Hitachi DB3DL 3.6V 1/4 Hex Drive Screwdriver, 1.5 Ah Li-Ion, 44 in/lbs torque, 2 Batteries

Hitachi DB3DL Lithium Ion Screwdriver

Strengths: Lightweight, Flexibility, Light

Weaknesses: None

Summary: After reading other reviews on the Hitachi DB3DL Screwdriver I decided to try it out. I already had a lithium ion from Ryobi and Black&Decker. There is much to like about the Hitachi. Even at only 3.6 volts and weighing less than 1 pound, it provides 44 in/lbs of torque. I have used it to drive sheetrock screws into solid pine wood. I have learned to appreciate the LED light and now find myself regularly using it. A big advantage it has over my other lithium screwdrivers is that it comes with two removable lithium batteries. The batteries charge fast and seem to a long time. The physical flexibility of the screwdriver (angled or straight) along with the forward/reverse button make it easy to use for many different applications and access limited areas. I liked my first one so well, I bought another.

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Handy Driver

Strengths: Small size, good performance, god battery ife

Weaknesses: none

Summary: This is a very good product. Hitachi has come a long way with there tool line. This driver performs well, a little under powered compared to the newer screwdriver offerings from other manufactures but nonetheless a good household tool.

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Cheaper and more functional than Milwaukee

Strengths: Price, two batteries, 30 minute charge time. Small form factor

Weaknesses: Does not include any bits or nut drivers

Summary: I did a lot of research with friends of mine who are contractors and they always referred me the Milwaukee which has been the benchmark for power screwdrivers for years. Best price we could find is $85 for the Milwaukee with the charger. Best price for the Hitachi was $45... but it wasn't price that sold me on the Hitachi, it was the lithium-ion battery which they gave not one, but two!!!! The Milwaukee uses the old school nickel cadmium which dies after a few years are expensive to replace.

From a future standpoint is dramatically more robust, more clutch settings, a built-in light, additional battery included in the price 30 minute charge time was enough to seal the deal.

Only downside is that I had to go out and find a bit and socket set because Hitachi does not include any. But a quick stop at the hardware store and $15 fixed that.

Since I only use this for like hobby and households use this is more than enough power screwdriver for me.

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