During Amazon's Spring Sales event, the Hoto electric screwdriver is discounted down to $40 ($20 off), making it a fantastic deal for DIYers and tinkerers.
I use a lot of screwdrivers, and I've found that while it's hard to beat a decent set of traditional screwdrivers (here is a great set by Klein Tools that will last you a lifetime), there are times when electric screwdrivers can take the strain off my hands and wrists.
I believe in thoroughly testing tools, and the one I've been testing hard for over a year now is the Hoto 3.6V cordless 1,500mAh electric screwdriver which has proved itself to be a worthy addition to my toolkit.
On the one end of this superb screwdriver is a standard 1/4-inch socket that takes the various bits, and behind that is a rotary knob that switches the screwdriver off and on and also switches between three torque settings. There's also a circular LED shadowless lamp, so you can see what you're doing, which is a nice touch because it means I don't have to wrangle a flashlight when I'm working in a dark area.
Rotary torque knob with shadowless LED light.
On the other end of the screwdriver, there's a USB-C port for charging the unit -- a neat touch because it eliminates the need for a proprietary charger (I don't need any more of those in my life).
The controls are about as simple as they get and are located in the middle of the tool. There's a button to screw a screw in and a button to screw a screw out.
Hoto electric screwdriver in action.
The screwdriver and bits are stored in the anodized aluminum alloy storage box with a soft, rubber top handle. If you want more than the dozen bits, Hoto has a version with 25 bits in a different case for a few dollars more.
This is how you remove the Hoto electric screwdriver from its aluminum carry case.
The three torque settings range from powerful enough to assemble a PC case or flat pack furniture (where you need quite low power) to powerful enough to put a fence up or screw down floorboards.
This screwdriver doesn't offer a super-gentle setting for things such as electronic gadgets, which this screwdriver might be too powerful for. This is where a mini-precision electric screwdriver complements the Hoto screwdriver well (and this is also on sale right now).
Aside from the lack of a super-gentle setting, the Hoto electric screwdriver with a dozen bits is a great choice -- especially at this lower price point. Mine has already had well over a year of use now, undertaking tasks such as assembling PC cases, putting together flat-pack furniture, and being abused driving six-inch screws into plastic door and window frames, and it is still going strong.
It's more than paid for itself!