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ToolGuyd > Power Tools > Cordless > Lowe’s Launched a New Kobalt 4V Cordless Screwdriver

Lowe’s Launched a New Kobalt 4V Cordless Screwdriver

Jul 27, 2022 Stuart 18 Comments

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Kobalt 4V Cordless Screwdriver

Lowe’s has a new Kobalt cordless screwdriver, and if I had to guess, I’d say this is destined to be a featured promo for the winter holiday or Black Friday 2022 shopping season.

From what we can see so far, the new Kobalt 4V cordless screwdriver actually has some nice features.

To start off, it looks to have a compact size and measures 5-1/2″ long. Although online images can be deceiving, we can try to go by the 1/4″ screwdriver bit holder for scale.

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This Kobalt looks much smaller than the Craftsman Gyro screwdriver. I purchased the Craftsman a while back, but very rarely use due it to its larger size – among other reasons.

Kobalt 4V Cordless Screwdriver Side and End Cap

The Kobalt cordless screwdriver has a built-in rechargeable battery, which I know some tool users really don’t like, but that’s typical for simple power tools like this one.

It recharges via USB-C.

Lowe’s says the screwdriver comes with a type-C cable, but there’s no charger listed. They don’t specify if the included cable has USB-C connections on both ends, or USB-C and USB-A plugs to fit older-style charging adapters.

The Kobalt cordless screwdriver also has a ring-style LED light at the front, and simple direction selection buttons on the side.

According to the on-tool label as seen in product images, the screwdriver operates at 280 RPM, and its battery has a 1.5Ah charge capacity.

Kobalt and Lowe’s have not yet provided torque specs, but 3.6V and 4V Max cordless screwdrivers typically deliver up to around 40 in-lbs of max torque.

It will come bundled with a bit extension, (20) 1/4″ hex-shank insert screwdriver bits (1″ length), and a charging cable (but presumably no charger).

Details are subject to change.

Price: $25

Buy it at Lowe’s

Discussion

Frankly, this looks like something I’d be inclined to use, and the $25 price seems reasonable for what you get.

My only criticism is that every good cordless screwdriver needs a flashy name. This is the Kobalt 68686, which doesn’t sound very exciting, although I like that it’s a palindrome.

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18 Comments

  1. Frank D

    Jul 27, 2022

    At this point, after half a dozen gimmick Kobalt tools – primarily from around the holiday season – and considering non user replaceable battery … it will be a skip.

    I still have an old Black & Decker I can put 4x AA batteries in, to help with electrical cover plates.

    Reply
  2. Steve

    Jul 27, 2022

    I have the Craftsman one, pretty much the same thing.

    Reply
  3. Jim Felt

    Jul 27, 2022

    I’ve always preferred various versions of this Klein Tools 670-6 Screwdriver, 3/16-Inch Cabinet Tip, Rapi-Driv with 6-Inch Shank over any low speed low torque low voltage low battery replacement probability “tool”…
    And I use them in slotted, square drive and Phillips versions. Perfect nope. But fast and handy for repetitive fittings.

    Reply
    • Jeremiah Ducate

      Jul 28, 2022

      Yeah, I havent used mine enough yet, but its the perfect tool for cover plates. Makes me gappy when U use it. They make a version with 1/4″ socket for swapping bits too.

      Reply
  4. Rob H

    Jul 27, 2022

    Yay for usb-c!

    Reply
  5. Jared

    Jul 27, 2022

    How is it activated – do you just push one button for forward, another for back?

    The ring of LEDs is a nice touch – as is the price and size. It looks handy.

    I use the Dremel cordless screwdriver a bit now. It’s not bad, handy even, but I do wish for different speeds at times. I certainly appreciate that it has buttons along with the push-to-go mechanism (where I think the original didnt).

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    • Stuart

      Jul 27, 2022

      That’s what I’m thinking – on/forward, and on/reverse.

      LEDs can be problematic, such as with the Craftsman Gyro. I find the light too bright and intrusive, and you can’t turn it off.

      Reply
  6. Robert

    Jul 27, 2022

    If Lowes had made it available 12 and 13 July then I would have liked that it was a prime number.

    Reply
  7. PW

    Jul 28, 2022

    Interesting, but integrated batteries are a no go for me.

    Wish more tool makers would go with a 18650 or similar battery for these, it can’t be that hard…

    Reply
    • Stuart

      Jul 28, 2022

      This would cost more, add to complexity and size, and most target users wouldn’t care.

      Those that do have replaceable battery 4V tools went with a proprietary battery pack. For instance, Ryobi: https://toolguyd.com/ryobi-usb-lithium-cordless-power-tools/

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      • MM

        Jul 28, 2022

        I think cost is a major factor when it comes to battery replacement. If one has a fairly expensive tool and its built-in battery craps out then it could make sense to take the tool apart and solder in a new battery. But this? Which costs $25? If the battery craps out after years of use why not replace the whole tool?

        I generally hate to advocate “disposable technology”, but for situations like this it’s difficult to advocate holding onto and repairing an older tool when a new model is not a significant expense and would likely be all-around better anyway.
        I can think back to an old B&D cordless screwdriver that I had as a teenager. It took the “VersaPak” 3.6V NiCd stick batteries. Suppose I still owned and used that tool and the batteries failed with no new ones available…I wouldn’t lament the lack of new batteries, I’d go buy a whole new cordless screwdriver instead–which would be a fraction of the size and weight with better performance to boot.

        In my opinion this tool is too inexpensive and too likely to be made obsolete by newer models to be worried about long-term support.

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        • Stuart

          Jul 28, 2022

          There are advantages to replaceable batteries, such as being able to quickly swap out a depleted cell to keep working, but this isn’t going to be such a tool.

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          • MM

            Jul 28, 2022

            Yes of course, for many tools you want to swap batteries so you can keep working, but as you said I don’t think this is such a tool. Anyone who needs to drive a sufficient volume of screws that they would need to swap batts on this tool would likely be using an entirely different form of electric driver. Or they could simply have two of these and keep the spare on charge like one would an extra battery.

          • Matt the Hoople

            Jul 28, 2022

            Can’t see needing to swap a battery. I use my 6-7 year old skil screwdriver when I have a handful of screws that need turning. Normally 4 to 15 or so. If the job is larger, I’ll break out the 12v impact driver and run it on low power. My skil cost less than $20 and has lasted close to 7 years so far. It uses an 18650 and I was planning on replacing the battery when it dies. At $25 for a new screwdriver pre-sale price, I likely will just replace the whole thing.

        • Jacob

          Aug 1, 2022

          Funny you mention, those VersaPack cells are easily available today aftermarket and as a result those tools still enjoy some resale value despite the age

          Reply
  8. James Ouzts

    Jul 28, 2022

    Non replaceable batteries are not impossible to replace. Be careful and do some research but it’s not impossible.

    Reply
  9. Nathan

    Jul 28, 2022

    but is it usb4 with lightning capability?

    Interesting idea – and I can see how it might be a good hobby drawer solution. does it have internal bit stowage?

    I will not buy one however.

    Reply
  10. Joe S

    Jul 30, 2022

    $25 seems reasonable for what you get, but this will definitely be discounted for the holidays and maybe even labor day. $19.99? 14.99? Much more appealing at those price points.

    Reply

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