I Tested YouTubers' Favourite Products

Product(s) reviewed & key mentions (winner/losers from YouTubers’ picks)

This video is a “roundup” where the host buys many YouTubers’ favorite tech and tests them. Multiple products are discussed (not just one). Below are the unique product points and what the host concludes about each.

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1) Amazon “Premium” headset / wired earbuds (Tom Scott)

Main features

• Costs about £10
• Sounds like a more expensive pair of headphones
• Wired, so it “never runs out of battery”
• Does not completely plug ears, so you can still hear the outside world
• Cable design: thick/flat bottom to prevent tangling; earbuds have magnets that snap together to stop tangling

Pros

• Great sound quality; “almost identical” to Apple AirPods (host says AirPods are 2x the price)
• Solid value and longevity (Tom Scott bought backups after they were discontinued)

Cons

• Uncertainty due to being discontinued, raising long-term availability risk

Host verdict

• “Weirdly solid pick” and later identified as the cheapest gadget mentioned

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2) Epson 680 fast photo scanner (iJustine)

Main features

• Digitizes printed photos; scans about 36 photos at a time
• Scans both sides at once
• Filters out blank backs (so empty reverse sides don’t become files)
• Software includes image enhancement to improve scanned quality

Pros

• Very fast workflow; about “photo a second”
• Handles front/back content automatically
• Enhancement looks “bang on”

Cons

• Only a fit for the “right type of person”
• Implied downside: not obviously worth it versus a phone scanning app

Host verdict

• Potentially useful “tech I never even considered,” but only if you truly want bulk, quality digitization

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3) Starlink (FiX Star 123 / Vic’s pick)

Main features

• Satellite-based internet for areas without fiber/cables
• Used for uploading/downloading and staying online

Pros

• Can be “nothing quite like” if ground internet is poor

Cons (host critique)

• In the UK, host claims it may not be optimal
• Latency can be rough for gaming due to satellite distance round trips

Host verdict

• “Middle of the pack” overall; strongest only in areas where terrestrial internet is bad

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4) “The brick” app/NFC anti-distraction device (Jesse James West)

Main features

• Uses NFC: tapping the phone “brick” disables selected distracting apps
• Automates off-hours (host describes “every night at 7:00 p.m.” behavior)
• Prevents some app re-install bypassing (host notes restrictions on deleting/reinstalling)

Pros

• Simple “physical trigger” concept
• Supports focusing on life/family by blocking distractions

Cons

• $59 cost highlighted
• Host calls it redundant because Focus app can do similar (and more):
  • Free Focus app
  • Custom triggers: NFC tags (~10 cents), QR codes, or scheduling
  • Can block apps + web pages and prevent uninstall/reinstall attempts

Host verdict

• Rated down as redundant; host says “I’m going to have to put you down there.”

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5) Casio F-91W “dad watch” (jerry-rig style answer)

Main features

• $20
• 7-year battery life
• Water resistant to 50m
• Simple classic design unchanged since 1989
• Stopwatch + alarm + backlight
• No smartwatch features

Pros

• Longevity and utility without modern complexity
• Light weight; low inconvenience
• Framed as “final boss” functionality-over-form

Cons

• Not a smartwatch; lacks modern features (not treated as a major con)

Host verdict

• Utility-maxing and time-tested; placed above the “dad watch” baseline humor

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6) Logitech POWERPLAY (LinusTechTips / LTT desk pad & compatible mouse ecosystem)

Main features

• Mouse charges wirelessly via electromagnetic field
• Uses coils under a pad; charged by a coin inside compatible mice
• Removes the need for regular mouse charging

Pros

• Reduces clutter and charging effort
• Technically compelling idea

Cons (host critique)

• Host doubts value: not solving an “important problem”
• Claims MX Master 4 only needs charging about once every 2.5 months
• Requires a permanent cable/pad setup costing about $100
• Only works with compatible mice

Host verdict

• “Better than the dad watch,” but “not quite Wi‑Fi in a field”

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7) Soundcore Space Series headphones (KSI)

Main features

• Workout headphones
• Claims about long-lasting wear and good sound
• Price mentioned: $140
• Host notes comfort

Pros

• Strong value (“punched well above its weight” from prior testing)
• Comfy; long-lasting

Cons

• Skeptical mainly because KSI typically spends on premium stuff (not a performance flaw)

Host verdict

• “Hard-to-fault solid choice”

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8) Omi watch (Erax / transcription wearable)

Main features

• Transcribes everything said all day and sends it to Claude/ChatGPT/LLM
• Host frames it like building a “second brain” / mental map
• Creates summary pages per topic/person
• Used during filming (host tests live)
• Notes occasional errors: “words not quite right,” missing specifics (e.g., not fully naming a person)

Pros

• Potentially useful for referencing what was said
• Interesting outputs like topic pages
• Searchable concept for “second brain” style retrieval

Cons (host critique)

• Requires a paid subscription:
  • $22/month mentioned
  • Paywall caps transcription minutes
  • Higher caps improve transcription quality, battery life, and model training usage
• Training-data concern: “everything that you say will be used to train future AI models”
• Host says it’s “rough around the edges”

Host verdict

• “Very high potential,” but subscription terms are a major negative

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9) Hyperice Normatec legs (Marques Brownlee)

Main features

• Compression recovery system for legs
• Biomimicry described: pressure cycles like muscle pumps/one-way valves

Pros

• Host says it works after a day and a half
• Comfortable while working/chilling
• Designed for athletes doing frequent workouts; helps relaxation

Cons

• Not explicitly listed as a problem (cost/size implied, but no numeric price given)

Host verdict

• Given as “number one recommendation” with strong confidence

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10) Loftie alarm clock + “drift” phone app behavior (Ryan Trahan)

Main features

• Dedicated alarm clock with aesthetic design
• Nightlight + backup battery
• Over 100 sounds
• Two-stage alarm
• “Drift”: Bluetooth proximity disables distracting apps upon entering the bedroom
• Subscription required for Drift

Pros

• Automatic blocking is praised as “super responsive”
• More seamless than Jesse’s brick (no tapping)
• Helps sleep behavior by reducing phone scrolling

Cons (major)

• Extra recurring cost:
  • Host says it’s $170 for the alarm clock plus $10/month subscription
• Host thinks there’s no justification for the recurring fee, especially since free alternatives exist

Host verdict

• Likes it a lot, but subscription pricing holds it back

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11) FaZe Rug touchscreen toaster (with comparisons to Bermuda toaster / Balmuda)

Main features

• Screen + multiple food types (bread/bagel/waffle/pop-tart/English muffin)
• Displays toast plan and claims accuracy

Pros

• Output is acceptable; fast + convenient

Cons

• Testing suggests settings may not match expectations
• Screen may be unnecessary versus tuning dials once

Host verdict

• Works and is fun, but not enough to dethrone other toasters
• Host compares it directly to Balmuda and prefers Balmuda’s bite/texture difference

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12) Ultra-sonic chef’s knife (Nick DiGiovanni; not released yet)

Main features

• High-frequency vibration (about 30,000 times per second) to bounce blade microscopically
• Supposedly reduces cutting effort and sticking via reduced friction

Pros

• Interesting results observed:
  • In ultra-sonic mode, knife doesn’t stick to avocado (reduced friction)
  • Cuts bagels smoothly in the demo
  • Some slices looked good; host explores image/level comparisons

Cons

• Host skepticism:
  • “Ultra-sonic” benefit wasn’t clearly superior versus a sharper normal knife
  • Could avoid cost and “a lot of charging”
• Doesn’t clearly justify price based on testing outcome

Host verdict

• Lands below the hype; sometimes normal mode performs better

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13) CarryMinati bidet (Hindware Italian collection)

Main features

• Detachable top; fill with water
• Runs on two AAA batteries
• Provides spraying

Pros

• Host acknowledges the concept is good and notes detailed design

Cons (strong)

• Host calls it “the worst product used so far”
• Complaint: splashback and usability risk (“consequences could become a lot worse”)
• Host humorously wants to “flush the memory” of it

Host verdict

• Negative—major usability/splashback risk

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14) Tesla (Jessa / Tesla pick; UK limitation)

Main features

• Autopilot / self-driving (within access limits)
• Host notes regulation limits in the UK preventing self-driving use there

Pros

• Self-driving described as impressive
• Considered best but expensive; “strong pick”

Cons

• UK inability to use self-driving despite US rollout
• Regulatory friction reduces practical value

Host verdict

• Still ranks very highly despite constraints

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15) Hot bento box portable heater (MrBeast pick)

Main features

• Keeps food warm; portable heating device
• Host tests reheating fried chicken, rice, and broccoli after storing in a car

Pros

• Even heating; chicken not just soggy mush
• Rice stays fluffy
• Works well when you have no fresh food access

Cons

• No major negative outcomes
• Host questions crispy texture but says it’s “very acceptable”

Host verdict

• Host says: “Mr. Beast. Can be Mr. Beast.”

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16) “Touchscreen toaster” aside test through other picks

The host uses other products as controls/comparisons:

• Balmuda toaster used to compare directly with FaZe Rug’s toaster
• Jesse’s brick used as a benchmark concept against Loftie’s Drift

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Unique overall comparisons & pricing callouts

• Cheapest pick: Tom Scott’s ~£10 wired Amazon headset

• Subscription/payout negatives:

  • Omi watch: $22/month subscription, caps minutes, worse free-tier quality, plus data/training concerns
  • Loftie Drift: $10/month subscription on top of $170 device price

• Value winners (strong positive host response):

  • Hyperice Normatec legs (explicit “number one recommendation”)
  • Tom Scott headset (value + sound)
  • MrBeast bento heater (real-use performance)

• Most negative sentiment:

  • CarryMinati bidet (splashback/negative impact)

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Final concise verdict (overall recommendation from the video)

• Best all-around recommendation: Hyperice Normatec legs for workout recovery (strongest endorsement; host says it works quickly and feels effective)
• Best value pick: Tom Scott’s £10 wired Amazon headset (great sound, great practical design)
• Avoid / caution:
  • CarryMinati bidet (host calls it worst due to splashback risk)
  • Omi watch and Loftie Drift (useful ideas, but the host strongly dislikes subscription pricing/limitations)

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Speaker-by-speaker notes (views/aspects at the end)

• Tom Scott: Endorses wired budget earbuds for sound + no battery anxiety; host adds durability/tangle-prevention design and AirPods-like sound at half the price.
• iJustine: Recommends Epson 680 for bulk family photo digitizing; host emphasizes speed (36 at a time), front/back scanning, blank-back filtering, and enhancement quality.
• FiX Star 123 (Vic): Likes Starlink for fast internet where fiber isn’t available; host counters with UK latency concerns for gaming.
• Jesse James West: “The brick” to block distractions; host counters redundancy with a free/more customizable Focus app.
• Casio watch recommender (jerry-rig style): Values battery life + simplicity (F-91W); host supports with exact stats and utility narrative.
• Miniminter / Sidemen group: Mentions various gear choices (including 8 Sleep and a table tennis machine), but Marques ultimately displaces the top spot.
• LinusTechTips: Logitech POWERPLAY for wireless charging; host doubts it solves a meaningful problem versus infrequent MX Master charging.
• KSI: SoundCore Space Series for workouts; host praises comfort/value and a “culture’s choice” track record.
• Erax: Omi watch as transcription-driven “second brain”; host appreciates the concept but criticizes subscription limits and training-data concerns.
• Marques Brownlee: Hyperice Normatec recovery legs; host gives highest praise and reports effectiveness quickly.
• Ryan Trahan: Loftie clock + Drift to disable apps automatically; host likes automation but rejects the $10/month subscription requirement.
• FaZe Rug: Touchscreen toaster; host tests accuracy and compares favorably but not conclusively vs Balmuda.
• Nick DiGiovanni: Ultra-sonic vibrating knife; host finds benefits interesting (less sticking) but not clearly worth cost.
• CarryMinati: Hindware AAA-battery bidet; host rejects due to splashback and perceived worse consequences.
• Jessa (Tesla): Tesla + autopilot; host acknowledges self-driving limits in the UK but still ranks it highly.
• MrBeast: Hot bento box for warming food in a car; host validates even heating and acceptable food quality.
• Host/tester (primary judge): Runs live comparisons, pricing checks, and subscription criticism; gives final rankings based on usability and value.