ilabPRO Precision Screwdriver Set – Toolkit

Purchased at 15 but on sale at 9.99 now which would definitely make it a worthwhile purchase.

Good quality. Sturdier than cheaper past purchases so easier to use.
Used for a variety of repairs from PS4, oven element change, toilet cistern. Also includes handy little metal pin which can be used for resetting router, etc when you can’t find a paperclip. Plastic and metal spatulas have also come in handy to prise open things.

I ordered this kit out of curiosity rather than need, as I have more tools than one person should have in their lifetime. Given the price, I expected this kit to be tacky, good enough for a job or two and then be disposed of. By the end of the day, how good can a sub-20 kit containing about 90 bits and pieces can be? Funny enough, most of my Amazon parcels arrive in oversized boxes, but this one arrived in no Amazon box at all. On top of that, the address label was put right on the main box, so keep that in mind if you order this kit as a present.
When I first opened this kit, I was pleasantly surprised: screwdriver bits look well cut, prying tools (both metal and plastic ones) look as good as you can find in kits worth twice as more than this one.

I immediately thought of close resemblance to iFixit Pro Toolkit, perhaps it was meant to be the budget version for those who do not repair tech stuff on a daily basis, but would like to have the required tools for an occasional precision job at home without paying the premium. However, being priced at less than 30% of the price of the iFixit’s toolkit at the time of this review, this kit is nonetheless impressive. Only time will tell how long will it last, but if you have to open up about 2 – 3 devices (such as laptops or mobile phones) a day, I have no reason to think these tools will need replacement too soon. Metal prying tools and tweezers are very sturdy, plastic ones are sufficiently thick to last long enough, screwdriver handle is comfortable to hold without putting too much strain on your hand, and the range of bits should cover most of your needs, whether you’re building/repairing common laptops, PCs, Macbooks, Mac Minis, iPhones etc. These bits are also compatible with the other screwdriver handles designed to hold 4mm bits. ESD-safe wrist wrap may also give you extra assurance your job won’t go sideways because of a nasty electrostatic charge, even though it’s not a very common problem nowadays. The kit also has a magnetic pad (white one on the photos), which is strong enough to hold little screws and even screwdriver bits and prevent them from dispersing around in case of an accident. The whole case is compact enough to carry it on its own or throw in a bag.

I have also made a couple of photos comparing this kit to iFixit’s tools. There a couple of small differences, but many tools are quite similar in terms of functionality. If you’re still about to get your first comprehensive precision kit, want to top up your toolbox with extra tools or even want one for spares or odd jobs, this kit is certainly worth going for! I couldn’t think of any downsides given the price/quality ratio. Great kit.

If you can get this at a budget price it will offer quite good value for money. Most of the tools and components are quite well made and they do generally work okay. Obviously this isn’t a premium product but for the most part the quality is acceptable.

The core of this kit is the same 60-piece set of manual screwdriver bits and driver etc as is sold alone and is centred on the median sizes of the range possible. There is a set that includes a small electric driver and concentrates on the smaller sizes of bit although there is some cross-over of sizes; that will suit a largely different range of devices. The “ilabPRO Precision Screwdriver Set — Toolkit with Magnetic Screwdriver bits and Hand Tools for Phone, Tablet, Laptop, PC, Watch and Glasses Repair — Includes Torx, Hex, Tri and Pentalobe (90 Piece)” adds a fitted hard case with carry handle plus a variety of accessories including spudgers that are designed to help open the cases of several older types of phone and other small devices, and for other related tasks. It also includes two ‘keys’ that allow SIM and TF-card drawers of many smartphones and other devices to be opened.

The case that contains the screwdriver and bits is tightly closed by a clip and, when opened, the several trays within should rise to vertical to present their contents of a variety of smaller blade, Philips, hex, Torx and numerous security bits. A single hex nut driver is also offered in each tray. In addition to the driver is a flexible extension. The screwdriver handle is smoothly rounded top-to-toe but with a couple of embedded rubber rings for additional grip. As supplied, a 5cm solid extension is pre-fitted to the driver and the bits can be used with that or without as best suits a situation.

The trays are each labelled with a representation of the style of bit and its size slot-by-slot. However, the labelling is only visible when the trays are close to horizontal and almost invisible when they are raised. It may be best to remove a bit, use it and then replace it in the gap before removing another as they may otherwise not later be in their correct locations and time will be wasted searching for one that is then elusive. One obvious omission from the kit is a tray in which any removed screws, washers or nuts can be safely stored for the duration; smaller ones are easily lost and not always easy to find should they fall onto a carpeted floor, possibly not always on a hard floor.

While described as ‘Precision’ that is probably more to describe its intended purpose and application than its quality. The bits are made from ‘tool steel’ which is not the most helpful or definitive description; others of the brand’s mini-hex driver kits use S2 steel so it is a possibility – there is no way to tell although S2 steel is brittle and can sometimes shatter during use. The bits are magnetic, which can be advantageous, but slightly loose within the holder and able to wobble although not unduly excessively. Even a slight wobble can easily result in damage to screw heads on which they are used and that is likely to render the very smallest completely incapable of release or replacement, larger ones possibly slightly less but removable only with some difficulty.

The screwdriver set is available alone and likely to satisfy most users’ needs – one essentially similar was purchased several years ago although with differences in styling. The additional tools included in the kit are primarily aimed at a particular group of users who are likely to need them when repairing a specific group of mostly older and discontinued devices, many of which may still be regularly used. Some tools will be needed with more recent models and devices.

It offers good value for money although it is not a perfect solution. It is likely that larger dedicated versions, especially of the Philips drivers, will also be needed as that type and size of screw is often encountered. If the included bits are cut similarly to other Chinese-made screwdriver kits previously used, they are likely to be below specification, potentially sometimes fail and cause damage to screw heads etc.

I like every bit of this tool kit ,using to fix laptops and mobile phones