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You meet plain Torx from T5 to T40 and you want a fixed handle. The SWANLAKE 13-piece set is about £11.99, rated 4.6 from 1,814 reviews. Tips hold a screw after the included block, and storage is disputed in reviews.
Torx screwdriver sets 2026
The best Torx screwdriver sets, compared.
Top pick: huoanpo 12-piece 100 mm Torx bits Best value: GURADESIGN 13-piece Torx set T5–T40 – £9.89 for fixed T5 to T40 drivers, with no snapped-tip report in the first 50 reviews. There is no case in the listing. Updated October 2026.
A Torx screwdriver set is a group of six-lobe star drivers, or star bits sold together, for hexalobular screws sized in ISO 10664:2014. You reach for one when a vacuum, washer, bike, car trim or small device will not take a Pozidriv or flat driver. Check the size codes, whether the tip is solid or bored for a centre pin, and whether you get a fixed handle, a bit or a precision driver. Piece count misleads: a 40-piece kit can mix several drives, while five drivers can be enough if you only need to. The [Torx screwdriver set buying guide](/hub/hand-tools/torx-screwdriver-set/sub/torx-screwdriver-set-buying-guide) sets span, pin and form before you use the table.
A Torx screwdriver set is a group of six-lobe star drivers, or star bits sold together, for hexalobular screws sized in ISO 10664:2014.
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Our view
The huoanpo listing is a bit set, not a row of handled drivers: 100 mm pieces from T6 to T40 plus a shank, at £6.59 and 230 g, with 4.8 from 18 reviews. A buyer used the long T20 on a hedge-cutter flex, which is the practical case for a 100 mm bit. A UK review says the handle shown in the picture was not in the box, and that missing handle made a lorry repair harder. Only six review texts are stored, so the 4.8 rests on a small sample. The highlight line says S2 and the material field says alloy steel. The listing text says tamper-proof, without bored tips listed size by size. One buyer expects heavy rust if the bits stay in a garage over winter, which is a worry in that review rather than a fault already seen. Treat this as bits on a plastic strip unless the live page states a handle.
Pros
- 100 mm bits from T6 to T40 at £6.59
- A long T20 reached a hedge-cutter flex in one review
- Hex shank, so the bits can go in a driver you already own
Cons
- 4.8 from only 18 reviews, with six texts stored
- A UK review says the pictured handle was not in the set
- S2 appears only in a highlight, and bored tips are not listed size by size
Best for: A recessed plain Torx screw if you already own a 1/4 inch holder and you only need the odd long bit
Less suitable: Anyone buying the photograph’s handle, a daily driver set, or a confirmed security tip
Specifications
- Model
- huoanpo 12-piece 100 mm Torx bits
- Brand
- huoanpo
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(18)
- Size range
- T6–T40
- Drive
- Pin not listed
- Pieces
- 12
- Magnet
- Magnetic bits
- Storage
- Plastic strip
- Blade
- Alloy steel
- Weight
- 230 g
Common questions
Is a handle included?
A UK review says the handle shown in the picture was not in the set. Treat this as bits unless the live listing states a handle.
How long are the bits?
The listing states 100 mm. That length is why a buyer used a T20 on a hedge-cutter flex.
How many reviews support the 4.8 score?
The listing shows 4.8 from 18 reviews. Six review texts are stored with that listing.
Our view
Bosch’s five-piece set, model 1600A02BX6, is £19.90 on amazon.co.uk with 4.7 from 1,089 reviews, and the listing states a 2-year manufacturer warranty. The drivers are TX10, TX15, TX20, TX25 and TX30, at 394 g, packed in a carton rather than a rack. A buyer with arthritis changed two door handles and found the grip comfortable, and another reports no wear after more than a year, set against older drivers whose heads had snapped. One review wanted more purchase from the soft grip, and one calls the tools cheap-feeling while describing a six-piece set, which does not match these five. The bullets say hard S2 steel and a minimum of 30 percent above standard TMD705; the material field says alloy steel, and that torque line is a listing sentence, not a measurement in this comparison. There is no T5 to T9, no T27 and no T40, and security tips are not stated.
Pros
- 4.7 from 1,089 reviews, the highest star average with a four-figure sample
- TX10 to TX30 fixed drivers with colour-coded soft grips
- A 2-year manufacturer warranty is stated on the listing
- No tip-failure report in the first 50 reviews
Cons
- Only five sizes, so T27, T40 and anything below TX10 are absent
- £19.90 for that short span, in a carton rather than a case
- S2 in the bullets and alloy steel in the material field, and the 30% torque line is untested here
Best for: Household DIY that stays inside TX10 to TX30, if you want a named brand and the warranty line on the listing
Less suitable: T40 fixings, pinned security screws, or small electronics that need T5 to T9
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch 5-piece Torx set TX10–TX30
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£20
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(1,089)
- Size range
- TX10–TX30
- Drive
- Standard Torx
- Pieces
- 5
- Magnet
- Magnetic tips
- Storage
- Carton
- Blade
- S2 claimed
- Weight
- 394 g
Common questions
Which sizes are in the box?
TX10, TX15, TX20, TX25 and TX30. There is no T5 to T9, no T27 and no T40.
What torque claim does the listing make?
The amazon.co.uk text says a minimum of 30 percent above standard TMD705. That sentence is not a measurement from this comparison.
Is there a manufacturer warranty on the listing?
The listing says 2 year manufacturer. The pack is a carton, not a rack.
Our view
At the same £9.99, this second Jorest kit shows 4.6 from 34,877 reviews, the largest count in the comparison, and it weighs 200 g. The listing says the bits are 28 mm long and 4 mm across and are not for large screws. A reviewer used a T8 on a Dyson DC41, and others opened a Dell laptop hinge, a hard drive in a Freeview box, glasses, watches and a robot vacuum. The bullets name S2 steel while the material field says alloy steel, and the title says 40 pieces while the set name says 38-piece. Coating wore during a Dell XPS battery and SSD job, and one buyer wanted a stronger hold on the screws. Several stored reviews describe a 152-in-1 kit, which is not this title, so those texts are a weak guide to this box. Treat it as a light precision kit with a magnetic handle, not as a T30 lever.
Pros
- 4.6 from 34,877 reviews, the largest sample in this comparison
- Security Torx through TR20, plus the small Phillips, tri-wing and pentalobe bits
- A T8 from this kit was used on a Dyson DC41
- Magnetic handle on bits the listing sizes at 28 mm
Cons
- The listing itself says the bits are not for large screws
- S2 in the bullets, alloy steel in the material field, and 40 pieces against a 38-piece set name
- Coating wear on a laptop job, and some reviews describe a 152-in-1 kit
Best for: Small device and vacuum-head screws inside the named TR sizes, if you accept 28 mm bits and a light touch
Less suitable: Large Torx bolts, or a buyer who needs the steel grade and the piece count to agree on the page
Specifications
- Model
- Jorest 40-piece precision set, S2 bits
- Brand
- Jorest
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(34,877)
- Size range
- T1–T5, TR6–TR20
- Drive
- Mixed security
- Pieces
- 40 or 38
- Magnet
- Magnetic bits
- Storage
- Case in reviews
- Blade
- S2 claimed
- Weight
- 200 g
Common questions
Can these bits turn a large Torx bolt?
The listing says the bits are 28 mm long and 4 mm across, and that they are not for large screws.
What steel are the bits?
The bullets say S2. The material field says alloy steel. Those two lines are both on the listing.
Why do some reviews mention 152 pieces?
Several review texts describe a 152-in-1 kit. This listing’s title is 40 pieces and the set name says 38-piece.
Our view
This Jorest kit weighs 200 g and, at £9.99, carries 4.6 from 27,035 reviews, the second-largest sample in the set. The bullets list plain Torx from T1 to T5 and security Torx from TR6 through TR20, plus Phillips, flat, tri-wing and pentalobe bits, in a rotating TPR and PP handle. Buyers report magnetic bits holding tiny screws on phones, laptops, consoles, watches and glasses, and one used the kit on a Miele floor head. The title says 40 pieces and the unit-count field says 38.0, so the page disagrees with itself. One detailed review says the bits are not quite a tight fit and that the plastic pry tools flex when you lever a laptop base. Buyers who received a box praise the case, and others tell you to choose the version that includes one. These are small bits for device covers, not a T40 workshop driver.
Pros
- 4.6 from 27,035 reviews, with magnetic bits that hold tiny screws
- Security Torx named through TR20, plus tri-wing and pentalobe
- Rotating cap on a 200 g handle
- Case praised by buyers who received the boxed kit
Cons
- Title says 40 pieces and the unit-count field says 38.0
- One detailed review says the bits are not a tight fit and the pry tools flex
- Plain Torx stops at T5, so it is not a full-size housing set
Best for: Phones, laptops, consoles, watches and glasses, if you choose the boxed version and keep a light hand on the bits
Less suitable: T20 to T40 housing screws, or anyone who needs one tight bit fit and a case guaranteed on every listing variant
Specifications
- Model
- Jorest 40-piece precision set, CR-V bits
- Brand
- Jorest
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(27,035)
- Size range
- T1–T5, TR6–TR20
- Drive
- Mixed security
- Pieces
- 40 or 38
- Magnet
- Magnetic bits
- Storage
- Case if boxed
- Blade
- CR-V
- Weight
- 200 g
Common questions
Is the bit count 40 or 38?
The title says 40 pieces. The unit-count field says 38.0. The bullets say 30 bits plus tools.
Does it include a case?
Buyers who received the boxed kit praise the case. Other reviews tell you to choose the version with a box.
Are the bits tight in the handle?
One detailed review says the bits are not quite a tight fit and that the plastic pry tools flex.
Our view
Across 1,814 amazon.co.uk reviews at 4.6, the SWANLAKE set is twelve fixed drivers from T5 to T40 plus a magnetic retriever, listed as 13 pieces, at £11.99 and 750 g. Reviewers use the blades on car lamp fittings and describe the TPR grips as comfortable for light and medium jobs, once the tips have been drawn across the included block. The listing says the tips are magnetic, yet several reviews say a screw will not stick until that block is used. Storage splits the same sample: some buyers want a bag, and others describe a clear tube that is awkward to refill. One reviewer wanted something smaller than the T5, around 0.8, and another says the set is not for heavy torque. A review that mentions Phillips and flat blades does not match the Torx-only contents. It is a full-size hand set for plain star screws in that span, and it will not start a screw that has a centre pin.
Pros
- Fixed drivers from T5 to T40 at £11.99
- 4.6 from 1,814 reviews, the largest sample among the full-span fixed sets
- Reviewers report a comfortable grip on light and medium jobs, including car lamp fittings
- Tips hold a screw after the included block is used
Cons
- Tips are not magnetic on arrival, despite the magnetic title
- Storage is missing for some buyers, or a clear tube that is awkward to refill
- Not for heavy torque, and nothing smaller than T5
Best for: Plain Torx from T5 to T40 on bikes, trim and housings, if you will magnetise the tips and you can live with awkward storage
Less suitable: Pinned security screws, daily trade work where a rack matters, or anything smaller than T5
Specifications
- Model
- SWANLAKE 13-piece Torx set T5–T40
- Brand
- SWANLAKE GARDEN TOOLS
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(1,814)
- Size range
- T5–T40
- Drive
- Standard Torx
- Pieces
- 13
- Magnet
- After block
- Storage
- Disputed
- Blade
- Chrome vanadium
- Weight
- 750 g
Common questions
Are the tips magnetic out of the packet?
Several reviews say they are not. The set includes a block that magnetises them. The listing itself says magnetic tips.
Does it cover small electronics sizes?
It starts at T5. One review wanted something smaller than the smallest driver, around 0.8.
Is there a case?
Reviews disagree: some want a bag, some describe a clear tube that is awkward to refill.
Our view
Sinoer’s fixed chrome-vanadium drivers sit in a clear plastic box at £16.99, with 4.6 from 758 reviews, a magnetiser, and a listed weight of 850 g. The title says 14 pieces from T4 to T40. The size bullet lists 12 drivers from T5 to T40 and does not name T4, with T30 and T40 blades at 125 mm and the smaller blades at 60 mm or 100 mm. Reviewers mention lifting small screws from deep fittings, removing a BMW door card, and repairing a toy, and they call the magnetiser effective, though one buyer is unsure it is more than a gimmick. Most of the first 50 reviews are one-line praise, so the criticism is thin, and no broken tip appears in that sample. The same listing paragraph mentions watch and jewellery repair beside those 60–125 mm blades, which does not match a precision job. You pay more than the £9.89 T5–T40 set for the box and the longer large blades.
Pros
- Clear plastic box and a magnetiser, at 4.6 from 758 reviews
- T30 and T40 blades listed at 125 mm
- Reviewers report screws lifted from deep fittings, including a BMW door card
- No broken-tip report in the first 50 reviews
Cons
- Title says 14 pieces from T4; the bullet lists 12 sizes from T5
- £16.99 for a span that cheaper fixed sets also cover
- Watch-repair wording sits next to workshop-length blades
Best for: Plain T5 to T40 work if you specifically want a rigid box and the longer T30 and T40 blades
Less suitable: A buyer who needs T4, a confirmed security tip, or the same span at the £9.89 price
Specifications
- Model
- Sinoer magnetic Torx set
- Brand
- Sinoer
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(758)
- Size range
- T5–T40
- Drive
- Standard Torx
- Pieces
- 14 or 12
- Magnet
- Yes, magnetiser
- Storage
- Clear box
- Blade
- Chrome vanadium
- Weight
- 850 g
Common questions
Is T4 included?
The title says T4 to T40 and 14 pieces. The size bullet lists 12 drivers from T5 to T40 and does not name T4.
Does it come in a box?
The listing says a transparent plastic box. Reviews mention the magnetiser as well.
Has it been used on a car?
One review used it to remove a BMW door card. That is a single report, not a fit guarantee.
Our view
The 24-piece Jorest kit is £8.49, 90 g, and 4.5 from 7,282 reviews. Plain Torx stops at T5, and the security sizes named are TR6, TR8, TR9, TR10 and TR15, beside Phillips, flat, tri-wing and pentalobe bits in a rotating handle. Reviewers have opened an Xbox controller, a Shark cordless vacuum head, glasses arms and car keys, and one used the T5 with a small Phillips bit on a laptop. The pack is the complaint that returns: buyers call it flimsy and want a tin or pouch, and bits go missing without one. One review calls the quality poor while still finding the bits useful for computer and hard-drive screws. It feels light if you expected full-size T20 to T40 drivers. The included parts on the listing are 20 bits, a handle, two spudgers and a SIM pin, not a rigid case.
Pros
- £8.49 for Torx T1–T5, security TR6–TR15, and several other small drives
- 4.5 from 7,282 reviews
- Used on an Xbox controller, a Shark vacuum head, glasses and a laptop
- Rotating handle and a magnetic bit holder at 90 g
Cons
- No rigid case; reviews call the pack flimsy
- Plain Torx stops at T5 and security Torx at TR15
- Too light for buyers who expected full-size drivers
Best for: Controllers, glasses, keys and a small vacuum head, if you will add your own pouch
Less suitable: Workshop T20 to T40 screws, or anyone who needs the bits to stay in a case that came in the box
Specifications
- Model
- Jorest 24-piece precision set
- Brand
- Jorest
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(7,282)
- Size range
- T1–T5, TR6–TR15
- Drive
- Mixed security
- Pieces
- 24
- Magnet
- Magnetic holder
- Storage
- No rigid case
- Blade
- CR-V
- Weight
- 90 g
Common questions
Is this only a Torx set?
No. Torx and security Torx are included, and so are Phillips, flat, tri-wing and pentalobe bits.
Does it include a case?
Reviews say the pack is flimsy and that a tin or pouch is missing. The listing’s included parts are bits, a handle and spudgers.
Will it drive a full-size T40 screw?
The Torx bits stop at T5 for plain Torx and TR15 for security Torx. It is a precision kit, at 90 g.
Our view
Anesty’s 12 fixed drivers run from T5 to T40 at £11.82 and 780 g, with 4.5 from 304 reviews, a zipper bag, and a magnetiser. The listing gives T5 to T27 at 3 inches, and T30 and T40 at 4 inches. Reviewers mention a longer reach than their old drivers, a comfortable grip, and use on a vacuum and a door, and they like adding or removing magnetism with the block. The title says tamperproof. The specification line only says Head Style: Torx, and bored tips are not listed size by size, so this page does not show that every tip is a security tip. Some tips would not enter Volvo screws that another driver of the same stated size fitted. One buyer cut the clear cover while opening the wrap. No widespread broken-tip report appears in the first 50 reviews.
Pros
- Fixed T5 to T40 drivers with a zipper bag at £11.82
- 4.5 from 304 reviews, and a magnetiser for adding or removing magnetism
- Longer reach than some buyers’ previous drivers
- No widespread broken-tip report in the first 50 reviews
Cons
- Title says tamperproof; the spec line only says Torx
- Some tips would not enter Volvo screws that another same-size driver fitted
- Clear cover is easy to cut when you open the wrap
Best for: Plain T5 to T40 jobs if you want a bag in the box and you do not need a proven bored tip
Less suitable: A pinned screw, until the live listing shows bored tips size by size, or a fastener that already rejected a loose-fitting tip
Specifications
- Model
- Anesty 12-piece Torx set T5–T40
- Brand
- Anesty
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(304)
- Size range
- T5–T40
- Drive
- Pin not listed
- Pieces
- 12
- Magnet
- Yes, magnetiser
- Storage
- Zipper bag
- Blade
- Chrome vanadium
- Weight
- 780 g
Common questions
Is every tip a security Torx tip?
The title says tamperproof. The specification line only says Head Style: Torx, and bored tips are not listed size by size.
Does it come with a bag?
The listing includes a zipper bag. Reviews also mention a case, and one notes the clear cover is easy to cut when unpacking.
How long are the blades?
The listing gives T5 to T27 at 3 inches, T30 at 4 inches and T40 at 4 inches.
Our view
At £9.89, the GURADESIGN set is listed as 13 pieces: 12 fixed chrome-vanadium drivers from T5 to T40, a magnetic retriever and a demagnetiser, weighing 770 g. Across 253 reviews at 4.5, buyers report the long shafts on a sewing machine, on e-bike work, and on a washing machine, including a Bosch washer top, panel, door and front. A magnetic tip helped on plated screws; on stainless, reviewers say the fit held even when the magnet mattered less. One buyer used the hard end of the handle for a light tap on a seized screw, which is a single report rather than a method to copy onto every fitting. The complaint that returns is the lack of a storage box, so the size you need next month is easy to lose. Reviewers do not expect years of heavy service, and the first 50 reviews do not report a snapped tip. The listing does not describe tamper-proof tips, so a pinned housing screw is outside what this set claims.
Pros
- T5 to T40 fixed drivers at £9.89, the lowest price for that span in this group
- Used in reviews on a washing machine, a sewing machine and e-bike work
- Demagnetiser included, which matters when a tip grabs a screw you want to leave
- No snapped tip or wrong-head report in the first 50 reviews
Cons
- No storage case in the listing, and reviews name that as the main shortcoming
- 253 reviews is a thinner sample than the 1,814 on the SWANLAKE set
- Not described as tamper-proof, and not expected to give years of heavy service
Best for: A first fixed set covering T5 to T40 for appliances, bikes and trim, if you will keep the drivers in a box of your own
Less suitable: Anyone who needs a case in the package, a bored security tip, or a driver for daily heavy torque
Specifications
- Model
- GURADESIGN 13-piece Torx set T5–T40
- Brand
- GURADESIGN
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(253)
- Size range
- T5–T40
- Drive
- Standard Torx
- Pieces
- 13
- Magnet
- Yes, demagnetiser
- Storage
- None listed
- Blade
- Chrome vanadium
- Weight
- 770 g
Common questions
Does this set include a case?
The listing does not include a case. Reviews name the lack of a storage box as the main shortcoming.
Will these drivers fit a security Torx screw?
The listing describes standard Torx tips, not tamper-proof tips. A screw with a centre pin needs a bored driver.
Are the tips magnetic?
The listing says magnetic tips and includes a demagnetiser. Reviews mention the magnet on plated screws.
Our view
This GURADESIGN set is seven fixed drivers, T8, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27 and T30, at £11.99 and 430 g, with 4.5 from 171 reviews. That is the same shelf price as the 13-piece SWANLAKE set, without T5 to T7 and without T40. T8 and T10 are listed at 60 mm, and T15 to T30 at 100 mm. A buyer turned a very tight car screw when they expected the tip to fail, and others used a driver on a headlamp bulb and a caravan Heki light. Magnetism splits the reviews: some call the magnets strong, others hardly noticeable, against a listing that says magnetic tips. The model number is UK-LY026 and the part-number field says UK-LY046, which is also the 13-piece model. A review describes a cardboard box rather than a holder, and an undersize driver that grips and then slips can damage the star.
Pros
- Seven fixed drivers from T8 to T30, including T27, at 430 g
- 4.5 from 171 reviews
- Used on a tight car screw, a headlamp and a caravan roof light
- Chrome-vanadium blades with a TPR grip
Cons
- No T40 and no T5 to T7, at £11.99
- Magnet strength disagrees between reviews
- Part-number field repeats the 13-piece number UK-LY046, and there is no dedicated holder
Best for: A short job that you already know sits between T8 and T30
Less suitable: T40 fixings, small T5 covers, or a buyer comparing it with a T5–T40 set at the same or a lower price
Specifications
- Model
- GURADESIGN 7-piece Torx set T8–T30
- Brand
- GURADESIGN
- Price
- ∼£12
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(171)
- Size range
- T8–T30
- Drive
- Standard Torx
- Pieces
- 7
- Magnet
- Reviews split
- Storage
- Cardboard box
- Blade
- Chrome vanadium
- Weight
- 430 g
Common questions
Does this seven-piece set include T40?
No. The sizes are T8, T10, T15, T20, T25, T27 and T30.
Why does the part number look familiar?
The model number is UK-LY026. The part-number field says UK-LY046, which is also the 13-piece model.
Are the tips strongly magnetic?
The listing says magnetic tips. Reviews split: some call the magnets strong, others hardly noticeable.
Our view
The US PRO 1608 is eight chrome-vanadium drivers from T8 to T40 at £9.41 and 620 g, rated 4.5 from 137 reviews. The listing says the set fits tamper-proof and standard Torx except the T8, which is not tamper-proof. Reviewers have turned very tight steam-cleaner security screws without visible flex, repaired a Shark vacuum brush head that had plaster debris in it, and an HGV mechanic describes the brand as reliable without trade-counter prices. The case, present for those buyers even though the bullets do not describe it, is called lightweight or flimsy. One set arrived with a Phillips driver where the T8 should have been, and another had the size numbers printed incorrectly. Handles were too large for one person installing scientific equipment. There is no T5, T6 or T7, and magnetism is not stated.
Pros
- Security Torx claimed from T10 to T40, and the T8 exception is written on the listing
- £9.41 for eight fixed drivers
- Used on a Shark vacuum brush head and on tight steam-cleaner security screws
- Tips kept their profile on hard screws in plastic housings, in the reviews that say so
Cons
- T8 is not tamper-proof, and one set had a Phillips driver in that slot
- One set had the size numbers printed incorrectly
- Case called lightweight or flimsy, and no T5 to T7
Best for: Pinned housing screws from T10 to T40, if you check the stamp on each driver before the first turn
Less suitable: A security T8, small T5 to T7 covers, or anyone who needs the printed size to be right without a check
Specifications
- Model
- US PRO 8-piece tamper-proof Torx set
- Brand
- US PRO
- Price
- ∼£9
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(137)
- Size range
- T8–T40
- Drive
- Security; T8 plain
- Pieces
- 8
- Storage
- Light case
- Blade
- Chrome vanadium
- Weight
- 620 g
Common questions
Will the T8 fit a security screw?
The listing says the set fits tamper-proof and standard Torx except the T8, which is not tamper-proof.
Has a wrong tip been reported?
One review says the T8 position contained a Phillips driver. Another says the size numbers were printed incorrectly.
Is the case sturdy?
Reviews call the case lightweight or flimsy. The listing bullets do not describe the case.
Our view
Amtech’s L0530 is six precision drivers, T5 to T10, in a plastic case, at £5.02 and 120 g, with 4.2 from 2,831 reviews, the lowest star average in this group. The blades are carbon steel, the listing states a 1-year manufacturer warranty, and it does not claim a magnetic tip. Reviewers have used the drivers on a heart-rate monitor battery, a PS3 and ratchet mechanisms, and they like the labelled case for a one-off electronics job. The same sample calls the tips cheap or feeble. A T5 tip warped while refitting laptop screws, and another tip rounded a screw on first use so the last screw would not go back in. A review says they are standard Torx, not security Torx, and that screws fall off because the heads are not magnetic. There is no T4 and nothing from T15 upward.
Pros
- T5 to T10 in a labelled plastic case at £5.02
- 4.2 from 2,831 reviews, so the low average is not a handful of ratings
- Light enough, at 120 g, to spin small screws between the fingers
- A 1-year manufacturer warranty is stated on the listing
Cons
- Tips described as feeble, including a T5 that warped on laptop screws
- Not magnetic, so screws fall off, and not security Torx
- Carbon steel, and no size below T5 or above T10
Best for: A one-off plain Torx screw between T5 and T10, if the screw is not tight and you already have a better driver for the next job
Less suitable: Tight laptop screws, pinned security screws, or any fixing from T15 upward
Specifications
- Model
- Amtech L0530 6-piece precision Torx set
- Brand
- Amtech
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(2,831)
- Size range
- T5–T10
- Drive
- Standard Torx
- Pieces
- 6
- Magnet
- No
- Storage
- Plastic case
- Blade
- Carbon steel
- Weight
- 120 g
Common questions
Will these fit a security Torx screw?
A review says they are standard Torx, not security Torx. The listing does not claim a bored tip.
Are the tips magnetic?
Magnetism is not in the listing. A review says the heads are not magnetic and that screws fall off.
How have the T5 tips held up?
Reviews include a T5 tip that warped while refitting laptop screws, and a tip that rounded a screw on first use.
How we compared
Scores run from 0 to 100 on the twelve amazon.co.uk listings in this set and the review themes already stored for them. There is no lab test, and no star rating borrowed from another shop. The top pick is the highest score. Best value is the lowest price here for an honest T5 to T40 fixed set.
1
amazon.co.uk stars and rating count
30%Star band, then a sample adjustment. Under 50 reviews loses points. A file of 10,000 or more adds a small amount. The block is capped at 30.
2
Size span and listing honesty
25%The T-codes the listing actually prints, plain versus security, and clashes between the title and the specification.
3
Form
15%Fixed driver, bits or a precision handle, and whether a handle or a case is really in the box.
4
Review sentiment
20%Jobs completed in stored reviews, set against a missing handle, a wrong tip or a rounded screw.
5
Price against the span you get
10%The GBP shelf price set against the sizes and the failure mode, not against the star average alone.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Choosing a Torx screwdriver set
Map the set onto the screws you already have before you compare the price. A wide piece count is not a wide Torx span. Prices below are the twelve amazon.co.uk shelf prices in this comparison, not a live re-check. We did not run a lab test, and we do not treat a tamperproof title as a bored tip unless the listing names those tips size by size.
What is a Torx screwdriver set?
A Torx screwdriver set is a group of six-lobe star drivers, or star bits sold as a set, for hexalobular screws. The recess is sized in ISO 10664:2014. That standard sizes the recess. It does not grade the tool. You reach for a set when a vacuum, washer, bike, car trim or small device will not take a Pozidriv or flat blade.
Best for
- Plain Torx from T5 to T40 on bikes, trim and housings, if you will magnetise the tips
- Small device covers, glasses and controllers, if you keep a light hand on precision bits
Not ideal for
- A pinned screw when the listing does not name a bored tip in that size
- T45 or T50 fixings, which none of these twelve sets includes
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
A solid tip on a pinned screw
A centre pin blocks a standard driver. The US PRO listing is the one that states a security span, and it excepts the T8. Anesty’s title says tamperproof without bored tips listed size by size.
- 2
The next size down
A tip that almost fits will cam out and round the lobes. If the size you need is missing, stop rather than forcing the neighbour. None of these sets includes T45 or T50.
- 3
A magnetic title and a bare tip
Several sets include a magnet block and, in reviews, do not hold a screw until that block is used. SWANLAKE is the clearest case. Amtech does not claim a magnet, and a review says screws fall off.
What to weigh up
Size codes and plain versus security
HighSize codes come before the star rating. T10 to T30 cover many housings. Add T5 to T9 when the cover is small, and T40 when the fixing is larger. None of these twelve listings includes T45 or T50. The T-number is not millimetres. ISO 10664 point-to-point values include T10 at 2.8 mm, T20 at 3.95 mm and T40 at 6.75 mm. A centre pin blocks a standard driver.
Form, steel, magnetism and price
HighThe handle has to match the job. Fixed handles suit repeated hand work on bikes, trim and housings. A 100 mm bit reaches a recessed screw only if a handle is really in the box. One UK review of the huoanpo bits says the pictured handle was missing. Precision blades suit laptops, glasses and controllers, and they round if you lean on them.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
One pinned housing screw
A centre pin needs a bored tip in the size you can see, not the biggest piece count. The US PRO eight-piece set is about £9.41, rated 4.5 from 137 reviews. The listing says the T8 is not tamper-proof, so check the stamp before the first turn.
Lowest price for T5 to T40
You want the same full fixed span and you will store the drivers yourself. The GURADESIGN 13-piece set is about £9.89, rated 4.5 from 253 reviews. The listing does not include a case, and it is not described as tamper-proof.
Common questions about Torx screwdriver sets
Which Torx screwdriver set is the top pick in this comparison?
The top pick is the SWANLAKE 13-piece set: twelve fixed drivers from T5 to T40 plus a magnetic retriever, at about £11.99. amazon.co.uk lists 4.6 from 1,814 reviews, the largest sample among the full-span fixed sets here. The editorial score is 79. Reviews say the tips hold a screw after the included block is used, and they disagree about storage. It will not start a screw that has a centre pin. This is not a lab test.
How much does a Torx screwdriver set cost on amazon.co.uk?
Shelf prices on these twelve listings run from about £5.02 to about £19.90. Entry, about £5 to £10, includes Amtech T5 to T10, US PRO at about £9.41, GURADESIGN T5 to T40 at about £9.89, and both Jorest 40-piece kits at about £9.99. Mid, about £12 to £17, includes Anesty, SWANLAKE, the seven-piece GURADESIGN set and Sinoer at about £16.99. Bosch is about £19.90 for TX10 to TX30.
What should you check before you buy a Torx screwdriver set?
Check the size codes, then the screw. T10 to T30 cover many housings. Add T5 to T9 for small covers and T40 for larger fixings. None of these twelve sets includes T45 or T50. A centre pin needs a bored tip. A solid tip will not start that screw. Then the form: a fixed handle for repeated work, a long bit only if a handle is in the box, and a precision kit for glasses and laptops.
What is the difference between a Torx tip and a security Torx tip?
A standard Torx tip is solid and fits a plain six-lobe screw. A security screw has a centre pin that blocks that tip. A bored driver clears the pin and turns many plain Torx screws, but the hole leaves a weaker section when torque is high. Look at the screw first. A tamperproof title, without bored tips listed size by size, is not proof here. The US PRO listing states its exception: the T8 is not tamper-proof.
Do magnetic Torx tips hold a screw straight out of the packet?
Not always. Several sets say magnetic and also include a magnetiser or demagnetiser. SWANLAKE reviews say a screw will not stick until the included block is used. The GURADESIGN 13-piece set includes a demagnetiser, for when a tip grabs a screw you want to leave. Amtech does not claim a magnetic tip, and a review says screws fall off. Try the tip on the screw in front of you before you trust the word magnetic.
Is a 40-piece kit a wider Torx set than Bosch’s five drivers?
Only if the screws are small. The two Jorest 40-piece kits mix plain Torx that stops at T5 with security sizes through TR20, plus Phillips, flat, tri-wing and pentalobe, at about £9.99 and 200 g. Bosch’s five drivers are TX10 to TX30 at about £19.90, with 4.7 from 1,089 reviews and a 2-year warranty on the listing. There is no T27 and no T40. The title says 40 pieces and the unit-count field says 38.
When should you stop, and is a trade screwdriver a different buy?
Stop for gas appliances, brakes, steering, suspension and airbags, and when you cannot show a mains appliance is dead. Unplug mains kit before you open it. A rounded structural screw is a stop, not a cue for the next size down. PUWER 1998 binds employers, not a householder repairing their own kit. If the sizes you need are a short span and the grip matters more than T5 to T40, that is a different comparison: Wera screwdrivers.
Our verdict
For plain Torx from T5 to T40, the top pick is the SWANLAKE 13-piece set at about £11.99, rated 4.6 from 1,814 reviews. Tips need the included magnet block, and storage is disputed in reviews. The best value is the GURADESIGN 13-piece set at about £9.89, the lowest price here for that same span, rated 4.5 from 253 reviews, with no case in the listing. A 40-piece precision kit and Bosch’s five TX10 to TX30 drivers answer different screws, so neither takes the top pick.
Best value
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GURADESIGN 13-piece Torx set T5–T40
£9.89 for fixed T5 to T40 drivers, with no snapped-tip report in the first 50 reviews. There is no case in the listing.
Editorial
Editor
Torx screwdriver setsamazon.co.uk listingsHand tools
Products Compared publishes British-English buying guides based on amazon.co.uk listings and public UK sources. We do not run a lab and we do not invent test scores.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to Torx screwdriver sets
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Torx screwdriver set buying guideSpan, pin or plain, and fixed versus bit versus precision.Best Torx screwdriver setsWho each pick is for, and who should skip it.How to use a Torx screwdriver setSeat the tip, use the magnet block, and stop before the lobe rounds.Security Torx vs standardA centre pin, and when a bored tip is the weaker choice.Torx sets for appliancesVacuum and washer covers, with no single size for every machine.
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Sources
Public UK sources and the amazon.co.uk listings in this comparison. Method dated 15 October 2026. Page updated October 2026.
- ISO 10664:2014 hexalobular internal driving feature (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- HSE: PUWER overview (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- GOV.UK: General Product Safety Regulations 2005, Great Britain (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 9 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Screwfix: types of screwdrivers (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Insight Security: what is a Torx screw (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Bosch DIY: Torx screwdriver set 1600A02BX6 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Wonkee Donkee: what are sockets made of (retrieved 15 October 2026)
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