Amazons Best Ratcheting Screwdrivers

We take a look at 19 ratcheting screwdrivers from AMAZON.
Here are the links:
Milwaukee - amzn.to/2BVBYQg
MegaPro - amzn.to/2Pq8F09
Vessel - amzn.to/2NnstOZ
WERA - amzn.to/2NsykCy
Milwaukee - amzn.to/32Y3nN9
Bahco - amzn.to/34hBQqp
Southwire - amzn.to/2BPUfhQ
LutxZ - amzn.to/2BW0NLY
Rolgear - amzn.to/2q2Ql2m
Ideal - amzn.to/2WwkbbS
Channel Lock - amzn.to/2BVBjOM
WorkPro - amzn.to/31X3l71
Stanley - amzn.to/32YpYJA
IDEAL - amzn.to/2JMJVvx
Williams - amzn.to/31T4bBP
Tactix - amzn.to/32XBvZN
IRWIN - amzn.to/36iqgx2
Megapro - amzn.to/36haPVO
KOBALT - amzn.to/36gGPJw
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[@theantisocial1-]

These guys are literally just screwing around🤦‍♂️

[@bigojac4]

Ive been using that Ideal 9 in 1 ratchanut for about 5 years. Ive been a journeyman electrician for 20 yrs I can say without a doubt its absolutely the best electricians screwdriver out there. The wire nut ratchet is beautiful and absolutely helps against finger fatigue when twisting wirenuts all day. I could go on but basicly this is the one if your an electrician. I have 2 and its the first thing I grab out of my tool box or bucket on the job

[@jkchan83]

The Rolgear is my favorite. Super smooth and long reach. You can also use the wrench flats on the shank if you really need extra torque. Also, the bits should be inserted from the bottom to access a new bit. There is a little magnet to hold the new bit as it exits the handle.

[@benjaminwands4663]

The Williams is made by Snap-on. Only a few minor differerences. The old Kobalt double drive were gearless and probably smoother like mentioned. Sometimes can be found on eBay, but for a pretty penny. The new Kobalt are tooth and pawl systems.

[@mikez1569]

I really love my regular WERA screwdrivers so I know I would really like the grip on the ratcheting one, the Williams looks just like my snap on at half the price but I will admit I’ve had my snap on for about 8yrs and it’s still going pretty strong but I would like to add that mega pro to try out. Thanks for the video guys can’t wait till the next one! TIA#1!

[@WorkproTools]

👊 Thanks for featuring us in your lineup guys!

[@scottcalistri1868]

Love it ill look forward to using you guys [e-mail]

[@towboatjeff]

The Williams I the exact same as the Snap On ratcheting screwdriver for half the price. Made in the same factory, Williams is a snap on industrial brand.

[@michaelreed9495]

towboatjeff My dad has the old snap on ratcheting screwdriver from 30 years ago and it still works great. I’m not a fan of the snap on price but if this is close I think it is well worth $36

[@campbellpaul]

Snap On has the best quality ratchets IMO. Their ratings say it all.

[@jamesstephenson2346]

@@michaelreed9495 you can buy it cheaper in black if you are ok with a tractor company name on it.

[@jamesstephenson2346]

No. Mechanically, yes. But handle shape is different, and it lacks the knurling on the shaft. I have both, both work fine, but the williams is less comfortable, has less configurations available, and a crappy warranty (lifetime, bit williams is a pain in the ass to deal with)

[@campbellpaul]

@@jamesstephenson2346 I would personally buy a used Snap On ratchet driver before buying a new Williams driver for about the same price. It is a better investment, for sure.

[@M4ngstergangster]

Really like the Wera. Also they make some of the best bits available.

[@adamstockton67]

Where’s the follow up? Give your winner???

[@TrustintheLord1975]

They NEVER made the follow up... what a rip!

[@JD-tl7ld]

I've been using the Canuck Megspros for the last decade or so. I've got several versions from the ratcheting, to the standard locking bit drivers, and odd security bit drivers. They are excellent tools that have never failed me, nor broken bits. I would not trade any of them for something else. I also don't believe anyone makes a better tool.

[@toptools7632]

Totally agree. Been using for a while. My go to screwdriver.

[@jeffnewbill5599]

The reason the Williams feels like the snap on is because it is the snap on, with a different color. Williams makes those for snap on because snap on owns Williams, also probably the only one featured made in the USA.

[@jamesstephenson2346]

Armstrong (R.I.P.) had a "silent" gearless one as well. Still out there, but getting harder to find. One of my favs.

[@kiwdwks]

Thanks guys! After seeing this I went with the Klein and happy with the purchase. You brought me back to my senses...was looking at spending big money for a PB Swiss.

[@jacobrael9872]

I bought the klein when I started my electrical apprenticship and the handle broke the first time I used it

[@eosjoe565]

Last year around Christmas HD had those Milwaukee ratcheting screw drivers for $19.99 for the set.

[@footlongburrito]

@toolsinaction you never mentioned megapros Palm saver feature that allows you to push on the bottom and it stays in place like a micro screw driver

[@danthelambboy]

You should have discussed the ability to use the rear as a hammer. This feature is really useful for locksmiths who have a bunvh of different hardware that has to all fit together just right in a door mortice and sometime you just need that bump to get things right without marking it with a regular hammer and without having to switch tools back and foeth to get it just right before tightening things down

[@GregsShop]

The work pro is exactly the same as the husky brand from Home Depot for 17 bucks. Smooth ratcheting and solid feel.

[@Sokrates66]

The Mega pro ratcheting is the best and the standard Megapro blue/yellow) is the best multibit/multipurpose screwdriver, ive owned my Megapro 15in1 for over 20 years still rocking. I have the Wera, but the handle is to small.

[@一曲不再来]

vessel can exchange bit,but is a "big bit" with small ball hand ,and you can use the small ball hand when drill a small screw.

[@smw-wu7bq]

Megapro, granted it's not for electrical, but I use it all the time switching out wall plates and receptacles.

[@davidhasbrouck7948]

I really like the short ratcheting wera 815RA without bit storage. I keep it in a drawer with a bunch of bits of different lengths so I don't need the on board storage and the small size for a ratcheting screwdriver feels less bulky in tight places.

[@basedchris8784]

I have a husky that I am partial to. I have used it for a year fairly hard. I also really like that the top of it spins so you can hold your hand on top for pressure while torquing something down.

[@beemer567]

I like my Rolgear because it's the only one with long shank double ended bits. There have been a few times where i would have had to use a normal screwdriver instead if i was using a short bit holder. My only complaint is the mode select is too light so it's easy to change the mode on accident.

[@chrisu9312]

I use the Klein 32558 every day at work. I like it.

[@BrewCityRider]

I looked at a lot of ratcheting screwdrivers and ended up buying a Husky from Home Depot. It appears to be identical to the Workpro you have except the Husky is all black. It was far and away the best one that I tested.

[@loganp7043]

Wera is my favorite I really like their grips

[@CreativeMechanic]

The ideal 21in1 has been my favorite for years!! It’s a beast, big handle so you get a lot of torque

[@AM35_C-137]

You can remove the blade of the vessel, replace the blade or swap it with another.. or put a bit in it n have a stubby ratchet. You can use finger tips in both positions to fast ratchet(ball in palm n using thumb n finger or two. N ball in finger/palm crevice, using thumb only. N then use the ball the way you did to torque down.

[@Toyotas_n__Tools]

The VESSEL DOES have a replaceable shank for when it wears out so you don't have to toss the mechanism out.

[@davidtran4760]

It's also a stubby, the top ball can be detached from the rest of the handle turning it to a stubby. Not 100% sure on the model shown in video as they have multiple version of the same style differing slightly in function and color.

[@adrianotero7963]

Vessel now has the a me rachetting screwdriver that you show, with interchangeable bits.....

[@tentwelveyears]

Did they ever do the follow up vid to this that they speak about towards the end? What's their Top 3?

[@Cr8onT]

Paid a fortune for my Snap-On, only to find out a few years later that Williams was the "same"ish.

[@yirickarzoumanian9396]

Amazing Review, Can you please guys showing us Some of the best reversible impact driver bits Thanks.

[@radicalxedward8047]

I have a “Hyper Tough” ratcheting screwdriver that’s got these revolver style but holders, so if you know you need a Phillips or flat or torx or whatever, you grab that revolver set, then you can quickly rotate through them without having to take them in and out by hand or have them spilling everywhere. It’s not perfect for every situation and it means you have to carry the revolver things around (I use 2 pill bottles so the bits can’t get knocked out if they’re dropped) and it’s asymmetric and it doesn’t have a long neck (and if you use a bit extender then you can’t do the revolver thing) so it’s not for every situation but for average stuff it’s great for speed of finding the exact right bit.

[@nickthrane4940]

I like my megapro made in Canada works great.

[@diego898]

Did they ever do the follow up video?

[@chemyguy7283]

The magnetic Irwin nice that's it's magnetic but I always find that steel shaving get into it the shaft & eventually your tips have a hard time fitting. You almost always need a tip in it to prevent that.

[@danthelambboy]

I have a stanley magnetic with the same issue, this causes it too lose its grip and when you hammer on the rear of the screw driver to get it to seat in damage screw heads or to loosen rusted screws it is easy to break the magnet

[@Atum_Ra]

Guys check out the Felo (non ratcheting) bit driver. You can skip the cheap gearing that 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 breaks, and use any type of bit kit that you'll just easily learn to carry around every time you grab your driver handle and you'll never lose your bits because your case is always right with you. The Felo is a German screwdriver and has a better ergonomic grip than the Wera. Most people just don't think of doing it that way but I think if you seen the combination of the driver and bit case next to each other it would just make tons of sense to you and your audience. We don't really need ratching action these days because no one is going to be hand driving huge fastners with a screw driver, we mainly use them for small screws and fastners like wall plates, taking electronics apart etc so having a full bit kit is ideal. I grab my Handel and I have 60 different screws, torx, nut drivers etc ready to go 👍🏻

[@billsmith3818]

The Williams looks identical (Other than the color and markings) to a Snap On I paid $49.99 for almost 30 years ago. Perhaps it's because I think about it being a $50 screwdriver when I use it, but I have replaced the bits several times over and still have the screwdriver itself without losing or allowing anyone to walk off with it for so long. I use it several times a week and still have it after all these years. It has never failed to work properly. I've never done anything other than a few drops of oil every few years. Overall I honestly can't complain at all about the screwdriver.

[@abdomination]

Never made the top 3 video that I can see

[@raidenarmstrong3346]

You can pull the end off of the vessel screwdriver to use it as a stubby screwdriver

[@cashcow4383]

I have a black snap on , and a red craftsman that are the exatly the same and end up breaking if you torque on them to hard. Thats why I am here. Im gonn buy the Klein

[@0nfir34h1m]

Can't find the follow up to this where you talk about your favorites!

[@chipshot442]

Great video fellers. I have the Wera, Wiha, Rol Gear, Dewalt. My favorite is the Wera. I love the Rol Gear but it does infringe on the hand when torquing down. You have to keep pushing the bits back in but I love the quiet gear ratio. Thanks fellers, Al from Maryland

[@willanonym-bleiben1012]

Take a look at the Gedore silentgear

[@mohammedaldujaili2890]

I like the Ideal with 21 bits.

[@christopherkennedy314]

I bought a Makita 8 years ago and its great

[@focusonthefocus]

Did you ever do a followup video? I am surprised about the Megapro and the Workpro... thanks for the info!

[@carterscustomrods]

I love the Doubledrive (not the garbage Kobalt one though) for linear motion work. They arent torque beasts, but having a 2:1 turning is great.

[@codyrobertson4630]

WOW!!! That MegaPro

[@chrisfyfe4047]

Best Ratcheting driver bar none , PB Swiss . Not cheap , but simply the best !

[@MrRubenrivera9649]

My favorite tool THE RATCHETING SCREWDRIVER

[@96xl1200c]

I have 1 just like the williams that's a snap on "Harley-Davidson" branded screwdriver I've used it daily for 12 years or so, love it

[@jamesstephenson2346]

Also sold under the CAT, IH and CASE names

[@ericsnewlink3]

Mega pro is my favorite driver the only thing is that the switch just loosens over time.

[@JosephSchneider]

Get the Gearwrench and add it to the reviews please!

[@rmiller6483]

Blue point has one that’s absolutely awesome.. you can actually get it off of amazon for around 33 bucks... I’ve put it through a lot and it still works fine... it also has the knurling on some of the shaft for better grip so that one would’ve been a great pick as well for the competition.. nice review though fellas...👍👍👍

[@willanonym-bleiben1012]

It's identical to the bahco

[@mikew151Manhattan]

The BAHCO RATCHET LED SCREWDRIVER is identical to the snapon Blue point version (BSGDMR6). But the blue point does not have the LED light...

[@MrStanwyck]

Great video. My favorite is the old school Craftsman ratcheting screwdriver that had the slide switch, magnetic tip, and small bits rattling around inside the handle. Sears stopped selling that style a few years ago and I haven't found anything that I like since. The best part that I like about it is its size, whereas most of the ones I see today are long and bulky. Great job as always... Have a great weekend.......

[@Toolsinaction]

Thanks :}

[@Ronbo765]

I miss this one, too! I think Stanley may have something similar with a slide switch.

[@colecon1012]

Need to use a Robertson head, you'll get less cam-out...😉 great video guys!

[@TheSir2005]

Couple criteria for me with ratchet screwdrivers. If it doesnt fit 25mm 1/4 bits i will not use it and if it has exposed bits its a no go as well. I have quite a few ratcheting screwdrivers and for me the best budget one out there is the Xiaomi Mijia Wiha, dont recommend it for using it in the field tho. I really like the Wera's as well but i replaced them with one's from Facom who are a class on their own when it comes to quality and functionality if you ask me. If you ever have the chance to pick up a Facom ACL.1A or ACL.2A for a good deal then do it. You will not be disappointed unlike the Bahco's which are total crap.

[@白超级-y3e]

Quick question. Which ones are stainless steel or anti rust? I need one for marine use. Thanks.

[@ryanhoeven7826]

I bought the double drive only to find out it won't work for me because it has no lock. It only ratchets forward or reverse. It will not lock the ratchet so you that you can drive in either direction by just twisting your wrist. Which is a big bummer and inconvenience

[@bennylugo18]

You guys gonna make the best three video or should I lose all hope?

[@WCW4469]

I have the Irwin, the Kobalt Dual Action, and an older Kobalt. I use the Irwin a lot but the bit tends to pull out when lift off the screw, the Dual Action is useless, and the old Kobalt works real well. The problem with the older Kobalt is the screw on cap at the end where the bits go in, when you are torquing down on it with two hands you can unscrew the cap.

[@adollarshort1573]

I put a dab a of caulk on the threads occasionally to stop that

[@JosephSchneider]

I think that older kobalt you have might be the gearwrench - if the shank comes out ..then for sure. Check out the gearwrench kits..they have different shanks and few handle choices

[@wim0104]

you guys are hard core! next time, maybe use torx head screwheads.

[@wim0104]

I can't get on with the Kobalt doubledrive: as soon as I need to put some pressure on (phillips head...), or torque, the gearing doesn't work: a waste of weight, and it's short & fat, so it doesn't get into a single gang box, etc...

[@footlongburrito]

@toolsinaction wiha 26n 1 is my favorite...wera and wiha are the best screwdrivers I've ever used... And fyi the"w" is pronounced like "v" "Vera" and "viha"

[@danielmihai5]

Dan have a good feeling, because Wera have probabely the most ergonomic screwdriver handle on the market. But i see missing few good european brands (Wiha, Facom, Felo...)

[@Toolsinaction]

Yea these were the easiest to find on Amazon

[@TylerSnyder305]

Snap-on owns Williams, and it's the same tool. Btw the best ratcheting screwdriver is the old Easy driver or more recent slightly improved Pratt-Read manufactured version.

[@jamesstephenson2346]

People need to stop saying this. It is NOT the same tool. It IS mechanically the same yes, but handle shape, shaft knurling, warranty process, available options, etc are all very different. One brand will feel better in your hand than the other. You can decide which that is. If you like the williams, save a few bucks, buy the tractor branded ones. They are like 27 dollars.

[@boston-strong8887]

Where's your (promised) video telling us which one you like best? Which one of the 19 is the winner?

[@fsevilla1]

i own both the wera and rolgear and love them both but in all honesty i use the wera the most

[@utrutr6013]

Uhhhh.... So after that 25+mins of testing, WHICH ONE(S) DID YOU LIKE BEST??

[@justifiedfreelybyhisgrace1779]

Where is the follow up video?

[@ElectricIguana]

There's a husky ratcheting screwdriver y'all should review as well. It seems nice. Cheap at HD for the holidays. Not sure but it may be a double drive to compete with the kobalt.

[@maintenanceessentials3953]

The Husky is nearly identical to the workpro driver in this vid. Both are super nice

[@khris6278]

Snap on owns Williams so thats why it probably seems like a Snap on but i believe the Snap on one is made a lil better

[@ryansullivan3081]

Doesn't the back of the vessel pull off to become a 1/4"ratcheting Stubby?

[@davidtran4760]

They do make a model that does it. Not sure if the one shown here is able to

[@neilrankin4133]

No one drives deck screws into wood with a ratcheting screwdriver. A better test is how they feel working machine screws which is their intended use.

[@Toolsinaction]

machine screws are smooth and easy to run. this gave us a good example of the grip feel

[@bluemantom77]

I own a DeWalt maxfit telescopic ratcheting screwdriver DWHT66567 yellow magnet bit attachment is its weakest point DeWalt has a all metal version we had a great guy has is it doesn't have on-board storage I solve that problem with a plastic case

[@ckdigwal3767]

I like Milwaukee screwdriver, its one good think for job work.

[@goldenTym]

Meanwhile... William's makes Snap On's screwdriver. They are basically identical in every way.

[@jbaker417]

Best screwdriver hands down is the Husky ratcheting screwdriver

[@yoski203]

That Milwaukee seems like the bits will fall out when the thing wears

[@ltalbert81]

You're right. The bits are really nice and you can use them with any impact driver because the 1/4 shank. The problem is the system they use to keep the bits in place, when it wears, the bits fall off. Sorry for my English.

[@briansnc2008]

You got ripped for that Milwaukee screwdriver. Wow. That’s $25 at most

[@toshmiller5571]

Which drivers had the best bits for grip?

[@Toolsinaction]

I liked the WERA

[@scottcalistri1868]

Cool how redcoat is assistant.

[@t3dewys]

I love Milwaukee’s power tools but the hand tools are garbage. The driver tips round over almost immediately in my experience.

[@davidtran4760]

The kobalt at Lowes are under $15 year round

[@pleappleappleap]

Do any of them have a high-speed drive?

[@Toolsinaction]

no

[@roybatty6368]

Some of these are magnetic and some aren't. Not mentioned

[@hudsonforbes6727]

Remember if you center the direction switch between on and off they all would be in the non ratcheting position.

[@ellobo8593]

No Wiha???????

[@joshdane5657]

I really like megapro screwdrivers

[@tru6803]

As soon as he said we're not testing torque etc. I was like I'm out...I need numbers not opinions/preferences.

[@enochcheng2741]

test out workpors autoloading screwdriver

[@russwebster3302]

I still have the original Double Drive my wife gave me. Thought it was a gimmick but find myself using it. #TIACREW

[@Metalhead-4life]

Like throwing a hot dog down a hallway huh?

[@Maxfli82]

Where’s part 2?

[@yoski203]

big handles let you get a better grip

[@adude7050]

Where is the follow up video????

[@DV-dk5hd]

No kline? redo!

[@charlesharrison6650]

WHERE is the which ratcheting screwdriver YOU LIKE video?

[@shawnwaterssw]

Nice review

[@Doublethizzle]

The double drive Kobalt ratcheting type screwdrivers are gimmicks at best. They do not hold up. Why? Because if you run into just a little bit of force while you are using the overdrive feature it destroys the internal gears(?). DO NOT waste your money on those types of ratcheting screwdrivers. Unless of course you know that you are buying a toy and not a tool. Then again, if you are buying anything but a Wera or Klein for a screwdriver . . . you are buying toys.