Top 5 compared
The best screwdriver sets
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A screwdriver set covers the different screw heads around the house, and the tip matters more than anything: a driver that fits the screw properly won’t slip out and chew up the head. Phillips and Pozidriv look alike, but a Pozidriv screw has small tick marks between the arms of the cross, and a Phillips driver tends to slip out of it, so it’s worth having both.
Full-size screwdrivers give the best grip and reach for everyday jobs; precision sets are for the tiny screws in glasses, watches and electronics, and a gadget kit adds the pentalobe and tri-wing bits that phones and consoles use. None of the sets here is insulated for electrical work.
What matters
- Magnetic tips, handy for small screws in awkward spots.
- Handles that won’t roll off the bench.
- A rack, case or pouch that keeps the set together.
#1Wera Kraftform Plus 6-Piece Screwdriver Set (335/350/355/6)
£30–£50
Two Phillips, two Pozidriv and two slotted, all full-size screwdrivers with Wera’s Lasertip end, made to grip the screw rather than slip. The Kraftform handle, shaped with Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute to fit the hand, went on sale in 1968.
What owners say: Owners like how the etched tips bite into a screw head and how comfortable the handles feel, and that the drivers stay put when laid down instead of rolling away.
A closer look: The tips aren’t magnetised, so hold a small screw with a finger for its first few turns. A coloured band on each handle shows the tip type at a glance, and the rack keeps all six upright and together on the bench or in the shed.
- Tips grip rather than slip
- Colour band shows tip type
- Handle shaped to fit hand
- Handle on sale since 1968
Best for: Screws that need a firm grip
- Type
- Full-size screwdrivers
- What’s in it
- 6 screwdrivers, rack
- Tips
- PH1, PH2, PZ1, PZ2, slotted
- Handle
- Kraftform Plus, anti-roll
#2Wera Kraftform Micro 12-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set (Universal 1)
£30–£50
Twelve small drivers for the screws in glasses, watches, models and electronics: five slotted from 1.5 to 3mm, PH00 and PH0, Torx T5 and T6 and three hex sizes. Each Kraftform Micro handle has a cap that spins under a fingertip for fast turning and a softer zone lower down for the final tightening.
What owners say: Owners say they're built to last and fit small screws without damaging the heads, and find them comfortable for small jobs; some think them pricey.
A closer look: Hold the cap still with one finger and spin the handle with the others to run a tiny screw in, then move the grip down to the handle's softer zone for the last firm turn. The colour coding on each handle shows the tip type, so the right driver comes out of the pouch first time.
- Soft grip for final tightening
- Colour-coded handles
- Cap spins for fast turning
Best for: Glasses, watches and small electronics
- Type
- Precision screwdrivers
- What’s in it
- 12 screwdrivers, pouch
- Tips
- Slotted, PH, Torx, hex
- Handle
- Kraftform Micro, rotating cap
#3STANLEY Cushion Grip 10-Piece Screwdriver Set (2-65-014)
£20–£30
Ten screwdrivers from PZ0 to PZ3 and from a 3mm to an 8mm slotted blade, two of them 45mm stubbies for tight spots inside cupboards, with magnetic tips that hold the screw while it’s started.
What owners say: Owners find the soft handles comfortable over a long job, like the sturdy carry case and the spread of sizes, right up to the big 8mm blade.
Heads up: It’s slotted and Pozidriv only, so add a Phillips driver or two if the jobs call for one.
A closer look: The smooth domed end of each handle spins freely under the palm, so a screw runs in quickly before a full grip does the final turns. Each handle is marked with its tip size, and the two stubbies earn their place behind appliances and under sinks.
- Two 45mm stubby drivers
- Magnetic tips
- Tip size on each handle
Best for: Pozidriv screws around the house
- Type
- Full-size screwdrivers
- What’s in it
- 10 screwdrivers
- Tips
- PZ0 to PZ3, slotted
- Handle
- Cushion grip, domed end
#4Anesty 10-Piece Magnetic Screwdriver Set
£10–£20
Five Phillips and five slotted drivers in chrome vanadium steel, from a stubby 38mm to a long 125mm, with magnetic tips and a little block that magnetises or demagnetises them as the job needs.
What owners say: Owners rate it as good value, with comfortable, grippy handles, and say the magnetiser block works well; no complaint comes up often.
A closer look: Each size is marked on its handle, and there's a hole in the end for hanging the drivers on a hook board. Push a tip through the magnetiser to pick up small screws, or through the other slot to take the magnetism off before working near anything that minds it.
- Magnetic tips
- Chrome vanadium steel
- Stubby 38mm to 125mm long
- Hanging hole in each handle
Best for: Phillips and slotted, short to long reach
- Type
- Full-size screwdrivers
- What’s in it
- 10 screwdrivers, magnetiser, case
- Tips
- Phillips, slotted
- Handle
- Anti-slip grip
#5JOREST 40-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set
Under £10
For the tiny screws a normal set can’t touch: 30 precision bits, including the pentalobe, tri-wing and small Torx sizes used in phones, laptops and games consoles, plus pry tools for opening cases.
What owners say: Owners find it handles fiddly repairs well and say the slim driver is easy to control on very small screws; the complaint is plastic tool tips that break.
A closer look: Rest a fingertip on the swivel cap and turn the grip with the others: that keeps the bit steady on screws only a millimetre or two across. Go gently with the pry tools at the edge of a phone or console case, easing clips apart rather than levering hard.
- Pentalobe and tri-wing bits
- Security Torx bits
- Tweezers, SIM pin, brush
- Suction cup included
Best for: Phones, consoles and glasses
- Type
- Precision driver, bits
- What’s in it
- Handle, 30 bits, pry tools
- Tips
- PH, slotted, Torx + 4 more
- Handle
- Swivel top, magnetic
How they compare
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| Feature | #1Wera Kraftform Plus | #2Wera Kraftform Micro | #3STANLEY Cushion Grip | #4Anesty 10-piece | #5JOREST precision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Best precision set | Best budget | Best for gadgets | ||
| Picked Rating | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Price | £30–£50 | £30–£50 | £20–£30 | £10–£20 | Under £10 |
| Type | Full-size screwdrivers | Precision screwdrivers | Full-size screwdrivers | Full-size screwdrivers | Precision driver, bits |
| What’s in it | 6 screwdrivers, rack | 12 screwdrivers, pouch | 10 screwdrivers | 10 screwdrivers, magnetiser, case | Handle, 30 bits, pry tools |
| Tips | PH1, PH2, PZ1, PZ2, slotted | Slotted, PH, Torx, hex | PZ0 to PZ3, slotted | Phillips, slotted | PH, slotted, Torx + 4 more |
| Handle | Kraftform Plus, anti-roll | Kraftform Micro, rotating cap | Cushion grip, domed end | Anti-slip grip | Swivel top, magnetic |
| Best for | Screws that need a firm grip | Glasses, watches and small electronics | Pozidriv screws around the house | Phillips and slotted, short to long reach | Phones, consoles and glasses |
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