The UK's bestScrewdriver Sets2022 Review

Anyone who’s every got involved with DIY has heard of STANLEY. One of the big American tool brands, they make an enormous range of tools for DIYers as well as professionals. Screwdrivers are the go-to hand tool of choice for a million different jobs, so I’m glad the STANLEY STHT0-62141 screwdriver set covers so many bases.

Starting off with what you get in the set; there are eight full size screwdrivers with two Torx, three flatheads and three Phillips heads. You also get five precision watch screwdrivers: three flathead and two Phillips. But that’s not all. To make this one of the best screwdriver sets out there, you get a bit holder screwdriver and selection of 20 different bits including PoziDriv, hex and more sizes of Torx.

The bi-material handles are wonderfully comfortable as well as giving you that extra bit of torque when you need to give them an extra bit of grunt. All the screwdriver heads are well-machined and finished with black oxide blades for extra hardness.

All the screwdrivers come in a plastic display case with a little handle on the top. It should keep them organised when not in use. If you’re looking for an inexpensive screwdriver set that comes from a big name brand, you can’t go far wrong with this collection of hand tools.

Another big name in the UK tool game, Draper have been making reliable kit since 1919. With a company history that long, they should know a thing or two about making the best screwdriver set. The 865/44 piece screwdriver set is an ideal set of drivers for the workshop, thanks to the useful display stand.

You get a whopping 44 different screwdrivers with this set. This includes 17 full-size screwdrivers, a bit holder screwdriver and sets of both metric and imperial size hex keys. The screwdrivers come as six flatheads, four Phillips, four PoziDriv and three Torx. And there are 10 bits in a little case including more sizes of flathead, PoziDriv and Torx.

The handles are all rubberised with a soft grip pattern on them. This makes them easy to hang on to, and you can really put the squeeze on when you need it without slipping. The tips of the full-size screwdrivers have been sandblasted for a bit of extra grip as well.

I’m a big fan of the display case that they come in as well. If you’re often found at your workbench working on a project, it’s handy to have your screwdrivers nicely laid out and ready to go. It’s also rather good that the tips of the screwdrivers are magnetic, which helps to hang onto screws.

British tool brand TOOLZILLA don’t make a huge range of products. But what they do make they make well. I’m particularly partial to their heavy duty staple gun, and I’m pleased to say that this is one of the best basic screwdriver sets you can get for the money.

Decked out in TOOLZILLA’s recognisable black and green livery, the first thing I noticed about these screwdrivers are the excellent grip shapes. Made from a grippy bi-material rubberised plastic, you get the mixture of soft and harder materials that keep it stuck to your hand. It also allows you to apply more turning force. They’re very comfortable to hold.

You get 10 of the most common bit shapes known to most DIYers. Four different size flatheads, three different size Phillips and three different size PoziDriv make up the set. Made from tough Chrome Vanadium steel and boasting magnetic tips, you’ll probably spend less time scrabbling around for dropped screws.

German tool heroes Wera Werkzeuge GmbH are known for making some of the best professional screwdrivers available on the UK market. They’re favoured by electricians and other trades for their amazing attention to detail and incredible build quality. The Wera 31575 Kraftform Comfort is a set of seven VDE screwdrivers that will keep you safe when working with electrics.

It’s immediately noticeable just how much time and thought has gone into these screwdrivers. The Kraftform Komfort grips are ergonomically designed to fit in the hand and offer the maximum torque when you need it most. Another clever design feature is that if you drop them, they don’t roll away!

Now for the screwdrivers you get in the set: There are four flathead screwdrivers, two Phillips head screwdrivers and one single pole phase tester screwdriver with a flathead end on it. The steel used for the shank and tip is seriously hard. Plus, the Wera Black Point tips have been sent through a refining process that makes them extremely resistant to corrosion.

If you’re planning on doing any electrical work at home, you need to be protected against electrical currents. These VDE rated screwdrivers are coated with non-conductive plastic along almost their entire length, so you should be safe if you touch a live wire.

Draper are another well-known tool brand in the UK, and their distinctive Draper VDE screwdriver set is lightweight and ready to go. The belt-mounted carry roll is made from tough nylon and should keep everything tight and secure for a long time.

The electrical screwdriver shanks are made from hardened, tempered, and blacked steel, which makes them strong, durable, and weather resistant. The range of bits cover the most popular plain slot, cross slot, and PZ screws you’ll come across as well.

My favourite feature of this Draper screwdriver set must be the interchangeable handles. I love the fact you can swap between the high torque large handle and the fine adjustment handle with the free-spinning head.

The ability to easily change screwdriver heads means that with these VDE screwdrivers you have one of the best electrician screwdrivers available at your fingertips.

Wera make some of the best hand tools in the world, and their German engineering excellence shows in these high-end Torx screwdrivers. The patented Wera Kraftform Screwdriver Set handles are specially designed for comfort and maximum torque. Using a mixture of hard and soft plastics, they help to reduce fatigue.

The tool steel shafts have a satin finish, and the Wera Black Point tips are extra hard and wear-resistant. The fit in the points is superb with no lateral movement and a grip feels like it will never fail.

If you’re looking for the best precision Torx screwdriver that comes with a wall-mounted rack, this Wera Torx screwdriver set is going to be hard to beat. They’re a good reason why professional tradespeople are found with Wera in their toolboxes.

This AB Tools screwdriver set is excellent for dealing with hard-to-reach areas. And it’s thanks to the excellent reach of the 26 cm long shank on these star screwdrivers. For the price, they’re the best Torx screwdriver set I’ve reviewed.

With a dual material grip for extra turning power, they stand up to the more expensive tools on my list. The bi-material handles make them comfortable to use, even after extended periods of time.

The points are magnetised, which helps when the shanks are as long as these ones. You shouldn’t drop any screws once they’re locked into the chrome vanadium coated tips.

Klein are one of the USA’s best-known tool brands, and the 32561 stubby screwdriver is a capable piece of kit for getting into really tight spaces.

When you need the best stubby screwdriver, Klein are a trusted brand, and I was really impressed with the robust chrome plated shank and snug fit of the double-ended bit sets. Even though you can’t use standard hex-shaped bits, the four bits included in this stubby screwdriver set fit the most common screw head types.

The feature I liked the most in this stubby set was the cushion grip. Unlike some screwdrivers, the rubberised handle wrapped all around so there weren’t any smooth spots to lose grip on. The soft grip is great for applying that extra bit of torque to stubborn screws.

Engineer is a quality manufacturer of innovative hand tools that fit the job when another tool just can’t reach. Easily the shortest stubby ratcheting screwdriver on my list, this low-profile palm screwdriver will reach into gaps that other tools are just too big for.

The anodised aluminium handle is lightweight, but because it fits in the palm of your hand, you can apply a serious amount of torque in a tight space. The Engineer Low Profile Stubby ratchet’s mechanism feels solid and can be reversed simply by turning the whole screwdriver around and replacing the bit on the other side.

I liked the fact that this simple stubby screwdriver could be kept in a pocket or carried around in a toolbox whilst taking up hardly any space. It makes it an extremely versatile and handy little pocket multi-tool.