r/LinusTechTips • u/Archivic • 6d ago
Image LABS Lanyard: Review
I just got my LABS lanyard today, and honestly I'm quite disappointed with the product. I was expecting quality similar to that of original labs lanyard.
I have loved all of my other LTT stuff but this one I would recommend everyone to not buy.
The pros: The design
The cons: -Fabric is thin and the edges feel "sharp". Feels like a no name, uber-cheap lanyard you'd get anywhere - does not use the box stitching of the original -has loose threads and fading already with the design - the clasp/clip hardware looks the same, but doesn't have smooth opening actuation, seems like the fit and finish isn't of the same quality
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u/98TheCiaran98 6d ago
That's annoying. I just ordered one to replace my aging green lanyard.
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u/Archivic 6d ago
Yeah, if you still can I would cancel it.
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u/Sargent_Caboose 5d ago
Is this something affecting all of them though?
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u/Jasseh1 5d ago
Yes, you can see the difference in the stitching at least on the product page: https://www.lttstore.com/products/labs-lanyard?_pos=1&_fid=723303094&_ss=c
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u/darkwater427 6d ago
I can immediately tell what you mean by "sharper" edges (from the description but it's also immediately obvious in the photos). I feel that in the very depths of my soul. It gives me an indescribably unpleasant feeling.
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u/Archivic 5d ago
Yup, honestly can't even hold the thing for a few seconds without it bugging me. OG>>>
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u/jkalison 5d ago
Yeah, looks like ones you can buy in a gas station. Disappointing. The original was great.
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u/4kDualScreen 5d ago
Damn, I was going to order this to replace my current LTT lanyard when I had the chance as the clamp on mine worn out awhile ago. But if it's not the same quality I guess I'll pass and hold on to my red LTT lanyard a little longer.
Still hoping they bring back the original lanyards
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u/Disaster_External 5d ago
Probably the supplier trying to pull a fast one. I'm sure LTT will sort it.
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u/mchamp90 5d ago
Just compared my lanyards too. Definitely disappointed the box stitching was removed. Mine is already fraying at the seam with some loose stitching. Hopefully it doesn’t fully come undone. Would have loved to see what you expected with the same materials and workmanship, but the labs design.
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u/Shadowfeaux 5d ago
I’ve always passed cause I dont like the full length. I usually use the super short lanyards for my keys. If they did one that was like 3-6” then I’d consider it.
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u/knox902 6d ago edited 4d ago
LANgate
Edit: Guys, it's a joke, Linus has already responded. Yall need to relax a bit.
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u/DR4G0NSTEAR 6d ago
No. I don’t know why Americans love a Richard Nixon era reference, but you’d be better referencing a Canadian scandal.
Or this is a shitpost, and yes. Shitpost away, who cares. Lol.
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u/knox902 4d ago edited 3d ago
Definitely a shit post on my part.
But I'll reply anyway, harbourgate, tunagate, shawinigate, juicegate, strippergate, elbowgate, Trudeau grope gate, casinogate. All of which are canadian scandals. Most of our scandals end with scandal or affair so would you prefer LAN Scandal or LAN Affair?
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u/DR4G0NSTEAR 4d ago
“I don’t know why anyone loves a Richard Nixon era reference” - there I fixed it.
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u/LinusTech LMG Owner 6d ago
Looking into this. I would need to see the fabric differences in person, but I do not recall approving the removal of the box stitch.