The best Torx bits, compared.
Top pick: BAKESHU 29-piece mixed set Best value: HORUSDY 14-piece tamper set – A 1/4 inch security range from T6 to T40 at about £5.99, with one bend report and a plain T5. Updated October 2026.
A cross-head bit slips when the screw is tight. A Torx bit is the six-lobe tip that turns a star-drive screw or bolt. UK listings also call it a star bit or a TX bit. Cars, timber screws, appliances and electronics use this recess, so the set has to match the screw in front of you. Check the profile, the shank and the impact note. A plain star will not seat on a centre pin; the matching bit has a hole in the tip. Most drills and impact drivers take a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) hex, while a 4 mm bit needs its own holder. S2 is an alloy name, not a certificate. BS EN ISO 10664:2014 describes the recess for inspection. You buy one because a cross-head slips under torque, and because cars, timber screws, appliances and electronics use this recess. The T-number is the drive size, not the thread. A rule of thumb, not a standard: UK timber and concrete screws often sit in the T20–T30 band, and the packet is the authority. How to choose is set out in the [Torx bits buying guide](/hub/drilling-and-accessories/torx-bits/sub/torx-bits-buying-guide).
A cross-head bit slips when the screw is tight. A Torx bit is the six-lobe tip that turns a star-drive screw or bolt. UK listings also call it a star bit or a TX bit.
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The BAKESHU BKSpt605Torx is a 28-bit plus holder set at £10.96, with 1 inch plain bits up to T40 and 1 inch tamper bits from T6H to T50H, including duplicates of T20, T25 and T30. Across 57 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.8, six UK reviews in the export call it solid and say it covers the common sizes they wanted, with the 4 inch magnetic holder in the box. The plain list stops at T40, so a plain T50 is not in the contents, only T50H. The bullets say S2 and the specification table says alloy steel. No torsion zone is described, and no repeated break or rust report appears in those six reviews. Fifty-seven ratings is a modest count next to the older sets.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A first mixed box when you want both plain stars and pin screws up to T50H in one case.
Less suitable: A plain T50, an impact driver that needs a stated shock neck, or a decision based on a large review sample.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the set include both plain and security bits?
Yes. The listing prints a 1 inch plain list through T40, with extra T20, T25 and T30, and a 1 inch tamper list from T6H to T50H.
Is there a plain T50?
Not in the plain list. T50 appears as T50H on the tamper list. T45H is on that list too.
What else is in the box?
A 4 inch magnetic bit holder and a storage box. The table counts 29 pieces, matching the 28+1 title.
The YONGYONGBUY set is 11 hollow security bits, 100 mm long, listed as T6 to T40 on a 1/4 inch shank, at £6.49. Across 37 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.8, 14 UK reviews in the export praise the length and a sturdy feel, including one buyer who replaced a broken bit from an older set. The listing says the bits suit electric screwdrivers, hand drivers, impact drivers and drills, and it does not tabulate a hole on each size. One reviewer called the magnetic hold poor. There is no T35 in the compatibilities line, and 37 ratings is a thin sample next to the older sets here. No rust or wrong-shank theme appears in those 14 reviews.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Occasional security screws where a 100 mm bit has to reach past an obstruction.
Less suitable: A buyer who wants a large UK review count, a T35, or a strong magnetic hold.
Specifications
Common questions
How long are these bits?
The listing states 100 mm. That is the point of the set: reach, on a 1/4 inch hex shank.
Which sizes are included?
The compatibilities line lists T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27, T30 and T40. T35 is not in that list.
Can I use them in an impact driver?
The listing says the 1/4 inch shank fits impact drivers, drills, and hand drivers. It does not describe a torsion zone. One of 14 UK reviews in the export calls the magnet poor.
The LEXIVON LX-143 is a 13-piece socket set from T8 to T60 at £21.99, with S2 bits, chrome-vanadium sockets, and size marks on the case. Across 17,493 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.7, UK reviewers in a 50-review export undid stubborn screws after other bits had broken, including on an impact wrench, and one reports about 30 Nm on a 3/8 inch T40. A T40 snapped for another reviewer on a control-arm bolt, a T55 distorted after what they called light use, and unchromed torque ends rusted in that same review. Bit length was too long for a tight idler-pulley bolt. The bullets say a lifetime limited warranty and the warranty field says 2 years, and the set is standard Torx, not security. The square-drive split is not printed on the amazon.co.uk bullets, though reviewers cite 3/8 inch on a T40, a T45, a T55, and a T60 used on a belt tensioner.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Automotive star bolts from T8 to T60 when you already have a ratchet or a torque wrench.
Less suitable: A 1/4 inch hex drill chuck, a centre-pin screw, or a tight pulley where a long socket will not fit.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this set impact rated?
The listing prompts that question and does not answer it with a torsion-zone description. UK reviewers report using sockets on an impact wrench. That is their report, not a stated rating.
Which square drive is each socket?
The bullets do not print the split. Reviewers mention 3/8 inch drive on sizes such as T40. The range on the title is T8–T60, 13 pieces.
Does it include security Torx?
No. The listing is a standard star socket set. A reviewer notes they bought standard Torx, not security bits.
The Milwaukee Shockwave 32-piece set, catalogue 4932471586, is £17.90 and states a SHOCKZONE that is meant to absorb impacts and reduce load on the tip. Across 1,594 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.7, 39 UK reviews in the export praise hard-wearing bits, compact storage, and a second purchase, with no repeated rust, wrong-shank, or missing-hole pattern. The listing names impact wrenches and impact drivers, and alloy steel developed for that duty. Individual T-numbers are not printed in the bullets or the specification table, so you cannot check the span before the box arrives. It is not described as security Torx, and a 1/4 inch figure is not printed next to the hexagonal drive end. A single break mention is in the sample and is not echoed by the other reviews. It is the top pick in this set when you want a stated shock neck and a large UK review count, and you can accept an unpublished size list.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Plain Torx on an impact driver or impact wrench, when you can buy without a printed size list.
Less suitable: A centre-pin security screw, or a purchase you will only make once the T-numbers are on the listing.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this an impact-driver set?
The listing says the SHOCKZONE reduces load on the tip and that the alloy is for impact wrenches and drivers. That is the maker description on the amazon.co.uk page, not a lab result.
Which Torx sizes are included?
The bullets and specification table in this export do not list the T-numbers. Piece count is 32.
Are they security Torx bits?
The listing does not describe a centre hole or a tamper-resistant tip.
The Wera Bit-Check 30 TX Universal 1, part 05057908001, is £18.95 and packs 29 plain Torx bits at 25 mm: three TX10, five TX15, eight TX20, seven TX25, four TX30 and two TX40, plus a magnetic holder. Across 1,119 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.7, eight UK reviews in the export praise fit and bits that do not twist the way cheaper ones do, and a compact case that matches other Wera boxes. One order arrived as a large half-empty black box that would not fit a tool-roll pocket like the pictured Bit-Check. The listing is for drill-drivers and general-purpose work, not the Impaktor line, and it does not include security pins, TX8, TX27, or sizes above TX40. The manufacturer warranty text is the lifetime of the product against a manufacturing fault, and the piece-count field says 31. It is the set to keep for plain Torx on a drill-driver when you do not need a centre-pin bit or a stated shock neck.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Plain Torx on a drill-driver, especially if you use TX20 and TX25 often enough to want spares.
Less suitable: Impact-driver duty, a centre-pin screw, or a fastener above TX40.
Specifications
Common questions
Is this an Impaktor impact set?
No. This listing is Bit-Check 30 TX Universal 1, described for drill-drivers and general-purpose use. It does not say Impaktor or diamond coating.
Does it include security Torx?
No security sizes are listed. The bits are TX10, TX15, TX20, TX25, TX30 and TX40, with several spares of the common sizes.
Why are there 31 pieces in a 30-piece name?
The bullet counts 29 Torx bits plus a universal holder. The specification table says 31 pieces.
The Facoow fw.01.26 is a 26-piece S2 set at £9.99: twelve 2 inch bits from T5 to T40, shorter security bits, and a hex extension of about 5.8 cm. Across 1,071 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.6, a UK reviewer used it on a VAG car and others liked the magnetic tips, the case, and the mix of lengths. The listing says the bits fit impact drivers and screwdrivers, and it does not describe a torsion zone. It also says T5 and T6 are not tamper-proof, and one reviewer found the security pieces are the short ones. The 1 inch security bullet is hard to parse, and one review says the quality was not very good, with a single break theme rather than a repeated pattern. Seller lines about a much longer life are not a result in the reviews.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A mixed car or home job that needs both longer plain bits and some short security bits.
Less suitable: Anyone who needs every small size to be holed, or a bit with a stated shock neck.
Specifications
Common questions
Are all 26 pieces security Torx?
No. The listing says the 2 inch bits are plain sizes from T5 to T40, and that T5 and T6 are not tamper-proof. A UK reviewer says the security bits are the short ones.
Does the listing describe an impact torsion zone?
It calls the bits impact bits for impact drivers and hand tools. It does not describe a shock neck or torsion zone.
Is a holder included?
Yes. The listing includes a quick-change hex extension of about 5.8 cm and a small storage box.
The Qnkaa L1924T is a 13-piece socket set at £10.88, with 1/4 inch drive from T8 to T30, 3/8 inch from T40 to T60, and a 1/2 inch T70. Across 782 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.6, UK reviewers used it on car seats, bike bars and brakes, and ordinary car jobs when they already had the ratchets. The title can be read as 3/8 inch only, but the contents bullet lists three square drives, and no handles are in the box. One reviewer found it not heavy duty on rusted, very tight screws, a T20 snapped more readily than other bits they had owned, and a T50 nearly sheared on the first tight job. The listing states manual torque tools, not an impact-driver bit, and the sockets are plain stars. The tips are S2 in chrome-vanadium bodies, and the listing weight is given as both 590 g and 560 g.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Car and bike star bolts when you already own 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 inch ratchets.
Less suitable: A 1/4 inch hex chuck, a centre-pin screw, or a rusted fastener you need a socket to survive first time.
Specifications
Common questions
Is every socket 3/8 inch drive?
No. The contents list 1/4 inch drive for T8–T30, 3/8 inch for T40–T60, and 1/2 inch for T70. The title only says 3/8 inch drive.
Does the set include a ratchet?
The listing does not include handles. A UK reviewer expected bars and did not receive them. You need your own square-drive tools.
Are these security Torx sockets?
The listing does not describe a centre pin or a holed tip. It is a plain star socket set for manual torque tools.
The WORKPRO W000753 is 16 S2 bits at £7.99: plain T4, T5 and T6, then holed T7H to T40H, with two T20H and two T25H, each about 25 mm. Across 456 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.6, a UK reviewer removed motorcycle disc bolts that had thread lock with a T35, and the bit did not fail, though it felt slightly loose in the recess. The listing states a 1/4 inch hex, magnetic tips, a manganese phosphate coating in the bullet, and a plastic case. One reviewer called a bit flimsy and acceptable only because of the price, and described Workpro as a cheaper range. The listing says hardened cores and does not describe a torsion zone. Plain T4 to T6 will not clear a centre pin.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Home, bike, and light automotive security screws from T7H upward, on a 1/4 inch driver.
Less suitable: Pin screws in T4, T5 or T6, or an impact driver that needs a stated shock neck.
Specifications
Common questions
Which bits have a hole for a security pin?
The listing says T4, T5 and T6 are standard, and T7H through T40H are tamper-proof, with a second T20H and T25H.
What length are the bits?
Item length on the listing is 25 millimetres. The shank is a 1/4 inch hex.
Does it come with a case?
Yes. The listing states a plastic storage case.
The HORUSDY UK-94253 is 13 tamper-resistant 1/4 inch bits from T6 to T40, one plain T5, and a connector, at £5.99. Across 340 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.6, UK reviewers fitted laptop and games-console screws, including a PS3, with a normal screwdriver, and reported a snug fit on T6 and T9. The listing states a centre hole on the tamper bits and an orange storage sleeve. One reviewer called the quality cheap and said a bit bent under a small amount of pressure. The T5 is a plain star, so the box is not security all the way through, and these reviews do not show heavy daily use. It is the best value in this set when you want a 1/4 inch security range under £6 and you can live with that single bend report.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Laptop, console, and other occasional pin-Torx screws when you already use a 1/4 inch driver.
Less suitable: Daily high-torque work, or a job that needs every piece, including T5, to clear a centre pin.
Specifications
Common questions
Is the T5 bit a security bit?
No. The listing says 13 tamper-resistant bits from T6 to T40, plus one standard T5 and a connector.
Will it fit a drill-driver?
The listing states a 1/4 inch hex shank that clicks into standard sockets, screwdrivers, and drill-driver kits. It does not state a torsion zone.
Does it include a case?
Yes. The listing states an orange storage sleeve.
The LIBRATON 914501 is a 25-piece S2 set at £13.99, with 1 inch and 2 inch bits listed as TT7 to TT40, a second TT25, a 60 mm magnetic holder, and a stated torsion zone. Across 302 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.5, 16 UK reviews praise the mix of lengths and a vehicle toolkit that previously had only hex keys, and several say the case and holder make the set feel complete. Some of those reviewers had not used the bits yet. The size bullet is TT-only, while another line says standard and tamper, so plain T5 and T6 are not on the list. The shank is described as straight on the table, and 1/4 inch is not printed in the extracted specification lines. No repeated snap or rust shows in the 16 reviews.
Pros
Cons
Best for: A vehicle toolkit that needs both short and longer security-style bits, if you accept the TT list as written.
Less suitable: Plain T5 or T6, or a buyer who needs the shank width printed as 1/4 inch before ordering.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing describe a torsion zone?
Yes. A bullet says a reinforced torsion zone absorbs torque for impact drivers. That is the seller description.
Which sizes are named?
The 25-piece bullet names TT7, TT8, TT9, TT10, TT15, TT20, TT25 twice, TT27, TT30, TT35 and TT40, in 1 inch and 2 inch lengths. It does not say how many of each length.
Is a holder included?
Yes. The listing includes a 60 mm magnetic extension and a storage case.
The ELEAD UK-70021 is a 25-piece S2 set listed from T5 to T40 at £7.99, with a magnetic holder and a storage box. Across 129 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.4, UK reviewers used it in an impact driver, on a cordless-drill battery, and on a Ring doorbell with a T10. The listing names a drill and an impact driver, and it does not describe a torsion zone. One reviewer said the centre hole was too small for their security screw, and the title calls the set tamper-proof without a piece-by-piece hole table. A T20 snapped on first use under what that reviewer called a light load, and the quick-release adapter came apart in the same review. The case is described as basic, the long T10 felt loose beside the short T10, and the holder is printed as 2.5 inch in the title and as 3 inch in a bullet.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Occasional Torx jobs in a car or on a doorbell, if you can accept a basic case and an untabulated security split.
Less suitable: A screw whose centre pin needs a larger bore, or a driver that needs a stated shock neck.
Specifications
Common questions
Does this set fit an impact driver?
The amazon.co.uk listing lists drill and impact driver under bit compatibilities, and a hex shank. It does not describe a torsion zone or shock neck.
Are all 25 bits security Torx?
The title calls the set tamper-proof, sizes T5–T40. The listing does not tabulate which pieces have a centre hole. One UK reviewer said the hole was too small for their screw.
How long is the bit holder?
The title says a 2.5 inch magnetic extension. A bullet on the same listing says a 3 inch holder. Both figures are printed; the page does not pick one.
The Gunpla set is ten chrome-vanadium bits, T3 to T20, each 28 mm long with a 4 mm hex shank, at £3.61. Across 2,182 amazon.co.uk ratings at 4.2, UK reviewers reached gadget, bike and appliance screws, including a Ninja air fryer, once they had a way to hold the bit. The shank is not 1/4 inch, and many of those reviews say it will not click into a normal electric screwdriver or interchangeable bit holder. Several people held a bit with pliers or bought an adapter the listing had not made obvious. The title says tamper-resistant, but the specification table does not list a hole on each size. No repeated snap-on-first-use theme shows in the sampled reviews; the complaint is the size.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Electronics and small appliances when you already have a 4 mm bit holder.
Less suitable: A drill or impact driver that accepts only 1/4 inch hex bits.
Specifications
Common questions
Will these fit a standard drill chuck?
The bits are 4 mm across flats and 28 mm long. UK reviewers say they do not fit a 1/4 inch electric screwdriver without an adapter.
Which sizes are in the box?
The listing states T3, T4, T5, T6, T7, T8, T9, T10, T15 and T20.
Is an adapter included?
The listing does not say an adapter is included. Reviewers who used a normal screwdriver had to add a 4 mm holder or hold the bit another way.
We compared 12 Torx bit sets from amazon.co.uk after reviewing 42 listings. Scores use the published star rating, the review count, and what each listing states about profile, shank, size span and impact geometry. Public UK and ISO sources set the terms. We did not run a lab test, and we do not treat S2 or the word impact as a certificate.
Profile
25%A plain star will not seat on a centre-pin screw. The contents line has to show which pieces are holed, not only a security title.
Shank
20%A 1/4 inch hex fits most drills and impact drivers. A 4 mm bit needs its own holder, and a socket needs the square drive printed for that size.
Size range
20%The T-number is the drive, not the thread. The packet is the authority. Timber screws often sit around T20–T30. Car bolts often need T40 and above.
Impact duty
20%Count a shock zone or torsion zone only when the maker describes it. S2 is an alloy name. A title that only says impact has not shown that geometry.
Length and storage
15%About 25 mm is a normal insert. Longer bits reach a recess and side-load more easily. A case you will keep matters more than a loose handful of bits.
Match the profile to the screw, the shank to the tool, and the size span to the packet. Impact geometry counts only when the maker describes it. The notes below come from the twelve amazon.co.uk listings in this comparison and from the public sources at the foot of the page.
A Torx bit is the six-lobe tip that turns a star-drive screw or bolt. UK shoppers also see the words star bit and TX. TORX is a Camcar trademark. Star is the generic word. You buy one because a cross-head slips under torque, and because cars, timber screws, appliances and electronics use this recess. The T-number is the drive size, not the thread. A rule of thumb, not a standard: UK timber and concrete screws often sit in the T20–T30 band, and the packet is the authority.
A title can say tamper-proof while T5 and T6 are plain, as Facoow states, or while the hole list is missing, as on the ELEAD page. Read the contents line for each size before you rely on the set.
Gunpla’s bits are 4 mm across and 28 mm long. UK reviewers say they do not click into a normal electric screwdriver. The listing does not say an adapter is included.
S2 is an alloy name. A title that only says impact has not shown a shock neck or a torsion zone. Wera’s Bit-Check in this set is a drill-driver box, not an Impaktor set. Do not drive screws in hammer mode.
The profile decides whether the bit can seat. A plain Torx bit will not seat in a security screw, because a pin blocks it. The matching bit has a hole in the tip. Read the contents line, not only the word security or tamper in the title. Facoow states that T5 and T6 in that set are not tamper-proof. WORKPRO separates plain T4–T6 from holed T7H–T40H. HORUSDY is a plain T5 plus tamper bits from T6 to T40.
The shank has to match the tool, or the bit never reaches the screw. Most drills and impact drivers take a 1/4 inch (6.3 mm) hex. That size is what ISO 1173 sets for a standard holder. Gunpla’s bits are 4 mm across and 28 mm long. Reviewers needed an adapter, and the listing does not say one is included. Putting those bits in a 1/4 inch chuck is a common miss. Socket sets need the square drive on each piece. Qnkaa puts T8–T30 on 1/4 inch, T40–T60 on 3/8 inch, and T70 on 1/2 inch.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want a 1/4 inch set that lists the sizes you can see, plus a case you will keep. The WORKPRO 16-piece set prints plain T4–T6 and holed T7H–T40H, with a plastic case at about £7.99. Skip it if a T4, T5 or T6 screw has a centre pin, or if you need a stated shock neck.
You want a maker who describes shock or torsion geometry, not only the word impact or the alloy name S2. The Milwaukee Shockwave 32-piece set states a SHOCKZONE and shows 4.7 from 1,594 ratings. Skip it if you need security Torx or a printed T-number list before you order.
You want sockets on the square drive you already own, up to the T50–T60 band. The LEXIVON 13-piece set runs from T8 to T60, with 4.7 from 17,493 ratings, and it is plain star, not security. Stop on seized brake, steering or suspension bolts, and do not treat the set as impact rated.
The top pick in this set is the Milwaukee Shockwave 32-piece set. The listing states a SHOCKZONE for impact drivers and impact wrenches, and the amazon.co.uk page shows 4.7 from 1,594 ratings. The T-numbers are not printed, and it is not described as security Torx. The best value is the HORUSDY 14-piece tamper set at about £5.99: a 1/4 inch hex, a stated centre hole from T6 to T40, and 4.6 from 340 ratings. The T5 is a plain star, one review reports a bent bit, and no torsion zone is described.
HORUSDY 14-piece tamper set
A 1/4 inch security range from T6 to T40 at about £5.99, with one bend report and a plain T5.
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