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Best Screwdriver Brands: Comparing Yato vs Neo - User Recommendations & Experiences

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Which screwdriver brands are recommended for an electronics workshop, and are Yato or Neo good choices?

For an electronics workshop, the strongest recommendation is to buy solid ESD/precision screwdrivers without insulation, because insulated electrician screwdrivers are too thick for recessed screws and can damage the screw heads [#6921002][#6903142] Wiha is the most highly praised brand in the thread, especially for precision and VDE screwdrivers, and other positively mentioned brands include Gedore, Wera, Bahco, Cimco, Turnus, Jonnesway, Kingtons, and LUX PROFI/PLUS [#6921002][#6922337][#7705206][#6903442][#6903142] Between the two brands you asked about, Neo is generally seen as the better pick of the Topex group and is considered usable, especially for amateurs, while Yato is described as only “can be” rather than a top choice [#6902975][#6904333][#6903142] If you want the safest recommendation from the thread, choose Wiha or another higher-end precision brand rather than relying on Yato or Neo alone [#6921002][#6903142]
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  • #1 6902915
    marcin21z
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    I'm putting together a workshop and I'm looking for screwdrivers from some good company. Can you recommend me something, because it seems to me that the company Yato or Neo are good, but I do not know much about it.
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    Tommy82
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    Which workshop? Amateur, professional, car or truck repair you want?

    As for Topex, it varies.
    TOPTOLS is a total waste, child's play at best.
    Topex can handle it, but it's not crazy.
    From this stable, the best brand is Neo.

    When it comes to tools, the saying: what it costs, it's worth, works with great accuracy.
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  • #4 6903165
    marcin21z
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    Mainly I mean such for the electronics workshop ;)

    Added after 52 [minutes]:
    what will you say about them, will you do?

    Link to Allegro removed regulations.
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  • #6 6903363
    marcin21z
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    Why?
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  • #8 6903380
    marcin21z
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    Thanks for your attention I will remember but I will also take them because they can be useful with some higher voltage

    Added after 2 [minutes]:

    something like that
    Link to Allegro removed regulations.
  • #9 6903442
    MARCIN.SLASK
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    I have a lot of LUX PROFI and LUX PROFI PLUS screwdrivers. They are good, durable, but unfortunately quite expensive.
  • #10 6903579
    moon lee
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    Hello, I can recommend you the Stanley brand, I have a set from this company.
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  • #11 6904333
    antrykot
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    I have a neo at work. It's not crazy, but you can work with them, especially for amateurs.
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    paluszasty
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    As one of my colleagues said, Wiha screwdrivers are great, I have VDE and precision screwdrivers from them. I am especially happy with the precise ones (they come in handy in electronics) because when I had other cheaper ones, they were to be fired after one time. For typical electronic applications, I recommend that you buy solid ESD screwdrivers, they are without insulation, so they fit into various holes, I use the following:

    http://www.tme.eu/komplet-6-wkretakow-esd/arts/pl/b01/ck-4741sesd.html

    solid, reasonably priced.

    Of the good companies there are also Wera, Bahco, Proxxon (but he doesn't make screwdrivers), I advise against Stanley - they started making in the People's Republic of China ...
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    kataniak1994
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    And which truck screwdrivers do you recommend
  • #16 7698126
    rubens
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    Moderated By rubens:

    I am closing the excavations.

  • #17 7705206
    belfegor1988
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    Cimco screwdrivers are very good. Very durable, but unfortunately very expensive. The Stanley ones are pretty cool too. Greetings.
  • #18 7705279
    luke-z
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    Tommy82 wrote:
    What kind of workshop? Amateur professional car or truck repair you want?

    As for Topex, it varies
    TOPTOLS is a total waste for a child to play with at most.
    .
    I can't quite agree with my colleague. Admittedly, I'm not a fan of tools made in China, but I once took the opportunity to upgrade my screwdriver bits/terminals (bought in a market by my dad for PLN5 each) from that unloved company. I gave them to the hardening shop at our place, to check they weren't made of 'beet' steel powders - they weren't. After heat treatment I got a hardness of ~54 HRC on them, and that's enough to keep the tips intact for a while. Also after modification the price/quality ratio: excellent :D .
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    pyyy69
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    I warmly welcome,
    I do not want to start a new topic, so I will stick to this one. I need to buy a set of screwdrivers that will be used for work at home and in the car. I look at domestic companies such as neo from the topex group and yato. Which are better according to you? Neo gives a 25-year warranty, is it a real warranty? Or rather fart-fart?
  • #20 17434876
    Expert Grupa Topex
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    Welcome,
    Screwdrivers from NEO stand out in the market, among other things.
    Handle, which is triangular and finger recess, so that the hand does not get tired during prolonged work :) .
    The handle is additionally coated with an oil-resistant material.
    The steel from which they are made is very hard and wear-resistant.
    The screwdriver bits are coated, which increases the fit of the bit to the screw socket and additionally prevents it from rubbing off.
    All screwdrivers have magnetic tips.
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    czarus4321
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    I personally do not recommend this myself, it could not be worse....

Topic summary

✨ The discussion focuses on selecting quality screwdrivers for an electronics workshop, comparing brands Yato and Neo. Neo screwdrivers, part of the Topex group, are noted for their durable, hard steel, magnetic tips, and ergonomic triangular handles with oil-resistant coating, suitable for prolonged use. Neo offers a 25-year warranty, which is generally considered reliable. Yato is mentioned as a possible option but with less detailed endorsement. For electronics, insulated screwdrivers with thick plastic blades (designed for electricians) are less suitable due to blade thickness preventing access to recessed screws; instead, solid ESD (Electrostatic Discharge safe) precision screwdrivers without insulation are recommended. Brands highly praised for precision and durability in electronics include Wiha (leader in precision and VDE screwdrivers), Gedore (noted for tip precision and good price-quality ratio), and Cimco (durable but expensive). Other recommended brands are Wera, Bahco, Jonnesway, Kingtons, and Stanley, though Stanley's quality is questioned due to manufacturing in China. LUX PROFI and LUX PROFI PLUS are recognized for durability but are costly. The importance of screwdriver tip precision, hardness (~54 HRC), magnetic tips, and ergonomic design is emphasized for effective electronics work. Some users advise against insulated blades for electronics due to fit issues in screw recesses, favoring thinner, solid ESD screwdrivers for better access and screw protection.
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