"I received a new screwdriver for testing, and I was initially quite dismissive of it. After all, the price was under $20, it was from a brand that didn't ring any bells, and it looked a lot like something my grandpa would have used back in the 1980s. But I was wrong. It turned out not only to be powerful, but surprisingly ergonomic."
"The unit is made of a hard polymer that seems to resist scuffs and impacts, but there's no soft overmoulding present. There's also a wire loop built into the end of screwdriver that I initially thought would make using it uncomfortable, but I was wrong. In fact, the size makes the whole unit rather pocketable, but since there's no switch on it to lock it in the off position, I don't know if I'd want to have this in my pocket for long."
"Inside the tool is a 900 mAh battery that's rechargeable using USB-C, and the motor is capable an impressive 3.0 Nm of electric torque (which is a little bit more than what is considered hand tight), and the unit can withstand up to 10 Nm of manual force, which is about the maximum that you can achieve with a screwdriver."
The XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver arrives in a simple plastic box with a few bits and a charge cable. The design resembles an old-time gadget or microphone rather than modern cylindrical drivers. Construction uses a hard polymer that resists scuffs without a soft overmoulding. A built-in wire loop does not impede comfort, and the size is pocketable, though the lack of an off-locking switch raises pocket-safety concerns. Power comes from a 900 mAh USB-C rechargeable battery driving a motor with about 3.0 Nm of torque; the tool can withstand up to 10 Nm manual force. The interface is minimal with dedicated up and down buttons.
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