To screw, unscrew… but also to drill!
The screwdriver is truly versatile and finds its usefulness both on construction sites and at home. It’s one of those tools you have to have at some point, if only to make your DIY job easier!
You do not know which one to choose ? Let me help you by showing you my selection of best screwdrivers currently on the market!
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Bosch Professional GSB 18V-28
Editor’s note: 5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Bosch Professional GSB 18V-28 is a screwdriver that has been designed to be totally versatile: it can be used on a wide variety of materials, be it soft wood, plasterboard, sheet metal or even metal. It is also accompanied by 35 accessories to help you with different tasks (screwing, drilling, impact drilling, etc.), and being cordless and light (1.54 kg with its 2 Ah battery), it remains perfectly handy in any situation. For ease of use, it is also equipped with an ergonomic handle and LED lighting for optimal visibility in dark corners. Thanks to its metal chuck and its protection system against overheating and overloading, its durability over time is finally guaranteed.
My opinion : If I had to direct you to a screwdriver, it would definitely be this one! This Bosch Professional is a real hit, and I find it so efficient and well-designed that I would recommend it to professional builders, craftsmen, and people who like to game. It’s resistant, it’s powerful, it does its job perfectly (as long as you don’t want to tackle a big concrete wall, of course…), it’s easy to handle, and it is not to mention that it is surrounded by a complete set pack, with 2 batteries, a charger, all the essential accessories for a good use of the machine and a box to store everything. At this level of perfection, its price is not even really a deterrent. I clearly advise you to let yourself be tempted by this Bosch: you will not regret it!
DeWalt DCK795S2T-QW
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
This DeWalt screwdriver does more than just basic features: with its impact function, it also allows you to perform point drilling in hard materials such as brick and concrete. A box of 5 concrete bits is also included with the tool, and is part of a wide choice of accessories also provided which also includes about fifty bits and about fifteen bits and drill bits for wood and metal, as well only 2 18V batteries. 1.5 Ah and charger. With its 2 speeds, 15 torque settings and ability to reach up to 2,000 rpm and 34,000 strokes per minute, the device is at the same time of optimal precision. Especially since the new switch offers an intelligent variation of the drilling speed and maneuverability is ensured by a total weight that does not exceed 1.62 kg.
My opinion : If you are looking for a professional alternative to the Bosch pack that I presented to you earlier, this DeWalt pack should do the trick! Like the others, it is a screwdriver that combines performance and manufacturing quality. I really have nothing to say about this machine, I even especially appreciated the fact that it holds so well not to screw too much for example. The box even includes everything you need: you will have the batteries to use alternately to keep you going all day, the different bits to work on different types of materials and even the case to store/carry everything. Again, the price isn’t excessive either, so it’s a great option too!
Bosch Professional GSR 12V-15 FC
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
Innovation is key in this Bosch! Unlike other screwdrivers, it benefits from the FlexiClick system which allows it to be much more compact while remaining a totally versatile tool. In particular, it comes with different heads (a standard chuck, an eccentric chuck and an angle transmission that can be combined with the chuck and the chuck thanks to an adapter), as well as a set of 40 accessories including bits and a drill. bits to work effectively on most materials. But with its weight which remains under the kilo bar (up to 950g with battery) and its mini format (169mm for the machine alone), it is ideal for sneaking into tight places. And its small size does not prevent it from being efficient, in particular thanks to its torque of 30 Nm and the 21 preset positions from which it benefits.
My opinion : Before trying it, I didn’t know what I was going to think of this very original screwdriver from Bosch Professional and, in the end, I was pleasantly surprised! Already, and this is a good point, we find everything about the brand’s manufacturing quality: it’s solid and we feel that it’s a machine that will last over time. But above all, we quickly discovered that it was extremely well designed. The details that I liked the most are its ability to offer an off-center screwing angle, its quick and practical head change system, and above all its incredible power-to-weight ratio. In the hand, the tool is very small, but once on the road, it crushes like a big one! I was really convinced and you can definitely try this screwdriver!
Black+Decker BDCDC18BAFC
Editor’s note: 4.5 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
Performance and lightness, that’s what the Black+Decker screwdriver looks like! 18 V, supplied with 2 x 1.5 Ah batteries, with a maximum torque of 30 Nm (with 10 control positions) and a maximum speed of 650 rpm, it really has everything you need to achieve different types of work and carry it out with precision. The pack in which it is delivered includes a box containing 80 different accessories to exploit the full potential of this tool, whether for screwing, drilling, on wood, metal, etc. The entire device has also been designed to offer perfect ergonomics: the bi-material handle guarantees a perfect grip, while the flat shape of the battery makes it easy to put the screwdriver down between two uses.
My opinion : This Black+Decker is what I would call good value for money. It’s not the most powerful I’ve been able to test (it’s especially noticeable in terms of speed) and its box hasn’t completely convinced me (everything loose fits in it, there are no good tones defined), but for this price and thanks to its good performance Overall, it is definitely a very good choice. Especially if your screwdriver needs are limited, for example, and you’re just looking for a good piece of equipment to play with. Because even though it’s not the fastest it still does its job well, it’s light and handy, I found the battery to have good battery life and with the many bits, drills and different bits included you will certainly have something to work with!
Bosch EasyDrill 1200
Editor’s note: 4 / 5 | Reward : See the price on Amazon
The Bosch EasyDrill 1200 is a small, light and powerful cordless screwdriver. Perfect for all those little DIY jobs around the house, it has a smart trigger that lets you vary the speed based on the strength of the material and can drive the tool up to 1650 rpm per minute. With its 15-position torque preset and drill position, it knows how to make itself useful for a variety of tasks. The 12 V battery with which it is supplied (for a total weight of only 1 kg) also benefits from the absence of memory effect and self-discharge, which prolongs its life. And thanks to its Syneon chip, this screwdriver optimally manages energy to combine speed, precision and maximum autonomy.
My opinion : We tend to think that limited budget rhymes with limited capacities, but this Bosch screwdriver proves that you don’t always have to make big compromises, even when you spend less than 100 €! Although this EasyDrill 1200 is obviously not intended for professionals, it is a great help for all everyday needs (such as the rapid assembly of furniture for example) but also for DIY and renovation work. Its maneuverability is excellent, tool changes are quick and its battery easily lasts several hours. If you just need a small screwdriver, and one that will occasionally poke a few holes in wood and steel, then this is the one for you!