Very true. As an alternative, Wiha sells individual replacement bits that I've found to be of good quality. However, they are somewhat expensive for what they are, typically costing around $2 per bit, with some priced at more than twice that.
@@andrews3137 i hate how normalized it's becoming to make any individual unit a commodity and jack up the price 200-500%. because in a year or two they jack up the "bulk" price accordingly. people who drank their way through college frat parties for 4 years are the mf'ers coming up with this shit and profiting from it.
iFixit will replace bits if you just email them. I own their large kit and have broken a tiny security torx on a loctited screw and a spanner bit. emailed and they emailed back that replacements were on the way with tracking
@@BlackstarStudio787 Wiha is a premium manufacturer, actually one of the best when it comes to drivers. also you can also get a box of 50 of the same bit from them for cheap per unit price.
The LTT parts tray lid also sits flat unlike the curved iFixit with the ability to see-saw launch those little screws into oblivion with the wrong clumsy tap. -No comment how I found that out..
Never had that issues with my ifixdriver set and I use it 4-5 times a week as a I repair electronics tvs game consoles and even guitars and amps and guitar pedals
I've been watching LTT since I was a kid, and Ive had the iFixit pro toolbag since before I ever even thought about being a mechanic, and in those 7 years Ive only broken things by using them wrong, and even then only a couple things. Today the end came off my driver and I can get it warrantied with iFixit in days, meanwhile I'm sure LTT would honor a warranty, who knows how long they'll be making these and how fast theyll get it out to you. I would get the LTT screwdriver just for home use, but the iFixit is the only tech toolkit you'll see me have at my mechanic shop.
IFixit make two types of precision bit driver, a lower cost plastic bodied one (shown in Funk's kit) and a solid aluminium one with a really nice spinner. The iFixit Mako is the closest equivalent to the LTT set, comes with the better driver and the flexible extension and is $39.
I've used my same iFixit kit for about 5 years now working on electronics. One thing to note on the bigger kits or on at least on mine that i bought a long time ago is that the case is wrapped in a nylon type of sheath with additional tools that velcro's the whole thing shut and keeps it secure and magnetically detaches from the sheath as well.
The critical thing for me in these precision screwdriver sets is the quality and hardness of the bits. I've broken several tines of the T7 / T8 bits in the Ifixit kits. They're no good for screws that are stuck - it doesn't take much pressure to bend / snap the tines. I'm still looking for a really good set of bits.
I don't like any youtuber products to begin with, but looking at the warranty info on their website the LTT screwdriver has a very strict lifetime warranty that doesn't include the bits. I have the ifixit kit and one of my bits broke, I sent them an email and all they asked for was a picture of the kit and they sent me a new bit free of charge in 3 days. I would understand if the LTT kit was priced more competitively but it's 10 dollars more and you get a far worse warranty. Not too impressed.
Ltt operates on a "trust me bro" warranty system, based on... well, consumer trust, rather than a warranty. Now, in the past this system usually works very well, I have seen very few complaints about it - something wrong with your product, they'll make it right. I would imagine the bits are part of this same warranty. Unfortunately that is still a risk, it's not a perfect system, and it's a risk you'll have to take if you buy ltt products. That being said, ltt have quickly built a reputation for quality with the tools and products that they have. I personally wouldn't be worried. But it is something to keep in mind.
Tiny screwdrivers are one of those things I will spend money on and get a set which will last forever. Stripping a little screw with a hokey driver can be a nightmare. I like the Wiha made in Germany line or a set from Vessel made in Japan.
I used to be a repair technician for a living. This is exactly what I would recommend as well. Although I've heard good things about those manufacturers precision bit driver sets. So they might be a bit better by for those on a budget. Considering their generally half the price or less for the same size and drive style coverage. But I can't speak to their bit drivers. I only own their standard screwdriver sets.
Honestly the plastic ifixit screwdrivers are fine for what their use case is: electronics repair. Most consumer electronics screws wouldn’t be torqued so hard that you need anything better, and that’s specifically what their kit is advertised as: electronics repair.
great video! also, the premium ifixit kit has a magnetic mat that you can use for screws, or place the lid of the driver set on to make it work like the LTT lid
I have fastener organizers for certain stuff, but just started just using small jars sorted into general types. I’m not allowed to buy fastener cases, rollaways, and tools unless I really need them.
Have a Kobalt driver set with an insane array of bits that I use for my computer and hardware needs. Have a ratcheting screwdriver that holds the bits by a spring clip. Good combo. Also have a Gamers Nexus silicone mat for computer/electrical work, the “squares” on the May work well
Mines lived in my back pack and never had any problems. I have knocked it off a table many times and had a handfull of bits scattered everywhere though
One issue I had with my iFixIt was that the flats don’t stabilize it or keep it from rolling on a flat surface since they are suspended by the round spinner and tip. It’s always rolling off when I need it. I would have loved to see a side by side roll test!
I do not think the flats are there to prevent rolling. There's some that like registration with tools. Sometimes you have to count turns too and then it helps to have a reference on the tool to gauge off of. The flats could simply be a design detail too.
@@emmettturner9452 It would be handy. Then again I don't think it is a big ask to have a level work surface to do delicate work on. Things really shouldn't be rolling around.
It’s heavy and has more momentum than the other stuff that gets pushed around while working on my bench. As I move things on my level work surface and it gets bumped/pushed it’ll just keep going until it rolls off the edge. 🤦♂️
one comment ill add for the ifix it premium kit it comes with a canvas fold out that velcrows shut so it wouldnt slide apart like the smaller one. just a thought as someone that owns the set you didnt have but showed pictures. love your no bs videos.
I also have the small ifixit set in my toolbag. To stop it from separating I just put a piece of electrical tape on the sides. Holds it together well enough and the adhesive isn't sticky enough to be hard to remove when i need it.
I own and use both, and for me, the LTT set wins. The longer shaft on the bits is very useful and it comes with the bits that better fit my use-case. The lid is nicer and detachable which I never thought I'd care about but I use that feature quite often, I just wish the magnetic material was a bit stronger to hold screws. I've stripped the iFixit bits while attempting to remove recalcitrant stuck screws too, not so LTT (yet), and the foam material seems nicer, I wish they'd inked/colored the icons though, not just embossed them. And there are several I KNOW I'll never use, I guess screws are different in the great white north. Haven't used the bit storage in the LTT, but it looks like it'll take standard 4mm bits and I have several I use a lot from other kits that will find their way into the storage area. The knurling grip could be deeper/more coarse on LTT, perhaps extend a bit higher up the shaft too, but they both feel okay.
In most of the videos where Linus talks about the development of the LTT precision screwdriver, he says that he is not trying to compete with I fix it that they sell the screwdriver by itself in case somebody already has an iFixit kit and just wants a slightly better screwdriver, and that they specifically size the handle so that it could fit in the iFix screwdriver kit as a replacement for the screwdriver.
refining of such products is sometimes much easier than bringing the initial product to the market i feel like LTT team would not have gotten to such a good product without a strong template by iFixit team (unless somebody from LTT team shows the world that they ordered a lot of other comparators sets and show us how they selected the bits for usage i will stick to this opinion)
The Ifixit screwdriver I use everyday every min of the day usually stored in my jeans or kahki pants pockets and over time my body heat made the glue or epoxy making the middle portion thats screwed together to unglue and unscrew off in my pocket one day so presently i now can store 2 to 3 bits In the ifixit screwdriver.
this was a good and felt a fair review of the products.. i was seeing the LTT kit and i was curious of how nice it was Vs the Ifixit. the case it self and the extended narrow length of each bit is a high selling point for LTT . but for the price is steep Vs what you could get with with ifixit case if you wanted a fully trusted brand that won't 100% brake your bank.. strong points on both ends
The iFixit kit is better as a desktop/workbench kit. While the driver and bits are solid, the lack of hinge or clasp makes the case a liability on the road. The flexible extension is super useful for impossibly located hardware. My road bag has Klein's 64 bit mini driver and ratchet kit, #32787.
Not sure if you noticed this but the comparable ifixit kit does not come with the premium driver you bought separately. It looks like it comes with the same cheap one in the little kit you bought. Nice comparison and insight on everything else though.
Have both iFixit drivers here and didn't know you can remove the cap of that cheap one. Now i can use the cheap one as a rattle too, just throw some bits in it.
Oh that's strange... I didn't know iFixit had such a small case nor that they had a plastic screwdriver. My iFixit kit is exactly the same as the LTT kit with a huge range of bits & aluminum screwdriver.
Even though the magnet latches are slick, that's a feature for a bench kit. I'd much rather have a physical latch for a mobile kit. Magnets are cooler but less functional. As far as which is better, I'm not sure it matters. Anything you are using a precision bit on is very low torque. You don't need a strong driver. I just want it to ratchet and spin. The SIM Pin was nice touch though.
I would love to see these compared against VESSEL or WIHA. I love their standard drivers but I've never used any of their bit drivers before. I get the feeling that their bit drivers will probably be a better buy.
Every time I use my $25 no-name kit I expect to damage some very important screw in a laptop or whatever. Or, maybe the cheap bit. But, haven't destroyed any, yet. Biggest problem is the cheap Costco reading glasses I try to tighten have nuts that are randomly different sizes that don't all match to any of the bits in my kit. Or in my 10yo ifixit kit. It's probably cheaper to replace the glasses every couple years than find and pay for a mini kit with more hex sizes.
As someone that owned a ifix it kit when you could only buy direct from them before they went retail: great kit. As someone that owns both. LTT is better. As someone that’s owned a Klein precision screw drivers BEFORE both LTT and Ifixit where existed but are better. But there is this idea that Ifixit invented the precision screw drivers and they didn’t. They saw a product that needed improvement and made a better one. LTT saw a product that needed improvements and made a better one. People need to get this idea that Ifixit invented the precision screwdriver out of there head I don’t understand where that’s coming from. If anything someone can argue that both companies, first Ifixit stole there idea from Klein. Because Klein was first and Ifixit it looks like a copy of Klein. It’s honestly why Ifixit has not come out and formal made any accusations against LTT because they would be put under the same chopping block.
The "stealing" thing is nothing to do with LTT making a precision driver and bit set, there are dozens of companies that make them. Rather it's the packaging on the LTT kit that is a blatant copy of iFixIt, with the slotted foam base holding the bit upright and the magnetic lid.
I wish the LTT kit included a solid extension, the ifixit kit includes a flexible one if you care about screwing in things around corners, but I prefer one that can torque down things. The flexible one just has none and spirals if you try to torque anything down or unscrew a screw you previous screwed in with the driver alone, so not over torqued. It just has no torque. At least offer options, LTT going into spaces is called competition. The people defending the CEO are wild. Just sheep man. The CEO of iFixit, is wrong, it is not just a copy and is superior in a lot of ways, he was just being salty because he knew it. Competition is always good and you should never defend the corrupt CEOs that argue you should shun copies. Competition drives innovation. We just aren't used to seeing it.
ive got the ifixit kit, that flex thingy id useless, had a screw on my pc case that was almost flat against the case wall, the flex thing would just twist and coil. extra pressure on the driver and two handed twist got it out. would have bought the ltt one if i didnt already have the ifixit. the ifixit lid isnt flat, so as a organizer while working its kinda useless, ltt just did a better job, like you said, more refined.
Ifixit Minnow. I have two, bought for mobile phone repair but couldn't be bothered changing tips so i bought a set of dedicated mobile drivers for 5 times the price.
The screwdriver has been around for over 600 years. The spinning cap has been a popular design for ~70 years and the first one likely dating back far longer. No one is ripping off anyone. Just a bunch of people filling their emptiness with hate because they'd rather feel hate than nothing at all. Because it's basically the same thing and three days grace knows what they're talking about.
I don't why people are so quick to say things are a rip off. There are only so many ways to make things, and if someone makes a thing in a way that's good, does that somehow mean someone else isn't allowed to also make something good? One could argue maybe that LTT didn't NEED to make a precision driver kit, after all the ifixit is already really good. Unlike the larger ratcheting driver that they made specifically because Linus couldn't find a screwdriver that was perfect enough for him, I think they only really made the precision because fans asked for it. But just because they didn't need to do it, doesn't mean they just copied ifixit. They sell T-shirts too, I don't see anyone getting upset that they are ripping off... everyone else ever that makes shirts.
@@Lord_zeel In this case it might have been provoked by iFixit, they once wrote a tweet which kinda implies that LTT copied their product, which just wasn't true and pretty weird as they are an LTT sponsor. Linus talked about that and pointed out that their version is more expensive, so if it's just a copy it wouldn't sell anyway.
@@SaHaRaSquad LTT have _blatantly_ copied iFixit's packaging for their kit, it's not even debatable. The driver and the bits are similar to ones made by dozens of other companies so that would be a far more dubious claim to make.
@@ferrumignis Nah. LTT's case has detachable hinges and magnets in the lid to prevent screws from slipping around. The couple reviews I've seen generally favor LTT's case. Even if what you said was true - who cares exactly? iFixit clearly doesn't, they're still an official business partner of LTT.
The big thing here isn’t people seem to forget that ifixit did not create the precision screwdriver kit(surprise) they just created a really great one. Ltt just made another one with improvements they wanted. I will say in my eyes (without owning the ltt) the ifixit precision screwdrivers have always seemed lacking/basic. They work fine but do nothing over a standard precision driver. And the older silver precision driver was very rough.
From my experience. Any kind of precision bit kit with the bits standing up is immediately preferred over something like the husky precision kit that has them layed down flat. Making it impossible to get them out with my fat stupid fingers.
I feel like the drivers are different enough to not call it a rip off. Knafs makes a precision screwdriver for knife maintenance and they stated they took inspiration from the Ifixit driver. No drama around that, I think people are bothered by the kits but it’s hard to say someone’s copying driver bits since they have to work on the screws people need them to.
@@jarofaar8618 There's no ripping off a common and simple tool that's been around for like 70 years. Its just a bunch of people making up ways to hate the guy because they can't like him to begin with.
Since they still are sponsoring LTT, it doesn't seem like iFixit has an issue with it, it's just people who are completely unaffected who do. iFixit's sets are tools, nothing else. The LTT kits are merch first, and tools second. Which doesn't mean they're bad, it just means that while there is an overlap in the market both are fishing in, LTT mostly fishes in the market that's his viewerbase, while iFixit fishes in the entire market that needs a precision driver kit, which also has instructions for just about everything tech on the same website. Granted, LTT could have made a collab here, but well, it probably wouldn't have the gimmicky fidget spinner on top, it would just be a color change like with the Noctua fans. Long story short, as long as iFixit isn't complaining, there's just not much of an argument to make
@@jessechristensen1074The shape of the handle, types and layout of the bits, and case are all inspired from iFixit. To say it's not modelled after it is nonsense.
I bought a wiha kit when I began working on electronics full time. Years later all the bits are still intact the correct shape. None of the dozens of ifixit and chinesium spares I’ve bought since can say the same
Wiha are super underrated in the “hobby” world imo, they feel like actual professional tools to me. These other kits seem to have some nice quality of life improvements, but I’d rather have dedicated drivers for each size rather than a bit kit as the main tool set. I don’t have Wiha/iFixit/LTT money though, so I snagged some Laoa hex drivers from Ali Express for ~$1.50 each, and an Amazon multi bit kit for when I need a specific head. More tools, more functionality for less money, but definitely lower quality. Works for me tho!
Why didn't you put the premium LTT driver in the small mini iFixit kit If the premium LTT drivers the better out of the two I would have done that It wouldn't look as matched but if you're going for efficiency and convenience I would have put the LTT deluxe driver in the ifixit case
@FunkFPV Well I'm halfway there with the beer belly, and halfway with the cash. Just one thing, Will I be able to get a decent pickup truck with manual gears? Fu*k The automatic track.
Review the aVe knife please! :) he has a quick start video on his channel to show it off :) Mostly because im trying to manifest a proper crossover video with you and him! 😂
Months ago some crackhead “borrowed” and never returned my aluminum driver for my bigger iFixit Mako set… and I just couldn’t bring myself to buy a replacement (too expensive). I didn’t even realize he still had it at the time since he said he only needed my Pittsburgh Pro nut drivers (the only ones he returned). Like you, I bought a whole other iFixIt set only to realize it came with a plastic driver (mine was the “Electronics Essential” kit). During BF I was genuinely interested in the bare LTT driver handle as a replacement but it was EVEN MORE expensive. In the end I got a whole other Mako set from a salvage store but I still want to get another to complete my original set.
Never loan tools. That is in the 10 commandments of being a man. Thou shalt not loan tools. You can give tools away. Here, keep it. But if you want it back don't loan it out. Or you can loan with the expectation of never seeing it again. But if you really want it back then never loan it out in the first place. Most of the time if you get it back it's just because they broke it or effed it up somehow. They'll usually complain about how your tool was somehow lacking and didn't meet their expectations too. There's just too much downside to loaning tools. Ubermensch have loaner tools. Crappy tools they have no problem loaning. Yeah sure take this.
Yep. That’s just it: I didn’t intend to and would have said “no way” since I use it almost daily. He was using it on a trimmer in the back of my van when I dropped him off in town on my way to work. He said he only needed the nut drivers, which I was willing to just give away. Turns out he took the iFixIt driver handle with the exact Security Torx bit I use almost daily for rebuilding DeWALT batteries. Came back to the workshop to find only the nut drivers left at my door. 🤦♂️The other moral of the story is don’t give schizos whacked out crazies a ride to town just because you’re going that way already.
@@emmettturner9452 some people are definitely a liability to get involved with. Their dark cloud rains on your parade. Some are armored against that sort of thing. Some of us aren't.
Ive spent a lot of time with the ifixit and never found it lacking but as soon as i got the ltt kit i noticed it is in every way an improvment. The tray is far better the machining is nicer the anodizing feels nicer the bearing is great and the bit storage is awesome. i always keep my driver in my shirt pocket at work so not having to keep the 3 bits i use constantly loose in my pocket is the real game changer for me. That being said i dont think anyone would be making a mistake saving a little dosh and going with the ifixit. Also i really hope they make an optional pocket clip for it at some point
I think this is a really good way to put it. The ifixit kit is pretty much as good as you could need, there aren't any real defects (well, except the lid doesn't always fit right), LTT just went "okay, but what if we made it more expensive?" for the lols. It's better, and you pay for it. Not so much a competing product as it is a "well if you have the money and want to treat yourself" option.
@@Lord_zeel I wouldn't say for the lols. Both items have excellent value for what they cost. Ifixit is cheaper (just talking price here) while not compromising usability, LTT is improving it. For any random Joe Ifixit is certainly not just good enough, but a good tool. For professionals its still perfectly serviceable, but upgrading to the LTT one is a valid consideration.
I see zero reason to ”upgrade" if you already have the iFixit this a clone and will offer you nothing over your current set and LTT is lacking in the flexible extension
@@Lord_zeelworth noting Ifixit sells everywhere and likely has better whole sale price for their stuff. so they might cost pretty similar but let has to charge more due to lower sales numbers.
It seems like the precision screwdriver is like their other screwdriver. What you are paying for is a screwdriver made by someone very critical of screwdrivers, and made their own perfect tool. It's very well thought through, and that doesn't come cheap, and it isn't going to be a good buy for everyone.
I can't disagree with any part of your assessment. I already have various iFixit kits at different workstations and have no incentive to rebuy. If someone asked me which kit they should buy, I'd only ask if they like orange $10 more than blue.
Both are great products honestly. I certainly prefer the LTT one, but it's marginal and subjective enough that I'm happy recommending either one personally. You're not gonna go wrong no matter which one of the two you get.
The LTT one has some features that make it nicer. I don't know if they justify the price. But if anyone values those features then yes. You're potentially going to own it for decades. So paying some more at the outset hardly matters in the long run. 20 or 30 years from now you're not going to miss the difference.
There's no such thing as a right to repair. Either you can repair something or you can't. That's down to personal ability. It isn't a right that can be granted to anyone.
@@1pcfred no, there’s no such thing as a right we don’t legislate and enforce. If we decide to make it a right in our country, it’s now a right. Anything can be made into a right, legally. Anything there is political will and popular outcry for.
@@ToolinAround2025 I don't care if it is legislated. Repairing something is a skill issue. Some people have it and some people don't. There's things I can fix and other things that are beyond my abilities. Someone passing a law isn't going to change that. Now there's things companies do intentionally to make their products harder to service. But there's also people clever enough to deal with it. Such is life. If anyone doesn't like how a company operates then just don't deal with them. If you use their products though then don't complain about how they run their business. I can see why companies wouldn't want their stupid customers monkeying around with their stuff.
"Why would you create a clone and charge more?" Because of the name.. Not like Gucci is objectively worth anything, not like Rolex is actually a watch worth owning. LTT charges more because they can, not because it's inherently better (it might be, I don't own both sets to compare, but the argument and logic is flawed). From someone who didn't see the original video and wasn't part of the angry commenting crowd it feels you kinda proved them right. The bits are stored in a similar way. The drivers look eerily alike. Both use the magnet style lid. From this armchair here it looks like LTT looked at the iFixIt kit and iterated in the smallest possible way on it, then increased the price by quite a bit. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I .. would buy the iFixIt, will order one for Christmas
The LTT tools are basically ticking off Linus's tool wishlist. He generally likes the iFixit tools, but was missing some features or had nitpicks. So it's a given that they are similar. AKA selling those is his excuse to get custom made tools for him.
The one thing you missed of note: The LTT bits have a shorter hex shank and longer shafts for slightly more reach, you might even notice that when you put them into the ifixit handle they almost seem like they go in too far. Both sets have significantly longer shaft to shank ratios than most cheap sets like Fantik and other stuff on Amazon, but LTT went a little further with it. LTT also includes a really nice magnetic 1/4" shank to 4mm adapter that's a lot better than the ifixit version. I'm actually kind of impressed by LTTs pricing, for something that undoubtably costs more to make and at a much lower volume, it's not THAT much more expensive. Still, there's nothing about the upgrades LTT made that anyone really NEEDS - both kits are going to get the job done, and neither one is really going to save you much time. It's really just a matter of whether or not you are willing to pay a bit more for the "ultimate" form of a product, or if you are happy with what is already a very good one.
I've been trying to find 4mm hex bits with a longer shaft but all I seem to find is a longer shank. It's really got me considering the ltt kit someday as a gift for myself. A perfect use case for this is with the Nintendo switch pro controller, two screws above the battery are just a bit too deep for any of the hex bits I have and it's hard to find a good Phillips precision screwdriver anymore, even the pricier ones tend to get torn up with a bit of use and I hate having to drag one out just for two screws.
I kinda find that ifixit ceo stance on, I don't want any legit competition. I think the screwdriver is different enough to not be called clone. And this video only added the proof of that..
LTT use drivers every day and so designed and refined one that was perfect for not just their needs but what they imagine users need. The case is designed by someone who knows the value of not losing the screws you are removing in a lie flat tray. I have bluepoint, snapon and milwaukee precision drivers and if I was going to add a set then I would be more inclined to go for the LTT over the ifixit. The ifixit CEO is crying because he thinks his monopoly is broken.
...not that they'd be considered "clones" but I've seen white labeled versions of European tools with American brands that have a premium markup compared to the German and Spanish original manufacturers products... I'm sure this happens all the time with Taiwanese tools as well, but I'm specifically thinking of Irega adjustable wrenches and NWS pliers. From several different brands but notably Klein and Milwaukee.
@@profosistSorry, I didn't mean to imply that I was talking about the LTT precision screwdriver. I should have specified that I was responding to the following statement made in the video: "To start off, if you're gonna do a clone of something, why would you charge $10 more than the original? That would be the first time in history that ever happened." Edit: I understand that the quoted statement is likely hyperbole, but I replied to it as a point of note anyway.
Lol funny, I commented about the iFixit kit on your LTT vid, glad to see an actual comparison! (Though I have the bigger iFixit kit, with about the same size bit set as the LTT, and with a few other electronic fixing tools)
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You buy the bit kit without the driver once you've lost the 4 bits you actually use, lol
Very true. As an alternative, Wiha sells individual replacement bits that I've found to be of good quality. However, they are somewhat expensive for what they are, typically costing around $2 per bit, with some priced at more than twice that.
@@andrews3137 i hate how normalized it's becoming to make any individual unit a commodity and jack up the price 200-500%. because in a year or two they jack up the "bulk" price accordingly. people who drank their way through college frat parties for 4 years are the mf'ers coming up with this shit and profiting from it.
Speaking of, I wonder if Sunex sells good refills on their bits haha
iFixit will replace bits if you just email them. I own their large kit and have broken a tiny security torx on a loctited screw and a spanner bit. emailed and they emailed back that replacements were on the way with tracking
@@BlackstarStudio787 Wiha is a premium manufacturer, actually one of the best when it comes to drivers. also you can also get a box of 50 of the same bit from them for cheap per unit price.
The LTT parts tray lid also sits flat unlike the curved iFixit with the ability to see-saw launch those little screws into oblivion with the wrong clumsy tap. -No comment how I found that out..
Haha That’s a good very good point I didn’t think of 😜
Was going to say the same👍🏻
Also the parts tray is magnetic so if it flies whatever is in it hopefully does not come out. Lol!
Never had that issues with my ifixdriver set and I use it 4-5 times a week as a I repair electronics tvs game consoles and even guitars and amps and guitar pedals
Hahaha. I've done that with the mako kit lid
You really nailed that “Oh crap it’s almost Monday”
have the big ifixit kit at work, the flexi shaft is great to throw the little magnet on the end that also comes with the kit.
The only tool review i know i can 100% trust
That's a fact. Mister Funk is always straightforward!
Can’t forget Project Farm
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Him and project farm, yes
I've been watching LTT since I was a kid, and Ive had the iFixit pro toolbag since before I ever even thought about being a mechanic, and in those 7 years Ive only broken things by using them wrong, and even then only a couple things. Today the end came off my driver and I can get it warrantied with iFixit in days, meanwhile I'm sure LTT would honor a warranty, who knows how long they'll be making these and how fast theyll get it out to you. I would get the LTT screwdriver just for home use, but the iFixit is the only tech toolkit you'll see me have at my mechanic shop.
IFixit make two types of precision bit driver, a lower cost plastic bodied one (shown in Funk's kit) and a solid aluminium one with a really nice spinner. The iFixit Mako is the closest equivalent to the LTT set, comes with the better driver and the flexible extension and is $39.
I've used my same iFixit kit for about 5 years now working on electronics.
One thing to note on the bigger kits or on at least on mine that i bought a long time ago is that the case is wrapped in a nylon type of sheath with additional tools that velcro's the whole thing shut and keeps it secure and magnetically detaches from the sheath as well.
The critical thing for me in these precision screwdriver sets is the quality and hardness of the bits. I've broken several tines of the T7 / T8 bits in the Ifixit kits. They're no good for screws that are stuck - it doesn't take much pressure to bend / snap the tines.
I'm still looking for a really good set of bits.
can confirm. I've broken about 20 of the p2 bits from the ifixit kits working on iphones qq
Wiha are great
@@snomobilaAre they as good now that their made in Vietnam,.have you compared the old German made with the new Asian bits.
I mean... There is only so much you can do with a bit this small..
@@aussiehardwood6196 i havent used any vietnam made ones just the made in Germany ones. How sad to hear :(
I don't like any youtuber products to begin with, but looking at the warranty info on their website the LTT screwdriver has a very strict lifetime warranty that doesn't include the bits. I have the ifixit kit and one of my bits broke, I sent them an email and all they asked for was a picture of the kit and they sent me a new bit free of charge in 3 days. I would understand if the LTT kit was priced more competitively but it's 10 dollars more and you get a far worse warranty. Not too impressed.
Ltt operates on a "trust me bro" warranty system, based on... well, consumer trust, rather than a warranty.
Now, in the past this system usually works very well, I have seen very few complaints about it - something wrong with your product, they'll make it right. I would imagine the bits are part of this same warranty.
Unfortunately that is still a risk, it's not a perfect system, and it's a risk you'll have to take if you buy ltt products.
That being said, ltt have quickly built a reputation for quality with the tools and products that they have. I personally wouldn't be worried. But it is something to keep in mind.
Tiny screwdrivers are one of those things I will spend money on and get a set which will last forever. Stripping a little screw with a hokey driver can be a nightmare. I like the Wiha made in Germany line or a set from Vessel made in Japan.
I used to be a repair technician for a living. This is exactly what I would recommend as well.
Although I've heard good things about those manufacturers precision bit driver sets. So they might be a bit better by for those on a budget. Considering their generally half the price or less for the same size and drive style coverage. But I can't speak to their bit drivers. I only own their standard screwdriver sets.
Honestly the plastic ifixit screwdrivers are fine for what their use case is: electronics repair. Most consumer electronics screws wouldn’t be torqued so hard that you need anything better, and that’s specifically what their kit is advertised as: electronics repair.
great video! also, the premium ifixit kit has a magnetic mat that you can use for screws, or place the lid of the driver set on to make it work like the LTT lid
I like the in driver storage of your four bits myself. I like the hinge and magnetic case area too.
Thanks for the review.
I have fastener organizers for certain stuff, but just started just using small jars sorted into general types.
I’m not allowed to buy fastener cases, rollaways, and tools unless I really need them.
Have a Kobalt driver set with an insane array of bits that I use for my computer and hardware needs. Have a ratcheting screwdriver that holds the bits by a spring clip. Good combo. Also have a Gamers Nexus silicone mat for computer/electrical work, the “squares” on the
May work well
That iFixit case is going to end up with a rubber band around it to hold it together, isn't it?
If you’re keeping it in a bag I would say 100% yes.
Mines lived in my back pack and never had any problems. I have knocked it off a table many times and had a handfull of bits scattered everywhere though
One issue I had with my iFixIt was that the flats don’t stabilize it or keep it from rolling on a flat surface since they are suspended by the round spinner and tip. It’s always rolling off when I need it. I would have loved to see a side by side roll test!
That is a very good point. I just checked and it seems like the LTT driver is slightly better.
I do not think the flats are there to prevent rolling. There's some that like registration with tools. Sometimes you have to count turns too and then it helps to have a reference on the tool to gauge off of. The flats could simply be a design detail too.
Regardless, there should be flats on the spinner to keep it from rolling… and there aren’t. :(
@@emmettturner9452 It would be handy. Then again I don't think it is a big ask to have a level work surface to do delicate work on. Things really shouldn't be rolling around.
It’s heavy and has more momentum than the other stuff that gets pushed around while working on my bench. As I move things on my level work surface and it gets bumped/pushed it’ll just keep going until it rolls off the edge. 🤦♂️
one comment ill add for the ifix it premium kit it comes with a canvas fold out that velcrows shut so it wouldnt slide apart like the smaller one. just a thought as someone that owns the set you didnt have but showed pictures. love your no bs videos.
I like the black tipped Klein sets, no fails so far
I also have the small ifixit set in my toolbag. To stop it from separating I just put a piece of electrical tape on the sides. Holds it together well enough and the adhesive isn't sticky enough to be hard to remove when i need it.
Another person in the comments suggested a rubber band 👍🏻
I own and use both, and for me, the LTT set wins. The longer shaft on the bits is very useful and it comes with the bits that better fit my use-case. The lid is nicer and detachable which I never thought I'd care about but I use that feature quite often, I just wish the magnetic material was a bit stronger to hold screws. I've stripped the iFixit bits while attempting to remove recalcitrant stuck screws too, not so LTT (yet), and the foam material seems nicer, I wish they'd inked/colored the icons though, not just embossed them. And there are several I KNOW I'll never use, I guess screws are different in the great white north. Haven't used the bit storage in the LTT, but it looks like it'll take standard 4mm bits and I have several I use a lot from other kits that will find their way into the storage area. The knurling grip could be deeper/more coarse on LTT, perhaps extend a bit higher up the shaft too, but they both feel okay.
Ive had the full size Ifixit kit for ages since I started repairing phones and stuff. Its been great
LTT Kits lid is also cable of attachin g to the back of the case of bits to to make a little screw box if you need to clean up your area real quick.
I enjoy your videos. I even learn a little something from time to time. For instance I learned that the video is over when you say, "There you go". 👍
The Quinn version of that iFixit kit from Harbor Freight seems to be the best value. 🤑🤑🤑
In most of the videos where Linus talks about the development of the LTT precision screwdriver, he says that he is not trying to compete with I fix it that they sell the screwdriver by itself in case somebody already has an iFixit kit and just wants a slightly better screwdriver, and that they specifically size the handle so that it could fit in the iFix screwdriver kit as a replacement for the screwdriver.
I thought Alex lived in Florida? 🤣
Just kidding. Thanks for the PSA! 😂
😂😂 😜👍🏻
refining of such products is sometimes much easier than bringing the initial product to the market
i feel like LTT team would not have gotten to such a good product without a strong template by iFixit team
(unless somebody from LTT team shows the world that they ordered a lot of other comparators sets and show us how they selected the bits for usage i will stick to this opinion)
The Ifixit screwdriver I use everyday every min of the day usually stored in my jeans or kahki pants pockets and over time my body heat made the glue or epoxy making the middle portion thats screwed together to unglue and unscrew off in my pocket one day so presently i now can store 2 to 3 bits In the ifixit screwdriver.
I bought the LTT one for my dad as a gift after your review and he loves it
this was a good and felt a fair review of the products.. i was seeing the LTT kit and i was curious of how nice it was Vs the Ifixit. the case it self and the extended narrow length of each bit is a high selling point for LTT . but for the price is steep Vs what you could get with with ifixit case if you wanted a fully trusted brand that won't 100% brake your bank.. strong points on both ends
I'm happy knowing their are more tools in this world to fix things, LTT and iFixit both making things to do it is a net positive
The iFixit kit is better as a desktop/workbench kit. While the driver and bits are solid, the lack of hinge or clasp makes the case a liability on the road. The flexible extension is super useful for impossibly located hardware.
My road bag has Klein's 64 bit mini driver and ratchet kit, #32787.
The Klein looks like a really nice kit, and not stupid expensive.
Not sure if you noticed this but the comparable ifixit kit does not come with the premium driver you bought separately. It looks like it comes with the same cheap one in the little kit you bought. Nice comparison and insight on everything else though.
The fact that they are interchangeable among brands is what I like
Once a product gets up to a certain level of quality the only real differences will be little things like the bit storage etc
love these vids chief
Have both iFixit drivers here and didn't know you can remove the cap of that cheap one. Now i can use the cheap one as a rattle too, just throw some bits in it.
Oh that's strange... I didn't know iFixit had such a small case nor that they had a plastic screwdriver. My iFixit kit is exactly the same as the LTT kit with a huge range of bits & aluminum screwdriver.
Even though the magnet latches are slick, that's a feature for a bench kit. I'd much rather have a physical latch for a mobile kit. Magnets are cooler but less functional.
As far as which is better, I'm not sure it matters. Anything you are using a precision bit on is very low torque. You don't need a strong driver. I just want it to ratchet and spin. The SIM Pin was nice touch though.
Yes sir a very informed and valued opinion. love ya brother.
I would love to see these compared against VESSEL or WIHA. I love their standard drivers but I've never used any of their bit drivers before. I get the feeling that their bit drivers will probably be a better buy.
I have the premium fix it kit the wrap cover case it comes in does sorta solve the no hinges issue but still id rather have hinges like you said
Thank you for the info. Not sure I need these but what the heck, may add tool selection.
They’ve handing to have around no matter what one you buy.
Every time I use my $25 no-name kit I expect to damage some very important screw in a laptop or whatever. Or, maybe the cheap bit. But, haven't destroyed any, yet. Biggest problem is the cheap Costco reading glasses I try to tighten have nuts that are randomly different sizes that don't all match to any of the bits in my kit. Or in my 10yo ifixit kit. It's probably cheaper to replace the glasses every couple years than find and pay for a mini kit with more hex sizes.
As someone that owned a ifix it kit when you could only buy direct from them before they went retail: great kit. As someone that owns both. LTT is better. As someone that’s owned a Klein precision screw drivers BEFORE both LTT and Ifixit where existed but are better. But there is this idea that Ifixit invented the precision screw drivers and they didn’t. They saw a product that needed improvement and made a better one. LTT saw a product that needed improvements and made a better one. People need to get this idea that Ifixit invented the precision screwdriver out of there head I don’t understand where that’s coming from. If anything someone can argue that both companies, first Ifixit stole there idea from
Klein. Because Klein was first and Ifixit it looks like a copy of Klein. It’s honestly why Ifixit has not come out and formal made any accusations against LTT because they would be put under the same chopping block.
The "stealing" thing is nothing to do with LTT making a precision driver and bit set, there are dozens of companies that make them. Rather it's the packaging on the LTT kit that is a blatant copy of iFixIt, with the slotted foam base holding the bit upright and the magnetic lid.
I wish the LTT kit included a solid extension, the ifixit kit includes a flexible one if you care about screwing in things around corners, but I prefer one that can torque down things. The flexible one just has none and spirals if you try to torque anything down or unscrew a screw you previous screwed in with the driver alone, so not over torqued. It just has no torque. At least offer options, LTT going into spaces is called competition. The people defending the CEO are wild. Just sheep man.
The CEO of iFixit, is wrong, it is not just a copy and is superior in a lot of ways, he was just being salty because he knew it. Competition is always good and you should never defend the corrupt CEOs that argue you should shun copies. Competition drives innovation. We just aren't used to seeing it.
ive got the ifixit kit, that flex thingy id useless, had a screw on my pc case that was almost flat against the case wall, the flex thing would just twist and coil. extra pressure on the driver and two handed twist got it out. would have bought the ltt one if i didnt already have the ifixit. the ifixit lid isnt flat, so as a organizer while working its kinda useless, ltt just did a better job, like you said, more refined.
Ifixit Minnow. I have two, bought for mobile phone repair but couldn't be bothered changing tips so i bought a set of dedicated mobile drivers for 5 times the price.
I wish the LTT one had a case that stayed on when flat and came off when at 90 degrees.
Never realized there were two different drivers, turns out I have both, thanks for letting me know!
I just figured it out myself 😜
The screwdriver has been around for over 600 years. The spinning cap has been a popular design for ~70 years and the first one likely dating back far longer. No one is ripping off anyone. Just a bunch of people filling their emptiness with hate because they'd rather feel hate than nothing at all. Because it's basically the same thing and three days grace knows what they're talking about.
I don't why people are so quick to say things are a rip off. There are only so many ways to make things, and if someone makes a thing in a way that's good, does that somehow mean someone else isn't allowed to also make something good? One could argue maybe that LTT didn't NEED to make a precision driver kit, after all the ifixit is already really good. Unlike the larger ratcheting driver that they made specifically because Linus couldn't find a screwdriver that was perfect enough for him, I think they only really made the precision because fans asked for it. But just because they didn't need to do it, doesn't mean they just copied ifixit. They sell T-shirts too, I don't see anyone getting upset that they are ripping off... everyone else ever that makes shirts.
@@Lord_zeel In this case it might have been provoked by iFixit, they once wrote a tweet which kinda implies that LTT copied their product, which just wasn't true and pretty weird as they are an LTT sponsor. Linus talked about that and pointed out that their version is more expensive, so if it's just a copy it wouldn't sell anyway.
@@SaHaRaSquad LTT have _blatantly_ copied iFixit's packaging for their kit, it's not even debatable. The driver and the bits are similar to ones made by dozens of other companies so that would be a far more dubious claim to make.
@@ferrumignis Nah. LTT's case has detachable hinges and magnets in the lid to prevent screws from slipping around. The couple reviews I've seen generally favor LTT's case.
Even if what you said was true - who cares exactly? iFixit clearly doesn't, they're still an official business partner of LTT.
The big thing here isn’t people seem to forget that ifixit did not create the precision screwdriver kit(surprise) they just created a really great one. Ltt just made another one with improvements they wanted. I will say in my eyes (without owning the ltt) the ifixit precision screwdrivers have always seemed lacking/basic. They work fine but do nothing over a standard precision driver. And the older silver precision driver was very rough.
I just ordered mine. Hope it's as good as the LTT screwdriver
From my experience. Any kind of precision bit kit with the bits standing up is immediately preferred over something like the husky precision kit that has them layed down flat. Making it impossible to get them out with my fat stupid fingers.
The plastic one looked like it had bit storage. The metal one just doesn't?
True 👍🏻
Wiha and Wera, PB Swiss are good options here
The LTT driver is designed with the iFixit kit in mind, so it should fit in the iFixit kit better than the iFixit one fit in the LTT kit.
you still kinda gotta smush it in the foam a bit
I feel like the drivers are different enough to not call it a rip off. Knafs makes a precision screwdriver for knife maintenance and they stated they took inspiration from the Ifixit driver. No drama around that, I think people are bothered by the kits but it’s hard to say someone’s copying driver bits since they have to work on the screws people need them to.
@@jarofaar8618 There's no ripping off a common and simple tool that's been around for like 70 years. Its just a bunch of people making up ways to hate the guy because they can't like him to begin with.
There is an overlap here. Not only it is aproximately the same field of activity, but iFixIt was and still is a sponsor of LTT.
Since they still are sponsoring LTT, it doesn't seem like iFixit has an issue with it, it's just people who are completely unaffected who do. iFixit's sets are tools, nothing else. The LTT kits are merch first, and tools second. Which doesn't mean they're bad, it just means that while there is an overlap in the market both are fishing in, LTT mostly fishes in the market that's his viewerbase, while iFixit fishes in the entire market that needs a precision driver kit, which also has instructions for just about everything tech on the same website.
Granted, LTT could have made a collab here, but well, it probably wouldn't have the gimmicky fidget spinner on top, it would just be a color change like with the Noctua fans.
Long story short, as long as iFixit isn't complaining, there's just not much of an argument to make
@noneofyourbusiness4294 They have complained a bit, but that's all. Colab continued.
@@jessechristensen1074The shape of the handle, types and layout of the bits, and case are all inspired from iFixit. To say it's not modelled after it is nonsense.
The ifixit kit is just a clone of the Quinn electronics repair kit sold at harbor freight for $35
I bought a wiha kit when I began working on electronics full time. Years later all the bits are still intact the correct shape. None of the dozens of ifixit and chinesium spares I’ve bought since can say the same
Yes the wiha are some premium German tools! Worth it getting them
Wiha are super underrated in the “hobby” world imo, they feel like actual professional tools to me. These other kits seem to have some nice quality of life improvements, but I’d rather have dedicated drivers for each size rather than a bit kit as the main tool set.
I don’t have Wiha/iFixit/LTT money though, so I snagged some Laoa hex drivers from Ali Express for ~$1.50 each, and an Amazon multi bit kit for when I need a specific head. More tools, more functionality for less money, but definitely lower quality. Works for me tho!
Get your thick gum band to put on your case. That way it won’t spill all your parts.
Why didn't you put the premium LTT driver in the small mini iFixit kit
If the premium LTT drivers the better out of the two
I would have done that
It wouldn't look as matched but if you're going for efficiency and convenience I would have put the LTT deluxe driver in the ifixit case
It doesn’t fit. The handle is fatter. You could maybe trim the foam a little?
I'm thinking of moving to the US, as a forklift driver, just working the obligatory beer belly. 🍺 🍻🍺
I’m not 100% sure but I think the beer belly is a requirement for forklift operators in the US 😎👍🏻
@FunkFPV Well I'm halfway there with the beer belly, and halfway with the cash.
Just one thing, Will I be able to get a decent pickup truck with manual gears?
Fu*k The automatic track.
I have both I like both. My LTT driver has also broken.
Review the aVe knife please! :) he has a quick start video on his channel to show it off :) Mostly because im trying to manifest a proper crossover video with you and him! 😂
I put a stretchy band around mine so the lid doesn't slide off in my bag.
Do you have a favorite soldering iron for small electronics etc?
Hakko are the best but pricey. You can find no name ones from China that are really good for a hobbyist.
I use a small butane iron to solder, tin & it has a mini blowtorch for heat shrink tubing.
Months ago some crackhead “borrowed” and never returned my aluminum driver for my bigger iFixit Mako set… and I just couldn’t bring myself to buy a replacement (too expensive). I didn’t even realize he still had it at the time since he said he only needed my Pittsburgh Pro nut drivers (the only ones he returned). Like you, I bought a whole other iFixIt set only to realize it came with a plastic driver (mine was the “Electronics Essential” kit). During BF I was genuinely interested in the bare LTT driver handle as a replacement but it was EVEN MORE expensive. In the end I got a whole other Mako set from a salvage store but I still want to get another to complete my original set.
Never loan tools. That is in the 10 commandments of being a man. Thou shalt not loan tools. You can give tools away. Here, keep it. But if you want it back don't loan it out. Or you can loan with the expectation of never seeing it again. But if you really want it back then never loan it out in the first place. Most of the time if you get it back it's just because they broke it or effed it up somehow. They'll usually complain about how your tool was somehow lacking and didn't meet their expectations too. There's just too much downside to loaning tools. Ubermensch have loaner tools. Crappy tools they have no problem loaning. Yeah sure take this.
Yep. That’s just it: I didn’t intend to and would have said “no way” since I use it almost daily. He was using it on a trimmer in the back of my van when I dropped him off in town on my way to work. He said he only needed the nut drivers, which I was willing to just give away. Turns out he took the iFixIt driver handle with the exact Security Torx bit I use almost daily for rebuilding DeWALT batteries. Came back to the workshop to find only the nut drivers left at my door. 🤦♂️The other moral of the story is don’t give schizos whacked out crazies a ride to town just because you’re going that way already.
@@emmettturner9452 some people are definitely a liability to get involved with. Their dark cloud rains on your parade. Some are armored against that sort of thing. Some of us aren't.
Ive spent a lot of time with the ifixit and never found it lacking but as soon as i got the ltt kit i noticed it is in every way an improvment. The tray is far better the machining is nicer the anodizing feels nicer the bearing is great and the bit storage is awesome. i always keep my driver in my shirt pocket at work so not having to keep the 3 bits i use constantly loose in my pocket is the real game changer for me. That being said i dont think anyone would be making a mistake saving a little dosh and going with the ifixit. Also i really hope they make an optional pocket clip for it at some point
I think this is a really good way to put it. The ifixit kit is pretty much as good as you could need, there aren't any real defects (well, except the lid doesn't always fit right), LTT just went "okay, but what if we made it more expensive?" for the lols. It's better, and you pay for it. Not so much a competing product as it is a "well if you have the money and want to treat yourself" option.
@@Lord_zeel I wouldn't say for the lols. Both items have excellent value for what they cost. Ifixit is cheaper (just talking price here) while not compromising usability, LTT is improving it. For any random Joe Ifixit is certainly not just good enough, but a good tool. For professionals its still perfectly serviceable, but upgrading to the LTT one is a valid consideration.
I see zero reason to ”upgrade" if you already have the iFixit this a clone and will offer you nothing over your current set and LTT is lacking in the flexible extension
@@Lord_zeelworth noting Ifixit sells everywhere and likely has better whole sale price for their stuff. so they might cost pretty similar but let has to charge more due to lower sales numbers.
It seems like the precision screwdriver is like their other screwdriver. What you are paying for is a screwdriver made by someone very critical of screwdrivers, and made their own perfect tool. It's very well thought through, and that doesn't come cheap, and it isn't going to be a good buy for everyone.
I can't disagree with any part of your assessment. I already have various iFixit kits at different workstations and have no incentive to rebuy. If someone asked me which kit they should buy, I'd only ask if they like orange $10 more than blue.
I saw the ifixit one at a store today and was going to buy it but changed my mind. Glad i did, i thought it was electric driver.
Both are great products honestly. I certainly prefer the LTT one, but it's marginal and subjective enough that I'm happy recommending either one personally. You're not gonna go wrong no matter which one of the two you get.
The LTT one has some features that make it nicer. I don't know if they justify the price. But if anyone values those features then yes. You're potentially going to own it for decades. So paying some more at the outset hardly matters in the long run. 20 or 30 years from now you're not going to miss the difference.
Your voice sounds super familiar, is this channel your only place you talk on the internet?
IFixit also actively supports right to repair so that is another reason to buy from them! That said both I think are great
There's no such thing as a right to repair. Either you can repair something or you can't. That's down to personal ability. It isn't a right that can be granted to anyone.
@@1pcfred no, there’s no such thing as a right we don’t legislate and enforce. If we decide to make it a right in our country, it’s now a right. Anything can be made into a right, legally. Anything there is political will and popular outcry for.
@@ToolinAround2025 I don't care if it is legislated. Repairing something is a skill issue. Some people have it and some people don't. There's things I can fix and other things that are beyond my abilities. Someone passing a law isn't going to change that. Now there's things companies do intentionally to make their products harder to service. But there's also people clever enough to deal with it. Such is life. If anyone doesn't like how a company operates then just don't deal with them. If you use their products though then don't complain about how they run their business. I can see why companies wouldn't want their stupid customers monkeying around with their stuff.
@ I don’t necessarily disagree with any of your reasoning
I have had my iFixit Manta kit for 4 years now. Bits are kinda soft.
Yup - I have the Manta and Mako sets for about the same period and have broken several of the smaller torx bits in both of them. Very irritating.
"Why would you create a clone and charge more?" Because of the name..
Not like Gucci is objectively worth anything, not like Rolex is actually a watch worth owning. LTT charges more because they can, not because it's inherently better (it might be, I don't own both sets to compare, but the argument and logic is flawed). From someone who didn't see the original video and wasn't part of the angry commenting crowd it feels you kinda proved them right. The bits are stored in a similar way. The drivers look eerily alike. Both use the magnet style lid. From this armchair here it looks like LTT looked at the iFixIt kit and iterated in the smallest possible way on it, then increased the price by quite a bit. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I .. would buy the iFixIt, will order one for Christmas
The LTT tools are basically ticking off Linus's tool wishlist.
He generally likes the iFixit tools, but was missing some features or had nitpicks.
So it's a given that they are similar.
AKA selling those is his excuse to get custom made tools for him.
Thanks, Funk man
Just get the electrical repair kit from Harbor Freight, it's the same thing.
Wish i had bought the ltt kit before it sold out.
The bigger I fix It case is nicer than the LTT case.
Upper mid Atlantic sure sounds like Joizey to moi...
Close SE Penny
The one thing you missed of note: The LTT bits have a shorter hex shank and longer shafts for slightly more reach, you might even notice that when you put them into the ifixit handle they almost seem like they go in too far. Both sets have significantly longer shaft to shank ratios than most cheap sets like Fantik and other stuff on Amazon, but LTT went a little further with it. LTT also includes a really nice magnetic 1/4" shank to 4mm adapter that's a lot better than the ifixit version. I'm actually kind of impressed by LTTs pricing, for something that undoubtably costs more to make and at a much lower volume, it's not THAT much more expensive. Still, there's nothing about the upgrades LTT made that anyone really NEEDS - both kits are going to get the job done, and neither one is really going to save you much time. It's really just a matter of whether or not you are willing to pay a bit more for the "ultimate" form of a product, or if you are happy with what is already a very good one.
I've been trying to find 4mm hex bits with a longer shaft but all I seem to find is a longer shank. It's really got me considering the ltt kit someday as a gift for myself. A perfect use case for this is with the Nintendo switch pro controller, two screws above the battery are just a bit too deep for any of the hex bits I have and it's hard to find a good Phillips precision screwdriver anymore, even the pricier ones tend to get torn up with a bit of use and I hate having to drag one out just for two screws.
@@davidsmith7208 You could also try the Wera KK Micro. They use half moon bits, and have long shafts, but they are very expensive.
Found the LTT subscriber
Doll hairs where do I get them so I can buy these kits 😂😂😂😂😂😂
I kinda find that ifixit ceo stance on, I don't want any legit competition.
I think the screwdriver is different enough to not be called clone. And this video only added the proof of that..
LTT use drivers every day and so designed and refined one that was perfect for not just their needs but what they imagine users need. The case is designed by someone who knows the value of not losing the screws you are removing in a lie flat tray.
I have bluepoint, snapon and milwaukee precision drivers and if I was going to add a set then I would be more inclined to go for the LTT over the ifixit.
The ifixit CEO is crying because he thinks his monopoly is broken.
A more expensive clone is not unheard of
...not that they'd be considered "clones" but I've seen white labeled versions of European tools with American brands that have a premium markup compared to the German and Spanish original manufacturers products... I'm sure this happens all the time with Taiwanese tools as well, but I'm specifically thinking of Irega adjustable wrenches and NWS pliers. From several different brands but notably Klein and Milwaukee.
I mean the LTT has improvement
@@profosistSorry, I didn't mean to imply that I was talking about the LTT precision screwdriver. I should have specified that I was responding to the following statement made in the video:
"To start off, if you're gonna do a clone of something, why would you charge $10 more than the original? That would be the first time in history that ever happened."
Edit: I understand that the quoted statement is likely hyperbole, but I replied to it as a point of note anyway.
you can get the ifix it even cheaper. without the i fix it name on it. its white labled product from china they made slight changes to
If the LTT has the 5 point bits Apple uses its a steal at $50.
Lol I was one of the triggered commentors but yes that smaller set it of lesser quality. Glad you compared
Milwaukee is clearly copying Stanley tape measures. They look and work very similar! (Same energy)
11:30 … ¿does it matter?…!!!!!!! It’s the ONLY thing that matters 😂😂😂
I don't understand LTT selling a kit with a slot for the driver but not including it. Charge more and include it...
It is included at the $50 price point.
LTT: "trust me bro"
you spent 10 bucks just on shipping?! My dude, you do enough of these types of things amazon prime would pay for itself in shipping.
Major mondays comin' stress.
Lol funny, I commented about the iFixit kit on your LTT vid, glad to see an actual comparison! (Though I have the bigger iFixit kit, with about the same size bit set as the LTT, and with a few other electronic fixing tools)