Linus Versus His Own Sponsor. Who wins?
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Linus Tech Tips versus his own sponsor, iFixit. Who has the better precision screwdriver? Which one will end up staying on my desk?
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I have both so that when I need to work on a project at any location in my home I can forget where I put two screwdriver kits instead of just one 😅.
I have kids so when I forget where something is I can just blame them for it instead of thinking I'm going nuts, at least until I find said item right where I had left it...
@@AusKipper1 nah if you find it where you left it that just means the kids put it back lmao
They're right next to my 15 tape measures.
Too real. But I get the harbor fright special. They have kits like this for 12 bucks.
hey - put an AirTag-TM on them!
The narrative sounds like Ifixit was first to make this whole design and LTT copied? My dad's old PC kit from 30 years ago was basically the same as Ifixit. That form factor and design hasn't really changed.
@@EjDantes yeah people think maybe linus should have made it with screens or something. Its a screwdriver and its going to look like other screwdrivers. Like if linus made wheels for a car and people saying no he should have made it square cause he copied the other tires roundness 🤣🤦♂️
most of the electronic screwdrivers, I've always found that the top bit sucked until ifixit but honestly... That's not really much of a change.
I bought my little kit back in 2012 for $10 and its held up just fine for goin on 13 years now. Every time I want to get an ifixit or ltt kit I look at my kit and say nahh.
This is a comparison between these two specifically. It was said at the start
@@criostasis It took me 5 years of contemplating whether I should spend the $85 on an iFixit kit or not.
Everytime I used random screws I wished I had iFixit.
So I finally went for it and now LTT releases screwdrivers?
I'm good haha
For the price of the LTT Screwdriver you can get the whole iFixIt Pro Kit. Seems like a simple answer to me.
LTT has more magents. Seems like a simple answer to me.
Pretty sure LTT isn't suppose to be the best bank for your buck, just an option for fans of Linus Tech Tips who would be willing to spend a bit more money to support the channel.
and you can get a coppy iFixit for less with the same quality 💀
@@afterglow-podcast or for the same price Xiaomi sells an award winning pro kit that has a mechanized handle which has a lot of torque. it's so cheap you can also buy it's hand drill too.
Fanboys are far too simple for simple answers.
Not sure if it was mentioned, but the LTT bits are longer so they have a better chance of reaching deeply recessed screws. And bits/body can be purchased seperately since Linus insisted on making his stuff cross compatible with iFixit's.
And I believe he said that actually the ifixit bits were not made to the right standard, however they decided it was better if both of them were compatible.
@@Jj82op "were not made to the right standard" This sentence doesn't make sense...? Anyways, iFixit bits are a 4mm shank which is pretty standardized among other precision bits, including the LTT bits,
I was disappointed that she didn't mention the longer shaft because it's actually one of the best features!
@@hippocheese14 Linus talked about it in a WAN show a while back. Something about how iFixit measured the interior diameter of the shaft and not the exterior or vice versa. So bits from other kits weren't compatible with iFixit.
@@hippocheese14 It's been a while since the WAN episode where he discussed it, but I'm pretty sure he was talking about there being an ISO standard for detachable screwbits. that they originally followed since they try to make all their products ISO compliant when they can. But they found that this made their bits incompatible. It is true that the iFixit form is quite common though, which is why Linus choose to ignore ISO in this case.
"Whether you get an A or an A+, you're probably happy either way"
Tiger parents took this very personally.
Asian Parents took it more😂
Price wise there is a bigger issue if your in Europe/UK the precision bit set comes out at £44 with shipping the LTT set comes to $81.58 or £68.Thats £24 more expensive. Also Ifixit do free shipping on orders over £65 which LTT does not.
Ye it's an issue, but it's due to their policy on "we handle things here, less issues when than shipping to amazon or warehouses overseas", sure you pay premium for that, but it's already an premium product, and in most cases you will do a bulk purchase.
Yeah that's going to happen when you order something from a boutique seller like LTT.
For me its 49.99 for the kit itself, then 17.99 for shipping, they include "estimated taxes" of 17.00 so thats 84.98. However, unless they actually ship this with DDP paperwork (which I assume they dont since they mention my country being an issue on their website), the transport company is forced by law to collect 25% VAT on top of that, which includes all goods and services listed on the receipt including the shipping cost AND the "tax" they already charged me for, bringing the total up to 106,3 USD.
They do say on their website to contact their support when this happens and they'll work something out. To be fair they have a good track record of fixing issues for their customers, but it does require you to trust them and you can see how fast this problem compounds if I want this screwdriver kit and a backpack for instance
iFixit is also available in a bunch of physical locations, like hardware stores. That's how I got mine.
@@jozobozo5Yeah ifixit is a company for those kind of tools and that is normal. Linus is a youtuber and they just make limited stuff so it's only normal they do stuff like they do and mainly they are tools targeted at their fans in my opinion.
I think it is also important to look at the warranty !
Both are lifetime warranty, but LTT considers bits as a "consumable item" and "normal wear and tear" is not covered so I guess it will be harder to have a bit replaced than with IFixit. IFixit warranty is really good
But Linus has the "Trust me bro" warranty, so there's that 😅
I've had a Pro Tech Toolkit for over 6 years and the warranty on it is actually insane.
I've replaced over 10 pieces in it (bits and tools, once even the driver) out of which I've straight up just told them I've lost them sometimes, and they still ship them out to me completely for free, priority shipping and from outside my country! They always arrive to my door in like 2-3 days.
I'm completely sure that LTT can't match that type of warranty.
@@hypernovafx LTT got called out for their "Trust me bro" warranty. You should try to get replacement bits from LTT like you have done for the Pro Tech Toolkit.
Don’t forget that the LTT bit case’s lid can magnetically attach to the bottom of the case, similar to the ifixit’s lid!
There’s an indent on one of the bottom edges of the bit case to let the hinge part of the lid fit properly.
Edit: You can see this at 6:10, I didn't catch it while watching
@@Juanni It looks like she already knows 6:10
@@Wii505 you're right! I didn't catch that. Still good to know for people who might purchase it and didn't see it in the video.
LTT always seems to make stuff with very minor but very thoughtful differences. like when i got their screwdriver i just bought one mostly for support. i had a racheting screwdriver for work before anyway. but i lost that screwdriver one day so i started using the ltt driver instead. the differences were small but honestly i wouldn't go back anymore. the SUPER low backdraft of the ltt driver makes a very small difference, but it's a difference you really notice. i feel like this precision driver set is the same. small thoughtful changes, adding the storage for 3 bits, just enough bits for almost every computer hardware related project, making the top case magnetic, i mean the odds of a screw falling out of ifixit's case was small, but with magnets on the case it just makes it that much nicer. cause the screws dont roll around when you go to grab them now. just very small changes that provide tangible, but small, improvements to the usage. is it really worth the premium price? i would say mostly no. like i said the improvements are small, but nice. but i dont think they're substantial enough to bridge the price gap, at least not for the ratcheting screw driver. for the precision set maybe cause it's not all that much more expensive.
as for my personal opinion, going to lttstore is better for me as opposed to amazon. i just hate amazon period.
It comes from a user of a product who likes it fixing the minor annoyances they found for years and wanting to fix those things.
I don't have experience with the LTT screwdriver, but I would notice that backdraft immediately. so many times trying to start a screw, I have to twist my arm or reach over the handle to pinch the shaft, usually the first thing, because it's an awkward space. by the time there's even resistance to rotate counterclockwise without backing the screw out, it's halfway in. Still though, I really like the grip on my current driver, and I'm feeling the pinch more every couple months, as groceries eat up decidedly more of my discretionary money...
@@ilovefunnyamv2nd yeap, you notice it right away. i didn't even realize it was really a problem until i used the screwdriver. i just got used to dealing with the stiffer backdraft. which is why i can't go back now hahaha. i'm too used to the ease of use lol. it's actually really really impressive how much better their backdraft is, project farm did a comparison between a bunch of ratcheting screwdrivers and it wasn't even a close competition if i remember right.
Ltt products seem to be in the middle of useful product, and the normal "influencer merch tax",
LTT one also is compatible with the ifixit bits, so you can use bit you may already have.
it a standard bit better hope it can be used
@@8bits955 been a while, but pretty sure the bit storage also works with them.
It's also specifically designed to make sure the LTT screwdriver fits inside of the iFixit case. Because LTT offers the case with the bits and the standalone screwdriver separately. So if you already own an iFixit set you can choose to get just the screwdriver or just the case plus bits, and use whichever that you already own with it.
Good news, my friend.
If you don't buy junk multi-bit screwdrivers at a dollar store then you'll get one of two standard sizes. Every bit from every screwdriver in each of those two sizes are compatible, regardless of branding.
@@pwnmeisterage this is wrong, because there is no measuring standard. some companies take the measurement as the bit itself, some take it as the inside of the screwdriver, which results in bits either being slightly loose inside other screwdrivers, or some bits being too tight in some screwdrivers. LTT made sure their method of measuring is the same as ifixit so that the ifixit bits fit perfectly.
the long flexible adapter on the ifixit kit does seem like a good idea on paper until you actually need to use it. the bits don't stay in place and the tip is too thick so I've probably gotten like 2 legitimate uses out of it. sometimes you need a long thin screwdriver, which neither of these can replace.
You're right, the flexible extension was always a cool novelty until I had to use it. The bit kept falling out and I don't think I was even able to get the screw out. Had to switch to a stubby ratchet handle style screwdriver, which coincidentally is the only time I've had to use that, (so far).
My $19 set from Amazon also has a flexible attachment, but it's magnetic like the main handle so not only do the bits stay in place but keeps the screws magnetized to the bits. How two large brand names can't do what a generic kit from Amazon can do?
@@phamchithien ?
This is my first impression of your channel, and I LOVE the humor! Suscribed!
Other thing to mention is that the iFixit kit has lifetime bit replacement warranty. I've broken two bits and the 10 years I've had my iFixit kit and they send me a free replacement when I need it
also if you tell them a good story on why something is melted and not broken they will replace it as well haha. I sent them an email saying "I was replacing an iPhone screen and the bit slipped out of my hand and went straight into the battery causing flames to shoot out and basically melted the tip of the bit" they came back to me and said that technically the warranty covers the bit breaking not melting but I gave them a good laugh and to just send them a pic of the bit and they will replace it
@@AlwaysBolttheBird I always tell them the stories of the repairs the broken bit bravely accomplished, and the foe that finally vanquished it.
@@BeeWhere I didn’t even mean to tell them the story. I sent them an email saying “hey my bit melted how do I do a warranty claim” and they were like “hold up your bit what now we need a story. What did you do” haha. Probably one of the best companies I’ve ever dealt with that wasn’t a local mom and pop shop
I've spilled screws out of the ifixit lid before. Getting the LTT kit is actually now a lot more tempting than it was before watching the video. Yes there's separate magnet trays you can purchase, but those always seem to grow legs and vanish.
Never seen em Before. Perhaps they're Sasquash in disguise, have you tried searching the Appalachia mountains for your magnetic tray?
Just buy a cheap mat with magnetic trays built in.
Both drivers have a bearing in the top cap, but the ifixit one is grease packed, making it smoother while the ltt driver bearing is dry running so it spins with less friction
One point I don't see brought up much that I think should go to LTT is how easy it is to read the bit sizes in the foam.
I have the iFixit kit and it hasn't been unusual that I can't read the sizes unless it's at the right angle or close to a light source.
At about 7:30 with the closeup of the LTT case I could clearly make out several bit sizes.
This 100%
That magnetic lid is reason enough for me to pick this up honestly, and I have the bigger badder iFixit kit with all the extra tools I'll never use already.
To be clear, Linus has stated that he and the team is only committed to create these products and items if they have an additional value they can offer, not for the sake of having "UA-camr merch". So far I think he has succeeded well in multiple products.
These kits and the other tools LTT makes are good but their general merch is way overpriced and that overpricing is creeping across YT merch stores. Unless you are in the US, buying merch from N.America is not cost effective, even when you want to support a channel. e.g. Buy a mug and not only does it cost double what you'd normally pay for one but the postage and taxes double that price again.
Like their 40 dollar hat? What's the additional value there? 😆 I love the LTT channel and watch every video, but let's not get so glossy-eyed to think he's not into merch for the money.
@@DG8RS I dunno about the hat (I'm not a hat person), but the shirts are genuinely high quality.
@@DG8RSthey have a $20 one the $40 is because it's waterproof which requires more expensive material
@@DG8RS Their basic hat is $20 and no one said he wasn't in merch for the money, but he also makes products because he's an OCD mofo that finds issues with products and just decides to make them better himself. Like he uses his own stuff and many of the LTT employees buy their products as soon as they com out.
He's like my own useful OCD crazy person that make oddly over engineered sh*t
As someone that has been using the same 100 bits precision screw driver kit that I bought more than a decade ago, people can avoid paying extra for these kits and get one from any hardware store. I must admit between the two I would go with the LTT one for the case magnet and removable hinged cover.
holy shit, i came back to this channel after 2 years or so an i was struggling recalling it for how much it changed! That is some well deserved progress, well done and keep going
one thing that might be worth noting is the magnet in the LTT screwdriver, its more powerful than the one in the iFixit set, I have both sets, but I love the magnet in the LTT screwdriver
Yeah, the $10 premium, $10 shipping and long delivery time is exactly what deterred me from buying it over the ifixit cuz i needed the kit to work on my printer. I would have loved to support linus but it wasnt worth a 50% increase in price and waiting for the screwdriver to come _after_ the printer being shipped from China.
I've had the LTT precision screwdriver for a minute now but did not know about the detachable lid :o
Thank youuuu! (For all of your other videos too. You had a pretty big influence on me going hot swappable.)
where are like you get the money to buy all that shit if you're that clueless in life ?
@@victorvictor4766 That's bit harsh considering it's not natural to slid a lid that way to detach it.
@@victorvictor4766 Well, I don't think you're quite familiar with the concept--but it's called, a "job."
And I'm blind. So sorry you don't know how to stay in your lane.
Taxes also makes this like a $70 product. That’s pretty wild.
iFixIt has lifetime warranty, does the LTT kit offer the same? I have broken a ifixit bit and 8 years later they sorted me out with a replacement !
LTT has a Limited Lifetime Warranty, more details are listed on the products page, but below are the exclusions it lists.
Bits (beyond defects in materials or workmanship), as they are considered a consumable item;
Tools which have been subject to abuse, misuse, negligence, or improper storage;
Tools which have been used improperly eg. using the bits as a pry bar;
Tools which have been altered in any way;
Normal wear and tear (including the breakdown of materials over time);
Cosmetic damage (including scratches or changes in the finish of plastic case or metal bits);
Products purchased from unauthorized dealers
I love these types of head-to-head videos!
The iFixit screwdriver also has a bearing in the back it's just not free spinning like LTT. Trust me I've already messed up the bearing by beating the back of my iFixit screwdriver
Metal bearing versus ceramic
Fair shakedown of both sets. Linus' set does definitely seem to be that of a "we made something like the iFixit kit, but with slightly better UX" nature (minus the 4 fewer bits). But you want to know what the best part is that was briefly touched on at 9:41? Even if you're a Canadian buyer, you're still paying in USD on LTTStore...to get something from a Canadian firm. Same with the most recent LTX, even though it was held in Vancouver, if you wanted to go, you had to cough up USD despite the event taking place on Canadian soil. And if you're the CRA or a provincial tax authority, I'm sure you're pleased that they're collecting tax...but then handing it over in USD as well. Better hope the forex rates don't swing wildly by the time it's remitted.
For my use case, I prefer the iFixit case purely because it is unhinged. I have it sitting on a 45 degree platform at the back of my work bench. I can just grab the lid and lift it off. No faff with opening it.
You could probably do the same with the LTT one. Detach the lid from the bottom and just place it on top of the bottom part, it has the 4 corner magnets
@@Woofer21 you would need to remove the hinge pins. Although it might work to flip the cover over.
I will stick with the ifixit set.
That $25 full set on Amazon wins everytime.
For most people yeah, however, there are a percentage of us that want things that work better and last longer. To each their own I suppose but the ensh*tification of everything is so disappointing
@@sevenofzachThere's something to be said for hand feel and precision machining but at a certain point diminishing returns becomes a reality. You're paying more for marketing and aesthetics than quality. It's not computer repair puts excessive amounts of wear and tear on a screwdriver and these are clearly meant for low torque applications. You're not working on appliances and cars with them.
The simple reason why LTT's set is somewhat overpriced is because it offers nothing to justify its $10 premium over iFixit's Mako set. Other than branding I guess. Also, it's not like $20 sets are half as good; I've personally seen some that offer comparable levels of quality.
It's also worth noting that buying high end stuff that rarely gets used is wasteful. Not that I'd put either of these sets in the same class as a Wiha or KTC.
@@maweitao I agree.
There are mediocre cheap screwdriver sets on Amazon, but some of the budget ones are pretty solid and I have ended up using some as much as an iFixit set I own as well and they hold up fine.
what brand?
@@maweitao okay which set is for a lower price that has a magnetic lid, end cap bit storage, and quality metal handle?
I'm ignoring some of the strangely written parts of your wall of text to get down to specifics.
Harbor freight Quinn micro driver set is $10 less with a lifetime no question asked warranty. I have both ifixit and the Quinn. They both are rock solid.
The inclusion of the bit holder in Linus' kit is really tempting, but being able to get the Mako kit for $23 @ retailer pricing makes it a different story.
You're forgetting metal vs plastic screwdrivers though the mako cost less for a reason
You forgot to mention the blades on the LTT bits are longer so they can get into deeper holes and you can buy the LTT precision screwdriver independently and it's designed to fit inside the Ifixit set so you can use the Ifixit bits and case, and in my opinion, the LTT one is more ergonomic and for an additional fee you can get different tops for the LTT precision screwdriver that may fit your hand better. This is all coming from someone who owns both the Mako driver which is included in the pro tech tool kit and the Manta driver set and also someone who lives in Europe which makes LTT stuff more expensive by quite a bit, but still, I own all three of Linus's screwdrivers and they are all superb quality, and I would buy them again if I ever needed to
The Linus kit also comes with blaming the spirt of Linus whenever you drop something which is a massive plus and worth the premium
LTT bits are longer with stronger magnetic strength as well. Bit storage is a huge plus. Smaller case is a plus. Hinge is a huge bonus so the lid doesn't come off as easily in travel. I actually modified my I fixit case with a hinge.
7:37 who’s hand is this?
For me the final decision came to "Does it have a 5.0mm nut driver", to which the iFixIt kit I got was a "no", but it seems that it is now included in Mako and LTT. This bit is used for computer standoffs and expansion card standoffs.
iFixit gets the A+ for me. LTT's changes are not enough to excuse the price difference and I'd rather have the extender over the bit holder, because the former actually provides some functionality (and it has saved me a couple of times in the past), where the latter is only for convenience.
I'm loving the output of new content and different types of content. Keep up the great work! Your videos are so well thought out and purposeful.
Who wins? The Chinese mystery factory from AliBaba who made both for 10 bucks.
@@AnEntropyFan exactly. The one I got on Ali for $5 that’s probably the exact same as both of those lol
Exactly! Get a similar kit from AE for a tenner. 80% (probably even more) of the bits you'll hardly use anyway and bits go missing.
*Taiwanese
@@itsmilan4069
Yeah, exactly what I said - Chinese.
P.S. I do support Taiwanese independence, but that's no reason to miss out on a perfectly set up joke.
They're both just mid-grade Taiwanese precision screwdriver bit sets, too. You can get real tool steel 4mm bits for the cost of these ones.
Damn this is a really interesting video, good job Betty.
2:31 2:51 3:09
This does not matter because the LTT has hinges that love and wait to break, unlike I Fix It, which is simpler with no moving parts. Just open and close it a thousand times and nothing happens.
1:55 “What, like the back of a Volkswagen?”
Back to the topic though, I really love these unbiased reviews of both.
@7:32 whos hand is that?
@ging3rbreadtiger618 broooo I just seen that hairy arm and it took me out 😂☠️
Thats hers, and thats why shes wearing sleeved shirts lol
Great presentation skills & onscreen energy.
I've had kits like this before, but now I have a VMAN 128 piece set from Amazon $19. Besides having more than I'll ever need, it has a cool roll out design. Much more innovative than a box type case. Almost no wasted space.
What I want and would be willing to pay more for would be a micro multi-bit set with precisely ground tips with exactly the proper sizes and angles, made from really tough steel. Pretty much every micro driver set I have (a couple of Ifixits a brand I don’t recall and a small set that’s basically just Philips (actually the Japanese version) flat and square bits I bought in Japan for too much money. They seem made of some Tony Stark alloy and just do *not* round over or get mashed up. I’d like that same quality in a micro-bit set.
(Hmm, it just occurred to me: The bits they use in camera and lens factories in Japan just be serious industrial strength. I’m going there in a couple of weeks, will ask my friend who runs a lens factory where they buy their bits from. if I can remember, I’ll come back here and leave a note.) (Low probability though, my memory is sh*t 🙁)
This is a very fair comparison video! Thankyou and well done.
I’d go with anything that isn’t Linus. I think he’s a little worm and snake. A wormsnake if you will.
I like how the LTT case is kind of its own tool
Yeah, LTT should definitely set up a FBA (Amazon Seller) storefront.
The lifetime warranty on the bits makes the iFixit kit the better value IMO. I've had a pro tech toolkit for many years before LTT made their kit, and iFixit has replaced many bits for me under warranty.
I doubt those screws will stay put if you drop the case. The magnets aren't that strong.
Umm….did you forget to compare actually….using the screw drivers?
I'm surprised you didn't do a comparison which bits are included, so I tried to do it myself... and now I'm less surprised because it gave me a headache:
1) actually it's not 64 bits vs 60, because Linus doesn't consider 1/4" to 4mm adapter a bit, so it's 64 vs 61 bits. (or 63 vs 60)
2) it's not like both of them have the same bits + one has 3 more, that would be to easy:
Both of them have 53 of the same bits:
Phillips - 000, 00, 0, 1, 2
Flathead - 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4 mm
TORX - T2, T3, T4, T5
TORX Security - TR6, TR7, TR8, TR9, TR10, TR15, TR20, TR25
Pentalobe - P2, P5, P6
Tri-point - Y000, Y00, Y0, Y1
Nut Driver - 2.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5
Square (aka Robertson) - 1, 2
Gamebit - 3.8, 4.5 mm
Spanner - 6, 8
Triangle - 2, 3 mm
iPhone Standoff Bit
SIM Eject Bit
Magnetic Pickup Bit
1/4" to 4 mm Driver Adapter
Hex - 0.7, 0.9, 1.3, 1.5, 2, 2.5 mm
iFixit also has:
JIS - J000, J00, J0, J1
Oval Drive
one more Nut Driver - 5.5mm
5 more Hex bits - 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5mm
on the other hand LTT kit has:
one more Philips - 0000
Pozidrive - 1, 2
one more Square (aka Robertson) - 0
one more Spanner - 4
3 more Hex bits BUT the security type (with a hole in the middle) - 3, 3.5, 4
I hope it helps someone make a decision because that hyperfixation was exhausting
The thing I don't like about either of these sets is that it's nearly impossible to read the bit size markings molded into the case. It's a pain to find the right bits and to put them back in the right place if you've used more than one.
I wish you also had the cheap 20 bucks Lidl one
Im a diesel mechanic who loves video games and electronics. I like to support creators i watch, and a screwdriver is 10x more useful than a shirt or hoodie. I have the full-size Noctua LTT screwdriver and the Stubby. They're phenomenal, high-quality screwdrivers. If i played DnD, I'd probably get dice from Gamers Nexus. And The Spiffing Brit, i got his desk pad, i wanted to support him, and it was time for a new one.
Im willing to pay a small premium for something useful to me that supports someone i watch. But im not paying a premium for shirts.
So, let me see if i got it right. Ifixit paid Linus for a promo, he took that money and created a upgraded version of that product and now is selling it making him the direct competitor of the company that paid him. Damn, he should be on Shark tank.
What I gathered is that iFixit is for fixing things, and LTT is just a fidget.
i wouldn't say that he copied their homework or innovated hugely. the case magnets are a nice touch, but overall the selling point was the build quality. and a feature that he seemed pretty proud of that you didn't really touch on that i think may be due to your own use cases. the length of the bits was specifically shaped so that you could get into tight spaces with some electronics that have deeper holes with a screw at the bottom. older laptops and handheld consoles are pretty guilty of this at times.
Ali expres winst there it came from..
Why no one noticed how off color the full frame camera was on the ltt case bit holder?
haha I loved to see your enjoyment with the fidget features!
I have both kits, in fact the iFixit kit is bigger with more bits and 2 drivers.
I still reach for the LTT one every time.
I paid 107 dollars with shipping to get the LTT Screwdriver to my country.
I use both kits for work, almost 50/50 and I gotta hand it to the Linus kit… it has a lot more useful functionality than iFixit. I’ve made almost everyone in my IT department want the Linus kit after seeing how much more useful it is to us. And luckily we almost never have to deal with weird corners screws so the extender is useless to us. We even carry the full tool set from iFixit and at the end of the day LTT Precision screw driver has been a great addition.
No mention of the LTT "Trust Me Bro" warranty
compared to the cheaper products with the same bits? Difficult, NOT. What I would like to buy are simply longer bits...
New sub and very interesting comparison. The LTT looks like the better set but that $20 difference is a bit steep. I recently stopped my Prime so I would have to pay for postage anyway. If I needed a premium comprehensive screwdriver set I may be swayed to go for the LTT but I would not upgrade for it.
The part that makes it less worth it for me is, I live in the uk and shipping from Canada is expensive
On that note I want a microcentre in the uk gaddammit 9:37
oh damn i forgot u exist glad to rediscover this channel again lmao
Feels like Linus' product design philosophy is take something that he has used for years, fix all of the things about it that annoyed him and make other quality of life improvements, and then make it orange and sell it at a bit of a premium.
The ifixit driver will hold 1 extra bit, it unscrews in the middle.
Unscrews in the middle? Do you have a video or something, I can't seem to find this on mine. The only extra storage I found was on the plastic one, but that's under the cap.
My biggest complaint about the iFixIt kit (or similar ones) are the magnetic covers...if you put the kit in a tool bag the lid pops off inside a tool bag and bits rip out and end up everywhere. Same sentiment if you accidentally drop it...bits everywhere. These company's need to actually put a locking tab on the case for people who want to use these in a professional environment and not just sitting on a desk forever.
Ive never once had that problem with my Ifixit kits.. I suppose your one of the people who doesnt mind just dropping his multiple hundred dollar impact on the floor rather than setting it down gently though...
I ordered the Pro Tech Toolkit a long time ago, partly to have a nice cover for the kit (but mostly for all the disassembly tools included with it), so far I've never had any issue like that with it.
Linus (seems) like he really tries to make quality shiz. He knows the community will raise hell if he sold garbage, other tool experts really admire his ratcheting screw driver
I mean he is basically create this stuff for himself and his team.
My wife bought me their backpack and the screwdriver for Christmas the year they both came out. I been using them both daily ever since and have to say they are quite nice. Not sure I would ever buy them myself, but have to say they are quality products. Bag fits all my daily IT gear and the screwdriver just sits n the bag and I use it for everything.
I don't have the LTT precision since I have one of the i-fix it ones, but might end up with the LLT version someday since my wife likes to give Linus money (I am just hard to buy for...)
Did she say "while I was building my new watch" (5:39)? That is of more interest to me than this comparison!
i want to see this video
excellent review, if the linus kit only had the bendable extender and free shipping it would be a no brainer for me... so close.
you can put bits on ifixit, but only one bits... just turn main body (above knurling) and you have storage bits inside...
While I'm happy for the thorough review, I do think it is kinda bewildering that entering in your shipping address is a downside... specifically with more people moving off of Amazon entirely.
It's fine to have something like this around, but a real one piece screwdriver is far superior than any 'bits and bit driver' system when it comes to balance and getting at recessed screw heads. Also the additional weight/inertia of the integrated bit holder is a net negative.
I really like the addition to the market from Linus. His kit is a clear upgrade in nearly every way, something you can tell he sought out tremendously. However, his warranty is lackluster, as I have warrantied multiple bits and spudgers from my iFixit kit with no issue. Tools get used, yes... but iFixit stands by their product and will replace every single piece of your kit including the magnetic back plate or the foam inserts. That to me is worth the investment.
I'd say LTTstore isn't influencer merch, they make banger products.
These keyboards look pretty weird, I'll stick around for the soundtest though.
I own neither of these kits. I own a Wiha micro drive kit was $120+ and honestly both these options look as good if not better than the "professional" set.
As a professional, I can say the P2 in the ifixit kit is junk. They break in about 2 dozen repairs.
I have a generic Chinese screwdriver set thats very similar to these. Was like $15 off Amazon 6 years ago and has worked great. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Pretty much the same here lol
It has a Tri-Wing driver and it was what made me buy it
Glorified brands meeeehhhh
+ magnetic tray DETACHABLE lid on a hinge > non magnetic non hinge tray.
+ better spin-top
- 4 less bits
= worth the extra 10$
That’s why I went with the middle ground and just ordered the LTT precision screwdriver alone and use iFixIt’s bits. Although I have experienced some really awful wear and tear on some of the bits.
I do wish LTT Store would sell the kit without the bits, since I’ve bought so many other bit sets in the past.
You didnt talk about the length of the bits that are better and skinnier for the long holes of small tech stuff
I love this clear spoken and well thought out review.
I like the ltt design because of the longer narrower bit reach. Both use the same size bits so it's pretty standard sizing for flexibility. May be a difference in the bit production and stuff like heat treatment but you can't really do anything with that. I feel like the design of it like the longer bits and magnetic lid and all. It may not be "worth it" from a strictly value standpoint but the things that vary are very thoughtful. Internal bit storage is really nice too. I like the ergonomics more too
Just all the stuff combined with production size could make a big difference in the cost between them. I think it's got a lot of nice to have stuff and nice if you already plan to get other stuff from them. Plus can use paypal or whatever to have that stuff quick anyway too.
I'm a tool junkie so I am always looking at other options that may be smaller changes among them to just find that perfect one.
Thanks for the comparison. I have the iFixit and has been reliable for years. The LTT was enticing but I’ve used the flexible extension a few times. It’s not enough for me to switch for more cost.
3:35 I have use ifixit case for 2 years but didn't know that we can stick it to the back.
the LTT screwdriver ***is*** merch, by definition. It is merchandise, a product, something you can buy.
One thing i disagree with is that you make it sound like iFixit created the original micro screwdriver set when it made this but they most certainly did not. They are just as "guilty" of the exact same thing Linus is. They both looked at a pre-existing product and made some slight quality of life modifications to improve on them.
$10 for a hinge fidget? Totally worth it! :-)
00:06 - Linus compares his LTT screwdriver to the iFixit toolkit.
01:45 - LTT screwdriver kit is smaller but feels sturdier than iFixit.
03:08 - Comparison of two plastic cases highlighting unique features.
04:34 - Linus's toolkit enhances organization with innovative magnetic features.
05:58 - Comparison between LTT and iFixit tools highlights design similarities and unique features.
07:28 - Direct comparison highlights iFixit's advantages over LTT screwdriver.
08:54 - Linus must improve purchasing and shipping for his screwdriver kit.
10:12 - Linus's product offers significant improvements over established brands.
If Linus had the flexible extension in his kit which ifixit kulit does than linus precision tool kit wouldn't be a deal breaker even with it's premium price.
Hehe, it's not Linus' turn.
God bless us all.
Honestly I bought an even better kit from Temu for 14 dollars and comes with more bits than iFix it and LTT and mine comes with the little hose for screwing screws in tight spots where you need to bend the screw hose.