Smartest Electronic Screwdriver Tested – Impressive Precision!

ZDNET’s Key Takeaways

• The Arrowmax SES Max is available from Amazon for $80 (at the time of writing, there is a 20% off on-page coupon).
• Ergonomic and well-built, and the motion control feature is close to magic.
• App features are limited.

I’ve tested a lot of electric screwdrivers over the past year or so, and there are some that I’ve fallen in love with because they’ve made my life easier. I’ve found some absolute workhorses that I’ve been using for months.

Also: The best electric screwdrivers: Expert tested

A few weeks ago I came across a new screwdriver that is probably the smartest, most intelligent, most high-tech precision electric screwdriver I’ve used — the Arrowmax SES Max.

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Arrowmax SES Max Tech Specs

• Motion control feature that automatically senses the direction and torque needed to tighten (or loosen) a screw
• 32-bit microprocessor and a 3-axis gyroscope
• Five adjustable torque settings (up to 3.47 in-lb/4.1kgf.cm of torque, plus an auto setting that detects input force)
• Clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation
• A total of 70 different S2 steel precision bits
• 500mAh large-capacity battery (enough to tighten about 900 screws)
• OLED display
• Four shadowless LED lights
• USB-C for charging
• Magnetic carry and charging case (a full charge takes a minimum of 80 minutes)

There are a lot of features on the SES Max that it shares with another screwdriver in the range, the SES Ultra. The SES Max features an ergonomic pencil-style grip that allows it to be gripped firmly for extended periods without fatigue. There’s a single button that controls everything, and an OLED display to keep you informed.