Rank #10 in Best Rotary Tool Kits 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Sheets That Don't Add Up
WORX 8V Cordless Rotary Tool WX106, 23 Accessories
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The WORX WX106 is an 8V cordless rotary tool at £44.99, and it is number 10 in this guide. It carries a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 215 ratings, and the listing's own breakdown shows 75 five-star ratings against 13 four-star, with 12 ratings at three stars or below.
The reason this one is worth a closer look is that its speed figures are the exception in this category, where the two halves of a listing usually disagree. One bullet prints the no-load speed as "2,8000 rpm" — the comma has landed in the wrong place — but the specification table behind it reads 28,000 RPM maximum and 5,000 RPM minimum, so the bullet and the table are saying the same thing once you fix the punctuation. The one soft spot is what that bullet calls the control itself: in the same breath it says "variable speed control" and "5-speed control". Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this tool, not from a unit we bought and tested.
How those 215 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £44.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 215 ratings |
| Maximum speed | 28,000 RPM |
| Minimum speed | 5,000 RPM |
| Speed control (as listed) | Variable speed control / 5-speed control |
| Voltage | 8 Volts |
| Battery | 1 lithium-ion battery included, charged by USB |
| Included accessories | 23pcs, plus case, charger and chuck |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Although I have a mains powered Dremel rotary tool I bought this at a good price for those small jobs that need doing. It saves the hassle of having to be near a power point or needing to get an extension lead out.Already used a couple of times and it works fine, the built in light is useful too in dark or confined spaces, take note Dremel 😊Nicely boxed and good range of accessories included”
Verified purchase“I like the feel of it, it oozes quality, and the biult in light is very helpful, the speed control is easy to use,and has a lot of power, I do recommend the product.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Rotary Tool Kits 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Spec Sheets That Don't Add Up.
Questions people ask
What is the top speed of the WORX WX106?
The listing gives 28,000 RPM as the maximum rotational speed, with 5,000 RPM as the minimum no-load speed.
How many speed settings does it have?
The WORX listing is not consistent on this: one bullet describes both "variable speed control" and a "5-speed control".
Is the WORX WX106 cordless?
Yes. The title calls it 8V cordless, the specification lists 8 Volts and Battery Powered, and one lithium-ion battery is included and charged over USB.
What comes with the tool?
The listing says 23pcs of accessories covering carving, engraving, cutting, drilling, cleaning, polishing, grinding, sharpening and sanding, plus a case, charger and chuck.
Do standard collets fit it?
The listing says the universal chuck accepts standard 3.2mm collets from all brands, so a replacement can be picked up from a local hardware store.
What do buyers say about the WORX WX106?
The listing shows 4.5 out of 5 from 215 ratings, with a breakdown of 75 five-star and 13 four-star ratings against 6 three-star, 2 two-star and 4 one-star.
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