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

Harbor Freight recently announced a brand new lineup of professional grade tools which they released under the ICON brand. These are supposed to rival the big truck brands in quality & at a fraction of the price.

QD3R250A -vs- TW12250

We bought the ICON 1/2" Torque Wrench to see what type of tools that they were coming out with -- and also bought the Snap-on equivalent that they use in their advertising to test how they actually compare on calibrated equipment.

In this video we put them up head-to-head WITH ACTUAL TORQUE TESTING!!!

Leave comment below with which one that you think is better!

Products used in this video (non-affiliate links = ZERO COMMISSION) :

[kh]

Just watched a whole video about a tool I don't currently need, and now I want it...

[wingmank]

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

[matthewhalas]

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

[lilarreola]

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

[marcokawar]

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

[ZERO_]

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

[jerribruce]

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

[johnsalcido]

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

[stephenowen]

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

[mw]

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

[TheGonzorelic]

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

[willie]

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

[dmeads]

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

[John]

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

[carlrabe]

Not only did he spend his money on the torque wrenches, I don't even wanna know what the test machines cost such as the one used in this video, and the other testers used on the impact guns.

You do such a great service for many people!

Thank You!!

[johnsalcido]

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

[hannahdrew]

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

[MaySpitfire]

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

[Pork-Chopper]

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

[BigDaddysGarage]

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