TOP 5 cordless screwdrivers for the home for all occasions

Like other representatives of the "green" series of Bosch tools, the Bosch EasyDrill 1200 06039D3006 screwdriver is designed to perform small repairs at home and in the garage or implement a variety of hobby projects in the home workshop. Nevertheless, despite the "household" orientation and compact size, this is quite an "adult" instrument. It has decent torque (30 Nm is normal for household screwdrivers) and a two-speed gearbox. In the first "gear" (designed to work with screws and self-tapping screws), the chuck rotation speed is limited to 400 rpm, and in the second (for drilling holes in wood, plastic and metal) - 1500 rpm. In both “gears”, the speed can be smoothly adjusted from zero to maximum by changing the force of pressing the trigger.

Torque adjustment clutch (20 steps) allows you to adjust the tool to work with materials of different density and hardness. The keyless chuck can hold 0.8mm to 10mm diameter drill bits and hex bits. Directly under the cartridge, an LED is built into the body, designed to illuminate the working area while drilling and tightening fasteners. The kit includes one battery with a capacity of 1.5 Ah (in other configurations, the same screwdriver is sold with two batteries or without a battery). It should be noted that neither on the body of the tool, nor on the battery there is an indicator that would promptly notify you of a low battery. The screwdriver comes with a plastic case for storing and carrying the tool along with the battery and charger.

The technical characteristics of the Intertool Storm WT-0314 cordless drill/driver are fully consistent with modern ideas about a universal household-class tool. It has two speeds (400/1500 rpm): one for screwing and unscrewing fasteners, the second for drilling. The torque (25 Nm) of the screwdriver is quite enough to work with medium-sized fasteners (up to 6 - 8 mm in diameter). The tightening force is adjustable from "soft" to "hard" using a swivel clutch, which has 21 steps. The coupling allows you to limit the torque so as not to drive the screw or self-tapping screw too deep. The keyless chuck accepts drills with a diameter of 0.8 to 10 mm or hex bits.

There are no complaints about the ergonomics of the Intertool Storm WT-0314 screwdriver. It is comfortable, well balanced and not too heavy. The handle and the “back of the head” of the case (places where the palms rest during operation) are covered with high-quality and pleasant to the touch rubberized material. Under the cartridge there is a backlight LED, and at the bottom of the handle there is a place for attaching a metal clip, with which the screwdriver can be hung on a belt or hooked to a pocket of work overalls. The tool is powered by 18-volt batteries. Two batteries are attached to the screwdriver at once, each of them has a capacity of 2 Ah. The kit also includes a plastic case and a small set of accessories, which consists of 6 drills(from 1.5 to 6 mm in diameter) and 6 bits(cross and flat), as well as a bit holder for interchangeable nozzles. But it should be noted that the quality of some items from the complete accessories is very mediocre (on them, unlike the screwdriver itself, there are complaints).

If it were not for some design features and equipment, which we will discuss below, the Einhell Expert TE-CD 12/1 could be called a completely ordinary household screwdriver. After all, it has quite “classic” characteristics that do not particularly distinguish this model from its competitors. The screwdriver has two speeds (400 and 1400 rpm) for working with fasteners and drilling, reverse and illumination from one LED built into the body under the cartridge. The maximum torque (30 Nm) and the tightening torque adjustment range (19 steps) allow you to turn fasteners of “household” sizes (up to 8 mm in diameter), drill holes in metal and wood, and adjust the tool to work with different materials. A 12-volt battery is used as a power source (one battery and charger are included).

But what this screwdriver is radically different from most others is the way the tool is fixed. He has two chucks at once: quick-clamping (for cylindrical drills with a diameter of up to 10 mm) and for a bit (with a magnet holding hexagonal nozzles). The quick-change mechanism allows you to remove the keyless chuck in a couple of seconds (even without removing the drill from it) or put it back - very convenient if you have to drill holes in the process and immediately screw fasteners into them. The set also includes angled and eccentric nozzles. They are placed in place of the keyless chuck. An eccentric nozzle allows you to twist and unscrew fasteners in hard-to-reach places (for example, near the walls and edges of workpieces), and an angled nozzle allows you to work where it is difficult to get close even with a conventional hand screwdriver. Two chucks plus two attachments provide maximum tool versatility and flexibility. Therefore, the Einhell Expert TE-CD 12/1 has the right to be called a "screwdriver for all occasions." It is especially suitable for those who make or assemble furniture as a hobby.

An extended version of the set is also on sale, in which, in addition to the above cartridges and nozzles, there is a large set of bits (34 pcs.) And drills (6 pcs.).

The Black & Decker BDCDD12B screwdriver, like other tools of the same brand, does not claim to be a professional one. But for home use, it is just right. The screwdriver weighs less than a kilogram and fits perfectly in the hand. Its handles and body are covered with a rubberized coating. At the bottom of the handle is an LED, a bright light from which is directed exactly at the point where the cartridge is pointed.

The design of the gearbox provides for only one "gear". But over the entire range of the rotation speed of the cartridge (0 - 550 rpm), the speed can be controlled by controlling the pressing force on the start button. Therefore, this screwdriver can be used for making holes in wooden and metal blanks (up to 25 and 10 mm in diameter, respectively), and for working with screws and self-tapping screws. The torque (26 Nm) is enough to screw 6x50 mm self-tapping screws into wooden boards without pre-drilling. "Ratchet" has 10 steps for adjusting the tightening force. The keyless chuck can hold drills up to 10 mm in diameter and all types of bits. The sources of electrical energy needed to operate the screwdriver are batteries with a nominal voltage of 10.8 V. There are two of them in the kit (you can also buy a cheaper kit with one battery). Each of them has a capacity of 1.5 Ah. It should be noted that neither on the batteries nor on the body of the screwdriver there are indicators showing the remaining charge of the battery, and the standard charger charges the batteries very slowly (the process takes up to 8 hours).

As a representative of the "blue" line of Bosch tools, the Bosch GSR 120-LI Professional screwdriver is initially "sharpened" for intensive use. It differs from "household" devices with similar dimensions and characteristics by a more reliable design (for example, a completely metal gearbox) and the presence of an Electronic Cell Protection system (it protects the battery from overloads, overheating and too deep discharge, ensuring a long service life of complete batteries) . Thanks to the presence of two speeds (400 and 1500 rpm) with continuously adjustable chuck speed, decent torque (30 Nm) and the ability to adjust the tightening force (20 steps), this screwdriver is a versatile tool that is suitable for a variety of tasks. It can be used for drilling holes in wood and metal workpieces, assembling furniture or performing assembly operations. Keyless chuck allows you to quickly change equipment and switch from one job to another. For work in places with low lighting, LED-backlight is provided.

Among the shortcomings of the Bosch GSR 120-LI Professional screwdriver, one can only note the absence of a charge indicator and not the fastest charging (the battery charges in 110 minutes). But, since there are two batteries in the kit at once (with a capacity of 2 Ah), it is unlikely that you will have to pause while working and wait until the “clip” is charged. The instrument also comes with a handy plastic case.

There are other configurations of this model on sale: with a large set of equipment or a flashlight. And as an alternative, you can consider a more “fresh” version - Bosch GSR 12V-30 Professional 06019G9000 screwdriver, which has a shortened body (160 mm versus 169 mm) due to the use of a brushless motor.