Harbor Freight Icon Slim Light vs Braun Slim Light

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Harbor Freight Icon Slim Light vs Braun - What's the Difference?
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Walking by in the store and looking at these you might be shocked to think that Harbor Freight is offering the exact same light under two different brands but the reality is although similar there are some significant differences so we're going to take a look at those plus show you how to hack your icon light in under 5 minutes
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@rustyabernathy7381 3 месяца назад

I own a small winery and use the Braun when I need to look into barrels. The ability to change the battery is huge; I have a few 18650 batteries in a charger and just swap them if the one in the flashlight dies. For me, that makes the Braun better than the Icon.

@nickm9102 3 месяца назад

having a single charger for the batteries does create a cleaner charging point over the collection of cables for a charging station.

@mattatwar 3 месяца назад

And you can get larger than the stock 2200mah batteries, I have a few 3400mah 18650s

@jackphillips3512 3 месяца назад

Exactly on the 18650 battery. I keep an extra battery in my hunting pack and in my truck. No charger handy? No problem. Just pop another 18650 that is already charged in there.

@michaellitscher9456 3 месяца назад

I got the Braun. I love it. It's in my glovebox. During the recent 10 days of deals, I picked up the Icon for less than I paid for the Braun, and it is in my tool box. I love them both, I don't think you could go wrong with either one. If the Icon had the Braun's double-hinge and easily replaceable battery, the Icon would be the winner.

@brentwalker4297 3 месяца назад

Now I dont know if you mentioned this feature BUT here it is: The ICON will remember the last setting used and when you turn it on again Sometimes that can be usefull!

@staseghrrhgesats1946 3 месяца назад

Yes. I just came here to say that. Also after ot has been on a bit it only takes 1 hit of the button to turn it off. You don't have to toggle through everything to shut it down. Nice feature. Don't know what the braun does.

@dancearoundtheworld5360 3 месяца назад

COB headlamps do that and its smart

@terryschleicher8511 3 месяца назад

My Braun tools have never let me down.

@donaldhollums3278 3 месяца назад

It was a toss up for me between the Braun and the ICON. I went with the Braun mainly for the way the light folds over either way. In fact I have two now because I thought to have lost the first light so I bought another one and…voila…the first one appears when I wasn’t looking for it; go figure! I have thought about the ICON version for in case I need something brighter. I have the Braun and ICON “puck” lights the lumen difference is noticeable. The ICON “puck” light doesn’t get as hot as fast as the Braun version.

@frednitney5831 3 месяца назад

You can have my Maglite when you pry it from my cold, dead hands! Bite me CCP! ;-)

@sbraudrick 3 месяца назад

Have and love the ICON... I do low voltage service & installs, primarily in commercial buildings. Currently installing security cameras in a warehouse, stick this thing to the rafters all the time to see what I'm doing and couldn't ask for more. (motion activated lights are great until you're stationary on a lift 20+ ft up... bring your own light!). The ICON lives nicely in my "go pouch" for service also... 10/10 in my opinion.

@enriquerodriguez9590 3 месяца назад

the swivel on the braun is helpful so that if you decide to fold the light backwards so that the light is pointing outward while folded, you can cover the button with the light bar without having the light pointing into the handle.

@BigLapua 3 месяца назад

The green light isn’t a light indicator on the Braun. It is a battery indication. It goes red when you need to recharge.

@del8704 3 месяца назад

I have both, the Icon and the Braun. I love both of them. I also have an original Braun from about 10 years ago. First, let me say the original Braun light is still working like new as far as the battery life goes. I have given the OG all kinds of abuse, I have even left the light underneath on of my customers Mustang. I couldn't for the life of me remember where I put it. When I finally realized where I left it 2 weeks later I called the customer knowing it was gone forever. They drive the car daily and sure enough it was still there. It still works like new but the hinge is now broken and the screws need occasional tightening it is awesome. the Icon has a better switch to turn it on and off, the Braun is easy to accidentally turn it off because of the protruding switch.I love both of them.

@camt2626 3 месяца назад

Icon was a steel on the ten days of deals.

@718Philo 3 месяца назад

Picked up two during the deal

@Randyplaysguitars 3 месяца назад

@@718PhiloSame 👍👍

@StanleyBrandl 3 месяца назад

I own both and use them daily. I restore old vintage Mustangs and love both of the lights. When under the car, I prefer the Braun light over the Icon. When working in limited spaces, you think the Icon would be better but not always. The Swivel head on the Braun is awesome. Can't go wrong with either light.

@bobwiley6221 3 месяца назад

I have 2 Brauns and 3 Icons and love them both. I got 2 Icons when they had a super sale and they were 1/2 off. Can't beat that deal. I put one in my truck and love the rechargeable feature. It seems your flashlight always is dead when you need it. Not anymore! Love the channel.

@leeb4607 3 месяца назад

I have the Icon at work and I love it. And if you buy it I don’t think you would be disappointed. I haven’t tried the Braun it may be a great light also.

@joeculver6227 3 месяца назад

I LOVE the replaceable 18650. I have 5 brauns and one Icon for that reason. Sometimes it’s nice to have 3 or 4 of them under your truck for a project. The way I work, the batteries die before I finish the job 😂. Nothing worse than having you light die; and needing 3 hours before it’s charged up again.

@tom_schroeder 3 месяца назад

I have had the Braun for over a year now. Use it for car detailing and general lighting situations. It works just fine. The Icon seems so similar that I am not inclined to buy it, unless there is sale where they are $20. I have a lot of other lights of various sizes, smaller and larger, including the Milwaukee Rover, and it’s just not that pressing to add another light to my collection. If I was choosing again, I would pick up whichever seemed nicer to have. I love Icon, so would probably lean towards it.

@wordwalker3 3 месяца назад

I would tend to go with the Icon because it's less bulky. I like the hack and will probably do that when I get one. I do see the ability to change batteries as a definite advantage, allowing you to swap batteries and continue working without having to wait for the light to charge or having a second light. If Icon were to make that change that would cinch it for me hands down.

@Blakehx 3 месяца назад

I bought the Braun a while back… battery life wasn’t too good (fast self-discharge) but easily upgraded battery!👌🏼

@Flyboy160 3 месяца назад

I have two of the Icons and got them both on sale. They both work great and I love them. I’m a diy guy, borderline pro mechanic. I can direct light exactly where I need it. I’m also an A&P mechanic. The magnetic part on both lights will be pretty useless when working on aircraft for obvious reasons.

@s2meister 3 месяца назад

The swivel is so you can position the power button either out of the way or right under your thumb if you have to change between the lights.

@ZeoCyberG 3 месяца назад

Nope, since that would also change the direction of the light, it's just the handle that twists from the head that the light, switch, and USB port assembly, but that can be useful if it's clamped. Since, the magnet won't work on all surfaces and you'll sometimes need another way to mount it but still need to move the light angle position without changing the clamp each time. The swivel can also sometimes help with the USB charging port in cases where the position shifts during use but is still connected for prolonged (or use while still charging) situations. Preventing putting too much accidental load/twisting on the port.

@scrambler350 3 месяца назад

4:45 -- should have used the 'ICON Locking Flex Head Ratchet and Bit Set' to do the mod -- that's what I did.

@davidedwards9157 3 месяца назад

I got the Icon. AMA firefighter, the stronger magnet is great for when I have to stick it on a car door frame when working a patient after a car collision (car interior lights often don't provide great illumination when it comes to trying to do medical stuff). I 3d-printed a little bracket that lets it snap onto my radio strap, and the big-light-out is actually useful for me.

@jz422 3 месяца назад

I have several Icons, I've found myself using little light on the end the most (the one I thought most useless!) Also putting it in my shirt pocket with the light folded on the outside makes a great handsfree work light.

@pmr413 3 месяца назад

That is a great modification! I have both now. I bought the Icon on sale for $23.00 and hate the fact that I can't adjust the main light bar down at an angle. I will be modifying mine this weekend. I like the fact that the Braun swivels. I set mine so when folded the light bar protects the switch from accidentally being switched "on" when in a carry bag.

@ls_812 3 месяца назад

Ive have both.i like the Icon is better. I got the Icon recently for $19. Both definitely worth the sale price.

@LJ-ft1ic 3 месяца назад

I have had one of the Brauns for around 18 months. I prefer the ability to swap batteries, and I always keep a couple of extra 18650's ready to use. (I typically use an external quick charger for all my 18650 batteries, as I have a lot of flashlights that use them). I too have noted that the Braun light is top heavy, and the magnetic base will release if bumped, especially when attached to surfaces that are not horizontal. Mine has taken several falls, but except for a few scratches, still functions well. Another advantage of having the battery removeable is the ability to install the battery 'backwards' when you need to pack the flashlight for travel. That will ensure that the battery will not drain if the on switch is depressed during transit. ( I learned this 'hack' more than 50 years ago, in the Boy Scouts...)

@wingman8447 3 месяца назад

I have the first version of the Braun, it doesn’t fold flat but other than that it’s the same. $17.99 sale. I have the version of the Braun you have also. The fold flat both ways is handy sometimes. The light is about 1” shorter. $19.99 sale. I work the heck out of both. They work well. Good video

@garymiller5937 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the comparison, Jeff. I'd have a hard time choosing without comparing side by side myself, but I'm not spending $70 just so I can return one. I do like the stronger magnet, but $10 worth? I just don't know. 🙂🙂🙂❤❤❤

@lukedavis3657 3 месяца назад

I have both and the swivel on the Braun is nice if you have it in a tight spot and need to get to the power button or have it plugged in while working so it doesn't die

@mandujanogo 3 месяца назад

The icon has a little memory feature. Where it uses the last setting you used before turning it off. I’ve had mine for two years use it almost every day at work. I reach for it more than my strap on lights

@KameraShy 3 месяца назад

I have the original Braun that is stuck at 90 deg. I really like it, use it frequently for at home stuff, excellent build quality, always worked great, but all that time sure wished the light bar would fold all the way over. Makes storage very awkward and could not understand why they did not make it that way in the first place.

@mpd42781 3 месяца назад

I only chose the ICON over the BRAUN because I got it during that recent 10-items, each for 1-day only sale, where it was only $20. I actually picked up two of them so if one breaks, I'll have another for dirt cheap.

@weldingjunkie 3 месяца назад

I see you watched the toolbox tour where he mentioned turning light bar around.

@joelcopeland3018 3 месяца назад

I have a Braun that is an earlier version. The light doesn't fold down flat. I use mine as lighting on my Smokers, Grills and Griddle.

@grayman5271 3 месяца назад

Replaceable batteries is big deal for someone like me who doesn't always remember to put their tools back on the chargers. Plus I've taken apart a few old rechargeable battery packs and salvaged the good 18650 batteries. So I have plenty of extras laying around😁👍

@Breezer56 3 месяца назад

I have 2 Brauns and love them. Also, I purchased a couple extra batteries and a dual battery charger so I have plenty of backup waiting! Go Braun!

@jaywhite1850 3 месяца назад

I have the Husky that’s really close to the Braun. Didn’t even know Braun updated to the double-swing hinge. The Icon may be better built but I can’t imagine not being able to swing the light in any direction.

@keltecshooter 3 месяца назад

I'vetaken apart several of the Braun lights when they start to fail and found the solder joints on the spring for the battery contact breaks , easy repair but not as reliable as the icon. Also over time the end cap loosens and is quite annoying. The head rotation is too position the light so the switch is less affected by accidental bumps in tight spots. Lastly I prefer the more robust usb c port

@jonwhitmill 3 месяца назад

I find the Braun looses battery if you let it sit for more then a few days. The Icon has a good battery life. I use it every day at work and have a icon at home that I use maybe once a month never looses charge.

@mikejones5358 3 месяца назад

I’m a mechanic and I have both of them I go for the icon

@clarencesmith2305 3 месяца назад

I am an amateur mechanic (I went to college, got some training) and I picked up the single hinge braun a couple years back and I haven't had any problems with it, they didn't need to put the second hinge in/on it IMHO it wasn't needed.

@electric8668 3 месяца назад

I like the original Braun better sufficient light and the battery last longer. Plus you can remove and replace dead battery with charged battery and continue to work with the Braun.

@rlunzer 3 месяца назад

I am a DIYer. I am not afraid to do large complex auto repairs that may take me hours. I have several 3500 mah batteries, changing the battery is something I do several times a repair. I have never had any issues with the USB cover on the Braun but I feel charging by USB is almost completely useless as the battery can be changed. The swivel function is awesome because it allows the power button to be positioned so I don't shine it directly into my eyes every time I turn it on and it allows the button to be protected when the light is off in my bag. For me, the Icon lacks every useable function that I need.

@PDillz 3 месяца назад

I'm pretty sure that main light on the icon is set up that way so you can have it folded to be in its smallest form possible and you're still able to use the brightest light.

@search_eternal 3 месяца назад

I have the Walmart Hyper Tough one that is like these. 600 lumens. It's pretty nice and the battery can be replaced if need be. Cost $15.

@fletcher3913 3 месяца назад

The Braun. LED flashlights with an 18650 Lithum cell are bright until theythey go dark. No warning that the cell need charging. I like to be able to swap the dead cell for a charged one and get back to work.

@jonathanwade46 3 месяца назад

Braun swivell allows you do the hack feature icon without 5aking it apart. We love our Braun lights alot.

@onlywenilaugh6589 2 месяца назад

Braun for me. I take out 18650s a lot. I have a charger that charges two at a time so I always have a battery ready. When battery dies in icon, the braun will still be going long after that. Also, can get better amperage battery for braun.

@jkurkoski 3 месяца назад

I like the swivel on the Braun so I can cover the power switch when its in my tool bag it doesn't get turned on accidentally, I like the price and versatility of the Braun, use as handyman for HVAC and washers and dryers... Love the Braun but it does seem a little bulky.

@fryeguy9939 3 месяца назад

Because they are so similar.... I would go with the cheaper one.. I have two of the Brauns already....

@oscar.gonzalez 3 месяца назад

When I first charged the baun, a red LED light came on. Now when I recharge the braun unit the LED turns green. Something is going on.

@MisteryMan2000 3 месяца назад

Are they both USB-C? How about discharging them all the way and seeing how long it takes to recharge them? How about doing a drop test off of a ladder and comparing how they hold up? That's the info I'd like to know.

@james10739 3 месяца назад

The cheaper ones hinge seems better and like a big selling point

@dw5772 3 месяца назад

I did the hack and the light part does not fit smoothly in the hinge. Almost like the screws don't line up as good. Couldn't get the hinge cover to sit flat unless I extended the light out but that left it crooked. Ended up changed it back. This happen to anyone else?

@LearningToLiveTexasHomestead 3 месяца назад

I would go with the Icon with the removeable battery of the Braun and the swivel of the Braun. Until then, neither. Nice comparison. I already have the older non swivel Braun and not happy with that either as it is also very top heavy and whats worse, is is doesnt even collapse. With that being said, i may upgrade to the Braun, it at least has 1 better function than mine.

@69Chevy-hk8gp 3 месяца назад

My use was auto repair, first Braun lasted a week before falling to the ground breaking the hinge. The hinge was not available. Lived a few months with electrical tape holding it together. The next generation came out, made the mistake of purchasing it again. This Braun lasted a few weeks and the same thing. It got knocked off the lift fell to ground breaking the hinge. Now there are 2 junk flashlights on my cart

@stevemccauley5734 3 месяца назад

Yup. If you’re a mechanic, these pretty well suck. Weak cheap hinges. I have 2 of the originals stuffed in a drawer somewhere. Neither lasted more than a couple weeks.

@tsl7881 3 месяца назад

Engineers forget these are work tools. Your concentration goes to what you are working on and it happens. BTW parents use too be able to let their kids play with "the" flashlight, how may times doe it get dropped. Torque test channel drop tests flashlights, there is a reason for the 90 day warranty.

@txvet7738 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the Icon hack… will be doing that to mine next week! This is off topic but how to you like that Wera tool check plus?

@justonnie 3 месяца назад

Does the new Braun light bar still swivel just below the hinge. The old style would bend and twist.

@bernitup6492 3 месяца назад

I have returned both Braun slim light and headlight this past week. Good thing HF has a good return/exchange policy. Both all of a sudden died.

@SaveAPennyBustANut 3 месяца назад

You forgot to talk about the prices when they go in sale I think I icon was $20 not that long ago

@wrlee 3 месяца назад

Note: My Braun's USB-C charging is very particular and can cause problems with a USB-C charger... it always works if the other end is USB-A, but USB-C/USB-C might break your USB-C transformer, so be careful. It should be a simple engineering fix, on their side.

@Rail9222 3 месяца назад

Do not get brake fluid on the Braun light. It will eat it away, ask me how I know.

@heavyspam1 3 месяца назад

theres a pittsburgh and quin comfort grip socket sets that are similar as well .. and priced different 😏 what difference ???

@WhiteVaille 3 месяца назад

Don't suppose you could offer any insights on the ICON vs Unilite? Or any of Unilite's products? I really don't understand how they're so much more expensive, unless they're using a custom super high efficiency driver and high CRI emitters.

@WhiteVaille 3 месяца назад

Also NGL I regret not grabbing a second or even third ICON the other weekend when they were $20/ea. Oh well, it's just money!

@OldAndGettingOlder 3 месяца назад

Non replaceable battery on the ICON is a deal breaker for me. I have an older Braun. I have two extra batteries and an external battery charger. I never charge via USB. I always have a fully charged battery. The ICON is a nicer package, but I want a replaceable battery.

@RichardMersereau 3 месяца назад

I had a Braun. I liked the light but it didn't work for me. I work on trucks and trailers and often off a ladder. You ARE going to drop the light sooner or later and the Braun lasted about a month. They won't hold up to a fall and landing on the light end. The ICON is similar in construction. I'm currently using plastic lights from Kobalt and Snap-On. They don't break when dropped.

@jeremiahsr1984 3 месяца назад

Braun for me. Have extra 18650's? That means no wait time to charge since the battery is removable. Icon can't do that.

@donk7978 3 месяца назад

One of the aspects I despise about the Braun light is its tendency to roll on a less than level surface. As it's rolling, it always manages to shine right in your eyes. 😠

@tyg5265 3 месяца назад

I have both. Love them both. When one dies i have the other haha

@melissaburns5240 3 месяца назад

I never use those crappy charging ports. I have extra 18650's and a charger. Swap the battery and get back to work.

@CompassCustomCreations 3 месяца назад

You ain't kidding that the Icon is almost IMPOSSIBLE to get out of the package!

@Eightball2516 3 месяца назад

I have the icon

@jooper99 3 месяца назад

Meh. I always have 4 spare 18650s on the charger for the Brauns. I don’t even plug the lights in. That and the charge port on the Braun is flimsy and break easy. I just got the Icons for the $20 deal.

@ryans9557 3 месяца назад

Lol I find the source then buy direct from china on bang good. Feels good cutting out the middleman. With the hand tools, can probably do the same with the light

@paulwaldrop 3 месяца назад

The battery is manufactured by China.... :D Glad to help on that. :D Love the review.

@christopherpaige406 3 месяца назад

Will never buy a rechargeable flashlight

@rtz549 3 месяца назад

If anything is ever not made in China it should always be mentioned.

@lamatrisefontain98 2 месяца назад

OR……………………….just buy the Braun.

@jaydee9968 3 месяца назад

Got the Icon for $19.99 on one of those crazy coupons a couple of months ago. My store was sold out, but they gave me a rain check.

@tsl7881 3 месяца назад

Most of the employees there don't know what a rain check is and you'll need to go to the manager.

@scrambler350 3 месяца назад

I got THREE of them when they were on sale; one for the garage, two for work, and got the extended warranty on ONE of them 😆😎. ...

@bleigh8172 3 месяца назад

I am a plumber and the Icon light is hands down better for my situation. It puts out plenty of light in those spaces where light is very limited.

@justavillain 3 месяца назад

I did this and there was a pin I had to cut on the plastic housing. Not sure if it was a for the mold or assembly reasons. But I couldn’t reassemble it without snipping it with my icon flush cuts

@danlang75 3 месяца назад

Mine is the same...it's not a mirror image that you can just flip easily. Maybe it's just poor Chinese tolerances, but the pins/holes are different on each side.

@nmill005 3 месяца назад

I just bought the Braun last week. With coupon, it was 25ish bucks. Didn't see enough of a difference with the Icon to spring for the extra $15. Braun worked great while I was digging into the dashboard to replace a blend door actuator.

@noahbryanmccutcheon7625 3 месяца назад

Crown Victoria?

@nmill005 3 месяца назад

@@noahbryanmccutcheon7625 Explorer

@jimtownsend7899 3 месяца назад

I have a hack for choosing which one to own. Do what I did- Own both! I even have the 1st gen Braun, which doesn’t close all the way. They all work well, so it’s usually not an issue. I just grab whichever. Shine On! (Pun intended)

@Panotaker 3 месяца назад

I have the Braun flashlight. The replaceable battery is a game changer. Plus I have worn out those batteries before on my older Braun flashlights. With extra batteries, you can use the light at full power, and just change out the battery when it dies. The swiveling feature is so that when you fold the flashlight, you can have the power button facing towards the light, so you don’t accidentally turn it on. Or you can swivel it so the power button faces out.

@cueball981 3 месяца назад

I've owned 2 original Braun, which doesn't articulate as much as the new version, for 7 years without any issues. Both still work aa good as new even after being dropped and abused! Best $60 I've spent at HF!

@HiFiInsider 3 месяца назад

i would change the battery to a Panasonic or Samsung for better safety.

@garyhalk5430 3 месяца назад

I am a professional mechanic and I brought the Braun about three or four years ago and the first time I dropped it the plastic hinge exploded I don't know if the icon is metal or not

@ejewell64 5 дней назад

I have both, but I've had the Braun for several years and the Icon only a few months. My preference is the Icon because it feels lighter, sleeker. But the reality is that I grab whichever is in its proper place when I go looking for it. ;-) Around the home DIYer.

@toecutterjenkins 3 месяца назад

I'm in pest control , I'll go for brightness. I have an 800 luman hypertough that's rechargeable. I think I paid 25 dollars for it it's my goto . I love that light. I'm always looking for good lights. Thanks

@Blkchevelle 3 месяца назад

Braun you can replace the battery with a recharged one and be left in the dark in the middle of a project

@BattleChemist 3 месяца назад

Easy choice: ICON Icon starts with the lower power and you can increase the brightness, so you can NOT blind yourself right off the bat. The Braun starts with the brightest and comes down, which is great for a weapon light or EDC "defensive" pocket light, but not a work light.

@norm5785 3 месяца назад

Thank you for sharing your evaluation of these two work lights. What a hard choice it is to decide which is best. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. Last one out turn the lights out.

@phxamigo 3 месяца назад

Braun + 18650 removable, cheap, available battery, no contest.......Braun is winner!

@whiskeyfamily6717 3 месяца назад

The Braun I like the fact that it shows that the light is on cause my others I leave the pin light on and go to use it and it’s dead

@richardfowler3254 3 месяца назад

I not so worried about which one I would keep., I'm more worried about which one I will lose first... Same about being able to change the battery, I will lose either before I would ever need to change the battery....lol

@bosshawg7427 3 месяца назад

I have the Braun and IMO, it wins simply due to the battery being replaceable. Sooner or later, the battery WILL die. Not being replaceable on the Icon without soldering is a con.

@patrickcayton3072 3 месяца назад

I currently have 2 of the original Braun lights ( the micro USB style). Work perfectly after 3 plus years. Have purchased and returned 3 of the current style. Both the hinge mechanism and the tip light has broken on all of them. I have 2 of the icons and love them. Only weird part is the smaller light is on the folding side.

@perrymahnke886 3 месяца назад

I'm a DIY guy & purchased the Icon before the release of your video because of the compact feeling when in my hand & when folded, also there was a sale price on the Icon. After watching your video I'm not sure if I would buy another Icon or if I would buy the Braun, since I plan on buying 2-3 more for my truck, UTV, & motorcycles. I wonder if Harbor Freight ever thought about selling items like this in multi packs at a savings to the consumer, I would definitely be interested because of having multiple vehicles & multiple sons. lol Thank you for all the great reviews & price notifications especially with the rising cost of so many items.

@johng.4959 3 месяца назад

Does HF give rain-checks? Every time I try to get one of these on coupon, they are sold out. Asked one time for a rain check and they said..."sorry". I have similar light from Home Depot ($25) and it's been great.

@donnie017 3 месяца назад

DIYer. I got the Icon when it was on sale for $19.99 the one day during the 10 days of sales last month or so. It’s the only Icon light I have, I do have several different Braun lights and they work well. The first ever Braun light I bought I did have to return and swap out after about a month. It was a different style work light with a flashlight style tip light that went out. That had me worried about the brand quality but ever since that incident that replacement light and the other style Braun lights that I’ve bought have all performed flawlessly.

@randyarock 3 месяца назад

I have both and use them interchangeably. But I have since grabbed a set of Astro 525L lights that charge on a pad (that also charges my iPhone 😊) and I use them more and more. But as to these? I would likely replace the Braun, should it die in action, with an Icon.

@mattdavis7260 3 месяца назад

The Braun sucks if you use them everyday I bought 4 of them and one I dropped and quit working and the other 3 last about 2 months before the switches quit working. I ended up buying the Astro light so far so good

@skyhawk21 2 месяца назад

I hate having choices, I’m a perfectionist and ocd, so I would be testing and playing with both for days… but if i needed this type of light specifically at the freight store, probably choose cheapest… Currently testing two Bluetooth speakers similar in price and still can’t choose one. I do have a favorite butttt…. The other is smaller and more portable and gets good battery life…. And fits in a pocket, the other is for a more permanent place but does sound better and louder….