Rank #10 in Best Socket Set 2026: 10 Ranked by Socket Count, Not Box Total
Hi-Spec 22-Piece 1/4in & 3/8in Ratchet Set
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Hi-Spec 22Pcs Metric Socket and Ratchet Set is number 10 in this guide, and at £21.99 it is one of the cheapest ways here to get a 3/8in ratchet with metric sockets. What makes it worth a closer look is the ratio. The listing calls it 22 pieces and describes 18 metric 6-point sockets — a much higher proportion of sockets than most sets at this price, where the headline count is usually padded out with driver bits and accessories. The remaining four pieces are accounted for by a 3/8in ratchet handle, a 75mm extension, a 1/4in-to-3/8in adapter and a ratcheting wrench.
The same listing does not quite agree with itself on the sockets, though. It gives the 3/8in drive range as 8–17mm and the 1/4in drive range as 4–13mm; those two ranges name ten sizes each, 20 in total, not the 18 sockets stated in the very same bullet. Two of those sizes could be duplicated across the two drives, but the listing never says so, and in a set sold on its piece count that is worth knowing before you buy. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing and its customer reviews — we have not handled or tested the set.
How those 386 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £21.99 |
|---|---|
| Amazon rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 386 ratings |
| Pieces listed | 22 (18 sockets + ratchet handle + 75mm extension + adapter + ratcheting wrench) |
| Sockets claimed | 18 metric, 6-point |
| Socket ranges as listed | 3/8in drive 8–17mm (10 sizes); 1/4in drive 4–13mm (10 sizes) |
| Ratchet handle | 180mm, 3/8in drive, 72 teeth, direction switch, quick-release button |
| Socket material | Hardened 6150 Cr-V steel, chrome-plated, stored in the case |
| Jaw capacity (as listed) | 9.53 Millimetres |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“The hand piece holds the driver bits and they don't fall out”
Verified purchase“Brilliant hand kit with up to 13mm socket”
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 Hi-Spec 22Pcs set?
The listing describes 18 metric 6-point sockets within a total of 22 pieces; the other four are a 3/8in ratchet handle, a 75mm extension, a 1/4in-to-3/8in adapter and a ratcheting wrench.
What socket sizes does it include?
The Hi-Spec listing gives the 3/8in drive range as 8–17mm and the 1/4in drive range as 4–13mm. Those two ranges name ten sizes each, 20 in total, while the same listing states 18 sockets.
What are the ratchet's specifications?
The ratchet handle is 180mm long with a 3/8in drive, 72 teeth, a direction switch and a quick-release button. The adapter lets you switch between 1/4in and 3/8in sockets.
Is the Hi-Spec DT03003 metric?
Yes. The measurement standard is listed as Metric, the sockets are 6-point, and the jaw capacity is given as 9.53 millimetres (as listed).
What do the 386 ratings look like?
The listing reports 4.4 out of 5 from 386 ratings. The star breakdown shown covers 100 reviews: 68 five-star, 20 four-star, 5 three-star, 3 two-star and 4 one-star.
What is the set made of and how is it stored?
The sockets are hardened 6150 Cr-V steel with a chrome-plated finish, and Included Components lists 'ratchet, storage case'.
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