This tiny $15 precision screwdriver just earned a permanent spot in my repair kit – heres why
Hoto 24-in-1 precision screwdriver ZDNET’s key takeaways A beautifully engineered screwdriver that takes on delicate tasks It is engineered for total control and precision It comes with 12 double-ended bits for a range of different fasteners. Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. I’ve reviewed a lot of Hoto hardware here on…
Hoto 24-in-1 precision screwdriver
ZDNET’s key takeaways
- A beautifully engineered screwdriver that takes on delicate tasks
- It is engineered for total control and precision
- It comes with 12 double-ended bits for a range of different fasteners.
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I’ve reviewed a lot of Hoto hardware here on ZDNET, and I’m surprised by how many of these tools have become part of my daily repair kit. Anything that earns a spot in my kit has to be exceptional. So, when I discovered that Hoto made traditional hand tools, I couldn’t wait to try it out.
Regular readers will know that I’m a huge fan of battery-operated screwdrivers. They take the stress and strain out of labor-intensive DIY and repair jobs. I even have battery-operated precision screwdrivers that I use for delicate repair tasks. However, I often hear from readers who feel more comfortable using a manual precision screwdriver for certain tasks — to avoid over-torquing something, damaging a fastener, or accidentally skidding the screwdriver across a circuit board and knocking off a component.
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Well, Hoto has just the tool — a sleek 24-in-1 precision screwdriver that’s not only beautiful to look at and comfortable to hold, but also expertly engineered to make it fully functional.
The 24-in-1 precision screwdriver is machined from high-grade yet super lightweight aluminum alloy into a non-slip polyhedral cylinder that’s 4.72 inches long and 0.65 inches in diameter, weighing a hair over 2 ounces. It has been anodized in three different finishes — cinnabar red, slate gray, and dark turquoise.
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On the top is a smooth, silent spinning end cap that lets you apply the perfect amount of pressure using your index finger.
The bit holder fits neatly into the screwdriver.
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Where are the screwdriver bits?
Gently pull on the end cap, and you’ll reveal a caddy of 12 double-ended 1/8-inch bits. The caddy is held in place magnetically, as are all the bits. The bits, again, are precision engineered and cover all the popular fasteners such as Phillips, straight-edge, hex, and Torx, as well as more specialist U-shaped, Y-shaped, W-shaped, triangular, and pentagon bits.
All the bits are stamped to show what they are, with the stamping being surprisingly clear given how small the print on them is.
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The bits are made from tough S2 steel with a hardness of around 55-62 Rockwell, making it durable without being brittle.
A total of 12 double-ended bits fit into the handle securely.
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This screwdriver is perfect for repairing electronic gadgets and gizmos, anything from game controllers, drones, and 3D printers. It’s also great for the tiny screws that you encounter on things like sunglasses, watches, and even jewelry.
ZDNET’s buying advice
For $15, I’m going to say just go get a Hoto 24-in-1 precision screwdriver for yourself, and while you’re at it, get one for that friend or family member that’s struggling to take their repairs to the next level because they’re being held back by the tools they have. The price makes this a must-have, and it has to be one of the cheapest yet most-used tools in my kit now.
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It isn’t just a beautifully crafted tool, but it’s also 100% functional. The handle is engineered for precision, and the bits are not going to let you down. I’ve used it to take apart — and reassemble — a number of devices, and it has earned a place in my toolbox.
