TOP 5: popular screwdrivers

Black&Decker EPC12CA

Manufacturer: "Stanley Black&Decker" , USA.

The first in our TOP-5 is an American screwdriver with the following technical characteristics:

- power 11 Nm;
- maximum speed 750 rpm;< br /> - 12 V battery with a capacity of 1.2 Ah;
- weight 1.4 kg.

We note right away that this screwdriver is intended for purely domestic use. Speed, weight, battery capacity in everyday life is not so important. What is important for a household screwdriver? Durability, compactness and price - these are the three main characteristics.

The durability of this model is ensured by the build quality and the simplicity of the tool itself. The screwdriver does not have a speed switch. In this case, the force value has 24 possible settings. There is a reverse and even a place for a standard bit. The main confirmation of the long term is the feedback from users who have been using a screwdriver for more than five years.

The price / quality ratio in this model is optimal. Note that this is not a Chinese fake, it is a reliable thing designed for a long service life.

Black&Decker confidently occupies its niche among worthy household screwdrivers. This model gives the minimum that is quite enough for an apartment or garage. If you're looking for a low cost instrument, the Black&Decker EPC12CA might be the right choice.

Metabo BS 12 NiCd 602194500

Manufacturer: “Metabowerke GmbH”, Germany .

The Metabo brand is not as loud as Makita or Bosch, but is quite famous among professionals. It is considered a worthy competitor even for DeWalt.

The main characteristics of the screwdriver:

- power 35 Nm;
- maximum speed 1500 rpm;
- battery 12 V with a capacity of 1.7 Ah;
- weight 1.5 kg.

The main distinguishing feature of the model is its high power. With this screwdriver, you can make holes in pine up to 30 mm. The manufacturer claims the maximum hole in the tree is up to 20 mm, but this is a very low figure, according to user reviews. With a power of 35 Nm and a top speed of 1500 rpm, Metabo BS 12 NiCd could be #1 in our TOP-5. But he didn’t.

The reason is a weak battery, or rather, the type of battery: a modern cordless tool runs on Li-Ion batteries, while Metabo uses Ni-Cd, and this is yesterday.< /p>

The first disadvantage of this type of battery is the need to "build up". The instructions for the screwdriver describe in detail the process of bringing the battery to optimal performance. The second minus of Ni-Cd is fast self-discharge. If you do not use the tool for more than a month, the battery will be completely discharged and after charging it will no longer have the same capacity. The third drawback of the battery is less significant, but taking place - poor tolerance for sudden temperature changes. If the screwdriver has been in the cold -20°C, be prepared to recharge the battery.

For the sake of objectivity, it should be said that Ni-Cd can be replaced with Li-Ion, thereby eliminating the only significant drawback in this models. But replacing the battery is an additional investment of time and money.

Despite the outdated type of Metabo BS 12 NiCd battery, it is a very worthy tool if you need a screwdriver for intensive work.

Makita DF330DWE

Manufacturer: "Makita Corporation", Japan .

Small, but remote - this is definitely about the Makitovsky screwdriver.

Here are its main characteristics:

- power 24 Nm;
- maximum speed 1300 rpm;
- battery 10.8 V with a capacity of 1.3 Ah;
- weight 1 kg.

A very worthy model from our TOP-5. It boasts Japanese quality (although assembled in China), a three-year warranty (only from official dealers, and a 2-year battery life), compact size and a convenient case included.

Judging by the reviews, this model is rather “gentle ". Small drops and impacts often result in cracks and chips on the case. However, mechanical impacts do not damage the gearbox or motor, which clearly indicates their quality.

Fully charging the battery takes about an hour. There are two batteries included and you can work with them alternately. With intensive work, the battery runs out within 1-1.5 hours. If you work without interruptions, then a dead battery should be immediately put on charge.

This model has an LED backlight. As with most other screwdrivers, the diodes shine on the chuck, not on the screw, which makes such a backlight useless. The model is equipped with a portable flashlight, apparently in order to compensate for the shortcomings of the diode backlight. The flashlight is quite bright, but very fragile, the glass is thin and does not even have a simple protection in the form of a rubber rim.

However, annoying little things fade into the background when mentioning the weight of a screwdriver. Just one kilo! With such a tiny weight, the Makitovsky screwdriver produces a power of 24 Nm. It is easy to screw a 100 mm self-tapping screw into a beam or drill a hole with a diameter of 21 mm in a board. Even a teenager can work effectively with such a tool. And small dimensions allow using a screwdriver where there is no possibility to use another power tool.

This model is a universal solution for those who want to have a good and affordable tool. At home, in the garage, in the country, the Makita DF330DWLE, with a careful attitude, will be a great helper. Lightness and compactness make it possible to use a screwdriver even in the professional field: assembling cabinet furniture and installing drywall.

Bosch GSR 1440-LI Professional 06019A8400

Manufacturer: "Robert Bosch GmbH", Germany.

A well-known brand and positive user reviews, what else do you need to make a choice? It's a "blue boss"! Main technical characteristics:

- power 30 Nm;
- maximum speed 1400 rpm;
- battery 14.4 V with a capacity of 1.5 Ah;
- weight 1.3 kg .

Decent features and a high-profile brand have done their job. This screwdriver model is very popular and well studied by consumers.

The manufacturer claims high design reliability and a wide range of applications. Users note that the durable case has saved the screwdriver more than once when falling from a great height. Yes, plastic withstands other mechanical influences with dignity. Here are just minor shortcomings and flaws that make this model less attractive.

So, among the most common shortcomings, we note the following. Bits do not hold in an additional holder - a trifle, but unpleasant. After six months or a year of work, backlash often occurs in the cartridge - not critical, but there is. As a result of frequent replacement, the battery does not latch well. There are reviews regarding the failure of the charger. This does not mean that all of the above will necessarily happen with your screwdriver, but the experience of other users will not go anywhere.

Of course, the advantages of the model outweigh the disadvantages. Convenient force setting system (25 positions). A good supply of power, it is very difficult to find a task in everyday life that is beyond the power of this tool. Separately, I would like to dwell on the weight of the screwdriver: 1.3 kg is an excellent indicator. The manufacturer managed to achieve weight reduction due to the battery, without loss in capacity and charge speed.

Users note that the tool is well balanced, but even here it was not without minor troubles. The screwdriver strives to "peck its nose" if it is placed on a not very flat surface.

It may seem that the Bosch GSR 1440-LI is a weak model, but it is not. All imperfections show up as a result of very intensive use. If you do not overload and take care of the tool, then the blue Bosch will most likely serve you for many years.

DeWALT DCD771C2

The model is as close as possible to professional equipment. This is evidenced by the following parameters:

- maximum torque 42 Nm;
- cartridge diameter 13 mm;
- maximum speed 1500 rpm.

Such high performance will allow this American to cope with any construction and repair work.

Pay attention to the weight of the screwdriver. At first glance, 1.65 kg is a lot. Not everyone can work with such a weight on an outstretched arm for a long time. Let's see where he comes from. The first suspect is the battery. But the XR Li-Ion battery with 18 V and a capacity of 1.3 Ah is made using technology aimed precisely at lightening the battery. A heavy screwdriver makes a gearbox and a chuck. Or rather, not the parts themselves, but the material from which they are made. Strong, metal nodes make the tool more reliable and durable. In this case, weight is not a disadvantage, but, on the contrary, an advantage. Netizens also note that the effect of weight during work is largely offset by the convenience of the handle and the good balance of the tool.

This model has one more nice little thing. You don't have to hold the screwdriver between your knees to free your hands. A special clip is provided on the case, with which you can hook the tool on your belt or pocket.

An additional convenience for work should have been a diode backlight, but judging by the reviews, it is poorly located and shines into the cartridge, and not on bit.

If you are going to build on the second floor in the country or are planning a major overhaul in the house, then the DeWALT DCD771C2 will be an excellent choice. But if you take a tool for home, then the margin of technical parameters is very large. You will use a screwdriver at home by a maximum of 50%.

I would like to add a few words about the guarantee. DeWALT offers a three-year warranty on the XR Series battery. To do this, after purchase, you should register your tool on the official website of the manufacturer: http://www.dewalt.ua/3/{ lang_block}http://www.dewalt.ru/3/.