Rank #2 in Best Screwdriver Sets 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Count Lies
Amazon Basics 41-Piece Magnetic Ratchet Screwdriver Set
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Amazon Basics 41 count Magnetic Ratchet Screwdriver Set sits at number two in this guide, and it is the cheapest set here by the number on the sticker: £11.68. Per piece it is not the cheapest. Forty-one pieces at £11.68 works out at roughly 28p each, against the 73-piece set covered in this guide at £11.99, which is about 16p a piece. If you are buying on cost per tool rather than cost per set, the arithmetic does not fall Amazon Basics' way.
The set's own listing does not agree with itself on the count. The title reads "41 count (Pack of 1)" and the unit count field reads "41.0 count", but the "Number of Items" field on the same page reads 1. The only entry under Included Components is "Sockets" — the listing never breaks the 41 down into how many are bits, how many are sockets and how many are the handle, though the bullets describe a plastic case with dedicated storage for the screwdriver, sockets and bits. What the page does state plainly is that buyers rate it: 4.5 out of 5 from 4,058 ratings, with the breakdown shown on the listing at 68% five-star and 21% four-star. Everything on this page comes from that Amazon listing, not from testing of our own.
How those 4,058 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 | £11.68 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5, from 4,058 ratings |
| Advertised count | 41 count (Pack of 1) |
| Number of Items (as listed) | 1 |
| Unit Count (as listed) | 41.0 count |
| Included Components (as listed) | Sockets |
| Price per piece | About 28p, if the 41 pieces are all tools |
| Best Sellers Rank | 40 in Screwdriver Sets |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Not high end tools, cheap and cheerful but good value for money , good bit selection, I've used them at home and work for fiddly small jobs the ratchet mechanism makes life so much easier handle could be slightly improved for comfort but it does the job”
Verified purchase“Excellent quality, value and service. Amazon basics never fails to please. Excellent piece of kit right down to the tough carry/storage case. Simple mechanism makes it a doddle to retrieve screwdriver bits.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Screwdriver Sets 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the Count Lies.
Questions people ask
How many pieces do you actually get?
The title and the unit count field both say 41, but the "Number of Items" field on the same Amazon Basics listing says 1. The listing does not break the 41 down into bits, sockets and handle.
What is in the case?
The Included Components field names only sockets. The bullets say the plastic carrying case has dedicated storage space for the screwdriver, sockets and bits.
Does the ratchet lock?
Yes. Amazon Basics lists three driver settings: forward ratcheting, reverse ratcheting, and locked in the fixed position.
How much is it, and how does that compare?
£11.68. At 41 pieces that is roughly 28p a piece, against the 73-piece set in this guide at £11.99, which is about 16p a piece.
What is it made of?
Chrome vanadium steel that has been heat treated for hardness, with a corrosion-resistant finish and a non-slip handle.
How is it rated?
4.5 out of 5 from 4,058 ratings. The breakdown shown on the listing is 68% five-star and 21% four-star.
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