8 Best Socket Sets of 2024

The Bahco SL25 25 Piece Socket Set from Swedish tool brand Bahco is a quality mini socket set that is a pleasure to use and offers excellent value for money.

This mini socket set includes all the standard sockets with sizes from 4 – 13 mm and quality screwdriver-type bits with excellent machining and finish. The 1/4 inch drive has a nice heavy feel, is well balanced, and has 60 teeth. It also has a soft-grip handle and feels comfortable to use.

The case is sturdy and includes foam inserts to hold everything in its place. Everything in the Bahco socket set is labelled so it is easy to find the item you’re looking for. This is an ideal small socket set that will be invaluable for general use around the home, car and garden.

Producing an impressive range of power tools alongside their excellent hand tools, WORKPRO also manufacture some of the best socket sets that I’ve come across. This monster 108-piece ¼ and ½ inch drive set has all the sockets and more that you’ll need to work on your car or any other piece of machinery.

This set includes a huge range of Chrome Vanadium sockets, starting with a tiny 4 mm and ranging all the way up to a hefty 32 mm socket. There’s a neat collection of deep sockets for getting into recesses, spark plug sockets, and plenty of “E type” sockets for dealing with Torx head bolts too.

What makes this a real toolkit in a box is the set of driver bits that come with it though. There’s everything from Torx to Pozidriv, so there’s not much you can’t do up or undo with what you get in the case.

One of the more recognisable British tool brands, Draper make a huge range of kit for DIYers as well as professional tradespeople. Amongst the socket sets they produce, this metric 25 piece socket set is a small set that includes all the standard sockets, so will suit anyone who tinkers with bicycles or small machines. It’s a streamlined kit that doesn’t take up much space.

This metric-only set is made from hardened and tempered Chrome Vanadium steel. The satin finish is different to a lot of the chrome sockets on my list, but it should still be corrosion-resistant. Socket sizes range from 8 – 22 mm, and you get a decent stubby ratchet handle with a rubberised grip section.

Instead of using deep sockets to access recessed bolts or ones that are in awkward spots, the set comes with two different length extension bars and a universal joint socket as well. Everything is tightly packed into a plastic case, and none of the pieces rattle about or fall out when you open the case.

Producing a huge range of homewares and DIY bits and pieces, Luowan have made a 46 piece socket set that includes plenty of sockets for a budget price. This is an all-rounder kit that doesn’t include tons of different sockets but makes up for it with plenty of driver bits instead.

Made from Chrome Vanadium steel, you get a range of metric socket sizes from 4 – 14 mm, and a collection of screwdriver bits for the ¼ inch drive ratchet. Alongside the socket wrench are an ordinary screwdriver handle and a “T-bar” driver for getting into tight spaces.

What makes this a handy little socket set to have around the house for minor repairs are the included accessories. There’s a pair of different length extension bars and two hex keys, but my favourite is the flexible extension bar. Made for getting into really tight spots, it’s sometimes the only tool that can get the job done.

Another quality piece of kit from WORKPRO is their 39 piece socket set. More streamlined than the big 108-piece set, this collection of sockets focuses on giving you the widest range of metric as well as imperial sizes in a small case.

Engineered from quality Chrome Vanadium steel, these are tough sockets that are built to last. The metric sockets start at 4 mm and go up to 13 mm. The imperial ones range from 3/16″ to ½” and are all split between the ¼ and 3/8 inch drive shafts. The quick-release 3/8 inch socket wrench has been heat-treated and has good anti-corrosion properties as well.

Stored in a handy plastic blow moulded case, this kit measures just 24 x 13 x 5 cm, making it ideal for slipping into a tool bag or in the back of the car when you need it. It’s one of the best small socket sets on the market.

The S240 Socket Set is a quality 24 piece socket set from Swedish tool firm Bahco.

It’s a ½ inch drive kit for when you need to add more force than the Bahco’s SL25’s ¼ inch drive can give you.

Made from high-performance alloy steel with quality machining and finish, this socket set is durable enough to cope with the toughest jobs. The set is easy to use thanks to the quick socket release button on the ratchet. Also, the ratchet mechanism is well-engineered with a very smooth 60-tooth action and feels well balanced.

The socket wrench set includes a range of quality socket sizes from 10 – 32 mm, which is ideal for working on your car or bike. It includes an extension bar, breaker bar and a box to keep a few spare fixings. The set comes in a high-density polythene case which is robust and keeps everything in place. The case also has secure catches and a comfortable soft-grip handle.

This is one of the best socket sets for mechanics as it features a ½ inch square drive and the components are really tough and hardwearing. Bahco socket sets are robust and well-engineered and should cover you for most automotive and home repair tasks. This set offers great value for money.

Amazon hardly need an introduction, if someone makes it, Amazon will probably sell it! Their Basics range covers everything from gadgets to tools, including socket sets, so this 85 piece socket set should do the job without costing the earth.

The name “Basics” doesn’t really do this kit justice, as far as I’m concerned. You get a pretty extensive range of standard and deep socket sizes, from 4 – 17 mm metric and 3/16″ – 9/16″ imperial, separate ¼ and 3/8 inch socket wrenches, and a sturdy carry case. There are most things there that any keen DIYer or home mechanic might need.

The wrenches and sockets are forged from hard Chrome Vanadium steel, an ideal material for these tools. In addition to the collection of sockets, you even get a set of screwdriver bits and a screwdriver-type handle that can take any of the ¼” sockets as well. Not bad for a “basic” set.

This Mannesmann Socket and Bit Set is a high-quality socket set and includes a fantastic range of accessories.

This Mannesmann socket set includes all the basic sockets and screwdriver bits so you should have every size you will ever need. It includes a sturdy ¼ inch socket wrench and extension as well as a screwdriver handle. The case is well made and keeps everything organised in labelled compartments. The sockets and bits are perfect for light and medium-duty tasks.

Overall, this is one of the best socket sets in its price range – it contains a great range of attachments and can easily be stowed in the workshop or car.