Ryobi Makes a 70-Piece Driver Bit Set, and It's on Sale for $26 Right Now
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Everybody needs a good drill, but if you’re going to use yours as a driver, you really need to consider your bits. High durability driver bits at high value prices aren’t easy to come by, so that’s why we’re mashing up a pair of competing deals to answer an age-old question: Should you buy Ryobi or Milwaukee?
The Ryobi AR2040 70-Piece Impact Rated Driving Kit is now on sale for $26 at Walmart, but the Milwaukee 48-32-4023 45-Piece Shockwave Impact Duty Driver Bit Set is down to $18 at the same time. From what I can gauge, the Ryobi set is the best value. Here’s why.
Ryobi AR2040 70-Piece Impact Rated Driving Kit, $26 (was $36) at Walmart
What Shoppers Should Know
- Total Pieces: 70
- Bit Types: Phillips, flathead, torx, square, hex, impact nut drivers, impact socket adaptors, impact screw guide
- Shank Shape: Hex
- Special Feature: 2-inch bits have a torque-absorbing torsion zone
- Best Use Case: This bit set goes well with regular drivers as well as impact drivers.
This set has it all in a very compact case. It includes what you need for everything from your everyday Phillips head to those six-pointed torx screws that will really mess with your flow state if you’re not ready for them. Each bit type has associated 1-inch and 2-inch bits, and the 2-inch versions each have a torque-absorbing torsion zone to preserve the integrity of the bit for the long haul.
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But why is this seen as such great value over the Milwaukee kit? It’s simply a higher value and easier to use. The Ryobi kit is $25.99 for 70 pieces, or around 37 cents per, while the Milwaukee is $18.49 for 45 pieces, or about 41 cents per. This Ryobi kit has a bright green coloration on the longer bits, making them easier to distinguish, and the box is customizable. Plus, you can move racks of bits around the box and snap them into the spot you want them in. It’s just a super user-friendly set.
The Ryobi AR2040 70-Piece Impact Rated Driving Kit is just $26 right now. If you do want the Milwaukee kit, you can get it for $18 at the moment, but that deal is set to end soon.