “$100 cables” and your “$19.99 Boss amp kit” mechanical tools are typically very similar in design and build quality, my speaker cables are definitely nowhere near similar and if I choose the wrong set I get to deal with a wire 🔥🔥🔥

[@johnp1966]

@@NoWr2Run lol, good one. it happens sometimes posting from my phone, didn't even notice

[@wbillw2522]

Come back man one more video please idc if you review a gallon of milk lol just miss this channel it was one of the best out there

[@RealToolReviews]

Hey everybody! Today I’m going to review this new lactaid 2% milk that you can find in the dairy section at your local Walmart…. 😉 Haha…..stay tuned, you’ll be seeing me again soon.

[@wbillw2522]

😂 awesome can't wait!

[@smeech1379]

Picked up a the Icon torque wrench yesterday. Was a easy decision. $100 bucks, and a lifetime warranty

[@monk5470]

We have missed you. Great job,as usual

[@OneLegged-honda-mechanic]

I subbed to this channel because of this video.

[@jordanmarks3875]

OneLegged hondamechanic i think all 40 of us did^^

[@Jeff-oe1yx]

As did I.

[@etanthegreat138]

Yep me too

[@truegameplay8740]

I wish you came back to KZbin these videos are top notch and they are factual

[@gehringer37]

I really wish you made more videos! :) This is by far the best tool review channel on KZbin! I have been watching this channel since it started. Still nothing compares!!!

[@RobertJohnson-nf8mt]

Your channel wakes up people to truth...Gracias! What you do is important and appreciated!

[@troygoodyear9029]

You’re back! Great vid, honest and straight forward with facts, not opinions. Keep up the good work sir.

[@patriot1751]

Years ago I used to work for an aircraft manufacturer in quality assurance. One of my jobs was to collect precision tools from our technicians and send them out for calibration. This particular companies policy was the technicians but the tools and the company gets them calibrated. On this particular week I collected all tools needing calibration from all 3 shifts and called the calibration lab. I had torque wrenches, dial indicators, micrometers and multimeters from all different brands. And then there were the 2 guys who bought their equipment at Harbor frieght. This was before Harbor Frieght came up with several different tiers of tools. They were the centek and Harbor Frieght brands. I asked the cal lab if it was worth it to even send the Harbor Frieght tools. He told me believe it or not it often calibrates better than Snap On or any of the big expensive brands. The money I could have saved......

[@19jc80]

This guy does the best reviews on KZbin. I hope his channel explodes!

[@collinherold8047]

It kind of speaks for itself. Tighter groupings, better calibration, cheaper, icon

[@DereksWorkshopAndProjects]

Snap On tools for mechanics is just like Miller or Lincoln for welders, they just can’t seem to wrap their head around the fact that the a guy using less expensive brands on the weekend in their shop don’t need a $2500 welding rig or a $800 socket set (that’s probably low for a snap on socket set). I get supporting American jobs but I also get supporting my family a lot more and if a Taiwan made ratchet gets me though job after job over 25+ years and I only spent $18 on it, then I’m way ahead!

[@flynbenny]

This man gets it. I’m not impoverishing my family to get some stupid “I invest in precious metals” sticker for my box, instead my $20 sears ratchets that have been going for nearly 15 years let me pay for some custom jewelry for my better half, a much better “precious metals” investment IMHO

[@blanchae]

I learned early but with an angle grinder. Way back in the day, bought an expensive angle grinder for $80 and it lasted about 3 months. Then I bought 2 cheap angle grinders for $20 each. I still have them 20 years later. I figure that I could buy 4 cheap tools for the price of one expensive tool but never needed to go that route.

[@terrysturtevant8800]

Derek's Workshop And Projects I say that's 'Zachery' right. Maybe you know the beginning of that joke. That poor woman had Zachery disease.

[@michaelebbighausen3733]

especially when the 10 mil goes missing never had to go through snap on or a big name company for a missing part but with the cheap sets just get another... I always put my tools away but sometimes that black hole appears...

[@timmwhite9218]

True. I get all my expendables (cutoff, blending, grinding, wire knot wheels) for the 4 1/2" side grinders there, much cheaper (I do go to Fastenal for the coating removal discs, theirs outperform ALL of the rest.) The Harbor Freight unibits (step drills) in the lager 2 pack and the smaller 3 pack are extremely good tools, they will flat outperform and outlast the equivalent sized Klein, Greenlee, Lenox, Milwaukee unibits @ just a fraction of the cost. If I hadn't used all of the above extensively for the last 5 years, I wouldn't have believed it! Great (cheap!) stuff...

[@aleksandarkuduz9462]

I hope you will come back soon because you are the best. Your way of clarification has no match. It’s been 4 years now but I’m not giving up yet Live long and prosper🖖🏼

[@RealToolReviews]

Thank you my friend….. See you again soon 😄

[@kcleveland1987]

You're alive!!! Glad your back big guy!

[@sat_sonic]

Wow excellent review. Hope HF makes more icon level tools.

[@flipflopsgarage]

Guess I know what to buy now. My Snap On just quit a month or so back and they told me tough shit. I was looking at Matco but I guess it's going to be ICON. Thanks for saving me money. That's worth a sub in my book.

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

My last snap on guy was so damn rude and would also say he had the right to refuse to warranty tools he didn't sell. Last shop i was at simply told him to get lost. The owner of that shop had purchased literally tons of tools from his old shop's tool rep, too.

[@jake9636]

Im a dumptruck driver/mechanic...I am new to your channel, but I really like what you're doing especially in the comparison tests...thanks for putting in the effort to inform the masses

[@woogied2]

Man i am just happy to see new a video from you again🤣!

[@ColdWarVet607]

When you must support an army of 8 mpg, 100,000$ trucks with 10's of thousands dollars of stocked unsold tools, then yes, you need to sell an inferior wrench for 300$ more than an accurate one.

[@alextran8188]

The snap-on trucks are independently owned and operated, and the truck owners are the ones who usually owe the most money to snapon

[@destroytheilluminati770]

I had a friend who had a matco frachise for about 2 years, lots of time and money invested for little to no return on that investment. besides that putting up with customers that buy these expensive tools and not paying for them and/or skipping on payments, guess who is on the hook for those non paying customers.

[@karlschauff7989]

Both torque wrenches are more than accurate enough for what they're intended for. Only an idiot would use a click-style torque wrench for an application so important that it needs to be accurate to within 1 lb-ft. btw, these are both no doubt re-branded CDI torque wrenches. The difference in accuracy between the two only shows how much variation CDI is sending out the door.

[@blstewart001]

@@karlschauff7989 interesting i didn't know this. I am going to look into this. thx for the share.

[@davidhill850]

@@karlschauff7989 snap on owns CDI

[@jinpark5324]

I bought both of 1/2” and 3/8” ICON torque wrench at 25% off listing price. So far so good. ICON lines are made in Taiwan instead of China.

[@thomasjefferson1457]

After watching this video I would most certainly buy the ICON. It's a no brainer.....

[@hightttech]

Hold on, I'm vomiting on my tool tray... As alway, GREAT review. I predict that soon, an all black tool truck will be following you down the street.