We found the Best Bits, it was Nearly Impossible: Wera, GripEdge, VIM, Milwaukee & More

Torque Test Channel Aug 29, 2025 240 Thousand views

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PBSwiss: https://amzn.to/428BK4D Gripedge: https://amzn.to/46bsf73 LaBear: https://amzn.to/4n9F4oo Wera: https://amzn.to/47T4eTE Tekton: https://amzn.to/3UNiqGb Neiko: https://amzn.to/3JFPu0i Lifetime of weekly updated rankings: https://torquetestchannel.etsy.com/listing/1152216140/torque-test-channel-spreadsheet-leader Today we test hex bits and bit sockets, with impacts, from the likes of PBSwiss, Wiha, Wera, Milwaukee, Vim, Tekton, Neiko, Gripedge and more. Suggest hand tool allen keys and hex bits you want to see tested next! ~We may earn from qualifying purchases via the links above~ We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool markers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos. 0:00 Testing these is HARD 3:21 1/4\

Products Reviewed (10)

Winner

Grip Edge

Hex Bit Sockets

$125.00

#1 5.0

Best Overall - $125 set ($16.43 each). Aggressive design with directional ridges that grab material. Achieved 269 ft-lb in 10mm, highest performance across all sizes. Ranked 1.2 overall. Works on damaged/rounded hex. 'I guess the hype is real.'

Winner

PB Swiss

Hex Bits

$3.45

#2 4.5

Best Insert Bits - Made in Switzerland, $3.45 per piece. Titanium-like finish, possibly 17-4 stainless. Ranked 1.67 overall for insert bits. Made it through more tool stages and achieved 69 ft-lb in 6mm, 70 ft-lb in 8mm.

Winner

Leber

Extra Long Hex Bits

$2.40

#3 3.5

Best Long Bits - $2.40 per piece, S2 tool steel. Achieved 45 ft-lb in 6mm, 68 ft-lb in 8mm. Length limits torque transmission but good for access and preventing accidental stripping.

Wera

Hex Bits

#4 4.0

German design with unique contour on flats to focus pressure on inner points. Ranked 1.67 overall. Achieved 63 ft-lb in 6mm, 102 ft-lb in 8mm. Contour design shows more advantage in larger sizes.

Neiko

Hex Bit Sockets

$30.00

#5 3.5

$30 set, made in Taiwan. Good solid fit. Achieved 52 ft-lb in 6mm, 142 ft-lb in 8mm, 218 ft-lb in 10mm. Ranked 2.5 overall for bit sockets.

VIM

Extra Long Hex Bits

$4.19

#6 3.0

$4.19 per piece, S2 tool steel. Achieved 44 ft-lb in 6mm, 61 ft-lb in 8mm. Length limits performance but comes with 3-inch mid-length options that performed better at 95 ft-lb.

Tekton

Hex Bit Sockets

$50.00

#7 4.0

$50 set with 13 pieces ($3.85 each), made in Taiwan. S2 material, very hard. Achieved 100 ft-lb in 8mm, 215 ft-lb in 10mm. More aggressive material removal but bits stay perfect. Ranked 2.6 overall.

Milwaukee

Shockwave Hex Bits

$1.10

#8 3.0

Made in China, $1.10 per piece. Features tapering in center for durability but limits torque output. 8mm size performed better at 93 ft-lb before snapping. Available in larger sizes up to 10mm.

Bondis

Hex Bit Inserts

#9 3.5

Made in USA, available up to 17mm. Two-piece design with polymer dots that hammer into your own sockets. Achieved 280 ft-lb in 10mm with most tool stages passed. Ranked 2.9 overall.

WEIA

Hex Bits

$0.90

#10 2.5

90 cents per piece, only available in 6mm size. Made 48 ft-lb torque before rounding out. Designed in Germany but made in Vietnam. Limited size availability was a disadvantage.