"I received a new screwdriver for testing, and I was initially quite dismissive of it. After all, the price was under $20, it was from a brand that didn't ring any bells, and it looked a lot like something my grandpa would have used back in the 1980s. But I was wrong. It turned out not only to be powerful, but surprisingly ergonomic."
"The screwdriver really does resemble an old-timey gadget, or perhaps a microphone. I do get the urge to break into song when holding it. Regardless, the shape is a departure from what we're used to these days. Most cordless screwdrivers look like a cylinder of various thicknesses, depending on battery capacity and power output. The unit is made of a hard polymer that seems to resist scuffs and impacts, but there's no soft overmoulding present."
The XLX 4.2V cordless screwdriver combines surprising power and ergonomic handling in a compact, retro-styled form factor. The unit uses a 900 mAh rechargeable battery with USB-C charging and delivers 3.0 Nm of electric torque, withstanding up to 10 Nm of manual force. The housing is hard polymer that resists scuffs and impacts but lacks soft overmoulding. A wire loop at the end aids handling and contributes to pocketability, though the absence of a physical off-lock raises accidental-activation concerns. The simple interface provides dedicated forward and reverse buttons and includes a set of bits and a charge cable.
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