Rank #7 in Best Socket Set 2026: 10 Ranked by Socket Count, Not Box Total
Draper 1/4in Drive 47-Piece Metric Socket Set
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Draper 16355 is a 1/4in square drive metric socket set in a plastic storage case, priced at £21.03 and rated 4.7 out of 5 from 850 ratings. It sits at number 7 in our socket set guide, and it stands out for a simple reason: its contents add up. The listing breaks the 47 pieces into 21 metric sockets, 6 accessories and 20 insert bits — 21 plus 6 plus 20 is 47 — so 21 of the pieces on the box are the sockets themselves.
That is a far higher socket share than the 48-piece set in this guide that contains 12 sockets and 30 driver bits. Amazon also files the Draper under Socket Sets, where it ranks 28th, rather than under screwdrivers. Two fields are worth ignoring: the title calls it a "Micrometre Reversible Hand Tool", a term nothing else in the listing explains, while the bullets describe a 72-tooth soft grip reversible ratchet; and the specifications give "Number of Items" as 1, which is the boxed set, not the pieces inside it. Everything here is taken from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 850 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.7 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £21.03 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 850 ratings |
| Sockets in the set | 21 metric sockets |
| Bits and accessories | 20 insert bits plus 6 accessories |
| Drive size | 1/4in square drive |
| Ratchet | 72-tooth soft grip reversible ratchet |
| Amazon rank | 28th in Socket Sets, 8,325th in DIY & Tools |
| Number of Items | 1 (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This 47-piece set has absolutely everything you need for 1/4" drive jobs. The metric sockets fit precisely, and the micrometre reversible ratchet handles beautifully with a very smooth, fine mechanism. Perfect for tight spaces and everyday maintenance.”
Verified purchase“It's Draper. . . Great set, excellent value, nice compact size, quality kit.one little issue, but I will call Draper for a replacement. The small extension doesn't work, the little ball is solid and so I can't actually get a socket on it. Luckily I also bought a very descent extension set, so I'm not stuck.Pretty sure Draper hand tools have lifetime warranty.Anyway, still worth of 5 stars.By the way, 72 tooth ratchet, lovely, very sooth, great in confimed spaces.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Socket Set 2026: 10 Ranked by Socket Count, Not Box Total.
Questions people ask
How many sockets are in the Draper 47-piece set?
The listing's own bullet says 21 metric sockets, alongside 6 accessories and 20 insert bits, which is how the 47 total is made up.
What drive size is the Draper 16355?
It is a 1/4in square drive set, supplied with a 72-tooth soft grip reversible ratchet.
What is the Draper 16355 made from?
Chrome vanadium steel, forged, hardened, tempered and satin chrome plated, according to the listing.
Does the Draper set come in a case?
Yes. The listing says the whole set is packed in a durable plastic storage case.
Why does the listing say "Number of Items: 1" when the set is sold as 47 pieces?
The specifications field lists 1 item and a unit count of 1.0, while the set name says 47 pieces. The 47 refers to the contents of the single boxed set, not to 47 separate items being shipped.
How is the Draper 16355 ranked on Amazon?
The listing gives a Best Sellers Rank of 28th in Socket Sets and 8,325th in DIY & Tools.
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