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Review on πŸ”§ ORIA Precision Screwdriver Set: 86 in 1 Magnetic Driver Kit for Cellphone, Game Console, Tablet & More | Professional Repair Tool Kit (Black Blue) by Michael Bryan

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not the best - recommend iFixit instead (for a bit more money)

This kit is fine. The bits will work for many uses but they are not very well made and the ergonomics and design of the set are not the best. I would recommend most people to spend a little more and get the iFixit kit instead. The iFixit kit comes with the same set of screwdrivers (depending on which kit you buy), has a much better body, lifetime warranty, better workmanship/firmer bits, and is much more convenient to use. Items in This Kit The kit appears to be modeled after parts from iFixit, so I mainly compared the items in this kit to those in iFixit. I've been using the iFixit tools for years and have never had a problem with them - they've always been a pleasure to use. I bought this Oria kit mainly to keep as a backup in case I lose/damage one of the iFixit parts and also to see if it would be a good alternative to recommend to friends/family members. Relatively poor bit handling and overall component quality. perhaps the biggest downside of this kit. I have included photos to illustrate a few examples but there are many other poor quality examples in the kit. As you can see in the images, one of the five lobed security bits has very sharp edges/points while the comparable iFixit version has rounded edges. In the picture I've attached you can see a small five bladed chisel with sharp edges and a larger five bladed chisel with rounded edges. This bit should have a rounded edge like the iFixit set and the larger bit. The iFixit bit is noticeably tighter in the five leaf screws than the Oria bit and I would be concerned about the Oria bit stripping over tightened screws. As another example, several Torx bits are drilled off-center for safety reasons. I didn't have the correct Torx size to test these bits, so I can't say for sure if this will affect usability. However, if you have a tight tolerance screw, I can assume that this bit may not fit properly. It should be noted that I have another set of Oria that drilled a too shallow hole in most torx security bits - in this particular set the holes are drilled deep enough, almost off center in some cases. The quality control of this company seems to be quite inconsistent. This Oria set can be used as a backup, but I don't want to use it as a core set on a regular basis. It's not the best - some stitching has frayed already, there's extra thread everywhere, etc. I guess it's easy to read the bit size with printed text (don't know if that text rubs off, but it's easier to read than the iFixit kits I have). I don't like the screwdriver handle. It's some sort of rubberized plastic so I don't think it's going to cause much discomfort after prolonged use, but it's not very comfortable/ergonomic to hold (in my opinion). Also, I'm not sure about long term reliability - unless they use great elastomer compounds they will degrade over time. I like that there is a built in extension, but the extension is not designed to very high tolerances. This creates a slight play in the grip, which is not suitable for precision work. The plastic pry bar is okay, but as other reviewers point out, it won't last as long. They fade and quickly break off at the edges. Compared to what I've seen, iFixit lasts much longer. In general, this will likely work for many applications, although you run the risk of snapping/twisting screws due to poor bit handling. Also, I don't expect the items to last very long (depending on your use of course) and everything seems very cheap and not that pleasant to use. For the cheap, I'd recommend iFixit (or Wiha or Wera if you just need a few specific drivers).

Pros
  • Sturdy and ergonomic
Cons
  • High price