Having a decent way of organizing and storing your tools like heavy duty plastic cases influences people's impression of quality more than most people think, including me.
Great video, thanks for making it. I know Kobalt marks their sockets with blue or red color bands to differentiate between metric and SAE. Husky sockets have 2 embossed rings around their circumference for metric and 1 for SAE.
Was going through my dads old tools. Found a craftsman 1/2 inch extension with a broken 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch husky adapter on the end. I found the broken piece of the husky adapter stuck inside a craftsman socket.
I was waiting for this one. it's actually kinda crazy how similar they really are. I'd go with the Husky set or 1 Snap-On ratchet. hmmm decisions decisions
Mike's Tool Shed ha ha...no doubt. Man, I gotta hand it to ya though, it's tough talking to yourself and making sure I say everything I want to say in an efficient time frame. You have a much better flow. I forgot a few things until after I stopped recording...lol.
Mike's Tool Shed I wanted to do the comparison shortly after I told you, but it has been brutal with the heat. believe it or not, I am still torn on which is my favorite.
My son bought some kobalt box set a few weeks ago for home and pickup kit. He's a motorcycle mechanic. It was a much smaller set. But pretty cool for the truck.
I ended up getting the Kobalt set and I was pretty sure I would not like the thicker ratchets but, I think I do.... the weight is good and because of the weight of the ratchet it is well balanced and seems to help speed turn fasteners and the thicker head hasn't seemed to be a problem for me..... yet... also at 11:15 I think the higher Broach is a disadvantage because with large sockets you have large fasteners and the Husky could potentially not seat on all of the fastener.... the Kobalt will....
I love Kobalt. I think they're organized in terms of color coding everything and labeling their bits. Their tools feel better in my hand then husky. Only time will tell which ones will last longer. I think the Kobalt will. Great review. I look forward to more reviews about Husky vs Kobalt in the future.
Federer2001 thank you for the comment! So far Kobalt is my favorite. However I do like the husky deep sockets better because of the shoulder feature that I highlighted.
Jeff, thanks again for the review. I bought the kobalt set 2 years ago for $199. I am finally starting to open it up for use. Long story. Anyways it took time for u to do this comparison and I appreciate it.
@@jeffparker360 Jeff, I just scored a new Husky 432 piece set on clearance at HD. It was an old dusty beat up box but everything seems there. I did notice that the Kobalt set was packed so much better. It was separated by the type of tools in boxes and then bagged in plastic. The HD set was just bagged in plastic. I'm going to take a hard look at which one I am going to keep. I might keep both if I have room. The kobalt set I bought in 2016 and I am thinking this Husky set might be from the same era. It seems the older sets might be a little better quality than the newer stuff. Let's see how long it takes me to organize my garage. Lol.
@@indiomonk123 I love having both sets. It helps when my friends work in the garage with me. We can all work independently without having to wait for someone to pass me 15mm wrench, socket, or whatever. Thanks for following up!
@@jeffparker360 thanks again. I had to change my brakes yesterday and used the kobalt set still in the box. I still had the pickup order receipt. I bought it in Aug 2106 for $179. I must have used a $20 off coupon. 👍 Time is flying by.
If there both the same in price then I would pick the Husky over Kobolt. That being said, I have the Kobolt 300 piece set. Got it for less then $150 bucks. That was an offer I couldn’t refuse. So, here’s why I say Husky. The size markings on the Kobolt sockets are not stamped. The laser etching WILL rub off over time... Super annoying. Unlike the Husky ratchets the Kobolt ratchets are super bulky. I don’t use them at all. I love the the the super sexy / sleek design of the Husky. The blue and red lines will also wear down but, still legible. And the flex heads on the Husky ratchets rock over the 1/4 & 3/8 breaker bars. Those you will never use unless for some reason your tight on space. Plus the Husky sockets have a single or double band around them to differentiate standard over metric. Both sets have a lifetime warranty. That’s my two cents. Craftsman/ china is complete garbage. I bought a set after mine was stolen and before I bought the Kobolt set. I was so disappointed I brought it back a purchased another one thinking I got a bad batch/ run. The second kit was just as shitty as the 1st one I bought. Tool marks all over the place, tolerances where off, ratchets where so slopped out. Never again.... unless I find an old USA made set at a yard sale. Lol..
Hey nice post sir. They both look like good sets to me. Somebody gave me a husky set years ago and the sockets are great. I don't have any of the tekton tools or kobalt out of all the stuff i do have and here I thought I had every make
Martin Schaffmeir thank you and they are both nice sets. You should do a a video of all the different brands you have and the likes and dislikes of them. Thanks for watching!
Someone just bought that one and only set that I found left for sale. I barely missed out on it. Lmk if you decide to sell. I'm sure we can work out a safe and secure deal. I don't see Lowe's ever bringing a big set like this back into stores for a long time. Unfortunate.
Thanks for the side by side Jeff. I like Husky's flex head ratchets and the wobble plus extensions. If only they color coded their wrenches like Kobalt does, I'd give it the preference. I do like the gearless Kobalts though. I don't own anything but the gearless ratchet personally.
Rob's Wrenches I agree with you. It's easy enough to paint them, just have force myself to do it. The flex heads are really nice. I always reach for the gearless also.
Lol. Yeah, I'm a laid back kinda guy. You can turn the viewing speed up on the videos. I usually turn it up to speed 1.5 when I watch. Thank you for the feedback.
Jeff just a heads-up. I just bought the 432 PC. Husky at home Depot the price dropped from $469. 00 to $99.00 might want to grab another set. Thanks for the video. Check their website.
Strang as I just checked and the price was $449 and no $99 here in Indiana and I just bought a new set as I had a fire that destroyed my tools. I did not see the Husky set or I would have bought them.
None of my wobble extensions have that "lock in place" feature. I think that's really great. Or maybe they do and I just never noticed? Or they do but it doesn't work with my sockets? I don't know. I have had them for almost 30 years and used them almost to the point that I have worn them out. Perhaps I should look into some Husky wobble extensions to replace them? Also I like the "no click" feature on the Kobalt ratchet wrenches. I can't remember how many times I have been working with such limited space that even 5º arc is too much. Finally, I never noticed the color coding on the Kobalt sockets when checking out the tools at the store. Jeff didn't mention it, but I saw the same color coding on the combination wrenches. That's pretty cool, although I keep my SAE and metric tools pretty well separated in the tool box. I guess what I am saying is that this was a REALLY informative review and and will probably enhance my tool box even though I have no intention of getting either one of these sets. Well done, Jeff!
I just bought the 435 pc duralast tool set from auto zone personally think it’s better than both these sets other than ratcheting wrenches love to see a review on the set haven’t seen not one
Very nice comparison!!! One thing, I thought the husky sockets had two engraved rings on metric sockets and one engraved ring on their sae sockets. Just looked at my little set ha
Both Husky and Kobalt were developed by J.H. Williams. And then both sold off to other companies but both ended up being made in Taiwan/China. Only difference is Husky has a lifetime warranty on their products
Kabolt has a even better life time warrnty then husky there both no hassle no questions asked the only diffrence is kabolt takes it a step further. It has a lost tool replacement warrnty that you can add for a few bucks at the registerd.
@@danielbeavers8701 I do not k om where or who told you that but it seems to be false. This is what I found on Kobalt tools www.kobalttools.com/guarantee Nothing is said about a "Lost tool guarentee"
ANTHONY SOPRANO. I heard it from buying lots of tools from both lowes and home depot. Like i said with kabolt you can "add a lost tool plan at the register" for a few bucks you get a protection plan that covers lost tools. Call and ask them. Iam not one of these guys that speaks on things i know nothing about. I only comment if i know for a fact. But yea man if when your checking out you can add a protection plan. Husky dosent do it. Iam sure youve boght stuff at wal-mart that has oferd a protection plan. Its the same thing. Now i am talking about there hard tools like rachets, renches, sockets. Iam not sure on there other stuff.
I cant find a 432 kobalt. Only 300 and no ratchet wrenches. Im looking for a new set and was going to go with the craftmans 311 piece for $200 until i seen the husky 432 on sale for $300. Damn i wish the kobalt 432 was still out i like those gearless wrenches. Also the 300 piece kobalt set is missing quite a bit. Even a 9/16 wrench. How do you not put a 9/16 wrench in a 300 piece kit? Thats such a commonly used tool you cant leave it out. Leave out a 5/8 cause its the same as 16mm but dont leave out 9/16. Thats just stupid
jack smith you can still find the 432 on eBay and Craigslist sometimes. I actually laughed out loud when I read what you said about the 9/16. You are so correct. It was obviously put together by a foreign entity that is not familiar with standard size fasteners. I hope/believe they will come out with a similar set in the future.
I cant even find the gearless ratchet wrenches from lowes anymore. So if someone breaks one of those, theyll have to replace it with a 72 tooth wrench. Thats pretty weak.
Excellent Review of the tool sets. The color coding of the Kobalt is Good. The depth difference in the sockets is interesting. The Husky has a better socket pivot/fixed function. Question: Which set stencils / etches the sockets or wrenches the best - Easily readable? Kobalt or Husky?
Jose Soares the black plastic socket holders came from Harbor Freight and the blue and red plastic socket holders come from Lowe’s. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
They both have life time warntys actully the best 2 out of all the other cheepo brands there almost the same exact warrnty except kabolt takes it a step further wit a lost tool replacement warrnty that you can add for a few more bucks at the counter. In my oppinon and with exsperince with both. The kabolt is just a little nicer. Better fit little stronger better labled. Its not a huge diffrence. But i honestley would buy crescent tools. Its the same exact identical tools as gearwrench, napa, carlyle, used to be armstrong, but out of all of them the crescent is cheaper. They are verry nice a few steps up from these and a few steps down from the trucks. I would say there really close to being as good as willams, sk, proto, stuff like that. Go check them all out the crescent. There sharp
@@reddjohnson9728 I prefer the Husky ratchets and there appears to be stronger support from Home Depot for Husky products. Kobalt shelf space has been reduced over the past year, unfortunately.
Husky, they're very nice in the hand, thin, really nice shape, very sturdy feeling and like he said they have very good support They actually just released a new set with 144 position ratchets, saw a review on it and the 1/4in ratchet was able to hold 66ft/lb on it before breaking
Stephani Grantham the trays did not come with the set. The black trays are Pittsburgh brand from harbor freight. The blue and red trays are kobalt brand from Lowe’s. The rails that the wrenches rest on are kobalt also. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I think Husky has better ratchets than kobalt, they’re thinner and longer. but overall I like kobalt tools more. I think most Husky stuff is made in China and most kobalt stuff is Taiwan. I like the color labels on the kobalt wrenches and sockets.
Clamp-On Multimeter Channel they are 72 tooth count for both sets. You get the 90 in the most recents sets. They work great and have an awesome warranty
The price point was equal to each other. As for needing this big of a set, it's just a preference for me. They have tool sets available to fit the needs of just about anyone at the big box stores.
thrash99er they both retailed for $399.99 each. I bought the kobalt for 200 and the husky for 100 on clearance. If I had to chose...I would grab the husky. But, the kobalt has some better features than the husky. So its a tough decision.
Jeff Parker no problem I see you in the comment section so I figured I would check your channel out and I'm liking it and a very good idea to compare the 2 sets
Hi sir I need your help I need one set Husky car mechanic tool how was the rate all kit please give me a tool kit rate Indian Rupees urgently buying the tool kit
@@jeffparker360Its sad because you think your getting a tool for life but Lowes does not really honor that warranty. The manager will ask you to contact Kobalt for you to pay to ship the tool back to them then wait a few weeks for an exchange. I ended up just trashing the entire tool set out of frustration. I have mostly snap on and husky now.also the drive of the husky ratchets are alot more smoother and precise.
I vote Husky! Lowes screwed us by marrying craftsman.... NO WAY will I ever go back to that brand again! Or to Lowes for that matter.. Kobalt wasn’t broken Lowes....
Kobalt has been a very reliable brand. I think there's room for both craftsman and kobalt at Lowe's. Time will tell how things shake out between the two brands for sure. Luckily for us Husky has remained constant and we can count on them to have inventory to warranty hand tools on the spot. Thanks for commenting!
That snap on crap is that. Crap that is expensive. Bitches pull up on my garage and dudes be like ooooh, until they see the diff. I DON'T by kobalt or husky for heavy duty apps. Harbor freight is my good to for non things that can't kill me. No skill saws, or table saws, or band saws. Hand tools, screwdrivers, things like that I go for. Anything that can chop my leg off or arm, I spend money on a dewalt or better.
I can appreciate the more expensive brands for sure. But, I agree with you on not buying into the marketing hype. Husky, kobalt, Pittsburgh, ect have all been good to me.
Cj Pfeiffer both are 72 teeth. I have been eyeing up the kobalt 90 tooth, but I think I am going to grab the steelman pro ratchet set for around the same price.
All the huskys i have seen are way course feeling compaired to the kobalt the 90 tooth are nice too the other thing even though the kobalt isnt a pro tool they feel like it the husky feels so generic to me the stampings and shapes feel cheap great review by the way
Craftsman socket sets are made in China and not all that much better than "Walmart Special" socket sets, certainly not 3 times the price better. Though the made in Taiwan Gunmetal 120 ratchets from Craftsman kind of seem like collector items that belong in a glass case, I enjoy having them more so than actually using them, that's not a bad thing. The last ratchet count was 26 lol, may up to 27 or 28 now. Ever looking for an affordable US made torque wrench then CDI is definitely the name to search... Just got Kobalt's 115 piece SAE and METRIC universal spline drive toolset for $100, very glad to have found it and will paste the link below. www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Universal-115-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-Matte-Mechanics-Tool-Set/1000875532
Kobalt is garbage. I have husky ( when it was made in usa) n its good. I had kobalt fail on me a few times no issues with husky. I would rather take harbor freight over kobalt
LongIslandP8ntball seems to be hit or miss. Some people have great luck with kobalt and some do not. I think if you’re earning a living with sockets and wrenches, then the best brands should be used undoubtedly. However, for home use kobalt, Husky, Pittsburgh, and craftsman work just great. Especially assuming you have access to the store of origin to warranty them when needed. Your opinion is appreciated and thank you for watching!
@@jeffparker360 yes they do but when It makes that sound it's not good the grease is drying up in it i have had a set of husky for 18 years I got them when I was 12 and they dont have that sound husky changed so much sence I was young might say made in use but they same that made expert tools make husky and kolbot and there knock off China tools now even tho they have a USA print but very nice set up not putting it down just saying didnt sound right
@@RAM243VALDEZ I'm glad you mentioned that actually. I will regrease the ratchets the next chance I get. The old sets were nicer, I'm sure. But, these have handled everything so far.
@@jeffparker360 the handles are only a tad differnt from mine but if you want a quality of a handle look for the rubber handles they have more grip and help more there hard to come buy best one was my 2 in one it was my quater inch and then my three 8s
Having a decent way of organizing and storing your tools like heavy duty plastic cases influences people's impression of quality more than most people think, including me.
Great video, thanks for making it. I know Kobalt marks their sockets with blue or red color bands to differentiate between metric and SAE. Husky sockets have 2 embossed rings around their circumference for metric and 1 for SAE.
I wish Husky would use the color marking overall though. Both are great values for the money.
@@jeffparker360 Agreed!
Was going through my dads old tools. Found a craftsman 1/2 inch extension with a broken 1/2 inch to 3/8 inch husky adapter on the end. I found the broken piece of the husky adapter stuck inside a craftsman socket.
Great side by side still look at this video to remind me of what set to buy for the deeper socket or shallow socket set 👌🏽
I was waiting for this one. it's actually kinda crazy how similar they really are. I'd go with the Husky set or 1 Snap-On ratchet. hmmm decisions decisions
Mike's Tool Shed ha ha...no doubt. Man, I gotta hand it to ya though, it's tough talking to yourself and making sure I say everything I want to say in an efficient time frame. You have a much better flow. I forgot a few things until after I stopped recording...lol.
Mike's Tool Shed I wanted to do the comparison shortly after I told you, but it has been brutal with the heat. believe it or not, I am still torn on which is my favorite.
you would save more money if you went with Husky. Kobalt is overpriced for something that may be the same quality
my favorite ratchet is my duralast flex head 3/8
My son bought some kobalt box set a few weeks ago for home and pickup kit. He's a motorcycle mechanic. It was a much smaller set. But pretty cool for the truck.
great video! i personally like husky a lot, but i haven't tried any kobalt tools. my husky 268 piece set works really good.
I ended up getting the Kobalt set and I was pretty sure I would not like the thicker ratchets but, I think I do.... the weight is good and because of the weight of the ratchet it is well balanced and seems to help speed turn fasteners and the thicker head hasn't seemed to be a problem for me..... yet... also at 11:15 I think the higher Broach is a disadvantage because with large sockets you have large fasteners and the Husky could potentially not seat on all of the fastener.... the Kobalt will....
Craig Cundiff I've been using the Husky ratchets more. But, everything else is kobalt pretty much.
The broaching is an ongoing (friendly) argument as to which is better. That's also why I have both...lol. thank you for watching and commenting!
I love Kobalt. I think they're organized in terms of color coding everything and labeling their bits. Their tools feel better in my hand then husky. Only time will tell which ones will last longer. I think the Kobalt will.
Great review. I look forward to more reviews about Husky vs Kobalt in the future.
Federer2001 thank you for the comment! So far Kobalt is my favorite. However I do like the husky deep sockets better because of the shoulder feature that I highlighted.
i like the kobalt deep sockets better because if you have a longer shaft for the bolt to go down you wont have a problem.
Great comparison! Excellent job of pointing out the differences between the 2 sets. 10/10 :)
davecooper360 thank you!
Jeff, thanks again for the review. I bought the kobalt set 2 years ago for $199. I am finally starting to open it up for use. Long story. Anyways it took time for u to do this comparison and I appreciate it.
indiomonk123 thank you. That made my day! The kobalt set is still performing great!
@@jeffparker360 Jeff, I just scored a new Husky 432 piece set on clearance at HD. It was an old dusty beat up box but everything seems there. I did notice that the Kobalt set was packed so much better. It was separated by the type of tools in boxes and then bagged in plastic. The HD set was just bagged in plastic. I'm going to take a hard look at which one I am going to keep. I might keep both if I have room. The kobalt set I bought in 2016 and I am thinking this Husky set might be from the same era. It seems the older sets might be a little better quality than the newer stuff. Let's see how long it takes me to organize my garage. Lol.
@@indiomonk123 I love having both sets. It helps when my friends work in the garage with me. We can all work independently without having to wait for someone to pass me 15mm wrench, socket, or whatever. Thanks for following up!
@@jeffparker360 thanks again. I had to change my brakes yesterday and used the kobalt set still in the box. I still had the pickup order receipt. I bought it in Aug 2106 for $179. I must have used a $20 off coupon. 👍 Time is flying by.
mighty kind of you to make this video....appreciate it much
meyaw Abdulaziz thank you for the comment!
your welcome
If there both the same in price then I would pick the Husky over Kobolt. That being said, I have the Kobolt 300 piece set. Got it for less then $150 bucks. That was an offer I couldn’t refuse. So, here’s why I say Husky. The size markings on the Kobolt sockets are not stamped. The laser etching WILL rub off over time... Super annoying. Unlike the Husky ratchets the Kobolt ratchets are super bulky. I don’t use them at all. I love the the the super sexy / sleek design of the Husky. The blue and red lines will also wear down but, still legible. And the flex heads on the Husky ratchets rock over the 1/4 & 3/8 breaker bars. Those you will never use unless for some reason your tight on space. Plus the Husky sockets have a single or double band around them to differentiate standard over metric. Both sets have a lifetime warranty. That’s my two cents. Craftsman/ china is complete garbage. I bought a set after mine was stolen and before I bought the Kobolt set. I was so disappointed I brought it back a purchased another one thinking I got a bad batch/ run. The second kit was just as shitty as the 1st one I bought. Tool marks all over the place, tolerances where off, ratchets where so slopped out. Never again.... unless I find an old USA made set at a yard sale. Lol..
Well said. I use the Husky ratchets over the Kobalt myself as well. Thank you for the comment!
Hey nice post sir. They both look like good sets to me. Somebody gave me a husky set years ago and the sockets are great. I don't have any of the tekton tools or kobalt out of all the stuff i do have and here I thought I had every make
Martin Schaffmeir thank you and they are both nice sets. You should do a a video of all the different brands you have and the likes and dislikes of them. Thanks for watching!
Good comparison, I would go with the Kobalt , as ive had Kobalt tools and liked them all. time for a cold beer.!
Rons beers thanks big guy! I like the husky ratchets better and the husky deep well sockets better. Kobalt wins out on the rest I think!
Very nice man. Looks like Lowe's doesn't carry the 432 pc. anymore. Maybe they'll have an updated set out soon.
Jon HVAC that's what I am thinking also.
I'm happy with my adjustable wrench.
Right on bud!👍
That’s all you need sometimes
You sound like my dad the half ass mechanic
Someone just bought that one and only set that I found left for sale. I barely missed out on it. Lmk if you decide to sell. I'm sure we can work out a safe and secure deal. I don't see Lowe's ever bringing a big set like this back into stores for a long time. Unfortunate.
Thanks for the side by side Jeff. I like Husky's flex head ratchets and the wobble plus extensions. If only they color coded their wrenches like Kobalt does, I'd give it the preference. I do like the gearless Kobalts though. I don't own anything but the gearless ratchet personally.
Rob's Wrenches I agree with you. It's easy enough to paint them, just have force myself to do it. The flex heads are really nice. I always reach for the gearless also.
Great video brotherhood.👍🏽How are the cases? And prices. Thanks👌🏽👍🏽
Very cool show down and very helpful inside thank you for putting this video together.
Wrenches and boards I really like both sets and to this day cannot pick a favorite....lol. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video I appreciate your time. Just try to pick it up a little bit, I almost fell asleep 😴
Lol. Yeah, I'm a laid back kinda guy. You can turn the viewing speed up on the videos. I usually turn it up to speed 1.5 when I watch. Thank you for the feedback.
Jeff just a heads-up. I just bought the 432 PC. Husky at home Depot the price dropped from $469. 00 to $99.00 might want to grab another set. Thanks for the video. Check their website.
That would be awesome!
Missed out on it. I hope someone from the tool community got it. Thank you for letting me know!
Strang as I just checked and the price was $449 and no $99 here in Indiana and I just bought a new set as I had a fire that destroyed my tools. I did not see the Husky set or I would have bought them.
None of my wobble extensions have that "lock in place" feature. I think that's really great. Or maybe they do and I just never noticed? Or they do but it doesn't work with my sockets? I don't know. I have had them for almost 30 years and used them almost to the point that I have worn them out. Perhaps I should look into some Husky wobble extensions to replace them? Also I like the "no click" feature on the Kobalt ratchet wrenches. I can't remember how many times I have been working with such limited space that even 5º arc is too much. Finally, I never noticed the color coding on the Kobalt sockets when checking out the tools at the store. Jeff didn't mention it, but I saw the same color coding on the combination wrenches. That's pretty cool, although I keep my SAE and metric tools pretty well separated in the tool box. I guess what I am saying is that this was a REALLY informative review and and will probably enhance my tool box even though I have no intention of getting either one of these sets. Well done, Jeff!
Thank you very much for saying that!
I just bought the 435 pc duralast tool set from auto zone personally think it’s better than both these sets other than ratcheting wrenches love to see a review on the set haven’t seen not one
You should do a review! I saw that set online and wondered how it matched up. Quinn has a big set out now also
Thanks for sharing. I'm looking for a good tool set for around the house tasks. Vehicles or what ever else I get into.
Anthony Spicer glad I could help!
Very nice comparison!!! One thing, I thought the husky sockets had two engraved rings on metric sockets and one engraved ring on their sae sockets. Just looked at my little set ha
Darryl Warnecke I think you're right! I was so fixed on trying to keep the video as to the point that I didn't even notice! Thank you!!
Jeff Parker no problem! enjoyed the video!!! Definitely gunna go with the husky set!!
Both Husky and Kobalt were developed by J.H. Williams. And then both sold off to other companies but both ended up being made in Taiwan/China. Only difference is Husky has a lifetime warranty on their products
I did not know that about J.H. Williams, thank you.
Kabolt has a even better life time warrnty then husky there both no hassle no questions asked the only diffrence is kabolt takes it a step further. It has a lost tool replacement warrnty that you can add for a few bucks at the registerd.
@@danielbeavers8701 I do not k om where or who told you that but it seems to be false. This is what I found on Kobalt tools
www.kobalttools.com/guarantee
Nothing is said about a "Lost tool guarentee"
ANTHONY SOPRANO. I heard it from buying lots of tools from both lowes and home depot. Like i said with kabolt you can "add a lost tool plan at the register" for a few bucks you get a protection plan that covers lost tools. Call and ask them. Iam not one of these guys that speaks on things i know nothing about. I only comment if i know for a fact. But yea man if when your checking out you can add a protection plan. Husky dosent do it. Iam sure youve boght stuff at wal-mart that has oferd a protection plan. Its the same thing. Now i am talking about there hard tools like rachets, renches, sockets. Iam not sure on there other stuff.
@@danielbeavers8701 I like Kobalt better,..their torque wrenches are way better,..all steel,..and calibrated accurately !!!
I cant find a 432 kobalt. Only 300 and no ratchet wrenches. Im looking for a new set and was going to go with the craftmans 311 piece for $200 until i seen the husky 432 on sale for $300. Damn i wish the kobalt 432 was still out i like those gearless wrenches. Also the 300 piece kobalt set is missing quite a bit. Even a 9/16 wrench. How do you not put a 9/16 wrench in a 300 piece kit? Thats such a commonly used tool you cant leave it out. Leave out a 5/8 cause its the same as 16mm but dont leave out 9/16. Thats just stupid
jack smith you can still find the 432 on eBay and Craigslist sometimes. I actually laughed out loud when I read what you said about the 9/16. You are so correct. It was obviously put together by a foreign entity that is not familiar with standard size fasteners. I hope/believe they will come out with a similar set in the future.
I cant even find the gearless ratchet wrenches from lowes anymore. So if someone breaks one of those, theyll have to replace it with a 72 tooth wrench. Thats pretty weak.
Great video! Very helpful thanks
This makes me wish I was starting over... Lol. Nice review. Thanks
Thank you. I love both sets and still use them often!
Great video buddy! I'd personally go husky though I have no reason other than I like HD better than Lowe's.
Tyler Patterson I tend to go Home Depot more often also. But our Lowe's has better customer service usually.
Very detailed review. Husky seems to win I think.
Thank you!
Where did you get the socket & wrench holder?
Both from Lowes
to decide which is better you would have to look at which store is more accessible around you Lowes or home Depot in my case it is lowes
Ashton Mcveigh I am fortunate to have both within a half mile of each other.
Excellent Review of the tool sets. The color coding of the Kobalt is Good. The depth difference in the sockets is interesting. The Husky has a better socket pivot/fixed function. Question: Which set stencils / etches the sockets or wrenches the best - Easily readable? Kobalt or Husky?
Larry RX7Sports thank you. They are equally as good as each other with the stenciling in my opinion.
Hi Jeff where did you get those socket holders I got the plastic ones
Jose Soares the black plastic socket holders came from Harbor Freight and the blue and red plastic socket holders come from Lowe’s. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
It helps thx
I just noticed these are husky benchtops for both tool sets! haha
T. W. Yes indeedy! I love them adjustable work benches. Thanks for watching!
They both have life time warntys actully the best 2 out of all the other cheepo brands there almost the same exact warrnty except kabolt takes it a step further wit a lost tool replacement warrnty that you can add for a few more bucks at the counter. In my oppinon and with exsperince with both. The kabolt is just a little nicer. Better fit little stronger better labled. Its not a huge diffrence. But i honestley would buy crescent tools. Its the same exact identical tools as gearwrench, napa, carlyle, used to be armstrong, but out of all of them the crescent is cheaper. They are verry nice a few steps up from these and a few steps down from the trucks. I would say there really close to being as good as willams, sk, proto, stuff like that. Go check them all out the crescent. There sharp
Thank you. I will definitely check them out!
Thank you so much for the taking the time sir!!! would you please check on the Ratchets selector is it metal or plastic?
Mister Right fix they are metal selectors. Thank you for the comment and thank you for watching!
If you could only keep one set which brand would you choose?
Husky.
@@jeffparker360 why the husky? I'm trying to decide between the two now.
@@reddjohnson9728 I prefer the Husky ratchets and there appears to be stronger support from Home Depot for Husky products. Kobalt shelf space has been reduced over the past year, unfortunately.
Husky, they're very nice in the hand, thin, really nice shape, very sturdy feeling and like he said they have very good support
They actually just released a new set with 144 position ratchets, saw a review on it and the 1/4in ratchet was able to hold 66ft/lb on it before breaking
Regardless, your setup/collection is NICE! !!!
Rodrick Thompson thank you, that means a lot! I love my garage.
Translation: which store do you prefer?
That's definitely one way to look at it!
Yes!!! What's the price difference???
The kobalt set has been discontinued unfortunately.
Super nice tool .... Greeting from Germany ..Peter
Thank you!
Do the organization trays come with the kits? If not what kind are they? Great video, thanks!
Stephani Grantham the trays did not come with the set. The black trays are Pittsburgh brand from harbor freight. The blue and red trays are kobalt brand from Lowe’s. The rails that the wrenches rest on are kobalt also. Thanks for the comment and for watching!
I think Husky has better ratchets than kobalt, they’re thinner and longer. but overall I like kobalt tools more. I think most Husky stuff is made in China and most kobalt stuff is Taiwan. I like the color labels on the kobalt wrenches and sockets.
I agree. Husky ratchets are my go to when reaching in the box.
Because of this video my mind is made up for husky. Thanks for your help.
You’re very welcome!
Hey bud. Where did you get those wrench holders from? How many wrenches do they hold?
They arw Kobalt wrench holders from Lowe's. I think they hold 16 wrenches per set.
Where did you get the wrenches and rachet holder. Thanks!
ianjuarez30 they are from Lowe’s for about 7 bucks. Thanks for watching!
What are the tooth counts of the ratchets I know Cobalt was 90 tooth at one time
Clamp-On Multimeter Channel they are 72 tooth count for both sets. You get the 90 in the most recents sets. They work great and have an awesome warranty
Good video. Does the husky tool set come in a carrying case?
No it don’t it weighs 70 lbs can’t not carry all those tools
Just saw this comment. No it unfortunately does not. But it's a great set!
Where can I find the kobalt set, I've search for ever to find one for sale
+American Asphalt they have discontinued the 432 piece set unfortunately. You can find some on ebay every once in a while.
How do they compare in price? Other than being a mechanic what would you need this big of a set for? I should of said this 1st, great job on the video
The price point was equal to each other. As for needing this big of a set, it's just a preference for me. They have tool sets available to fit the needs of just about anyone at the big box stores.
Maybe I missed it, but, did you mention the cost differences? Were they the same price?
Luke Kasper they were the same price originally at $399.99. But, I got them both for under $300.00 total.
Great Comparison!
Sylvester Buccat thank you! They are both great tool sets.
What did you pay for each? And if you could only get one which one would you go with?
thrash99er they both retailed for $399.99 each. I bought the kobalt for 200 and the husky for 100 on clearance. If I had to chose...I would grab the husky. But, the kobalt has some better features than the husky. So its a tough decision.
What sizes does the sockets cover
A lot. The sizes are on home depot's website.
Did the tools come with the organizers/tray holder?
Daniel Garcia no. These are the Harbor Freight socket trays.
@@jeffparker360 Thanks Jeff and BTW great video.
Did you say both sets have skip sizes?
Yes. Both sets skip sizes unfortunately
thats a great video !
Nice video. Enjoyed it. Thank you.
scottdavenport Glad you liked it and thank you for watching! I definitely am lucky to have both sets.
Jeff Parker yes, you're lucky. I have a 300 piece Kobalt set. It's a great set also. Nice to see a comparison.
Husky has better ratchets and kobalt has better wrenches imo and as far as sockets I never had an issue with either on
Hachi-Roku Performance Group that is right on point. I swithed out my kobalt ratchets and put the Husky in my cart. Thanks for commenting!
Jeff Parker no problem I see you in the comment section so I figured I would check your channel out and I'm liking it and a very good idea to compare the 2 sets
Husky all the way.
Great tools for the money!
Hi sir I need your help I need one set Husky car mechanic tool how was the rate all kit please give me a tool kit rate Indian Rupees urgently buying the tool kit
Unfortunately I can't help you there. Maybe The Home Depot can help you get the tool set to you.
Pelo que entendo de ferramentas, sem modéstia conheço bem! As ferramentas são as mesmas!!
Deli Alves of course. But, there are some minor details that you may like on one set of tools over the other. Thank you for watching!
Can’t find the same set.
Similar but not the same
Kobalt discontinued their set. However, Husky still offers their set online T Home Depot.
Thanks.
like the husky set more nicer ratchets and drive tools
They are nicer ratchets. I use them more than any other.
Man Jeff both are very nice.. To me it would come down to the bottom line " PRICE." good job
Steve Smith thank you the compliment! I caught these both on sale, so I lucked out for sure.
Here’s my argument (as of 7-16-2020 online) husky: $399.00 kobalt: $169.00
The kobalt set I think you're referring to isn't the same as this one. These two sets are almost identical.
Which do u suggest me to buy??
The Husky set. Thanks for watching bud!
Husky and Kobalt are made by the Apex Group.
That doesn't mean they are identical. Kobalt has 90 tooth ratcheting wrenches. Husky has 72 tooth.
Do you want to sell that boat motor?
Nope! Lol
What is the price difference?
The kobalt 432 pc set has been discontinued unfortunately. The Husky set is around $400
Husky over Kobalt anyday. Kobalt does not really offer a no hassle lifetime guarantee. If you dont keep your receipt your screwed.
I haven't had to warranty any Kobalt tools yet. Hopefully, I won't have any issues if I do.
@@jeffparker360Its sad because you think your getting a tool for life but Lowes does not really honor that warranty. The manager will ask you to contact Kobalt for you to pay to ship the tool back to them then wait a few weeks for an exchange. I ended up just trashing the entire tool set out of frustration. I have mostly snap on and husky now.also the drive of the husky ratchets are alot more smoother and precise.
How can order am Saudi Arabia
Irfan Yousaf ebay is one option. Call Home Depot and findout if they ship international.
Cost?
They discontinued the kobalt set for now. The Husky set is $399. But regularly goes on sale for $350 or less.
@@jeffparker360 Thx....Good vid
Looks like the Kobalt is discontinued
Unfortunately true Tom. Looks like Craftsman will be taking most of their shelf space moving forward also.
@@jeffparker360 too bad, I think the Kobalt is better
Very articulate review LOL
Thank you
Kobalt is the same as Harbor Freight and just cost 3x more, Same manufacture.
t Mann I dont have any Pittsburgh pro sockets to compare them to. Hopefully I will purchase their sockets one day. Thanks for watching!
no their not...Tekton is..... With a nicer chrome job....
Wrong
Prices
They are both discontinued now unfortunately.
Great vídeo thanks,for me gedore is bether ☺☺☺
I need to check them out. Thank you!
So what is better???
José Tello it’s still too tough to say. I like them both equally.
I vote Husky! Lowes screwed us by marrying craftsman.... NO WAY will I ever go back to that brand again! Or to Lowes for that matter.. Kobalt wasn’t broken Lowes....
Kobalt has been a very reliable brand. I think there's room for both craftsman and kobalt at Lowe's. Time will tell how things shake out between the two brands for sure. Luckily for us Husky has remained constant and we can count on them to have inventory to warranty hand tools on the spot. Thanks for commenting!
i'm not a fan of husky ratchets, they are heavy. some people may like them being heavy , but I just fund them ackward .
Understandable. I don't wrench enough to where the weight is a factor for me.
Whatever one I can read better. I wish one of them would buy craftsman line so I could replace my tools still but that isn't going to happen.
JoeCnNd it appears that Lowe’s is going to carry craftsman tools and honor their warranty in the near future. Thanks for watching!
My wife says it being so thick is a good thing.lol!
Agreed!
Clean your screw drivers with wd40 I had some I couldn't get clean any other way and wd40 did the trick
Right on. Good advice!
Brake cleaner works the best
That snap on crap is that. Crap that is expensive. Bitches pull up on my garage and dudes be like ooooh, until they see the diff. I DON'T by kobalt or husky for heavy duty apps. Harbor freight is my good to for non things that can't kill me. No skill saws, or table saws, or band saws. Hand tools, screwdrivers, things like that I go for. Anything that can chop my leg off or arm, I spend money on a dewalt or better.
I can appreciate the more expensive brands for sure. But, I agree with you on not buying into the marketing hype. Husky, kobalt, Pittsburgh, ect have all been good to me.
Kobalt a way better quality tools ratchets are much nicer
Cj Pfeiffer I have been happy with both so far. The husky have a lower profile ratchet though.
Jeff Parker the kobalts have a larger tooth count and a finer click i have also bro way more husky stuff
Cj Pfeiffer both are 72 teeth. I have been eyeing up the kobalt 90 tooth, but I think I am going to grab the steelman pro ratchet set for around the same price.
All the huskys i have seen are way course feeling compaired to the kobalt the 90 tooth are nice too the other thing even though the kobalt isnt a pro tool they feel like it the husky feels so generic to me the stampings and shapes feel cheap great review by the way
Husky is mostly China, Kobalt is mostly Taiwan.
I never thought to check. Now I will. Thanks!
Craftsman socket sets are made in China and not all that much better than "Walmart Special" socket sets, certainly not 3 times the price better. Though the made in Taiwan Gunmetal 120 ratchets from Craftsman kind of seem like collector items that belong in a glass case, I enjoy having them more so than actually using them, that's not a bad thing. The last ratchet count was 26 lol, may up to 27 or 28 now.
Ever looking for an affordable US made torque wrench then CDI is definitely the name to search... Just got Kobalt's 115 piece SAE and METRIC universal spline drive toolset for $100, very glad to have found it and will paste the link below.
www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Universal-115-Piece-Standard-SAE-and-Metric-Matte-Mechanics-Tool-Set/1000875532
@@michaelsoutherland3023 you rock brother. I will check those out. CDI is new to me.
Kobalt is garbage. I have husky ( when it was made in usa) n its good. I had kobalt fail on me a few times no issues with husky. I would rather take harbor freight over kobalt
LongIslandP8ntball seems to be hit or miss. Some people have great luck with kobalt and some do not. I think if you’re earning a living with sockets and wrenches, then the best brands should be used undoubtedly. However, for home use kobalt, Husky, Pittsburgh, and craftsman work just great. Especially assuming you have access to the store of origin to warranty them when needed. Your opinion is appreciated and thank you for watching!
I like kobalt better
Both have been good to me.
Huskey ratche didnt sound good sir
They've been working great so far!
@@jeffparker360 yes they do but when It makes that sound it's not good the grease is drying up in it i have had a set of husky for 18 years I got them when I was 12 and they dont have that sound husky changed so much sence I was young might say made in use but they same that made expert tools make husky and kolbot and there knock off China tools now even tho they have a USA print but very nice set up not putting it down just saying didnt sound right
@@RAM243VALDEZ I'm glad you mentioned that actually. I will regrease the ratchets the next chance I get. The old sets were nicer, I'm sure. But, these have handled everything so far.
@@jeffparker360 the handles are only a tad differnt from mine but if you want a quality of a handle look for the rubber handles they have more grip and help more there hard to come buy best one was my 2 in one it was my quater inch and then my three 8s
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