I've been thinking about getting a small electric driver kit for a while. I finally pulled the trigger and ordered this kit based on the reviews and a recommendation from a friend that has one. I wish I hadn't waited because it's awesome. Th driver has plenty of power and works well ergonomically. The battery lasts seemingly forever and it's easy to charge with USB-C. The bits are higher quality than I was expecting. Much higher actually. I've used the set to repair two laptops and a flashlight so far, all with tiny Torx and Phillips fasteners. None of the bits skipped or distorted. That's unlike the manual repair kit I have where many of the small Torx bits are twisted after a year or so of use. I see people in other reviews complain about a perceived lack of torque but I disagree. I don't know why you'd want more power for a driver that's designed around small precision fasteners. I think it's just right and it's easy to start or finish a screw manually. I'm still of two minds on the bit storage. On the one hand, it's a bit cumbersome to find the right bit in the correct tube. On the other hand, it's super portable and secure. My use case is at a desk and on the road so it's a good compromise for me. I'm very happy with this kit and it's already made my life easier. Read more
Love love love this precision screwdriver! Read more
Nicely packaged, good selection of bits, but the storage for the bits is a little unwieldy when trying to swap quickly. Liked the little screw jar with some common screws, and the magnetic mat is great. Carrying case works well. Included charging cable works, but is very short (6"). The stand for the unit isn't magnetic - it's basically just a weight, so the unit just rests inside. It works well enough but if it's on a table and the table gets bumped you'll notice it rock around. The main issue I ran into is that, on delivery, the switch would remain stuck in the clockwise (tightening) position and would not disengage until I rocked the switch back, meaning I could have easily overtightened a fastener. I opened up the unit (not particularly easy, requires removing two small crescent-shaped pins from below the switch mechanism, then requires sliding out the main section and removing the power clip, which then needs to be reattached by knocking it out the back of the unit so that it can be reconnected during assembly) and found that one of the pins holding the internal housing to the outer body had come loose and was bouncing around in the switch. Additionally, because this pin was loose the internal housing had shifted causing one end of the switch to become stuck. I took out both of these pins and have left them out, which means things can shift a small amount but it doesn't cause any other issues. The other issue is that there is no control over the amount of torque, and this unit has difficulty starting out when a fastener is hand-tight. You can use it to turn the fastener manually without turning on the motor, but this will stress the gearbox inside, which is plastic, and other people have damaged or broken the gearbox doing this. One minor complaint is the LED lights around the driver. They only turn on while the motor is engaged - meaning you can't see what you're doing until you start spinning. I'd love for this to be a small toggle switch instead, or a button on a timer. Overall, for light duty this thing is handy, and a big help for undoing a lot of screws in something like a laptop quickly, but I'd like to see a higher-quality gearbox (or a way to lock the mechanism in place when you need to use it as a regular screwdriver) and an easier way to disassemble the unit for troubleshooting. Hope this helps if you're considering this unit. Read more
I build custom mechanical keyboards for a hobby, and I bought this purely for convenience so that is my reasoning for purchasing. I see other enthusiasts using this screwdriver and I was curious. After trying it, I can say for certain that this is essential for anyone coming into the hobby. What I like: 1. There is a light at the tip of the screwdriver that comes on when you turn it on. 2. It is fairly thin for a screwdriver, and it can reach cramped places. 3. The kit comes with many accessories my favorites: a small magnetic mat, several organized bits, a traveling case, and a base for placing it on your desk. What I don't like: 1. The base doesn't hold the screwdriver even remotely stable. If you tap on the screwdriver while on the base it will wobble and fall out. It simply just stands there, I wish the base actually held the screwdriver in place securely. 2. The charging cable is mini-USB, I wish the screwdriver was USB C for convenience. Not a major issue, however. 3. I wish the base had charging capabilities. As it is, the one way to charge the screwdriver is through a port at the end of the screwdriver. So it cannot be charged while docked on the base. Overall, I would recommend this screwdriver to anyone who does small projects like mechanical keyboard building, PC building, or anything having to do with technology. It feels solid in the hand, has a relatively quiet motor for its size, comes with an abundance of accessories, and overall does the job well. Read more
