A screwdriver is an indispensable tool when you need to make a hole and screw screws into the material. But not everyone can be at hand, because it is not cheap. And then the Chinese website Aliexpress comes to the rescue. It is on it that you can find a huge number of cheap screwdrivers of not the worst quality. But is it really so and is it worth saving on power tools?
Pros and cons of screwdrivers with Aliexpress
The advantages in the first place include the price. It is much lower than that of famous brands. And most importantly: cheap - not always bad. Not only is the tool itself inexpensive, but its components and spare parts are much cheaper than expensive shuriks.
In the box of pluses, we add that in many Chinese screwdrivers, batteries are lithium, light and capacious. At the same time, many domestic models are equipped with huge battery packs, which can rightly be called ancient. A nice bonus is the LED flashlight and a charge indicator, which is built into even the cheapest drill.
If we talk about the cons, then often these screwdrivers are nameless. You will not know what capacity the battery has, because most often it is not indicated, and you will have to pick up accessories for the drill on the same Aliexpress. Batteries are not always labeled, and in most cases it is the cheapest battery cell, which is also not high current.
This threatens that you will not be able to work normally with the tool even with an average load. An example is the LONGYUN screwdriver, popular on Aliexpress. The quality is also dubious, so you run the risk of working with a power tool for two to three months and throwing it away.
Models and manufacturers you can trust
One of the most popular manufacturers of screwdrivers on Aliexpress are YIKODA and DEKO. The 12-volt YIKODA 1873317 is the best-selling shurik model on this site. The site has a huge number of reviews (over 2000), 99% of which are positive. For 1-2 stars, no one rated the product.
DEKO GCD10.8DU3 is also one of the best-selling models. 98% of reviews (over 700) are also positive. This model is less powerful, 10.8 Volts, but it is no less convenient and functional.
Both DEKO and YIKODA are packed in a case and can be delivered both from China and from Russia. In the territory of the Russian Federation there are services of these brands that you can contact in an incomprehensible situation.
But the LONGYUN brand 16.8-Volt screwdriver was undeservedly in the list of best-selling. They are publicizing it on YouTube, but its quality leaves much to be desired. Moreover, the majority of reviews (99%) on Aliexpress are positive. However, in practice, he did not show himself.
Is it worth buying screwdrivers with Aliexpress
Think about why the same LONGYUN, which is so praised, is still not sold in stores in the Russian Federation? Most likely due to the fact that it is economically disadvantageous. After all, if the product does not live longer than 2-3 months, then the dissatisfied buyer will return with claims and will have to indemnify.
Of course, you can buy a screwdriver from China and in some cases you even need it if you want to save your wallet and save money. But it’s worth remembering the golden rule: the avaricious pays twice. Good reviews are not always a guarantee of product quality. Therefore, it is worth examining the seller’s reputation, information about the manufacturer and a specific model on the Internet. There are many reviews that consider not only the pros (explicit advertising of the product), but also the cons and caveats.
