Who makes the best ratcheting screwdriver? Top 4 face-off
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2020
- Comparison video between four excellent multi-bit, ratcheting screwdrivers. Let me know in the comments what you think, did I miss anything?
Contestants:
-Wera KRAFTFORM Kompakt 27 RA2
-MLTools ROLGEAR RS300
-Wiha Xiaomi Mijia 8-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver
-MegaPRO 211R2C36RD 13-in-1
All available from Amazon at the time of this posting.
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What I like about Milwaukee is the longer style bits can be used in a standard quick release impact driver... kinda gives the tool more functionality, to me anyway.
Thanks for your time and helpful comparisons. For my needs, I will go with Megapro.
Good comparison, looking forward to seeing more
Thank for this video. I’ve been adding ratching multi bits to my multiple tool bags to eliminate screwdrivers and I have a bunch of the milwaukee and was eyeballing the wera (I actually ordered the wera turbo yesterday, excited for that to come) but I was on the French about the ratcheting version. I did t even k ow that wiha existed. Getting it right now. So thank for this!
As a professional locksmith I’ve tried many, many multi screwdrivers. Megapro is my daily and I’ve never looked back.
Thanks for the review tho 👍🏽
I agree. The problem with wiha is it only has 8 bits vs 13. The megapro(aka channel lock) has good weighting, good bits, easy storage
I never touched my old Stanley ratcheting screwdriver once I bought a Megapro and few Wurth.
Megapro double side bits with ball locking system is my favourite, but I somehow prefere Wurth handle.
@the_bogeyman. The Megapro makes two different types, one that is ball detent with long double sided bits, and an automotive version with short magnetic bits....the automotive version has magnetic bits....the ball detent does not.....having that function may or may not be important to you....I personally like the ball detent function, but like the magnetic bits to hold the screw more !
I just got a Wiha a week ago, and its so fucking cool and amazing. I am rly happy with my choice, just wanted to see how the world of ratcheting multitool screwdrivers looks and i'm rly happy i made the best choice just going in blind! :D
Great review, nice and thorough and you go over all the things I care about. I would get some different shots in the future, it'd be nice to have some close-up shots sometimes.
Great video, love it. Keep on like this, you really helped me. Greetings from germany
Excellent review my friend, great attention to detail, very thorough review. I just bought the Wiha off of Amazon myself, will probably add another comment on my thoughts on how it performs after a month. Keep the videos coming, subscribed.
Please tell how is it so far?
@@samygold100 It's been fantastic as a ratchet screwdriver. Nice feel to the grip, comfortable handle and the weight of it is spot on. Only negative I have is using it in the lock position. There's too much play in the mechanism, especially when you progress to the tip of the bit. It's perfect for purely ratchet usage, but I always opt for a standard screwdriver if I don't need the ratchet function.
For a bit of context I work in; Plumbing / Heating / Gas / Electrics. I use the Wiha 38613 for any electrical work, non-ratchet but very useful.
I had 3 Rolgear 4" bit drivers. The first one the shaft and ratcheting pieces fell off from the handle. The second one would slip in ratchet mode, which Rolgear didn't want to replace. The third one I lost. Absolutely love the smooth silent ratchet mechanism but no one seems to carry it so you have to order it from Rolgear directly for $20 plus $11 shipping. It's not a $30 tool so if you are going to spend that much you may as well get a better quality one. I am thinking of the Wera. I lost the Rolgear because it fell out of my pocket and I think the weight being more forward will help keep it in my pocket better.
Nice review. Availability / cost of replacement bits is a key criteria for me.
Good video thanks. I'm sold on Wera. At first I found the handle design a bit odd but upon using for a while find them a genius design. Plenty of torque from its mid section, but it is the narrow diameter tail end for fast turning that is what makes them stand out. Changed how I use screwdrivers.
This is the best video on that Wiha I've seen.
And a fantastic comparison of four of the most popular ratcheting screwdrivers.
I had already ordered the Wiha. Mainly because it has an extension that can be removed, to make the tool shorter.
The Megapro is too long and does not use standard short bits (although there is a version that does but it is five times the price of the Wiha in Australia).
The Rolgear does not use standard short bits.
The Wera is almost twice the price of the Wiha, it has only four bits, and does not get shorter.
I am glad to see that the Wiha is indeed a good tool. I hope it fits my hand well and lasts.
Thank you for taking the time to put this together.
The Wiha arrived. I really like the handle feel and shape. Great ergonomics. The magazine pops out nicely. everything works as it should. And my favorite feature, it gets shorter because it has a removable extension.
@@bilakos1987 Are the included bits magnetised? Can you pick up screws with the included tips with Wiha? Thanks man
A well made video. I have some comments about the "Xiaomi Mi x Wiha". The only Wiha part about it is the bits and its not made by Wiha but by Xiaomi in China. Wiha has a factory in Poland.
Also that black rubber you praised gets scratched really easily and is horrible for durability. I use it rarely and only for electronics because its such a delicate screwdriver and I hate the massive slack of the shaft.
Such a great, informational review! Can’t wait to see what’s next for this Channel
Awesome review, I have one on the way!
Which one?
PBSwiss should have been included. Top notch.
Not as good as Williams(snap-on), and over twice the price.
Snap on makes the best ratcheting screwdriver. I have the regular and the stubby. Both allow you to remove and switch the bit ext. Also the gearing is super smooth and has the most amount of teeth.
@@MPD90 PB Swiss doesn't lock in bits and longer bits will have play in it. The snap on is the best and most proven. It's built by Williams and for $35 is a fraction of the price of the PB Swiss.
Great Comparison Review! I wish you did a "shake and rattle" test for "fit and finish"...that's my main complaint with my "IRWIN Tools Ratcheting Screwdriver, 8-in-1 (1948774) ". It just feels a little sloppy compared to others and sometimes a little long on some jobs especially if you add a magnetic fastener holder to the end.
great screwdriver review
I think the packing point is really irrelevant. The only thing that matters is performance I never get why people look at packaging.
Agree. There are a few rankings that are questionable. Reach into recessed areas is important, but more so is the diameter of the bit/shaft as wide ones won't fit into the narrow holes/areas. The long bits in the Rolgear and the Milwaukee are more useful. Considering just the aspects of the tool itself in the expected use scenarios, I'd rank them: Megapro, Rolgear, wiha, and Wera.
It would be relevant if you placed an order and it was missing bits/pieces or arrived damaged due to insufficient packaging.
@@pimpmypackout You can send something in a crate and shipping companies will mess it up. The packaging is irrelevant over the long term so you get a pretty package but the tools doesn't work you can always point out extremes. The box it came in is only a big deal if you have the need to make a fort.
@@adude7050 disagree
@@pimpmypackout what about the famous Snap On
I have the xiaomi ( black one ) very happy.
Im surprised PB Swiss didnt make the cut although they are $$$
Love my Milwaukee. It's reaching the small openings others just don't fit those narrow openings. Can't find the other on my store shelves.
Nice comparison. I agree with you mostly but for reach I find the 1 inch bits are harder to get into tight spaces like the Wera and Wiha have. The entire shaft length is important also but I prefer the Rolgear longest bits that can get into the tightest spaces. I was opening a recessed screw in a plastic ghetto-blaster recently and there is no way the Wiha would work. I own the Wiha Ultra Driver and that shaft would not fit. Also for bit storage I'm not a fan of any under the cap storage including my Wiha Ultra Driver. Pressing the button and mine being well used it does not pop open all the way anymore and one of the little plastic bit holders is broken so its not very durable. I have to pull it open, then find bit, pull it, put the other bit back and close it. The Rolgear is so much simpler and faster with bit storage. I own the Picquic Sixpack Plus and certainly prefer that bit storage and much longer bits. It also seems like much less little parts to fail like in the Wiha. My Dads Picquic from 30 years ago still works perfectly. But everyone is different so I respect your comments and preferences! I think I would have liked your Milwaukee seeing those long bits. But it does look bulky and heavy. Would have been nice if you included that in the comparisons. I'll stick with my Picquic non-ratcheting I think as Rolgear looks like many people have dropped it and its breaks in half with the thin plastic in the bottom of the handle.
Picquic screwdrivers are awesome!
Great review but wished you demonstrated each one by actual real world use and compare them that way as well. Which one performed better. Great thorough review tho.
Awesome review! I would be very curious if you did this in a 1-5 or 1-10 scale on each of these categories how this would have played out. I feel like some of these categories the difference between the best and worst was very small and other the difference was very large. Also in your opinion how much of a difference does the non-ratcheting action on the rolgear make? I would think this would be great when you are trying to screw/unscrew something that is not tight enough that the ratcheting mechanism activates. Thanks!
Check out the Were 816 , its the same thing, but short like the Wiha, but doesnt come with an extension, but its the same standard 1/4 hex. I just got one, one it.
Do you store the tools in there packages? I've used three of those and I've purchased one of those tools off a counter display that gives you zero packaging which I would prefer. No unwrapping, no garbage, no cutting your hand on a blister pack.
FACTS.
Like my Knipex cobra water pump v pliers, they came in a little plastic sleeve with a piece of paper around the handle you cut off.
Plus, mostly the packaging is full of useless self hype, with crappy claims like "10,000X THE LIFE OF ANYTHING ELSE" with some brainless comparison; I rather have my Knipex Cobras than have a some random pair of pliers that comes with it's own sleeve. I've broken every pliers set I've had (aside from one 30yr old channel lock) and my 3 yr old Cobras.
I think I like your Milwaukee the best. That thing seems to be built like a tank!
So the one with the most wobble gets 1st Place! Wow! I came here looking for the best ratchet with the least wobble! hehehe....enjoyed it though .. great job.
Is there any wobble with the Wera, where the shaft goes into the handle? I have the short one and it is too shaky for me, shame, I love it otherwise.
PB Swiss for the win ! I was an early adopter , and tried them all !
Indeed. Why wasn’t PB Swiss included?
Your missing 3 of the best on the market, Snap-On, PB Swiss, and Hazet..
Weird that you scored the Wera grip last when they have a patented design, use it on all their drivers, and it's extremely comfortable when applying a lot of torque.
He said it's slippery at the bottom, I have a couple "Patented" Wera handled ratchets are they sure aren't my favorite design
Just because the grip is patented.....doesn't mean it will fit all hands......
PB Swiss…and it’s conspicuously missing from your review.
The point of a ratcheting screwdriver is not to be replace the most tools, but it's the fact that it's ratcheting... Go figure.
I like standard bit sizes, not double ended unique ones. Being able to grab my favorite bits from other sets is great when you wear one out. Wera makes fantastic bits.
Mega pro makes a model with standard 1/4 bits. It their automotive model.
He should've reviewed the mega pro automotive model. The out come would've been different.
good info. thanks. the slamming of the tools down was annoying as hell.
Yeah I noticed that too.
Coming from a technician background, the MegaPro is a work horse. I actually took the ratchet from the RolGear and installed it into the MegaPro body. I WISH they made something that.
The RolGear bit setup will fail in time. The magnet will rust and the o-ring will degrade.
I definitely wanna give the Wiha a go. Their Technician multibit driver is great.
I do a lot of small engine repair and IT installations. Have two Rolgear drivers and after 4 years the magnets are fine, O rings are fine, but the handle itself is breaking apart on both of them. Biggest irritation is the direction selector, which can be finicky.
I'd love to see a video of putting the Rolegear ratchet in a MegaPro. That's my ideal combination.
@@TOT3m1c The issue that I kept running into, is that the MegaPro carousel is mounted on a shaft, directly connected inline with the ratchet. I didn't cut the handle in the best way, so even though it works, the handle breaks where I cut it.
I've tried it twice. Maybe I'll succeed on the third or fourth attempt.
Klein tools ratcheting screwdriver. And also the Harbor Freight Ratcheting screwdriver.
Actually, watched this whole video... Well done! I like how you don’t wait for a final verdict and go through each category. Also, the fact it’s a honest review (not “sponsored”) and you went over material and metal play. Very nice
Milwaukee still reaches in small narrow screw openings All other can't fit in those cases.
I wonder why Megapro's ratcheting big driver is made in Canada while the standard bit driver and most of their other tools are American made ?
I have absolutely nothing against Canada, but I do find it interesting.
You forgot to rate the mega pros bit retrieval.
Klein makes the best, no nonsense industrial quality screwdrivers, ratchet or otherwise. Better price points, too.
Why would packaging be s criteria? Who cares? As long as the tool arrives home undamaged, you usually toss it and never think of it again after opening.
Most hole on electronics won't fit a bit holding screw driver
No snap on? No pb Swiss?
I have 2 different snap-ons, 2 different rolgears, and a harborfreight cheap junk....Honestly the rolgear are the worst...They rust, the gear is too smooth for feedback, the bit magnets unglued and falls out, and the the directional mechanism does not stay or has horrible switch feel/feedback. Snap-on are the best, but if you can justify the cost, buy anything than else than the rolgear.
Wiha is now $39 on Amazon and price history never showed it being $20.
I got it for $20 as well from Amazon so the price history is not correct.
You didn't say where you rank the Megapro in ease of use.
I loved everything about my Wiha until it broke. Ironically as much as I loved it, I ended up deciding to never buy one again. The location of the button for your bits is AWFUL. I dropped it perfectly wrong and the plastic broke right off. The spring load for the bits no longer stays latched when trying to close. Sad day. Thanks for the review! I believe I will now try out the Wera being that the button is on the back end and seems less likely to break.
Loosing bits is insanely important for me....and let's be honest, you are going to drop your screwdriver, eventually.....the poping open function to get the bits will fail eventually.....and when it does the tool is useless......but there are two screw drivers that are not on this video......they are the Snap On and the Williams....they rattle some....because all are bits are lose in the handle.....but the bits and screw on compartment will never break or open when dropped.....just my oponion .....and both made in the USA.....another point....that is important to me not to buy anything from our competitors and also our enemy......China.
Nice review! Would love to see a review of some ratcheting screwdrivers and ratcheting t-handles (for hex bits) that don't actually store bits. Just minimal! Subscribed
You forgat the best bahco
Being a silent screwdriver, I am thinking the system is not going to be as strong torque wise as the others, is this true for the Rollgear?
What about Linus tech screw driver
cant buy the wiha any longer
These definitely aren't the top four in the industry.
PB Swiss
👍👍🌹🌹
pb swiss?
PBSwiss
Wiha charging German prices for a Chinese driver.
The wiha was $19.... 😐
W E R A all the way!
Where’s the pb Swiss
That Rollgear is garbage. I own 2 of them. After about a year of extremely light/limited use…. that rotating collar that switches the ratcheting direction starts switching on its own or it will slip in between and just free wheel. I thought the first one was a one-off problem but both did the same thing after a short period of time.
Mine done this from day one of owning it
Why not try something from Germany for Pros: the Würth Zebra, 12 Bits, and German Quality for Pros. Scared or what??? 😛🤪😜😝😝🤪😜😛
They don’t make wiha anymore :( lol
i did not watch the vid it's to long..i only want to know about the screwdrivers..i think you should be able to tel me everything about them in 1 minute each max
One minute too short, maybe two minutes
The Milwaukee is by far the best tool in your comparison. It was a sad day for me watching you push it aside. It's all about versatility. The Milwaukee is the only one that has bits that you can use on a cordless drill/driver. The Milwaukee is also the only one that has the small hole in the shaft that electricians use for bending wires. I would place the Roll Gear in 2nd place because just like the Milwaukee you can clearly see all bits at a glance. I would never consider buying a multi tool with the tiny bits hidden in the shaft.
I disagree, the wera is far better in every way!
That black wiha is strange. I have never seen wiha screwdriver in black. And your reviews are still to long.
no williams
Klein or Snap-On first choice for me...
Wera is worst screwdriver handle. I sold mine fast. It is very slipery, too thick and i hate those handle deformations shape. They do not allow effective manipulation of the handle. I also bought smaller bit holder ratchet screwdriver wera 816 ra, and i also dont like it. It is better because it is thinner. Also, the ratchet mechanism is too tight and because of this it does not scroll, but pulls the screws with it when you turn it in the opposite direction.
Megapro is the best, hands down.
Don't go near WIHA. Warranty none existent. Terrible. I've had 3 of these inside 1 year. All failed. No warranty . So annoyed as expensive.
@HTR really. That who there made by as in the electronics company
FYI the Wiha is not the German Wiha and it is not made in Germany. It is a Chinese company Xiaomi Mijia and the tool is named Wiha.
Actually the screwdriver is from Wiha, the German company AND Xiaomi a Chinese company most known for their electronic products like smartphones (but they do a lot of other things), it's a collaboration between the two brands. They already did a similar project with a precision screwdriver a few years ago.
@@ImJMKO yep you' re right
Nevemind if its made in china or what but Wiha will not let xiaomi use their brand name if the product quality is cheap btw
Packaging is irrelevant
You don’t have PB Swiss or Vessel, and for the love of god more teeth doesn’t just mean more better. There’s backlash, paw engagement (how many teeth engage at any time) not sure if tool review is your calling. Get back to work l
tbh who cares about packaging???
Snap On ratcheting screwdriver is BY FAR the best.......I don't buy anything else from them, as the rest is a huge ripoff. But Snap On owns this game of ratcheting screwdrivers!
Williams is theirs too, basically snap on without finer finish
The snap on driver is a terrible design imo
Mine was purchased in 1989 best tool ever
Williams makes the snap-on driver
Zachery $71.00 for the Snap on is not overpriced? Snap has nice handle but loose noisy bits in storage is a deal breaker. Megapro has good storage and nice racheting system. Bad part is bits are harder to find in stores
Your a smart guy, but you talk about nothing way too much and you repeat yourself along with some contradictions constantly. You need an outline & a timer to keep you focused and moving along
*you’re
Ok, You’re also a Smart Ass
Yeah Snap On absolutely spanks all of these unfortunately. Don't buy one. It will ruin your opinion of these 😂
Snap on costs $71.00. Uses ancient loose bits inside the handle which rattle when using it. Also only get 6 bits I believe. No thanks
@@busman7228 $35 on Amazon under the Williams brand.
If your goal was to shoot a product infomercial - mission accomplished.
If this was meant as an actual review/test comparisons - mission fail.
99% of this was totally subjective, and had nothing to do with actual use, performance testing, durability, strength, or material quality - The things that actually matter. It’s totally fine to also include your subjective opinion on the tools, but if that’s the only thing included there’s no way the video should be called “who makes the best....” “Face-Off”.
Please check out channels like AVE, or Project Farm for how to do proper tool testing/reviews/comparisons. There are others out there that do a proper job of it...
Oh sorry Karen didn’t know I was supposed to be making a video for you personally
Or for anyone else that cares about, quality, function, performance, durability, strength, etc. But you definitely got all those packaging fans out there covered.
You also bought the wrong Megapro...then complained it wasn’t magnetic. They sell an Automotive version of the same ratcheting screwdriver that has a magnetic tip...
@@BigBear-- make your own video 🤷🏼♂️ ill do what I want
I watched entire video (when you started your video, you inferred that this would be a synopsis of your premiere online video, so I assumed it would get right to the point)! Boy, was I wrong! Additionally, I watched because you seemed to care that your Wife had problems with the heft of the Milwaukee-that got my interest, because I am a single woman who owns a home! After your video, I was more confused, not less, regarding which I should purchase! I appreciate the person who commented regarding who they thought offered a more relevant video on the subject (I will check out the AVE channel, thank you)! Last, I would have forgiven all of the shortcomings of your video as you seemed like a nice guy-HOWEVER, after reading your response to a legit criticism, calling the person who commented “Karen”, I would advise you to grow a pair, not be such a whiner-baby and accept criticism like a REAL man (or woman)! In closing, I hope that you aren’t counting on this as a career path because you certainly don’t qualify to be any type of influencer! And, no, I’m NOT a “Karen”!
@M. Stevens you just come to complain. Couldn’t care less what you think. You complained about price and looks, when it was the cheapest of the group at the time and looks wasn’t even evaluated. Get lost troll.
Poor review- you could tell from the very beginning his biased to the whia. It’s obvious it’s not coming from a experienced perspective. Term like “cool” , luv the matte finish etc. case in point- the claim of “bits falling out”- used the roller gear for 8 years as a daily service tool- Never happens. No exp of the warranty??Guy gets mesmerized by pop out features. Reality the push through are better because bits get put back same time as new one is removed, as opposed to bits getting misplaced. Rates on nonsense like packaging but misses out on rating of practical issue like surface roll. Novice review when a review from a experience or tradesman perspective would give buyers more valuable practical insight.