Best 1/2 Torque Wrench? Icon, Precision Instruments, Snap-On After, 1000 Cycles Tested EACH

Is the cheap Icon just as good as the Snap-On?

New UPDATE video with Tekton and Olsa, please see link below

I tested each of these torque wrenches before and after 1000 cycles each.

I purchased all of these torques new with my own money.

It is a unbiased test with my opinion at the conclusion.

Links to the ones I bought are below.

Thanks for watching!

Icon

Precision

Snap-On

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[TorqueTestChannel]

You seriously cycled these things 1, 000 times each? Throw this man a subscribe guys! I've found the same sort of thing. People ask us to test torque wrenches, but out of the box they are often super close regardless of type and brand. And among actual know brands, even after use, among similar types they are also quite close. It's not as night and day as some other tool types or like it may have been back in the day. I'm going to forward people to this video when they ask!

[nenno]

Thanks! John you deserve more. This just shows how You Tube plays favorites by not recommending you more often.

[QuantumMind]

I'm VERY surprised that Icon has a better tooth count in the head AND produces, what seems like in your testing, BETTER grouped results all around, more or less. Very impressive test and I look forward to you testing digital torque wrenches, if you ever do! I also LOVE that CDI tester! Btw, you just earned another subscriber!

[jerryf]

Just bought the snap on model. Seeing as I work at a exotic dealership, I didn’t want anybody questioning my tools. But that Icon would have definitely been worth getting. Might pick one up for home. Great video man

[Todd]

In my opinion especially according to this video the icon is by far the best out of all of them because it is giving literally the exact same precision and torque and looks just as pretty as the other two in fact basically identical to the snap-on and has a better head 90 tooth anddd the price is literally pennies in comparison to both of the other two and it's a lifetime warranty. Unbelievable and awesome at the same time! Great video

[fsb_-bfth]

This guy deserves more views and subs than he has. Let's back this man

[TorqueAndTwisted]

Thanks dude! I'm actively shopping ICON, PI, CDI, and Snap On for the split beam...with the current HF coupon the ICON is down to $104.99. I think I know where I'm going tomorrow morning.

[RogerRabbitt]

Glad i found this video, may need to pick up an icon. My dads got an old craftsman torque wrench thats probably never been returned to zero before putting back, who knows how accurate it is. Peace of mind would go a long way with a new one

[manojvasantharaj]

Thank you for the video. helped me pick up an ICON for DIY vehicle projects.

[JimmyMakingitwork]

ok, 2nd good video in a row, that leads to a Sub! Thanks.
ICON Digital just ordered.

[mr.delacruz]

Really want to thank you for spending some big money in order to bring is some valuable and money saving information. I ended up buying the Tekton 32 tooth Split Beam torque wrench for $140 and also has a lifetime warranty 40-250 ft lb. & claims to have a + or - 2.5% but also is a 10° flex head angle which the Icon is 15° & a 90 tooth ratchet. Tekton also has a lifetime warranty on their torque wrenches. I personally go for the lower tooth count on Torque wrenches for 1/2 & 3/8”. I will say that the Olsa Digital Torque wrench seems like one hell of a deal especially with their lifetime warranty. Thank you once again for this video! Keep up the great work!

[thecantlose]

That's some serious commitment in your testing - appreciate it for sure!

[purtnearperkins]

Awesome. Was just getting ready to buy the Precision wrench. Went and bought the 1/2 and 3/8 versions from Harbor Freight for same money.

[Engineerboy]

Great job on the video, Thank you! I'll be picking my ICON up on the first with a 25% 4th of July discount for inside track members ;)

[chadblechinger]

I can't be the only one who loves the sound of the tester.

[builtfordtough]

Thanks. I was on the fence about the icon.

[Jay_Ira]

Thanks for this very involved test. I was hoping to see a wider gap between the American wrenches than the Icon. That just goes to show how great these Icon tools have become. Keep crushing these videos bud, cheers!

[Razor_]

I refuse to pay tool pimp prices for most stuff. No way I'm paying for snap-off torque wrenches when the warranty is only honored when or if the pimp shows up. Precision Instruments has always done me well. After seeing this the Ikon seemed pretty dang impressive!

[hillwood]

Thank you for the detailed test. I bought the Icon a few weeks ago and was curious about the accuracy, as I have no way to test myself. I only work on my own cars, so it’ll only be used a few times a year, but I really wanted a quality tool. I’m pleased to see that it stacked up well against the more expensive options. It looks sharp in my toolbox too!

[joesakry]

I have owned used my icon for a year know . 100% recommend it. Feels great in the hand and picked it up at 20% off price!