Snap On vs. Braun in the Folding Rechargeable Slimline Penlight Worklight Space: Winner? It Depends.

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Жыл бұрын

amzn.to/42dOipN Snap On vs. Braun in the Folding Rechargeable Slimline Penlight Worklight Space: Winner? It Depends. The Braun weighs twice as much, has a 500 lumen output over the Snap On's 300 lumens. The Braun has a 360 degree light bar spin, one 18650 replaceable battery, a USBC charging port, two main light outputs, one flashlight tip output, and a battery life indicator. What's not to like. Only the feel that a few quality corners were cut to preserve the sub $50 price. But perhaps that's the point with a heavy use almost-expendable light like this.
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@llanbull Жыл бұрын

The icon version would have been a better comparison.

@goose4342 Жыл бұрын

Icon version sucks I took it back and got the braun. The cob is on the wrong side of the icon version; makes no sense.

@willc5979 Жыл бұрын

The icon socks compared to braun

@llanbull Жыл бұрын

When I was deciding between the braun and icon, I like the icon. It's slimmer than the braun, more lumens and overall good quality. I saw someone did disassemble both to see what's inside. And Icon is just better made.

@Jesus_Strong Жыл бұрын

@@willc5979 does it really suck that bad? I was going to pull the trigger on that one but I see 2 comments saying it sucks and I’ll take your word for it.

@boosted2.4_sky Жыл бұрын

That's what I was gonna say... it's much better than the Braun.. I've had both for a while (obviously the Braun for years).. The ICON is a better design..people are used to the old style lights and can't seem to see the obvious upgrade that the ICON lights are.. hard for them to wrap their brains around...😅

@ryantodd1696 Жыл бұрын

Braun is at Harbor Freight, just bought 12 for each machine at my company. Tested 3 first to make sure they held up in a actual work environment before getting the last 12. The plastic Snap-On would probably work well for the guys who dont like getting their nails dirty. if its not metal in the business areas its a toy. Anyways, The price was 24$ at Harbor Freight the same day this video posted.

@akletke1 Жыл бұрын

I've got several of the Braun lights. They work well but just like you had an issue with turning the light on while manipulating it, mine in my backpack would constantly be dead because they would turn themselves on unless I removed the battery. The new design with the double join is a game changer. Turn it so it protects the switch as well as it folds up smaller for easier storage in a backpack or veto bag. Thanks for the review!

@JohnFaire Ай бұрын

180° - magnet sticks on something like a hood of a car, where it's upside down and at an angle, if trying to illuminate.the engine bay. This feature enables you to direct the light downward, towards the engine bay, or firewall, instead of facing away from where you want. Pretty darn cool

@KeepingitAnalog Жыл бұрын

I have a few of those exact Snap On lights. I prefer them over everything I have come across.

@burnedupsparkytipsandrevie9597 Жыл бұрын

My snap on one is a daily carry for me the light output is perfect and it weighs nothing and fits in the pocket great. It's perfect to slap in a switch gear and pm a starter bucket and still had a good amount of light when all power is dead

@jcautomotive Жыл бұрын

I have the snap on and I like it for quick inspections and tight spaces. For slightly bigger tasks I like my stream light strion switch blade.

@snagglepussrex8108 Жыл бұрын

The Braun O-ring may have failed because all varieties of Super Lube except the O-ring grease are incompatible with most O-rings, specifically nitrile, butyl, natural rubber, EPDM, and SBR. From my understanding, the O-ring grease has a high aniline point that prevents it from penetrating the O-ring which causes swelling and cracking. The O-ring grease also resists evaporation at low temperatures and pressure which makes it suitable for cryogenic and vacuum applications that can vaporize greases with lower aniline points.

@Ken-Muir Жыл бұрын

Your comment piqued my curiosity, so I had a look at Super Lube's website and checked out the Compatibility Charts for their "Silicone Dielectric and Vacuum Grease" (as used in the video) and their "O-Ring Silicone Grease". The charts show each product's compatibility for various plastics and rubbers on a scale of "Excellent", "Good" and "Not Compatible". The two charts show identical compatibilities for all 32 materials listed. For example, both products are rated "Excellent" for Viton (FKM), Nitrile (NBR), Natural Rubber (NR), EPDM, Butyl (IIR), and Buna S. Similarly, both products are only "Good" with Delrin; and both are "Not Compatible" with Silicone Rubber. So, if the compatibilities are the same, what's the difference between them? The Technical Data Sheets for both products show that while the Temperature Range, Viscosity, Water Washout, and Evaporation Loss (at 100 deg C) are exactly the same, the Dielectric Strength of the Dielectric Grease is nearly twice that of the O-Ring Grease. It therefore seems that the products are extremely similar, and both are compatible with a wide variety of o-rings, but the Dielectric grease has better electrical insulating qualities.

@snagglepussrex8108 Жыл бұрын

@@Ken-Muir thank you for pointing that out, maybe I need to get my eyes checked 😅 According to the TDS, both greases "help reduce the overall leak rate in vacuum applications by filling the spaces of the gland's surfaces and lowering permeation rates of the elastomer". The Vacuum Grease "outperforms in both vacuum and pressure systems" due to its nil vapor pressure. The vapor pressure of the vacuum grease is 1/50,000,000th that of the O-ring grease, so despite their similar physical characteristics there is definitely something spooky going on. Using the O Ring Grease "preserves and lubricates rubbers and plastics" and "helps protect the O ring from damage by abrasion, pinching, or cutting" and "in dynamic pneumatic applications will extend the equipment's service life". Vacuum O rings are usually sealed with bolts which is much less abrasive than a twist-on connection where the lubrication of the O ring grease might be better suited. I imagine the finish on the mating surfaces of the Braun are not the smoothest either which could contribute to the degradation.

@VeniVidiVid Жыл бұрын

Maybe that extra rotation you were wondering about is so that you can position the on off switch where it won’t be in the way? Edit: Never mind. I hadn’t watched to the end before I posted this.

@AllenWatts Жыл бұрын

I also have the older Braun (2 of them) and it has some electrical issues. Most noticeably, when I turn it on it will come on, but then the impact of the magnetic base hitting whatever I am attaching it to (the car most often) knocks it and makes it get brighter. I'm not sure if it is changing "modes" or if something is loose. I like the light in general, but that's a quality issue for me. I recently bought the Icon version to leave in the truck. Haven't used it enough yet to have an opinion.

@chasewichert4490 Жыл бұрын

The new braun flashlight also has a very strong magnet to hold it horizontal without falling.

@MattLitkeRacing Жыл бұрын

That Snap-on is my favorite. I do agree with you that’s it’s annoying to cycle through the functions

@Garci96b Жыл бұрын

I have the older Braun and while not as maneuverable it works great. I had the Husky version which had the double hinge and it was terrible, wouldn't hold a charge and broke after about a month.

@zell863 7 ай бұрын

I have that Braun and is my go-to. I have 6-7 others but use Braun when I work at car or around house.

@phottomatt4202 4 ай бұрын

Just bought one, first impressions are its a great buy, got it on an inside trading discount. The rotating head is nice if you want to change the orientation of the switch relative to the direction of the light, so it doesn't blind you when you turn it on LOL.

@williamrowe7648 Жыл бұрын

In regards to the Milwaukee light, they still make them or at least you can still buy them. I have one coming today. I going to return it because these lights do more and the Milwaukee is micro USB and has a lot of negative feedback. After looking around some more, I found two other Snapon foldable lights. One is the ECARD062, 600-800 Lumen Dual-Sided Flex Light (Red). The other seems to be very similar and appears to be an older version. The new one is $182, double or triple the cost of those shown here. Another I came across is the Astro 52L. Doc you might want to do a foldable light run down.

@EnvirotekCleaningSystems Жыл бұрын

I have a bunch of the Braun's that fold to 90 degrees. I have an Icon now. It is all I will buy from now on.

@fike301 5 ай бұрын

Have went through several of the older style Braun that folds 90°…..the switch goes bad! Do use daily…might last few months all three switch issues then quit

@dfacedxa Жыл бұрын

I have an old style braun i beat to death over the years. dropped it onto concrete from a story up and it is still ticking. looks like its been through hell. never had a problem with it at all. the upside to the 18650 is you can have a few of the batteries and an external charger and have no down time. never have to worry if i charged the light, or play with that port on the flashlight. I have about 4-5 of the batteries which I swap in and out. i believe the rotation is for when you have the light stuck to something via the magnet and need to move the focus of the light without dislodging the magnet. pulling the magnet off of something to adjust the light would be annoying. since my braun is so beat up i bought the icon, but had to return it once i learned i could not swap batteries. deal breaker for the way I use the light. my other complaint is it had the same hard to find switch as your snap on. impossible to use with gloves. i will eventually get this foldable one on sale when it is sub $20. also, not sure why you would call this a pen light, the form factor is nothing close to a pen, but maybe that is what snap on calls that green one, lemme kno. good review overall!

@mumbles1justin Жыл бұрын

Have you looked at Streamlight STRION Switchblade or the KTC AL815V?

@wemcal Жыл бұрын

Great video and wonderful light…

@puremayhemFTW Жыл бұрын

I got the snap on, and the Astro. Love the Astro

@robertseguin4875 Жыл бұрын

that is what bothered me about the snap on, the button hard to fine and I don't like to cycle thru the different light modes

@markifi Жыл бұрын

i suspect the rotation is to avoid breaking the thing when you wiggle it around in confined spaces

@georgevlasic2976 Жыл бұрын

Milwaukee just released one too.

@bijanshahidi3933 Жыл бұрын

What about Streamlight Stinger Switchblade same form factor 800 lumin

@goose4342 Жыл бұрын

The new 500 lumen braun is the undisputed king of work lights. I returned the icon one; the cob is on the wrong side.

@FixitFred Жыл бұрын

You should compare these to the new milwaukee 2128-22 flip light

@benjaminjwilson6694 Жыл бұрын

What do you think of this? DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver

@CaryWiedman Жыл бұрын

I'm with you, can't stand a UI where I have to cycle through all the modes to turn the light off. Same for memory to the last mode used. It can't be that much price difference for the chip with the better UI, especially for Snap On.

@SI1V3RSt3IN Жыл бұрын

The only flashlight you need is the snap on slim headlamp ECHDE052. Life changing

@james10739 Жыл бұрын

That should be the question for quality tools is 2 of a cheaper version better

@lylewaters6161 Жыл бұрын

I have 2 of the older, less convenient, less folding lights. They are ok. Better when you change the battery to a better one.

@james10739 Жыл бұрын

I thought I remembered those had like 2 heads a flashlight one and that one so the twisting might be from that but I don't know

@phillipmoody710 Жыл бұрын

Yes they have that one plus the other he references.

@Jesus_Strong Жыл бұрын

Hmm, the SnapOn is a deal breaker because of cycling the modes, the Braun is decent but they should have put a lockout mode on the button feature, as mentioned above the icon is a better option in my opinion.

@scotts4125 Жыл бұрын

Check out the Unilite IL-925R better than both with more Lumens. One of your other subs turned me on to it after your Snap-On review last year.

@forteandblues Жыл бұрын

Why do we care if we can see the LEDs? Does that mean they are lower quality somehow?

@xrick76tube Жыл бұрын

I have the snap-on folding light I like it but I also have the Walmart version and it almost looks the same but it was 15 dollars but the light part is the same on both but the body is different I agree with you about turning the snap-on light off or switching is awkward and I’m not a big fan of the on off button can be annoying to turn on but for the money the Walmart version is as good and a lot cheaper

@xrick76tube Жыл бұрын

I used them for working on 4 wheelers and motorcycles and one more thing about the snap-on I don’t care for the pocket clip function but do like it overall the button on and off is hard to find in the dark and pocket clip was not the most convenient but It is my go too light and like I said if money is tight go with the Walmart version it almost the same but 15 dollars

@nickshowsstuff435 Жыл бұрын

I’m convinced they’re made in the same factory! I’m curious if the snap on uses a better battery or the only upgrade is a nicer body on the light

@leonsinner7494 Жыл бұрын

Hare & Forbes here in Australia have an amazing version of this style work light. bench clamp magnetic base, strobe, red light etc. Only around $40 Australian. Check it out if you have time. I love mine!

@CanadianBeachcomber Жыл бұрын

180 deg. of rotation for the handle to adjust the position of the switch. Not all people are right handed.

@Savagetechie Жыл бұрын

The Snap-On looks very much like a unilite.

@PrimeHiFi Жыл бұрын

I have both. The snap on gets almost no use now as I can’t get crap for battery life out of it. Really a shame considering how much it cost.

@kooldoozer Жыл бұрын

It's not a light, it is a lamp. Lamps give light. ---Doozer

@zell863 7 ай бұрын

Put metal plate at bottom of Braun and will not flip. I use 4"X4" plate and never flip.

@tannerivie8773 Жыл бұрын

Maybe you could rotate it to cover the button so you don't accidentally turn it on

@tannerivie8773 Жыл бұрын

Lol never mind just got to that part of the video were you did it

@charlespatt Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too then he discovered it and mentioned it right at the end.

@ShawnC8030 4 ай бұрын

Icon is better its 800 and you can take it apart and seap the position

@Callelle6251 Жыл бұрын

*Laughs in Astro 52SL*

@FusionBoost2.0 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir!

@loubecker8784 6 ай бұрын

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

@StraubelFilms Жыл бұрын

I’ve had the braun one and now have the icon one. The icon is definitely better. Battery lasts a lot longer.

@zell863 9 ай бұрын

Braun batteries are replaceable so they last forever.

@fike301 5 ай бұрын

Seen a review first drop the icon was done….the braun light switch fails if used daily , have to click through all the modes as well. Astro or snap on

@masoodamg6633 Жыл бұрын

👏👏👍👍

@FusionBoost2.0 Жыл бұрын

Well that snap on don't exude quality either. Take one apart and you'll see 🤣

@michaelstjohn6086 Жыл бұрын

I'm sry but I wouldn't trade ten of the all black Braun for one of my Snappy's. I have had three black Brauns that flicker if you breath on them. I have two green and black Brauns with the changeable heads have been excellent.