The new Hoto PixelDrive torque screwdriver looks incredible.
I have known about Hoto and their sleek cordless power tools for several years now, but have not yet tried them out.
This new PixelDrive screwdriver just might be my first Hoto tool.
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It is a cordless screwdriver with “smart display” and 6 torque settings ranging from 0.5 to 6 Nm (~53 in-lbs).
The Hoto PixelDrive’s max torque of around 53 in-lbs is a bit above average for a tool this size.
It features 2 driving speeds (80 and 200 RPM), a built-in 2Ah battery, 6 torque levels, digital display, 360° LED ring light, USB-C charging, and comes with 30 screwdriver bits.
The Hoto PixelDrive looks amazing!
Even the speed control seems impressive. There are two direction selection power buttons. Press it halfway for 80 RPM and all the way for 200 RPM.
Ah, so it kind of works like the trigger switch on a cordless drill, but with just 2 speed modes.
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It seems Amazon has a less fancy model for a lot less – you might want to check that one out too.
This looks mighty impressive to me. Thoughts?
Here’s an intro video:
In related news, Craftsman issued a press release announcing they won a [paid-entry] innovation award for both of their new cordless screwdrivers.
Here’s the new Craftsman – see New Craftsman Cordless Screwdriver Comes with a USB Dock.
And their other one – see Craftsman is Launching a New Micro Screwdriver Set at Lowe’s.
“Award-winning,” when the Craftsman tools look like this compared to the Hoto PixelDrive.
JJ
Delighted that so many of the included bits are longer (presumably 2″). Just wish they included an extension but that’s easy to add.
John
Maybe it’s just because I’ve been using a dedicated pistol grip driver for so long now (in lieu of a manual handheld screwdriver), but I just really like the ergonomics of a pistol grip for my wrist. The barrel-shaped form factor works for me when brushing my teeth, but I find it awkward and fatiguing to drive screws this way.
Tim B.
Anxious to hear more about this one. Aside from industrial assembly drivers, I’ve yet to find a good consumer-approachable (read: low enough cost to be considerable, and capable enough to be worth it) that really impresses in any way. Not for lack of trying – I’ve gotten quite a few of this sort of thing over the years and while many work “fine”, they just don’t really stand out in any way.
Nathan
If you take apart 3 or more laptops a day you’d buy this. Or rather you’ve already bought one of the predecessors. I don’t but I know a guy that does. It’s like a car mechanic having the cordless ratchets and an impact wrench. When you have the space it saves time and effort
I sort of want a Gen one model I don’t need all that and I have bits. I’d even consider one without the bits.
Wayne R.
The Amazon listing says this is 1/4″ hex. And that Craftsman with the dock is 4mm. Big diff…
WastedP
I have seen this brand at Costco recently. Never heard of them before that.
GML
I would love to know how accurate the torque measurements actually are.
Greg
I have the fanttik S2 Pro electric screwdriver, seems to be what Hoto is going for competition wise. Hoto gets the edge for the digital display that says “bye” when you’re done though hahah
I do kind of prefer Hoto’s solution for the bit storage as well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3X74WT9