20 Best Cordless Screwdriver For Electricians (2023 Updated)

I purchased the 8-in-1 insulated interchangeable screwdriver set about six months ago and love it. It has every possible bit needed for work in or around a panel all in one convenient pouch. The pouch keeps the tool clean and protects the insulation on the drivers.

Keeping the insulation in good condition is important for my safety on the job. I would highly recommend this set to anyone looking for insulated screwdrivers. Thank You Klein, for making tools to help us do our job safely and efficiently so that we can go home to our families each night!.

I bought this screwdriver set for working inside live panels. I’m an seasoned electrician (26 years) and I really like this set. Only thing missing are the 1/4”, 5/16”, and 3/8” insulated nutdrivers that would fit the screwdriver handle.

It would be helpful to have these nut driver adapters for installing breakers in panels.

I really like this screwdriver, but as far as I know there aren’t any finer blades available than the #1 Phillips and the 3/16 Slotted. It would be great if you could get finer blades, even if you had to purchase separately.

I bought this screwdriver because I needed to replace two other linear power screwdrivers utilizing NiCad Battery technology that are now garbage. I am sick and tired of doing this–look at the waste that we are creating! (I have e-recycled–I desired an upcycling channel/method).

For the use I will be giving this driver, this 4 volt screwdriver is a great addition to my tool box. The driver and bits are contained within a compact slide-lock plastic box. All pieces in this box are secured via snap-clip.

This device is great for the audio/video installer whether it be car or home personnel. The main gripe with the product so far is the Skil website, in that, they want one to call in to seek answers. I think the purpose of this aspect is to reduce liability/mistakes; however, it is a pain.

For example, why weren’t all bits identified (e. g. , a legend) in the owners manual or on the website?.

The tool has good power, a nice weight, and is easy to hold. I especially like the collet to hold the bit. The work light is a bit too bright for me – others may like it. The “live circuit” indicator is nice, but probably not something I would use very often.

The only drawback for me is the forward/reverse switch. You need to fully remove your thumb from the grip to operate the switch, so you must resist the full torque of the device using only your fingers on the grip.

I would prefer a switch that could be operated with your thumb engaged on the grip for a firmer hold. I suppose you could use your other hand to operate the switch, but typically your other hand is holding the screw, nut or workpiece.

First, this tool is just what I needed. Lightweight and USB rechargeable, so I can travel to furniture assembly jobs easily, on the bus. Second, because I pack as lightly and compactly as possible, I threw away the plastic case, and moved the bits into a much smaller plastic box.

Last note, was the bit holding case liner — it held the bits too tightly for me, they were very hard to remove, so I didn’t mind tossing it. Nice bonus is the live electrical sensor! Anyway, perfect tool for my needs: light, small, easy to recharge, LED light, plenty of torque for furniture assembly (and many many other jobs).

My wife bought this for me without my knowledge but she knows how happy I have been with all my past Worx tool purchases and figured it would be a good bet. She wasn’t wrong! This is a super little screwdriver.

I’ve had others over the years and they all seemed to be a little big and a lot underpowered. No, it won’t loosen head bolts or bearing caps but for quick projects around the house it is GREAT. First project was to dis-assemble and reassemble one of my 3D printers.

ABSOLUTELY the right tool for the job. She is insisting I keep this one in the house (I think she wants to use it for her craft projects) so I guess I’ll have to buy a second one for the shop! Thanks, WORX!! You guys are GREAT!!.

I’ve had this for a month use it in my job. Fairly powerful and the automatic stop feature is nice, though you need to keep a good grip so it doesn’t cam out the fastener before it disengages the motor.

Build quality and case are good. Holds a charge well. Quirks: – 1/4″ chuck is magnetic rather than a proper chuck with a locking collar. I’d pay more for that feature. – Round shape means it can easily roll away when you put it down – The trigger buttons are too exposed, so it’s too easy to accidentally turn on the screwdriver by accident – Contains a lithium ion 18650 battery, but there doesn’t seem to be an easy way to disassemble the unit for when you eventually need to replace it.

I suspect that’s intentional With all that, for the price I think this is the best small power screwdriver I’ve tried so far and would probably buy again.

Very nice little cordless screwdriver. I am mostly impressed with battery life. I just removed and replaced a whole bunch of kitchen cabinets door and drawer handles and pulls with a single charge with ample power to spear.

Nicely equipped too with a set of bits and extension with a charger and cable both included. Nowadays many rechargeable tools only come with the cable. I also liked the location of the controls, no fiddling around like some other brands.

The spindle locks itself when additional torque is needed, no need to push any locking button. The one thing I would have liked is a little more turning torque, it’s a little weak in that department, then again it’s meant for quick screw driving even light drilling on soft wood and plywood.

The pistol grip capacity is a real cool function when working in tight spaces like cabinet drawers.

I bought this to replace a 4. 8V cordless screwdriver (different brand) that was amazing at first, but has lost both top end power and battery capacity after 2-3 years. Pros: – Power: my first worry was if this one would do the work of the 4.

8 but it passed with flying colors. I ended up screwing a screw into a stud for one of our first projects, and sound-wise I thought it was not boing to make it but it carried on through the stud all the way until buried.

– The versatility of the twist from gun shape to straight is awesome. – In pictures it looked like it might be fatter than other cordless screwdrivers (because of the bit holder near the tip) but it wasn’t.

And the elongated bit holder helps with reach into smaller areas. Plus it comes with an extender. – The extender and other spare bits are handy to have around. Cons: – The light is always on when you are running the screwdriver, but I’d prefer a separate switch for that.

Most times light isn’t needed, and sometimes you want to light it up before you start screwing. – Would be nice if it came with a bag for it, the bits and the charging cord. – Like other reviewers, the slider positions for forward and reverse have thrown me off a few times.

But all in all, this is great for the price.

Great for small projects. I have an older version of this. It works really well for quick projects like putting up curtain rod holders, or for toys that take batteries, but the batteries in this tend to die quickly no matter what brand of battery I use.

It’s easy to replace the batteries though, and it’s lasted a number of years. I still use it, and now sometimes my husband swipes my screwdriver to use too.

This is a light use power screwdriver. It’s mostly for rotating screws into pre-existing threads. For thick beams and studs, you should use something more powerful. Using AA batteries is good if you don’t use the driver that often.

Regular batteries keep their charge longer, and when they run low you can just pop some fresh ones in and keep going without stopping to charge. There are three design over looks that I would like to cover.

First off, you’ll be wondering where to store your other bit for the unit that it comes with. THERE IS NO PLACE TO STORE THE OTHER BIT! Next, there is a metal band on the side of the unit that is not shown or covered in the manual.

It looks like it was meant to be removed, but DON’T REMOVE THAT BAND! This is a staple pin that keeps the gear system attached to the main body of the driver. It is full of grease and nasty to handle since all the cogs can fall out and scatter.

I highly suggest wrapping a band of electrical tape over and around the body of the driver to keep that staple pin from popping out and scattering the cogs if the shock happens if the driver is accedentally dropped.

A little tape here can prevent a nightmare that halts your project. Finally, the battery compartment is just held on with plastic tabs. Wrapping some electrical tape here might be a good idea if you have a tendency to drop stuff.

In conclusion, this is an inexpensive solution to the light driving of screws if you have problems rotating a screw driver on simple jobs or just want to speed driving up. Just be aware of design annoyances such as how easy this product can fly apart if dropped and that the other bit can’t be stored on the driver.

Depending on your needs, this product will do just fine, but keep in mind it is made for quick assembly in the factory and not at least as package made to stand up for general abuse over the coase of its life.

My wife saw these units on the internet and asked me to make them for her. I was getting all the wooden details made for my wife’s pantry inserts and I decided to assemble them with Gorilla Glue and screws so they would stand all the use.

I was making 10 of the gravity feed can bins. My big cordless drill/screwdriver unit is powerful and heavy. So I wanted something cordless and light but still with enough power to drive the 18 screws in each unit.

And it had to have the option of being a fixed screwdriver for my final torque on the wood screws. This unit is perfect for the job. It is very lightweight, forward and reverse option, fixed blade option, powerful enough for the short wood screws, and so easy to use.

On top of that the cost is very economical. I priced them all from the most famous brand names to the cheapest the Pacific basin could offer. This tool is just right. I made a good decision when I got one for myself.

This tool is elegant in many ways. I will use it often. My first project involved self-tapping screws and this tool barely had the torque, thought. I don’t think it will handle initial screwdriving tasks beyond small screws.

Don’t think it is intended for that. I look forward to using it for applications involving fasteners with threaded sockets , etc. Plenty of torque for that. Minor stuff- I wish the case had provision for a larger bit case for additional bits without removing, say, the charger or leaving them loose in the case.

Use of the spring-loaded rotating ring switch is a bit awkward ergonomically as two fingers are needed to hold the switch on leaving three to hold the handle in the right position. Still, it works out ok.

I bought it using a Wiha coupon and feel better about that as the list price feels high in $US. All said, glad I purchased it. Got a bit-holder handle too, to use the bits for additional applications.

Excellent, time-saving, carpal tunnel-saving tool. I sometimes have to spin a nut driver many times in a day to open & close circuits on slide link blocks, as well as spin nuts to remove & install lug-terminated wires from/to their landed positions.

This tool makes the work much more efficient. Just remember to loosen & tighten the fastener using your wrist. Spin the fasteners with the tool.

Pulled the trigger and finally bought one. Can’t believe I waited so long. Great battery life and tons of power. Keep this in my daily pouch. Awesome tool👍

This is a nice tool. I had a Black & Decker electric screwdriver before that was powerful, but stopped charging after a few years. This one has the same powerful motor, and I like the roto-bit holder.

My gripe with the old screwdriver was that I couldn’t attach an extra bit to it. The roto-bit holder comes with basically every kind of bit you will need. You just spin it to select the one you want.

It’s a really nice tool.

Great little screw-driver. It has a rechargeable lithium battery, so it runs and runs and runs on a single charge. It’s got a lot of torque for its size. I use it all the time, in conjunction with my big drill gun, for instance when hanging doors.

It’s really easy to use, and it has enough torque to do almost any screw-driving job. You can stick it into your pocket. It recharges overnight, and I have only used up the charge once. I had an earlier model of this drill and used it all the time, but it was stolen, so I bought this one as a much-needed replacement.

It arrived on time and in perfect condition. It isn’t the most powerful drill, but it is plenty powerful for those smaller jobs. It accomplished two jobs for me that I wanted done and I’m completely satisfied with this product.

I like the color so the hubby isn’t tempted to take off with it.

Not as happy with this purchase. Too Big for a woman’s hand. Also, the on/off reverse switch is right by the handle to my hand keeps turning it off (very annoying). Just a little to bulky for a woman.

I had already thrown all the packaging away before I used the driver otherwise I would have returned it. I liked the idea of all the bits being easily accessible but they also seem to get in the way.

I love the fact that the drill pieces are attached so they won’t get lost. I am concerned that the battery/handle gets hot if plugged in for a while so I feel uncomfortable leaving it plugged in unattended.

Other then that it is a great drill and of course I LOVE the color!!!! The price was also great!! <3.

This is a nice little cordless screwdriver, but it is definitely NOT variable speed as I had been led to believe. I compared every model I could find among different stores and brands because I specifically wanted a variable speed screwdriver.

Imagine my disappointment when it arrived, I charged it up, and tried it out: SINGLE SPEED, either on or off. Definitely not what I wanted. Will have to return it and shop for a different model.

I have several B&D electric drivers and have had no trouble with any of them. The main problem I do have is that I lay one down and then can not find it again and so I order another. I do like the magnet that holds bits.

No more dropping a bit. I did push the control switch many times since others have had trouble with this. So far it works fine.

I love this little driver/drill. I had one I purchased 1 year ago for work. it worked exceptional, excellent tork for screws, it fits perfect in your hand, charges last a long time(a couple of weeks with daily all day use) The only thing I didn’t like is it’s considered disposable so when it goes you have to buy another one and they are hard to find.

This screwdriver does what it is supposed to do and does it well. However, I found it to be a little awkward. I wanted to hold it to allow for rotational movement but had to change my grip to slide the power switch up or down.

A logical grip to control rotation was not in the same “direction” as the button press. As a creature with opposable thumbs, I prefer to use my thumb to secure a screwdriver. Here it’s busy sliding the button.

As a result, when the screws bottomed, the screwdriver rotated in my hand. Although that was probably a good thing to keep from over-tightening the screw, I wish it had a slide switch that went side to side, OR BETTER STILL TWO PUSH BUTTONS.

Maybe I’ll get used to it with time.

The price was too good to overlook, but the quality is very poor, and now I have a $25 piece of e-waste. It started out good, a little slow. I really liked that it used AAA batteries, instead of a built in rechargeable.

I have plenty of rechargeables, so I could just swap and keep going, rather than wait for it to recharge. However, after 2 weeks of light use, the first time it hit a stubborn screw, something inside popped, and it now acts like the gears are bound up.

It turns 180 degrees, and then binds up. Don’t waste your time or money. Microcenter should drop this product!.

Pros driver with 100 rpm high torque is slow enough for tiny precision screws solid feeling plastic, grippy surface switch is non-hold, push forward for clockwise, push back for counter clockwise two AAA included, runs well on rechargeables AAA I have easy and intuitive to replace batteries adapter will fit any hex style precision bits, and attachments, as expected lightweight battery life as described perfect for home users, who do occasional repairs, unit should last a lifetime rather than have a lithium built in cell go bad after 5-10 years.

Cons The biggest is the switch, its should have been a push button, push top for clock, push bottom for counter-clock; this is because when using small screws your holding the driver perpendicular to your hand, not in parallel like a flashlight I use this driver to avoid RSD.

I loosen screws and do final tightening by hand, but let the driver do the repetitive work of constant spinning, saves a lot of wrist, and puts least strain on the driver; I have 2 other battery powered drivers I use for larger screws one is nearly 20 years old because it never really has to work hard and thus, strip a gear or burn the motor.

you also don’t want it spinning too fast like those made for larger screws because the screws are often small, and there may not be much spin to get them completely out or a fast spin will make them fly out.

First thoughts upon opening were. “sure looks like a less capable version of my M12 drill. should I have even bought this”? Because this unit has such light torque settings, one can easily dial in exactly where they want their fasteners to stop.

I tested and compared the lightest torque settings between this, my regular M12 drill/driver and my M12 Fuel drill/driver and this unit has the lightest torquing abilities – no surprise since it is a dedicated screwdriver.

Besides that and the light weight, the thing I like the most about this unit is the action and sturdiness of the dedicated hex bit holder. I got so tired of accidentally over driving fasteners and having to switch out bits or deal with the extra length of the chuck + hex bit adapter + bit on my regular M12 drill/drivers, which lead me to this.

Ultra light, and ultra useful.

I bought this about a month and a half ago, first I realized that the flat head was not as wide as my old flat head, I found that the less wide flat head was great at using for finish screws you find in residential work.

It doesn’t mark up the cover plate but is wide enough to get other screws tight if you’re only using this screwdriver. Another amazing feature about this tool is that there is a Philips #2 on the another side which most electricians and other tradesman use 99.

9% of the time, which is good for tightening screws of lights, plugs, switches and much more. A couple of things I would change on this screwdriver is the length of the shank. I would make it a 6 or 7 inch shank instead of a 4 inch shank, the 4 inch shank makes it more difficult to work in panels and transformers that are live and the extra length would really make your time easier and quicker.

The release of the flip part of the driver works amazing except it wears down the insulation on the shank which I’m not sure if the driver is good to use anymore when the metal starts to show. Ultimately this screwdriver is for sure one of a kind and is amazing tool, well done by Klein and thinking about this.

I would love to see a insulated 11 in 1 next!.

I bought this 2 months ago and it changed the way I back my bag forever. I was always a fan of the convenience of multi tools, but do a lot of hot work that would be much quicker and more comfortable with insulated screwdrivers, while protecting my life as well.

This insulated multi is exactly the solution I’ve been looking for years for, a way to carry 8 insulated screwdrivers in the space of 2. Goes great with the 5 piece insulated stripper/linemen set, a nice pair of needlenose and you are about all ready to go!.

Great tool. Works well and the bit is easy to change from flat head to Phillip’s head. Now I dont need to carry 2 separate screwdrivers in my bag. The insulation is thinner than my other screwdrivers which allows it to fit in smaller places.

Great price for a great tool. I would recommend.

It is competitively priced when it is on sale but there are better electric screwdrivers on Amazon for the same or, sometimes, cheaper. One of the best features of this unit ends up being the most frustrating; my main gripe I have is that the front light (work light) only activates for as long as the trigger is pulled, not second longer.

The light turns off immediately when the trigger is released. Overall, the work light in front seems like a nice feature but if you are working in a dark area, you really need the work light right before you hit the trigger.

This helps you line up the bit with the screw. As-is, the bit is moving when the light is on so it’s impossible to line it up with the light on. In most other tools with work lights on the front, the light at least stays on a little after you release the trigger, so you can tap the trigger slightly to turn the light on, it stays on for a few seconds while you line everything up, and then you can hit the trigger to do the work.

It seems like a small thing (and an easy thing for them to fix) but it’s a major headache if you work in dark areas (closets, under/inside cabinets, sheds, etc. ). The light on the end of the unit is no help since it only points away from the working area (which I’ve never understood about that feature; sure, it’s nice having a low light flashlight handy but it would be better (and also brighter) to have a separate flashlight).

Ive been using a cordless screw driver for probably 25 years. I bought this one a week ago so I really can’t rate it. Seems to be OK, most of them are, but just OK. My favorite one was the old Black and Decker, which I managed to keep going till they stopped selling replacement batteries several years ago.

The best thing about this one is it has a light on it you can use to light up the screwing area when it is in the dark place. Press the power switch while the drive is in neutral and the light goes on.

It is also on while the drive is on. My pet peeve for all similar devices I have seen recently is, I don’t know about you, but in general I use only flat and star screws, and like to use a double ended bit, but the new cordless models from every brand I’ve tried only use the one sided bit.

The attachment is not deep enough for a double ended one. Since the two sided bits will not work in them, you can’t use it without taking a handful of bits to make sure you have the one you need when you get there.

And of course you will lose the one you didn’t need. I am hoping this one will be as good as most Harbor Freight tools, but that will take a while to find out.

I work on small engines and needed a battery powered screwdriver to work on the hand held equipment. When I saw this tool the first thing I thought was, it’s only 4 volts. There’s no way it will be strong enough but after reading the reviews I thought I’d give it a shot.

It’s plenty strong enough for what I need it for. While I was at Harbor Freight I also bought a set of socket adapters and some torx bits to use with this tool. It’s awesome. I can zip apart a leaf blower really quick now.

The handle rotates so you can make the tool straight which is nice. The flashlight is ridiculous and useless. The tool comes new charged up but put it on the charger for two hours anyway. Once you start using it, don’t charge it until you notice it’s running down.

Then ONLY CHARGE IT FOR 4 HOURS OR LESS. The instructions say charging it more than 5 hours can damage it, which sucks. It would be nice if you could just leave it plugged into the charger. Not a deal breaker though.

Still a great tool at an amazing price.

I have bought power screwdrivers like this M4 from Milwaukee (and the 2. 4 volt AEG before Milwaukee bought them) for over 35 years. This screwdriver is perfect for doing electrical work like installing switches, outlets, fans, lights, etc.

Plus any assembly or disassembly work you may be doing. The key to this screwdriver is the torque control. Set it where the screw or nut tightens to the right it tightness and repeat it over and over.

It will always be the same. One battery goes for the whole day, Pop in a fresh one and put the other on the changer and you’re ready to go again. This isn’t a substitute for a drill driver, but it is great at doing what it’s designed to do.

So if your needs match it’s capabilities, you’ll completely love it. And you’ll find yourself using it all the time for the right jobs. I use my M12 drill driver for drilling and heavy screws like on a deck, I use my M4 screwdriver for light drilling, assembly, and everything else.

We have been using the M4 screwdriver line for about 11 years in our control panel shop; around 8 of them at this point and they have worked great for torquing the many components that require it in our line of work with industrial control panels.

This was a slight improvement over the older M4 model for comfort and size but the numerous lower torque settings with the clutch is what makes this M4 line great. My only complaint would be the motors all sound and torque out a little different from driver to driver.

Now I hear the M4 is being discontinued – but Milwaukee doesn’t seem to have a good replacement for this in the M12 lineup which is a shame. They should really introduce and inline M12 variant of this with slightly more torque but just as many increments – especially if they are killing off the M4 line.

The 2401-20 may come close but it’s not an M4 replacement for terminating hundreds of wires on components a day.

I’m a VERY frequent user of the M4 power-screwdriver. A power screwdriver is invaluable for what I do. It works fairly well for me, but after only 2 years a lot of the lettering paint is worn off, and my boss’s cheapo Matebo has a guard for the angle-fold to stop your hand from being pinched.

I HAVE pinched my hand on this multiple times. I would really like this feature in a Milwaukee. Also, it would be even more convenient if it was changed to use M12 batteries but retained the same peak motor torque.

The M12 screwdriver does NOT have the form factor that works for our work. The drill shape makes it much too bulky. As far as I know literally no other tool uses M4 batteries, and so I have to have a charger in my box just for this one tool.

I’d love to exclusively keep M12 based devices in my mobile tool kit. Overall, The relatively low motor torque, and sensitive peak-torque sensing (numbered collar near the tip) of the current M4 works fantastic in the electronics field, or in any field with a high likelihood of stripping, over-torquing, or breaking screws.

The torque makes the M4 able to work with very small screws safely. But it also has the ability to loosen very tight screws and nuts. Even into “Bolt” territory. With either the 1st gear in the transmission or by the fact that the output shaft locks to the body so you can use the whole tool to loosen or tighten something.

Ive used the body of the tool to loosene bolts that it had no business loosening. And it’s held together like a champ. I would assume that with the right motor and transmission design it could utilize the M12 battery and retain the same features.

Or even possibly just electronically cut the 12v of the M12 to the 4v of the M4. Whether by running the M12 in parallel if the inter-cell lugs on the outside of the battery can handle tool current. Either way, this is a solid and reliable product from Milwaukee that will get the job done.

But I wouldn’t expect it to meet 100% of the premium standards that other Milwaukee tools meet nowadays.

IšverstiShow in original languageI own an audio integration company, using it for installs with lots of gear racks and the odd light screw jobs. I have loved this tool for so many years now, I always carry it around when I’m on jobs.

Handy to slip in a light tool bag or laptop bag, so I don’t have to bring my bigger boys with me. I absolutely love the nuanced control the gyroscope brings, but it still has plenty of torque to drive something home.

However, I am now on my 3rd one, having had 2 die on me in the last 6 months, this last one only lasted about 2-3 months. Not ok. I’m about to start the warranty process, will see how that goes, not hearing good things about the process.

I love this tool and it is indispensable to my work for light duty, but man, Dewalt!. step up the quality on this great tool!!!.

IšverstiShow in original languageWrist and hand saver, time saver, I Carry it into every job I do All day long. Absolutely perfect for screwing into plastic, sheet metal to sheet metal, or any delicate screws on these delicate home appliances even control boards.

Every one of my company uses one for the past 4 years. Great variable speed trigger perfect for not over tightening stripping. Locking transmission to break tough screws loose by hand.

IšverstiShow in original languageWanted to love this tool, family got it for me for Christmas after I had used a friends and loved it. Worked great for maybe a month. Now when you pull the trigger it will sometimes work other times it’s just turns off and have to pull the trigger again.

Stopped using it and it just sits in my toolbox unused. Would love to actually use this product as the fine adjustment is perfect for what I wanted to use it for.

I’ve owned this electric screwdriver for a few weeks. I use it primarily for repair of small electronic equipment. It is a great tool for this purpose. The adjustable clutch works really well and goes down to zero, which is important for small fasteners.

That said, there are a few things that I think could be improved: 1. No variable speed trigger. My other power tools have this feature and it really helps with control of stops and starts. I work with a lot of delicate fasteners and a variable speed trigger would be very helpful and give me more confidence that I am not going to strip screws or cause damage to expensive equipment.

2. Size and weight – the tool is kind of bulky, and a version about 2/3 of the size would be better suited for my use. 3. Trigger placement – I am getting used to the side buttons, but I think a traditional trigger button placement might be better.

4. Locking chuck issues – some of my WIHA bit holders do not lock in the chuck. I’ve had to modify one of my WIHA microbit holders to fit. The locking mechanism seems to be too deep inside the chuck, causing some of my bit holders to hit the surface of the chuck before they have a chance to lock.

This is a minor issue and I’ve been able to work around it. 5. State of charge indicator – this is pretty standard on battery powered tools these days and would lessen the chance that I can’t finish a job because of a dead battery.

Despite these minor issues I’ve enjoyed using this tool and it has been very handy for repair of electronic test equipment in my lab.

I purchased three of these units for me and my spouse. I have had plenty of the 4 volt (3. 6 ) drivers with built-in batteries, and I wanted something that would by it’s nature last longer. So, if you search for quality brand screwdrivers, you only come up with a few.

The DeWalt gyroscopic units have wobbly chucks from the factory, and the Milwaukee that is similar to this product is WAY overpriced. So, that leaves the Metabo HPT model. This unit has a locking chuck, two speeds, and a nice charger.

I like that the batteries are single cell units that are removable, as opposed to integrated batteries that limit the usefulness and longevity of a product. The hinge seems sturdy, and the lock-out on the switch is nice to have.

I am really glad that I bought us these quality tools for the home. These products are no doubt used by electricians and woodworkers in the trades, as they would be no-brainers for the price I paid. I bought all three kits for the price of one of the Milwaukee M4 screwdrivers.

Also of note, this unit beat the Milwaukee over at Project Farm on Youtube. That channel seems to be the one truly honest channel about tools and such, as he buys the tools himself when viewers request a video be done.

After an extensive testing regime, he was impressed with this tool. SO AM I!.

This little screwdriver is a cut above the others on the market. I keep it in the house for the light jobs. I have an ompact driver for the more demanding jobs. I used this to work on computers and robots.

I particularly like the two gears which let you decide whether you want more torque or more speed. I use speed mode most of the time, but when it begins to struggle, just shift gears and it goes. The lights are helpful, as is the clutch.

Set the clutch and you won’t overtighten or strip any screws. The bit locking mechanism is excellent. I don’t have to worry about my bit falling out during a job. It feels pretty good in the hand. The switch takes some getting used to.

I would prefer a trigger rather than a side button. This button makes it harder to use left handed. I would also like to see a variable speed trigger for better control. That being said, this is the best compact driver on the market.

The extra battery makes this capable of doing bigger jobs. I’m very happy with this purchase.

This cordless screwdriver has very good battery life, as it stays charge for a long time. This makes it convenient to be able to grab and go and do some odds and ends with it. The built in bit extension is very convenient and the reason why I bought this screwdriver.

Overall very pleased. Some improvements could be the light stays on for a couple seconds after you pull the trigger so that you could find the screw in the dark before the screwdriver bit starts turning.

Some other cordless screwdrivers have this feature. But for the price and quality it’s definitely a great purchase. I would bot hesitate to purchase again.

This tool is one of my more used go to tools m and is readily available in my hand tool pouch. Would completely and totally be 5-stars if it has a magnetic bit holder — I am considering placing a small circular rare earth magnet inside the bit holder to see if the depth is there to also capture the bit enough to use effectively.

Love the portability with a extendable extension. I hemmed and hawed over the purchase of this or the “revolving bit holder unit with screw holder. ” I had prior experience with the revolving bit changers, not with worx, and it was not something which I felt would hold up to the commercial use I put my tools and equipment through.

The charge may seem slow, but the amount of use between charges is almost unimaginable. I also like that it will let you know when it needs a charge by loosing torque at the end, rather than most, which just all of a sudden quit.

I also like that I can hold the trigger in and give the unit a slight twist to finish a screw that needs more torque — an awesome, yet unwritten feature. I use this primarily when doing electrical work, as it works great with grounding out metal boxes, r/r wall plates, outlets, light switches,.

but also has thrown a few deck screws into 5/4 boards, I have placed hexagon-base drill bits and drilled pilot holes (problem is the drill bit needs reversing to pull drill bits back out of the substrate).

Overall, if this unit had a “bit slide-lock” to be able to hold hexagon-base drill bits and a magnetic bit holder, it would have a perfect “10” rating!!! I did have to replace the charger at one point ($15.

00!). This is something you really do not want to carry loosely in a battery bag because the wire at the end of the plug-in gets banged up and is easy to cause a wire break. Over-all, that has not really too much of an issue (if known) so you can pack it safely elsewhere and because the battery use is rather substantial between charges.

My unit is probably 6 years old now and I have used it too many times to count where cost per use is negligible to the cost of a charger (50% of a new unit) or the mid-$30 up front cost. Take the splurge on this, surely you will find it worthy.

Ck Maintenance.

I received this as a gift (I did ask for it specifically). I had asked for this because I needed a smaller type screwdriver for some hobby type jobs. I had larger ones that are more powerful but too big to fit into some spaces.

I charged the battery and proceeded to work on my first project. I was very disappointed that this would not even tighten a wood screw in my first project ( a small table). I tried a few other times and even charging the battery again (even though I had just charged it).

I contacted customer service and I was told I would need to drill pilot holes which I did to no avail (and sometimes you just cannot do that first). Customer service also told me that if I wanted more power, I would have to purchase a larger, more powerful tool.

Well I already have that, but it is too big. It says it “reaches where other drivers can’t”. Yes it does, but it doesn’t have enough power to do even little jobs. This is my first WORX tool of any kind, and it will be my last.

Just ordered for picture hanging and smaller jobs where a larger drill is too much to carry around. If you have a flathead bit lying around elsewhere, this should work great for the price (make sure to comparison shop and use rewards!).

I love it. I got this rechargeable screwdriver for Christmas. This screwdriver will help me a lot because I am going to use it to hang my Harry Potter tapestry in my room.

So many times I can not find the charger where and when I need it. This model is USB rechargeable! Charge anywhere , anytime ! I love it. All cordless tools should be USB rechargeable and is the first feature I search for before buying anything with a battery.

I bought this tool for my husband and sons for Christmas. Right after I placed the order, my husband told me he did not need a single tool for Christmas, and my heart sank. But when he opened THIS tool along with the flexible extension, he immediately asked if I cared that he wanted to use it in the office repair job he has.

Said it would make it SO much easier to get to the screws way deep in the copiers he fixes. I had counted on it for the honey do list that keeps growing longer. so will be buying another one for Valentines Day gift! So.

huge hit with my husband!, who said he already had every tool he needed. He realized that he didn’t have THIS tool! Due to sickness, haven’t done Christmas with the rest of our family, but I’m sure they’ll love it, too, Thanks, WORX!.

Purchased this a couple weeks ago and it is an amazing tool!! It works like a dream, meaning it’s easy to use. First feature is the led light is very helpful, you can see what your doing Second feature is it contains six 1/4” different bits, meaning you got what you need without the hassle of carrying extra stuff.

And you can switch out the bits to any six 1/4 sized bits. What could get better. Switching the bits is super easy just turning the cartridge to the one you want. Third feature is it holds the screw, means NO more dropping screws.

Literally you can get the job done with one hand!! Fourth feature is the power of the tool. It is excellent power, meaning don’t let the size fool you!! It’s a mighty power force Fifth feature is the long life of the battery before the next charge Also use it straight or it bends to 45 degrees too!! This tool is amazing!!! You definitely will be well pleased with this purchase.

Heck you might even want an extra one for your spouse!! With this tool, you got it all in one hand!!!.

The hardest part about this review is where I should put it. WX254L or WX255L. Bought the WX254L around 3 years ago and now it is showing it’s age. So I want to buy another. Despite it not changing bits correctly all the time, I love the WX254L.

This tool , the WX255L looks like a good upgrade except: No light. My work requires the light more than a screw holder. I can use my fingers to hold the screw correctly. I do see that it would help where you can’t get your other hand in.

Why couldn’t you just have kept the light. I’ve heard a comment about the bits being nonmagnetic (thru the tool itself). It is true that to try to magnetize the bits themselves is a waste of time. However you can get six of those super strong magnets and put them in two cylinders with an empty one in between.

of the cylinders. Put the bit you want to use between the cylinders and put the turret in the screwdriver. The cylinder between the magnets should be on top. Push the slide forward and the bit will push forward and be magnetized.

Makes a good screw holder. That said, I am on the fence whether I want to buy this newer tool or go with the older one. I am hoping I can get the older one (out of stock) before xmas. I would prefer it.

One last thing. Don’t you know the ejection port goes on the right side of the screwdriver and not on the left? (Owners of semi-automatic weapons will get the joke. ) I think I will hold out for the 245.

(sigh) MacGyver’s Shop Teacher.