Screwdrivers reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 189 Reddit reviews across 6 subreddits and 12 posts to rank the best Screwdrivers brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Tools, r/handtools, r/harborfreight, r/electricians, r/powertools. Top-rated brands include Wera (4.6/5), Wiha (4.6/5), PB Swiss (4.7/5).
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Reviews189
Subreddits6
Posts12
Brands95
Products12
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#1
Wera
4.6
(18)
"High‑quality German tool steel, affordable"
"Wera are excellent"
"My list in order of quality IMO 1. PB swiss 2. Wera 3. Wiha"
"I've leaned towards using Wera for most of my work because the ergonomic design and durability have saved me more than once."
"I love Wera’s handles and the laser tips."
"Wera is pretty affordable and did really well with things that matter to me in those tests, i.e. cam out."
"Wera next."
"Wera, Wiha, SnapOn are the ones I've tried and liked."
"I like Wiha and Wera both will say though because of handle shape Wera can be a like or dislike."
"I use Wera screwdrivers in the shop and really like them."
#2
Wiha
4.6
(14)
"High‑quality German tool steel, affordable"
"Wiha ftw"
"My go to screwdrivers are made bij Wiha and Witte."
"I rotate the Wiha for most work."
"Wiha screwdrivers really stand out for precision and durability."
"Wiha screwdrivers have never let me down at work. The handles are comfortable and the tips just don't wear out."
"Wera, Wiha, SnapOn are the ones I've tried and liked."
"I like Wiha and Wera both will say though because of handle shape Wera can be a like or dislike."
"The best fancy prybar/extension hammer? Wiha, Wera, and Felo in my opinion."
"Wiha demo drivers. The demo doesn't matter for grip, but it's a great feature."
#3
PB Swiss
4.7
(12)
"PB Swiss and Vessel are the best drivers."
"My list in order of quality IMO 1. PB swiss 2. Wera 3. Wiha"
"PB Swiss"
"PB Swiss hands down. Look specifically at the tip design of the flatheads to see why."
"PB Swiss probably has the edge over all the others."
"From my own research PB Swiss and Wera tend to top the charts."
"Also would second PB Swiss but expensive."
"If you really need the best money can buy, PB Swiss is it."
"Pb swiss"
"PB Swiss and Snap On"
#4
Vessel
4.2
(10)
"PB Swiss and Vessel are the best drivers."
"When I hear “really good screwdriver” I immediately think of Vessel."
"Vessel or old acetate snapon sd series hard handles"
"Depends on what I’m doing with it, vessel for small electronics"
"Vessel"
"Vessel, Wera, Facom"
"I've heard good things about Vessel as well."
"Vessel is another company that makes a nice screwdriver."
"I like the Vessels."
"Vessel Tools USA I think just acts as a catalog. You can go the Amazon route or JDTCo sells them as does Bowers Tool."
#5
Klein
4.1
(10)
"I love my Klein screwdrivers but they are the 25 year old ones."
"Klein"
"Klein for most other things."
"I feel like Klein is what I reach for the most."
"I'm a Klein man, myself."
"I like the Klein screwdriver I have, used it for all electrical stuff at my house so far."
"I like klein and vessel ball grip handles. Klein has great grip."
"Kline has great grip."
"Klein if your looking at US made."
"Klein"
#6
Felo
4.6
(7)
"Felo is my favourite at the moment."
"I have a set of Felo and they have served me well for many years now."
"Felo has best handles."
"I also have a few Felo screwdrivers in weird sizes but they’re great."
"Felo ergonomic only second place to pb swiss ,Swiss grip."
"Felo ergonic fast became my favorite."
"Another vote for Felo."
#7
Craftsman
4.3
(4)
"How much I love the grips on my 40 year old red-clear-blue Craftsman screwdrivers."
"I love the old acetate craftsmans."
"Craftsman"
"I love the old school craftsman ones."
#8
Vessel Ball Grip
4.3
(4)
"I just got a vessel ball grip..... and i really do love it."
"Vessel ball grip, or Klein depending on the shape you prefer and the application"
"I'm tempted by the ball grips from Vessel."
"Vessel ball grip handles sit well in my hand."
#9
Tektron
5.0
(3)
"Favorite"
"Favorite"
"Worth purchasing"
#10
Sunex
5.0
(3)
"Favorite"
"Favorite"
"Worth purchasing"
#11
Grace
4.3
(3)
"My set of Grace are my favorite and imo the best"
"I have a few grace drivers. They count in the place that matters most, the tips are precisely parallel ground."
"These and Grace USA is the only ones I can think of that does hollow ground tips on actual drivers."
#12
Pratt-Read
5.0
(2)
"Pratt-Read in Illinois. I think they only make screwdrivers and they are better than anything I've used in 30 years."
"Pratt-Read in Illinois. I think they only make screwdrivers and they are better than anything I've used in 30 years."
#13
Snap‑On
5.0
(2)
"Slight upgrade from Icons"
"Overpriced but buy"
#14
Matco
5.0
(2)
"Favorite"
"Worth purchasing"
#15
Snap-On
5.0
(2)
"Wera, Wiha, SnapOn are the ones I've tried and liked."
"The hand me down Snapon screw drivers I sometimes use are absolutely a pleasure to have in my hand."
#16
Snap-On Hard Handle
5.0
(2)
"Snap on hard handles, nothing comes close for me."
"I've never touched one better than a snap on hard handle."
#17
M12
5.0
(2)
"Replaced DeWalt 20 V driver for 90 % of work needs"
"Obvious best choice"
#18
Bosh
5.0
(2)
"More powerful than Pro 12 V"
"Highest rated, smaller & lighter"
#19
Tekton
3.0
(3)
"Tekton makes some that are fairly similar to the Snapon square handle."
"I bought some Tektons based on value, and they're pretty nice."
"I really wanted to like Tekton screwdrivers but the ones I ordered were hot garbage."
#20
Megadora
4.5
(2)
"The megadora line is the cats pajamas."
"Megadora is the regular type teal handles, I really like these myself."
#21
Klein Flip-Blade Insulated
4.5
(2)
"I really like my Klein flip-blade ones because you can get more tips on fewer handles and it’s easier to switch."
"For the Klein one I meant the flip blade insulated ones. They lock in better than the 11in1, easier to flip and VDE rated."
#22
Felo Ergonic
4.5
(2)
"I love my Felo Ergo's as well."
"Pb Swiss swissgrip or felo ergonic."
#23
LTT
4.5
(2)
"Ratcheting, unironically the LTT screwdriver. The backdrag on the ratchet is so stupidly low and the magnet’s super strong."
"LTT Screwdriver."
#24
Picquic
4.0
(2)
"Im down here in the States but love the Picquic drivers."
"Weirdly my favourite screwdriver of all time is a Picquic which has a really rudimentary shaped handle."
#25
Williams Hard Handle
4.0
(2)
"I run two sets regularly, hard handled Williams and Doyle HDs."
"Williams hard handles are practically the same as the old Snappy hard handles and cost a fraction of the price."
#26
Nepros Wood Handle
4.0
(2)
"I personally am in love with the Nepros wood handle units. Not expensive and have a nice hand feel to them."
"I was gifted a set of Nepros wood handle drivers. They feel too premium to actually use."
#27
Wera Insulated Set
4.0
(2)
"I’m usually a big fan of Wera, but they don’t have square/robertson in most sets which is a deal breaker for me."
"I have the Wera insulated screw driver set. Pretty nice and affordable when on sale."
#28
Skil
5.0
(1)
"Great"
#29
Craftsman V-Series Set
5.0
(1)
"Facom-made Craftsman V-Series screwdriver set on closeout, they're fantastic at $20."
#30
Wiha Microfinish
5.0
(1)
"Wiha. Their Microfinish grips are hard plastic with a rough texture that has good grip even when oily, and they come with a cap you can hammer on."
#31
Snap-On Pre-Instinct Classic
5.0
(1)
"Snap-On Pre-instinct "Classic" Handles are a top Favorite."
#32
Snap-On Ratcheting
5.0
(1)
"I actually really liked the Snap-On ratcheting screwdriver I have. Feels great imo."
#33
Felo Wood Handle
5.0
(1)
"Felo wood handle is my go to"
#34
PB Swiss Ratcheting
5.0
(1)
"I really like PB Swiss' solid ratcheting driver."
#35
Vessel Cushion Grip 730 Series
5.0
(1)
"VESSEL Cushion Grip. Super comfortable especially when applying lots of torque while twisting the screwdriver."
#36
Felo Ergonic Insulated 6-Piece
5.0
(1)
"Felo is my go to and for $30 on sale at KC Tool it’s hard to beat for a set. The handles are super comfortable."
#37
ICON
5.0
(1)
"I really like the ICON. The grip the screw head really well and the handles are fantastic."
#38
Quinn Diamond Tip
5.0
(1)
"The Quinn diamond tip screwdrivers are my favorite, and they are extremely affordable."
#39
Mayhew
5.0
(1)
"The best screwdrivers I have used are Mayhew."
#40
Quinn Diamond Tip 6-Piece
5.0
(1)
"You’ll love these. The grip is phenomenal and the price is great too."
#41
Felo VDE
5.0
(1)
"Felo (best normal VDE screwdrivers I've ever owned)"
#42
OB Swiss
5.0
(1)
"OB Swiss haben die besten Schraubenzieher, die halten ewig"
#43
Wera Kraftform Kit
5.0
(1)
"Wera - handle shape, good qc, good steel. Look at the “kraftform” kit."
#44
Vessel Wood Compos
5.0
(1)
"Vessel Wood Compos are :chefs kiss:."
#45
Linus Tech Tips
5.0
(1)
"The Linus tech tips screwdriver is the best there is. Hands down."
#46
Felo Wood Handle Set
5.0
(1)
"Felo makes a set of slotted and Philips drivers with wooden handles that have served me very well."
#47
Snap-On Phillips
5.0
(1)
"My phillips are all leftover Snap-On from when I was a mechanic and they work great"
#48
KTC Nepros
5.0
(1)
"These are the best screwdrivers money can buy IMO (and I have a full set of Weras in different configurations)."
#49
Vessel Wood Compo & Reversible Ball Driver
5.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of Vessel, particularly the Wood Compo... The Vessel reversible ball driver... It's just too convenient to have three sizes of screwdriver in one tool."
#50
Vessel Impacta JIS
5.0
(1)
"The Vessel impacta JIS drivers have saved my ass multiple times."
#51
Milwaukee 9-in-1 Square Drive Multi-Bit
5.0
(1)
"I have the older style of this and it’s fantastic, holds all the bits securely and the bits are long so it fits places many multi bit drivers are too wide for."
#52
Wera 16-Piece Set
5.0
(1)
"I bought a set of 16 screwdrivers for about 50€, which to me is not bad at all for what feels like quality tools."
#53
Felo 500 Series
5.0
(1)
"For the rest of us mortals, I like Felo 500 series or Wera."
#54
PB Precision
5.0
(1)
"If you need smaller tipped ones, the PB Precision drivers are incredible."
#55
Snap-On Set
5.0
(1)
"My snap on set is great"
#56
Wera Lasertip
5.0
(1)
"Wera Lasertip"
#57
Wera Flathead
5.0
(1)
"I've got a wera flathead that is my go to. Grabs well and has a hex lug for extra torque."
#58
Wiha Microfinish Extra Heavy Duty 8-Piece
5.0
(1)
"Wiha. If I break a tip I just ship to them and they send me a replacement no questions asked."
#59
Wiha Drive-Loc VI 32-Piece
5.0
(1)
"Wiha. If I break a tip I just ship to them and they send me a replacement no questions asked."
#60
SK Tools Vintage
5.0
(1)
"I like my USA made vintage SK tools. I find myself constantly reaching for them."
#61
PB Swiss 8100 Series Flat Head
5.0
(1)
"These PB Swiss 8100 series flat head screwdrivers just came in. Sizes 1-3 are rainbow while the 4 is standard... I got these for gunsmithing projects where the parallel tips are very important to not harm the screw slots."
#62
Mac
4.0
(1)
"I like mac's screwdrivers for some reason"
#63
Megapro
4.0
(1)
"I consider Megapro my "regular" screwdrivers"
#64
Channel Lock
4.0
(1)
"Channel Lock makes screwdrivers that are good, and they're made in the USA."
#65
Proto Duratek
4.0
(1)
"Proto duratek"
#66
Tekton High Torque Phillips
4.0
(1)
"Got a few things from Tekton (including the high torque Phillips heads."
#67
Snap-On Classic Hardhandle
4.0
(1)
"Either the Snapon Classic Hardhandle or the Craftsman Classic handle."
#68
Tekton High Torque
4.0
(1)
"The triangular handle on the high torque screwdrivers are really comfortable."
#69
Snap-On Instinct
4.0
(1)
"I like the Snap-on instinct."
#70
Power Grips
4.0
(1)
"I also love the red handled power grips"
#71
Witte
4.0
(1)
"Witte"
#72
Williams Enduro Grip
4.0
(1)
"Williams enduro grip is who gets my money."
#73
PB Swiss SwissGrip
4.0
(1)
"Pb Swiss swissgrip or felo ergonic."
#74
Tekton Tri-Lope High Torque
4.0
(1)
"Tekton makes a tri lope screw driver, they call it high torque. Worth checking out"
#75
Klein 11-1
4.0
(1)
"I like my Klein 11-1. Doesn’t roll around fits in my pocket"
#76
Wiha Insulated with Bits
4.0
(1)
"They’ve got a couple insulated screwdrivers that store bits in the handle"
#77
Wera Robertson Sets
4.0
(1)
"The Wera sets I've seen here always have the Robertson #2 and #1."
#78
Bahco VDE Set
4.0
(1)
"Bahco make a VDE set that I've found pretty good. Really nice in your hand."
#79
Doyle Heavy Duty & Demolition
4.0
(1)
"At Harbor Freight, the Doyle Heavy Duty + Demolition sets would be my choice. Super high value."
#80
Doyle Heavy Duty
4.0
(1)
"I end up using the Doyles for most of my work, the handles are impressively comfy and the tips are better than good enough."
#81
Ball Grip
4.0
(1)
"I also like the ball grip."
#82
Doyle
4.0
(1)
"The Doyle line is pretty good."
#83
Quinn 10-in-1
4.0
(1)
"Quinn 10-in-1 screwdriver"
#84
Dewalt Set
4.0
(1)
"I got a set of Dewalt ones from Home Depot when I was an apprentice. It lasted me a few years and was roughly $50 CAD."
#85
CK Tools VDE Interchangeable Set
4.0
(1)
"Ones I'd check out are CK Tools, Felo (best normal VDE screwdrivers I've ever owned), Wiha, Teng, Milwaukee etc etc."
#86
Wiha VDE
4.0
(1)
"Ones I'd check out are CK Tools, Felo (best normal VDE screwdrivers I've ever owned), Wiha, Teng, Milwaukee etc etc."
#87
Teng VDE
4.0
(1)
"Ones I'd check out are CK Tools, Felo (best normal VDE screwdrivers I've ever owned), Wiha, Teng, Milwaukee etc etc."
#88
Milwaukee VDE
4.0
(1)
"Ones I'd check out are CK Tools, Felo (best normal VDE screwdrivers I've ever owned), Wiha, Teng, Milwaukee etc etc."
#89
Moody Tool
4.0
(1)
"For the small jeweler type stuff I like Moody Tool."
#90
ToolXpert 41-Piece Rechargeable Mini
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for a solid screwdriver set that’s actually worth it, I’d recommend this one: 41-piece rechargeable cordless mini screwdriver set. It’s compact but powerful, with 5NM torque and 200 rpm speed."
#91
Stanley Control-Grip 50-Piece Set
4.0
(1)
"Same seller has this one too: NEW Stanley TOOLS STHT60027 Control-Grip Screwdriver Set 50 Piece."
#92
Stanley Standard Fluted 6-Piece Set
4.0
(1)
"NEW STANLEY TOOLS STHT60025 Standard Fluted 6-Piece Screwdriver TOOL Set."
#93
ICON Professional Mechanics 8-Piece
4.0
(1)
"ICON Professional Mechanics Screwdriver Set, 8-Piece - Item 70309."
#94
ICON Professional Mini 4-Piece
4.0
(1)
"ICON Professional Mini Screwdriver Set, 4-Piece - Item 59468."
#95
ICON Professional Mini TORX 4-Piece
4.0
(1)
"ICON Professional Mini TORX Screwdriver Set, 4-Piece - Item 59469."
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