Update on this - I finally killed it about a month ago, so it lasted me a year. I was not gentle on this screwdriver, I routinely forced it to do loads it isn't designed for, and eventually the gearbox gave up. If I hadn't brutalised it, I'd wager it'd still be going strong. I have since reviewed the Sequre SQ-ES126 and found it to be faster and more feature rich, but also considerably more expensive. As a cheap electric screwdriver, this thing is still a great buy, IMHO. Just keep it's limitations in mind, and don't expect 10 years of service from it.

Dude, you are the David Attenborough of computers. I even enjoyed your coffee machine review!

I love hangin with you in your shop. I always learn something new.

I Love Hanging out in the shop and learning new things with you my friend! Thanks a Bunch!

Thanks for the review, really enjoyed it. Also, I really enjoy all of your videos, I have learnt a lot.

That's a really nice review, good to hear you don't have problems with motors that are too strong

I've learnt so much from your videos! Thanks

Thanks for the review. Enjoy it. Got a similar one from Xiaomi but not with Recharge Battery's. So Time for an Upgrade. Even I like to say even as IT Technical Person I can still learn things from you and love to watch your Videos! Thanks for sharing.

Thanks, Graham. This could be useful for avoiding repetitive motion injuries.

Yes, i already got one about a year ago from amazon and i'm very pleased with it.

Hi there, new to your channel and watched a few video’s now and love this content. I purchased about a year ago a generic branded version of rechargeable screwdriver very similar looking to this one without the led indicator here in Australia 🇦🇺 from eBay for about $30AUD roughly £16-17 w/ free postage(only came w/ about 6 or 8 screw head fittings but I useD my other screw fittings) and I’ve used it dozens of times and recharged it about a dozen times and it still work as good as the day I purchased it. These for me are a great tool to have as I do some repair/upgrade/diagnostic work on pc’s, laptops and the one off mobile device for family and friends and they help me save some time and the battery life allows me multiple uses before a recharge is required. Keep up with your great content, 👍🇬🇧🍻 cheers

I bought one after I saw you use it, nice tool I'm pleased 👍👍

As someone who suffers with chronic pain and using such hand tools very quickly causes pain and cramp, this thing IS a life changer for me. I got one last year and i think i paid about £15

As I say, thanks for the review! It did better than I expected, though I don't plan on getting one myself. As I say, I'd probably get heavier machinery if I do end up wanting something motorized. Anyway, as I say, hope to see a later ownership report on this some time :) Keep it up!

nice review 👍 also to magnetize my bits I'll just scratch them on the inside of my magnetic tray and BAM lol

60k subs! Will be here when your reaching 1mil!

Cheers from Canada!

Good review, I have a similar one with AAA batteries, NiMH's work fine, it's a Laptop beast. For desktops I use a MacAllister cordless with magnetic 6 inch bits.

i bought this several months ago to use on a Pocher model car kit that had about a billion tiny screws to save my wrist. worked great my set came with a magnetizer/demagnetizer.

Funny Note: In one of the pictures for the Global listing - its states that the Desktop & Drone are " Engine "

So weird, I heard you mention it in a previous video and it just arrived in the post a few hours ago! Correction - it was the "mini" kit I got which was £23!

I bought a Wowstick 1F+ a few months back and I absolutely love it. It came with so many accessories I didn't expect, that it made the purchase even sweeter. I'm using the iFixit bits though, as the bits that came with it don't seem to be that good.

The power screwdrivers for micro bits are extremely handy and will save your hands/wrists when you get older. Especially if your job consist of small electronic repairs, trust me I know. My company bought me a Jakemy brand with USB C charging. I already feel a difference in my right hand from using the powered screwdriver.

Tip to remove rounded screws - use an elastic between the driver & screw. Push on the Z axis, and then start to turn slowly. Might have to repeat this step a few times. You could also solder one screw onto another back to front, then use a screw driver and carefully remove the screws :)

Nice review.

Every so often when I open a game screen goes black and I have to restart then it works. What issue would this be?

Yeeaaay, you did it Adam. 60k subscribers. Congrats to that. Maybe a small giveaway, this time ;-) .Dutch regards.

Adam, This review is helpful and as always, well spoken. Yes, I seem to enjoy a video that when I can understand what they are saying. But it needs the finish like an Benny Hill moment when drinking your cup, the screwdriver is spinning the laptop and table around in circles, until you notice it. Then the old spit take when you see it! Lol. In the over 60 group, I still like slap-stick comedy! Best of luck, don't break your arm.

Nice video!

Have you tried holding it reverse grip i.e. thumb up? Tech Yes City recommends this method although he has a chunkier form factor one than yours so maybe YMMV. It allows him to lightly hold it and for the body of the screwdriver to rotate at the end so it won't over tighten or jump screws.

That's a nice screwdriver wizard 👌

hi there , it was very useful and interesting tutorial video . thnx

Thank you for talking about quality tools. Most the electronics channels I watch have terrible quality hand tools

For devices without any easy way to check the charge state, one thing you can do is to measure the charge current. When the charge is low (typically 0-65% for li-ion chemistry), the current will sit at the max the charging circuit allows, but then the current will begin dropping. So you'll know if you're in the top 1/3 of SOC or not, and if so, roughly where in the top 1/3. And that's assuming the charging circuitry doesn't do anything weird... so YMMV. But it's a cool excuse to have a USB power meter around.

How do you know which bit is which, sorry for the silly question but I'm going to building my first pc soon(been watching your videos non stop)

Thanks 👍

Do the ifixit bits fit in this?

Hi, I'm looking for a good, reliable and long lasting hot air rework station that is preferably under 60 pounds. I am intending on doing work on phone and laptop motherboards. Does anyone have a station that they can recommend?

great channel pal, can you tell what tweezers you use for lifting small caps etc, the ones with I'm assuming are a silicon tip?

The wera screwdrivers are great. The company is from the town I live. I do have a lot of their stuff. Even before I knew from where they are.

I have the same old Vaio Laptop. I could recognise the bottom. I’m using it to learn Linux, Proxmox and Server stuff.

I like multi-bit screwdrivers because you can have more esoteric bits in a smaller place, but i will say that you should also keep a pack of full screwdrivers just in case you need to get in deep, maybe consider getting a pack of long and skinny bits as well. although if you do a lot of work that requires some real torque or you need larger bits, I highly recommend getting one of those full-size electric screwdrivers, you can get them for about $20-$30 and you can get a drill bit to precision if you need it, since those are more like foldable drills than what you have. some of them use AA's but you can get rechargeable AA's or a rechargeable screwdriver I wouldn't rather buy a full size version because they're cheaper and they're better for more use cases since they are just a folding drill

Cool! How, the heck, do you keep track of all the screws you pull out?

them small mini elctric screwdrivers are epic , i own a wow stick best driver ever

I got the wowstck version since that was the first one I’ve found when a tech youtuber reviewed it. I used the bits For a while until I got a ifixit kit that has way better quality bits and those are also 4mm bits

that's basically a Xiaomi Wowstick clone

Overall you're correct and for the cheap hardness of durability factor for the bits honestly doesn't matter if you use the absolute correct bit for that head type lol but what I did was swap out the built in battery and slapped in 2 newer small form factor lithiums, I can't remember the cell type right off the top of my head but upped the voltage and it's 3 times as powerful and dangerously torque happy but I had min come with a 108bit 62hr on the hardness factor and it's been my savior for all my electronic repairs etc.. Then for 25$ I got a Dremel brand full sized mobile screwdriver with 6 torque settings:vs and omg the last 6 months both drivers are still top notch!! So don't get discouraged of others experiences it'll last you just fine for the price lol good luck and have fun. Ohh and don't be afraid to really wrench on it, it'll hold it's own and do you well

I ordered one of these off Amazon... package just turned up - empty. Sad times. Worth reordering do you think?

Hi Adam I have a question for you. I love your you tube site but i have a problem. I have a WD My Book Live and the board has gone bad . I know it not in reference to this post. I can not find and schematics. Have you worked on any ? I am in Sacramento , Ca area. I would like your input. This seams to be a very regular problem. Let me Know you Your thoughts :)

Sadly, I bought one about 6 months ago and have not used it much over that time but I just came to use it again to find the the gearbox was screwed (excuse the pun) ☹

your channel has awesome content nice one ! any chance of a video on servicing pc"s would really appreciate it best regards Derek

Ellectric screwdrivers are great fro preventing hand strain arthritis an carpel tunnel

Sir good day... I have a problem with my acer E5-576 .. its fully shorted... Most of the capacitor has a short... Hope that you can help me.. thanks.. im one of your subscriber...

No penta bits?

I want a screw driver like this, but can take a rechargeable 18650 battery (both flat head and nipple batteries).

The difficult part is to find the right bits for the proprietary screws, other than that, if someone could convince me that a screwdriver would last for the rest of my life and it will make my life easier, I wouldn't mind spending 200 dollars or euros on the thing. In any case, nice video.

I nearly brought one , but then I thought there's more to go wrong (I cringed when you mentioned firmware for a screwdriver). If you want a manual option I recommend the "Wukong Magnetic Screwdriver Set,49 in 1" (£13.5 and the bits aren't junk!). How old is that Sony Laptop? and please me you didn't let them leave without an SSD? 😅

or you can get the Xiaomi wowstick, it comes with Wiha bits.

I'm using a xiaomi one with very fancy packaging etc... I believe this version is the same. anyways, it's very useful good investment.

+1 for Wera drivers...

I paid about the same for a Wowstick, with all the accessories, it was a godsend about 6 weeks ago when I broke my arm, meant I could work left-handed, I think the Wowstick is the original and was brought to my attention by @theretrofuture

Looks like a pretty good product, but more than likely has low torque. This might be reasonably okay for computer work; however, I use Dewalt 8 Volt screwdriver and ithas been enormously useful as an all purpose screwdriver with high torque. Not sure about availability outside US.

Nice shirt

You should check out the Bosch GO2 rechargeable screwdriver looks alot more hefty than what you are reviewing.

Dang it, I bought the wrong one :( Mine didn't get a case. Paid US$21 for mine.

Try JAKEMY JM-Y03 PLUS 43 IN 1..... YOU'RE GONNA LOVE IT

The strength in processing electronics in general lies in calming the nerves to allow the brain to function, and unfortunately this is what many know and few can implement. The way you deal with faults me please very much, wishing you more tender and diligence.I apologize for the language.

a bad screw driver can really screw you over, especially if the head is not magnetized and you realized the nut has slipped under the motherboard. 'sigh' . . It does happen

Price

removable rechargeable AA batteries can make this thing high in the list.

Do they do a left handed version?

e-design ES121 is the tool to beat for quality and robustness

Thanks - I write to you to ask the brand of your screwdrivers ... I did buy one of those named "WOWSTICK (supposedly sold by XIAO) visibly not the same (easy to recognize : no charging lights ramp) : very disappointing, no torque, the handle is sliuppery, no way to use the light befor having the bit turning, the extremity is hard on the inside of the hand (need a bit of sanding ). Really, it can turn screws but not tighten or untighten them with its power (it is stopped easily between 2 fingers. OK it may be useful but it is far from professional gear ;)

Cordless Makita :D

Not a parch on the sonic model!

Looks like my Wahl lithium nose-hair trimmer.

people don't realize how much time is wasted removing and installing fasteners, a fast power driver is a must if you regularly work on 5,10 or even more puters or tv's daily, as battery powered screwdrivers go, that one seems relatively quick but it's been my experience that none of the dedicated electric drivers are fast enough when you are really in a hurry which is why i usually end up just using my 18v full size drill driver......

I recommend the Xiaomi wowstick it's about 12 to 15 Euro.

its nvidia shirt? Looks great...bit of minecraft :D

Even the Xiaomi one costs just $20.

Depending on who you talk to .... this is a real "marmite" subject - like discussing care & maintenance of bicycle chains with somebody aged over 60. I have the "GongJiawenwan" version which you must remove the battery to charge. (10440). It lives with a 1.5 phil bit in it and that's it. I wouldn't be without it now - it's just so quick. £22 ebay. The one contra to these is that you need to watch out for "play" in the drive mech to make sure you get the correct bit size - especially torx. Otherwise.... stripped heads. It's one of those things you only do once. Like me. Toshiba - rather helpfully - write the T number next to their screws. So simple and kind of them.

Anyone else come here expecting a sponsored review, then realise he was actually trashing this thing the snuck in an advert for his actual screw drivers and then looked for a link to buy one but then realised there was no link for his actual screw drivers because they are forged with wizard magic?

Wizard sleeves

drinking coffee over the laptop? not a good idea lol

I think is slow for mass repairs, it has to be like a pit stop pew pew pew

saves some wrists if you screw alot.

Lfc bob Ross style

I am a long life manual tool guy , I shun electric.

its 145 in canada

There are many Copies i have the xiaomi wowstick

Mine came DOA

This category is catastrophic for mobile phones...

Thats a Y Zee H . Its Zebra not zedbra

$144 Canadian - gosh, ok.

cheese

A BETTER LIFE not for £31

bloody noisey lol

Sir Can you give me a raspberry pi or a pc as a gift??? It can be a used one Because i am unable to purchase a pi or a pc for my financial problem.. I need it for my study purpose It will be a great help sir. 🙏🙏🙏

You Condemn everything you buy a cheap screwdriver and COMPLAIN that you have to push a button for it to work ?????????????? It's only for light duty maybe you should buy a Jack Hammer

Those are shit... RPM too slow, No Clutch. Lookup Jakemy...twice the RPM speed & adjustable clutch... I should know I do approx 5 to 10 laptops a day