Magnetic Driver Bits, No. 2, 1/4" Hex, 2-Pack (115003M)

I have used magnetic capture bits from all the usual sources over the past 30 years and these are by far the best of breed. I purchased a pair of square drive and a pair of #2 Philips drive to try and because of their outstanding performance have since reordered quantities of both. Since my original purchase I have built two decks. One 12'x26' using over 1,200 stainless steel Philips screws and another 10'x20' requiring about 700 coated square drive fasteners. These bits worked flawlessly and in both cases I only had to use a single bit that still has a lot of service left in it. Cam outs occurred infrequently, only at extreme angles, and resulted in no bit damage or reamed fasteners. The screws almost seem to jump into place on the bit and I never had one fall off the bit or become misaligned. The powerful magnet and the well designed collar work together to center the screw-head on the bit and keep it there without any play/wobble when you start to drive the screw. I have a sheetrock project this weekend and expect to have many instances where I'm holding the drywall in place with one hand while trying to drive a screw with the other. I expect these bits to be a real time and frustration saver.

This driver truly holds screws very well. I've found nothing better.

Not sure why another poster said these are not magnetic - they come with a magnetic collar that is quite strong. If your use case allows you to use a bit with a collar, then these should work well for you. I would say they work for about 80%-90% of the things I need them for. If I need a regular bit (with no collar), then swap them out. I have owned the Hitachi version and the newer Metabo version. They are the same product, no difference at all. Over time, the collars have a tendency to fall off and the tip does feel a bit softer than some other products, so these may not be the right choice if you are a contractor and need to use them with hundreds or thousands of screws per day. For the consumer/prosumer whose primary need is a home shop or "regular" duty, these work great. Since they have a collar, they are not great for tight spaces, but I have other products to take care of that use case.

Solid magnet. It moves up and down the bit shaft ever so slightly to accommodate different screw heads. Used daily for weeks and still going strong with first bit. Magnet will pick up metal shavings if you’re using self tappers through metal.

I use these for small self tappers and they grab onto them great allowing you to put them in at an angle. The downside is the metal shavings build up on the magnet. I would say it can put in about 300 screws before the tip wears out.

Works great with the magnetic feature, but the #2Phillips screwdriver tips wore down prematurely and didn't hold up well even in light use. Square tips may hold up better, but I haven't tried those.

I'm constantly buying these bits, I'm a drywall contractor and these workout really well in my drill, not for heavy duty stuff but for minor stuff these work out really good

I purchased another bit like this that had the magnetic tip on it but for some reason it was a removable tip and you were able to adjust the depth. This has a set depth and the tip does not come out and is magnetic as well. Very good product for putting in screws into drywall. It doesnt always stop you from going to deep into the drywall but does a very good job of showing you how deep you are and stops you from going all the way in. Highly recommend