The Hoto cordless electric screwdriver that will last you a lifetime), there are times when electric screwdrivers can take the strain off my hands and wrists.
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I believe in thoroughly testing tools, and the one I’ve been testing hard for over a year now is the Hoto 3.6V cordless 1,500mAh electric screwdriver
On one end of this superb screwdriver is a standard 1/4-inch socket that takes the various bits, and behind that is a rotary knob that switches the screwdriver off and on and also switches between three torque settings. There’s also a circular LED shadowless lamp, so you can see what you’re doing, which is a nice touch because it means I don’t have to wrangle a flashlight when I’m working in a dark area.
Hoto electric screwdriver in action.
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The screwdriver and bits are stored in the anodized aluminum alloy storage box with a soft, rubber top handle. If you want more than the dozen bits, Hoto has a version with 25 bits in a different case for a few dollars more complements the Hoto screwdriver well (and this is also on sale right now).
ZDNET’s buying advice
Aside from the lack of a super-gentle setting, the Hoto electric screwdriver with a dozen bits