# Project Farm

17 Hacker News commenters recommended Project Farm and 5 criticized it, November 2025 to November 2026. It was recommended in 6 of 13 months. It meets the Hacker Approved badge rule.

**Verdict:** People recommend it for thorough, hands-on product tests that show raw data so viewers can make their own decisions. The most common caveat is a fast, flashing presentation style that some find annoying.

## Why people recommend it

- Thorough testing methodology and detail (5 comments): "Project Farm solves the trust problem with methodology + video documentation" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46059833)) "He's incredibly thorough and detailed in how he tests and ranks things." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46583733)) "I love that guy's reviews for the thought and detail he puts in them" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48821977))
- Buys and tests many products (2 comments): "The guy buys everything himself and finds creative & reproducible ways to test things." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49722835)) "he tests a lot of knock off and brand name products" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48820595))
- Shows raw data for own decisions (2 comments): "He lays things out in a way that gives you power to make a decision." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46583899)) "he flashes the raw data so you can make your own calls" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46583882))
- Go-to source for product picks (4 comments): "Project Farm on Youtube for the best reviews of items like tire inflators" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46639870)) "I regularly use Project Farm to find the best "insert tool"" ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46061652)) "One of the best review channels for products in this area." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48149640))

## What people warn about

- Fast cuts and style annoying (2 comments): "it's something about the way he speaks, the fast cuts, the flashing, it's simply too much for me." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46585110)) "I find him annoying to listen to." ([source](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49726206))

## Alternatives hackers recommend

- [Veritasium](https://hackerapproved.com/p/veritasium.md): 44 recommend
- [Technology Connections YouTube channel](https://hackerapproved.com/p/technology-connections.md): 40 recommend
- [Asianometry](https://hackerapproved.com/p/asianometry-youtube-channel.md): 24 recommend
- [Gamers Nexus](https://hackerapproved.com/p/gamers-nexus.md): 22 recommend
- [Patrick Boyle YouTube channel](https://hackerapproved.com/p/patrick-boyle-youtube-channel.md): 17 recommend

## Cite as

Hacker Approved, "Project Farm", https://hackerapproved.com/p/project-farm-youtube-channel/ (counts from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026).