Fellow schmuck here. I took my Icon light apart and flipped the light bar 180 degrees so the big light would point down when I fold it down. For what I use it for that works way better.

I like your sense of humor and the detail of this review. You earned a subscription. With the 25% of coupon out right now, I will buy one of each and see how they last. Great review.

As a dealer tech for 15 years I can appreciate all your videos. This is a great one, I have the old one and have definitely submerged and knocked it off a hood a few times.

Your troll of AvE with just a bit of ThisOldTony is amazing. Keep it up, you're gonna be huge!

I was at HF today. I was playing around with both but I didn't like the Icon for one reason, too many settings. Now watching this and seeing I can't just switch the batteries out, I'm kind of glad I went with the Braun. The Icon definitely looked more premium.

It's not often I stumble upon a future successful channel. You make awesome videos 🙏

I have the 3-in-1 quick connect Braun and like it a lot. The E.T. Finger light is surprisingly useful

The non swappable battery is no go on the Icon for me. I often find myself with a low battery on my Braun light and I'll swap a fresh battery and I'm back in business.

Awesome 👏🏻 Thanks for all the info Really appreciated and enjoyed the video

Great video, definitely enjoyed the commentary. You sir earned yourself a subscriber.

Nice to see this comparison. It reassures my feelings about how great the Icon light is!

Got both, love the icon but the braun being able to swap my vape batteries with it, love that too!

Learned something new on the m12 cut-off tool. The lights were good, too.

Great review, thanks for sharing.

This video with the commentary earned you a sub loved every moment of the video

Right on! Thanks for the review and tear down. Could you do a braun ultracompact rechargeable lights next? They are also 30 bucks and look to be pretty handy. I wish they had a removable battery, but a tear down might revel an easy way to retrofit something.

Men I was searching this!! Thanks

Great review, well done! Still cant choose

This vid earned my Sub!

Icon is on sale for $25 on early black Friday right now if folks are looking (11-5-23) . Had Braun 500 in my cart but no dice on coupon yet.

Thanks for showing how to take the Icon light apart. I was able to turn the light bar around so the bigger led is on the front. I did what you suggested, broke off the plastic nubs on the inside of the neck and it worked. Thanks again!

What a great review, thanks

Love the review! It did make me laugh a bit when you talked about the work light being good for work but not for reading😂 does HF have a reading light lol?🤔

I have both of these. Great review, love the humor. Subscribed

@14:30 I'd absolutely love to see a fix for the button on the original 390LM work light. Something more durable than the original would be great! I ended up buying a HFT wired work light with a toggle-like switch after the button on my rechargeable one stopped working altogether; no clicky, dead and very little movement, if any. The rechargeable work light is easier to use inside the engine compartment on the car, though. Thanks for the vid, and the humor!

Bro, I don’t know whether you should be a standup comedian or a paid product tester. Either way, you’ve earned yourself a sub. You should continue to thoroughly test consumer products and add your twist of humor to it.

If the lighting element is reversed per the steps shown at 20:04 , is that then a permanent commitment, or can it be swapped back again to its original position (with the 800 lumen light facing outward when folded)?

The Braun double folding light has a fatal flaw. The joints are plastic and they quickly wear out. The tightening screws strip the plastic easily as well. I now have two of them that lasted less than a year.

Man, the music in this one was really fantastic. Also, fantastic production quality overall. Gotta go get me a Braun this weekend, I think

Hey, can you do Feit Electric rechargeable flip portable work light from Ace Hardware store?

I have had several of the brauns over the year. Broke one in half, the switch is wonky on one, the last one was left out in the rain. Now it will no longer charge a battery or work with a charged battery. It will work on high and tip light, low light setting flickers. Picked up all three of the ones you tested and totally agree with your assessments. Would like to see a switch repair video. Thanks.

good video. i just bought the icon because it folded in half. dropped my 4 year old braun eight feet onto concrete foundation and broke the LED at the end. thought it was worth my money to get the icon after all the shit i put the braun through. didn't know there was a foldable braun and regret my icon purchase.

Keep it up. This format is proven. Youll get there.

I have a suggestion... Lets covert the Icon Light so you can change the battery Video... Thanks for all your hard work...

how to repair the charging port on harbor freight Braun 3 in 1 ..6 months charge port is shot. Can you change the port to a "C" charger?

I like the improvised way of using a manual for a flashlight! Nice vid! By the way- what were they thinking making a manual for a flashlight? I think if you need it for a flashlight, you’ve got bigger issues than being in the dark!

The swappable battery is a deal sealer for me. You can always ditch the factory battery for a better one and put it right there with the built in one. By the time you get to 500 lumens only jumping to 800 isn't gonna be noticable by most humans.

I'll get you a replacement light. Like my new Fenix LR40R V2. Good stuff. Keep making your content I''ll be watching.

Really enjoyed your yucking it up while pitting the Icon vs. Braun. The reason I watched this video is because I already have the Braun 500 L I bought for $19 last year. On May 18 the Icon 800 L is on sale at HF for $19. Just was curious what the difference was between them besides the extra 300 L. you have a new sub.

I swapped out the Braun battery for a Sanyo 3500mah. Such a nice light to have.

I’ve got two of these Braun and they look good as far as the body it’s not beat up but I just bought a new light off Amazon that’s foldable

Excellent video, had me laughing out loud 👌

Great Video, So I accidently reversed the battery and mine does not charge any more. I wonder if there is a FIX? It does lite up with a new battery.

Flip the Light bar to the opposite side like it should be like all the other bar lights are! Need a H2.0 bit to loosen the swivel and to remove both screws that holds the ICON LED bar. Once loosed pry the side plastics that hold the bar in order to slowly flip the bar the opposite side like it is on the Braun light and like everyone wants it. Once you have switch the bar to the other side (be careful as the wires connected are a bit short and could easily ripped apart as you do this) and carefully push the bar all the way in while the still having the plastic that holds it pried apart a bit. This will help to install it in it's original position and not stay crooked to one side or become long in length because you put the smalls screws in the wrong holes! Yes the bar has two small holes, the bottom holes are to hold the light bar in position because the side plastic cups the hold the bar have two pin dents the protrude out the go in these first bottom holes to hold the bar in position. You know you inserted the screws in the wrong holes because the light bar will be crooked. Once position in the correct holes, then insert the 2 screws which will go on the upper holes and slowly tighten. Test the light bar on all light modes to make sure they work. If the single light at the tip of the bar doesn't light up that means you inserted once of the screws in the bottom hole and is making contact with the chassis of the bar and making bad contact so the light will not work. Found this by accident until I figure it all out. Now tighten all screws and the swivel joint screw that holds the bar as well but to your swivel liking with the H2.0 bit. Tighter screw = stiffer movement, etc.... Enjoy you modded Icon like it should have been from factory!

why didnt they put a hook on the end?

Great video. It's the first I've seen from you. I see a lot of inspiration from AvE, which is a great thing. Any chance he and you mom knew each other back in the day???? I look forward to checking out your other vids.

Great video. But I’m guessing the Icon will have its lifetime warranty. If it does then it worth getting it.

I’ve had at several of those Braun lights….switch always seems to fail for my daily use

I own all 3. All purchased at steep discounts. I like lights

epic shit. finna get me a new braun thanks to this vidya

switch repair video please :)

I have two of the New Braun work lights and even using my own 18650's, these new ones are not as good as the older model. Sure they have the extra hinge and fold back, but the light always turns off way too early, it just turns off, no warning or blinking. There is also plenty of charge left in the battery. Oh well. Time to find a new 18650 based light.

Quick (and probably dumb) question about charging the ICON 800 Lumen folding worklight -- the only USB-C wall charger/adapter I own is the one for my Motorola Moto G cellphone, which is rated at 5V 2A. Since the worklight's input rating per the owner's manual is 5V 1A (1000 mA), is it okay to use my 5V 2A charger, or will doing so damage the worklight's circuitry/battery? I don't mind buying a 5V 1A charger if necessary.

Seems like a coin flipper to me between the Braun and the ICON, although I have the original Braun dangly underhood work light, that was a waste of money, and the new Braun octagon “hockey puck” (the red one)style light; it is bright and has a strong magnetic base, but it sure does get powerful warm fast. So, I am unsure about the Braun brand anymore. You forgot to simulate the durability of each light of it being accidentally left on the frame under the car or underneath the hood by a DIYer or automotive mechanic for at least three months and finding it again later.

Icon can be turned 180.remove 4 screws and flip it 180 and put it back together. But icons button wore out n has the same issue the brains V1 had. Sensitive n then not sensitive enough 500 lumens is good most of the time 800 I can say has its uses sometimes. The magnet definitely seems skimpy in the icon also the rubber coating fell apart pretty quick The icons charging takes a long time and seems to be wrong as having 2 leds then interrupting and plugging it back in, resets back to 1 light blinking. Icons circuitry is Def more efficient though. I wonder if the icon guts fit in a braun

Cheap ass Walmart Hyper Tough 052022 works perfectly fine for me, dirt cheap, works great, lasts, and if I loose it, break it or whatever, the $7 I could care less. Lasts all day. Small and light weight. 4 different LED settings. And can be used while charging.

When you plug the icon in can you see if it is charging or not? I just purchased the icon and the USB port is loose on the plug in on the flashlight and falls out. When I get it to stay in it doesn't show if it is charging or not. Thanks in advance for your response

Where can I buy a cutting tool like yours

11:36 - I have the same problem.

I don't think any of them run at maximum light rating the full time. They step down from max automatically.

Best package opening ever honestly. Everyone and thier fancy knives can go to hell

In a different video i saw they guy daid the the ICON had the strongest magnet "said"😂

Alright. Shining the light at ur taint gets a subscribe from me. Thanks for making my day

I've had the old 390 braun for years and bought 2 more for gifts. Now I'm looking for a replacement. That icon is very nice but it really needs replaceable battery. A 30Q cell will be perfect for it. It is a better design and quality vs the 500lm braun. It almost seems like an "executive" work light, if that is ever thing. The led mounted on the outside (+ side button) is actually a great design. It allows use of the light without opening the hinge. Dang it! Replaceable battery will make it an instant buy for me.

That Pokemon reference was manifique

Mullet mobile...sir I resemble that remark lol.

Oh my God forget about the flashlights, you have phenomenal rhetoric who your production is great, funny as hell the best is the one with the " small tip no reason inside taking a nap" I love it original

put a higher capacity battery in the braun easy upgrade

AvE would be proud.

Issue with my light is the light won’t turn off no matter how many times I press the button

😂😂😂 died at mullet mobile

Nice rip on AVe the master of tool channels. But still, good vijeo and reviews.

3:22 🤣

It’s not a blatant ripoff. It’s the exact same light made in the exact same factory. Only difference is the label and price.

How is it their premium ICON brand only has 90 day Warranty? Suckers!!

Que buen video demonios

Pure awesomeness. Subbed.

I carry my Icon im my pocket all the time, and 10$ is worth not having to deal with a micro usb

Get hf warriors cardboard cutter lol

Today I learned that I bought the wrong light

Great video. And while I'm more of a "get down to business" meat and potatoes kind of guy, I like your style of sarcastic humor. Rinse and repeat, and you'll be on your way to stardom, or at least in the top 20M of KZfaq land :) Subscribed.

It runs on all the 18650s but does it charge all kinds of 18650 or only the one it comes with?