Worx has come out with a new 4V cordless screwdriver, WX240L, featuring an inline-style handle, 3 torque settings, LED worklights, built-in Li-ion battery, and USB-C charging.
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The 3 torque settings can be beneficial to users, as this is a feature not typically found on cordless screwdrivers of this size. The lower torque settings come in handy when driving in smaller or more delicate fasteners, or working with softer materials.
Update: The Dremel Go has 6 settings and is lower priced via Amazon.
Worx describes the new cordless screwdriver as coming in handy when a drill isn’t needed.
It features two built-in LED lights at the front of the handle.
Worx shows off the cordless screwdriver being used to drive in medium-sized wood screws.
And they also show it being used for maintenance on what looks to be a Worx lawnmower.
The kit comes with the screwdriver, (12) screwdriver bits and accessories, a USB-C charging cable, and a storage box.
Here’s everything laid out on a table.
Features & Specs
- 4V Li-ion battery
- 1/4″ hex magnetic chuck
- 300 RPM speed
- Reverse switch
- 44 in-lbs max torque (hard)
- 22 in-lbs max torque (soft)
- No-load runtime: 45 minutes
- 1.5 hrs charging time
- USB-C charging
Screwdriver Bits
- Phillips #1, #2, #3
- Slotted 4, 5, 6 (mm)
- Torx T10, T20
- Square #1, #2
- 2″ power bit
- 1/4″ magnetic bit holder (extension)
Price: $40
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Discussion
I can’t help but compare the new Worx 4V cordless screwdriver to Craftsman’s gyroscopic screwdriver, CMCF604. This Worx driver looks like it might be smaller (the Craftsman feels large in-hand), and has 3 torque settings plus USB-C charging vs. micro USB. And, at the time of this posting, it’s $10 cheaper.
The 4V Max cordless screwdriver space has some interesting competition, with a lot of brands looking to offer something innovative for differentiation. With this Worx, there don’t look to be any gimmicks, aside from the torque settings.
Worx has also described the WX240L as a 3-speed screwdriver, and with the product listing saying:
[3 SPEEDS] A slow, medium, and fast setting to cover all common screwdriving applications. Slow is for backing screws out, fast is for driving large fasteners.
It seems that the torque controls might simply be tied to variable speed settings.
Here are some other 4V Max cordless screwdrivers to consider:
New Skil USB-Rechargeable Screwdriver Set with Carrying Case
And then you also have 12V Max-sized screwdrivers:
This Bosch kit is still on sale for just $69:
Dracula
The torque control is nice. Keep me from spraining my wrist when I’m laying the nasty into some naughty drywall.
Travis
Is there any telling what the middle torque setting is? It seems like lower is 22inlb and max is 44inlb.
Stuart
Those torque ratings are for hard and soft torque applications.
Hard Torque Example: Fastening a bolt through a metal plate and into a threaded metal component.
Soft Torque Example: Driving a wood screw into soft wood.
Most brands generally give hard torque as the max torque. In UK, EU, and elsewhere, drills and drivers will generally be marketed with both hard and soft torque specs.
I’ll ask Worx about the torque settings.
Stuart
They said the mid-range torque is 37 in-lbs.
I haven’t received word about what the low-end torque is.
smithmal
The torque for the three clutch settings on this tool are:
– level 1 22 inch-lb (2.5 Nm)
– level 2 37 inch-lb (4.2 Nm)
– level 3 44 inch-lb (5.0 Nm)
OldTimer
I have the craftsman gyroscopic screwdriver and in my opinion it is not worth the money I paid for it.
Pablo
I actually like the Craftsman gyroscopic screwdriver for small projects, when I don’t want a lot of torque. I think I got mine on sale for $25. Definitely not a powerhouse, but I like the Light and the control I have with it.
csroc
I have been pretty happy with it as well. I’ve actually also got the DeWalt gyro (https://www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/screwdrivers-and-screwguns/8v-max-gyroscopic-screwdriver-1-battery-kit/dcf680n1) and really like it. The Craftsman stays near my desk for day to day stuff but the DeWalt definitely has more grunt and is more comfortable to use.
Overall you could say I’m a fan of the gyro controls. This Worx seems like a much better value though, and I’m 100% on board with killing off micro-USB at this point. Won’t buy any expensive gadgets without it anymore.
This definitely seems like something that would be neat to try out, and might be a good recommendation for someone looking for something like this.
pablo
That’s funny. I have the Dewalt too. I bought the Craftsman, because I like the gyroscopic function so much. I’ve got multiple drills and impact drivers, but if find myself grabbing the Dewalt more and more often. You’re definitely right about it having more grunt. I also like that it has a clutch.
Dave the tool
I purchased the Skil SD561204 about 4 months ago after reading great reviews about it. The motor is smooth, the circuit detector is okay and power is okay. The one issue I never thought about is that with the switch being on the collar, it takes your thumb and forefinger to operate and initially I dropped it quite a few times in the final tightening stages of the screw. Definitely light duty usage only but I have other cordless tools for the screws that require heavier torquing requirements.
Jasper
I love the Wiha SpeedE as a General Electric screw driver. It is not super powerful but you can use like a manual screw driver to loosen then power drive the rest of the screw out. It really saves RSI on doing a lot of screws.
https://www.wiha.com/int/en/tools/innovations/1258/e-screwdriver-speede-ii-electric
olof
But this requires external charger? the usb-c charge port is not on the screwdriver itself?
Jasper
It does use external charger but battery last 100s of screws. I find it lasts me weeks or months and they supply two. So I can leave one charging and swap when needed.
Just remembered the only pain I found is it doesn’t take standard 1/4 hex bits, it takes 6mm which is a little smaller. So I ground down a 1/4 bit holder and just leave that in the handle.
bobad
I like the standard Li-Ion cells! Great feature, using standard batteries and my favorite 18650 charger is priceless.
TheTool
Wiha SpeedE is garbage, the Xiaomi Wiha ZuHause is way better. German Tool Reviews also found the SpeedE to be garbage.
Ross
It looks like Panasonic has in some parts of the world a new screwdriver as well:
https://www.panasonic-powertools.eu/en/construction/cordless-screw-driver-ey7412.htm
Stuart
Looks neat!
Panasonic Power Tools seems to have given up on North America.
salmon
Does it have push-to-screw? That “feature” seriously cripples the Bosch screwdriver.
olof
Why dont u like push to screw? Cant you turn it off? I imagine push to screw is good if youre installing something with one hand, and screwing with the other….
Im looking for a usb-c device that does just that. I am installing switches and routers in 19″ networking racks and I always have to hold heavy switches with one hand while trying to manage screwing with right hand… in weird positions.
Nate B
I just threw away the package from my Craftsman, just my luck! It works fine, but the pathetic micro-USB connector will fail long before the rest of it. Introducing a tool in 2019 without USB-C for charging was shameful, Craftsman.
At least now there’s a better one to tell all my friends to get.
csroc
I feel the same way. I like the Craftsman well enough as I have already been a fan of the gyro control, but micro USB is ridiculous.
olof
Just discovered your site, toolguyd. Do you have a list of all usb-c screwdrivers you reviewed?
Stuart
I believe this is the first USB-C cordless screwdriver I’ve come across so far.
smithmal
Sweet tool. Just got mine. BTW there are two varients of this tool:
WX240 = 24 bits + bit holder and extended bit
WX240L = 8 bits + bit holder and extended bit
ATM the WX240 is double the price of the WX240L so not worth it since bits are cheap and you can get much better quality bits for this tool if/when wanted (did someone say Makita XPS?).