Electric Screwdriver Review – Amazon Basics 4V

Quick Verdict

• Who it’s for: Anyone who need furniture assembly, electrical work, makers, light duty assembly.
• What it does best: Two LED lights, USB-C charging.
• What to watch out for: Slightly higher operating noise versus alternatives.

Overview

Amazon Basics by SKIL 4V Cordless Stick Screwdriver is an electric screwdriver designed for furniture assembly, makers, everyday screwdriver usage and light duty assembly . In the $20-25 price range, this driver aims to be a good value everyday 4-volt screwdriver versus some of the more expensive competition.

Key Features

• [Included Bits] – Basic bits included that fit the 1/4 hex chuck.
• [USB-C Charging] – Uses the charger you already own
• [3 Torque Settings] – Good separation of torque between the three settings
• [2 LED lights] – Usable brightness for lighting the direct working space

Performance & Accuracy

I test using calibrated measuring tools under real world conditions.

[RPM]

Measured using a digital tachometer with a standard sized bit in the tool.

Claimed: 300 RPM

Tested values:
Forward: 330 RPM
Reverse: 322 RPM

[Torque]

Tested using a calibrated industrial digital torque meter (HP-50).
Values are averaged across multiple tests for each torque range.

Claimed: Max of 22 lb-in

Tested values:

Setting 1	Setting 2	Setting 3
3.4 lb-in	9.1 lb-in	21.4 lb-in

[Decibels]

Measured using a digital sound decibel meter from exactly 3 feet away from the tool in a quite ambient atmosphere. Tool running full speed. Values averaged.

Tested value: 62 db
Sound note: A bit louder versus competition, higher pitched noise, might be “loud” for sensitive ears.

Build Quality & Design

Materials: Rugged plastic with rubber grip overmold, feels sturdy.

Ergonomics: Good ergonomics, buttons in reasonable positions.

Display/Interface: Basic torque settings button and tool automatically shuts off when not in use for awhile.

Durability Observations: Basic tough plastic construction, for the price point I do not have any complaints.

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Built-In 2 LED Working Light	Slightly lighter than competitors at 10.1 oz / 284g
3 Distinct Torque Settings	Slightly noisy

Alternatives to Consider

Tool Name	Price Range	Key Difference
Most 4v Electric Screwdrivers	$20-40	Various tradeoffs (none perfect unfortunatly)

Final Verdict

Bottom Line: This is my current most used and favorite small electric screwdriver. I went into the testing thinking this would not be quality and was surprised when it became my favorite all around. It found a permanent home on my tinkering desk. Amazon Basics by SKIL 4V Cordless Stick Screwdriver is a safe bet for users looking for a healthy balance between torque and speed for most everyday assembling or basic screwdriver needs.

Buy if: You need reasonable torque for most tasks and value a slim design.

Skip if: You’re looking for the lightest or quietest electric screwdriver possible or need on-tool bit storage.