A battery screwdriver, also known as a cordless screwdriver, is probably one tool that is a must for any do-it-your-selfer’s tool box. If you look around the house you will see that screws are everywhere. Whether you are working on your stereo, a towel hanger or taking apart your kitchen cabinets a battery screwdriver will make the job faster and easier.

Battery screwdrivers range in size from tiny handheld very inexpensive units that barely have enough power to turn a small screw to drill units that have variable speeds and torques that will loosen all but the toughest screws. Power drills also come equipped with screwdriver attachments and can double as a screwdriver. Here we will see some pictures of some of the more popular battery screwdrivers, and some will have links to review page where you can find out more about that particular screwdriver.

Choosing the Right Battery Screwdriver

As with any power tool selecting a battery screwdriver really depends on what you’re going to use it for. If you know how you’ll be using it then you can select a model with enough power to do the job with the exact features that you will be needing. If you’re on a budget it wouldn’t be wise to spend the extra money to buy a cordless screwdriver with more power and features than you’ll ever use.

If you will only be doing routine household chores a smaller inexpensive model would probably have more than enough power for any job that you encounter. If you drill a holes for anchors to put your screws into you might want to consider getting a Ryobi cordless drill with screwdriver bits so that one tool can do both jobs.

Battery Screwdriver Prices

The prices on a battery screwdriver can run anywhere from $10 to well over $100, depending on the features, size and quality of the unit. To be honest the $10 ones don’t really last very long and generally won’t do very many jobs, however, there are many fine battery screwdrivers in the $20-$30 range. If you are professional or have a lot of heavy work to do, you might consider a drill driver and depending on the the make and quality you could spend from $100-$200 or more.

Buying the right tool will save you money in the long run, because if you do need more expensive tool and you buy one of the cheaper brands you may find they won’t either do the job or they will wear out quickly under the heavy workload. Buying 10 $30 screwdrivers is more hassle than buying one $200 screwdriver that will do the job.  So do your homework.