Tech · head-to-head
Linus Tech Tips VS 
TechBar
Two tech channels, compared on the numbers that actually move a video rather than subscriber vanity. Linus Tech Tips sits at 17M subscribers with a typical 1.0M views per upload; TechBar at 5.8M with about 257K. Below is the full head-to-head plus the titles that win for each.
It splits depending on what you care about. TechBar is the more consistent - a 16% hit-rate means a bigger share of its uploads break out past 2x its median. Linus Tech Tips has the bigger reach, pulling a typical 1.0M views against 257K. Consistent breakouts vs raw reach - pick your goal.
| Metric | Linus Tech Tips | TechBar |
|---|---|---|
| Subscribers | 17M | 5.8M |
| Median views / video | 1.0M | 257K |
| Hit-rate (beats 2x median) | 14% | 16% |
| Top-video share | 22% | 30% |
| Est. ad revenue / mo | $32K–$130K | $6K–$25K |
| Uploads / week | 5 | 3.8 |
| Typical length | 18 min | 11 min |
| Started | 2008 | 2012 |
The words that keep showing up in each channel's winning titles differ too: Linus Tech Tips leans on steam machine, amd ultimate, ultimate upgrade, linux challenge, while TechBar leans on iphone pro, pro max, samsung ultra, wrong iphone. Open either channel for the full breakdown of what wins versus flops.