AOBEN Cordless Electric Ratchet Wrench Set, 3/8" 12V Power Ratchet Tool Kit With 2 Packs 2000mAh Lithium-Ion Battery And Charger

I bought this after doing a review of all of the available motorized ratchets, to assess which might meet the needs of a weekend auto mechanic (hence the first person). I've used everything from Black and Decker to Makita to Milwaukee to Husky tools, as well as Harbor Freight, all of which have their pro's and con's. After looking extensively and trying out some of the various options from friends and the stores, I settled on the Aoben, based on cost, durability, the two batteries, and the 2000 mAh ratings (as well as the various reviews out there). When I got the kit, I tested the amount of charge on one of the batteries, assuming they'd be close to one another. The other one I put on the charger to see how long it would take to charge. Battery 1 was able to get through an afternoon of wrenching, pulling out various bolts from from the engine and transmission of an air cooled vehicle. I'd say I used it all told about a half hour, dropping it twice when reaching for some tight areas under the hood. (I used it outside of the motorized aspect as well - it's a 'regular' ratchet wrench as well). No issue with that. It still had charge, and when I put it on the charger it took about 35 minutes to fully charge. The smaller head was able to get into some cramped areas, which was greatly appreciated particularly when one can only 'feel' but not 'see' the nut. Battery 2 took about 48 minutes to charge (from red to green on the indicator), and the swap was fairly easy - it's a bit tight for the batteries, but only took a modicum of pulling to get it out. The functionality was no issue with both the tool and the metric sockets that came with the kit. I was also using my old hex attachments which were longer, and I didn't have any issues with those either. I did notice I scraped the plastic just above the battery when the tool got caught on the hood brace, but otherwise the two drops (from about waist height) didn't seem to cause any issue. Of note this is made in China - like virtually all of the other motorized ratchet wrenches I looked at (Makita and Kimo being the exceptions). At least for a weekend mechanic, the Aoben works well for what I need it for, and potentially even more than that. It isn't as heavy as some of the others, it's well balanced, and as noted, it can fit into some tight areas which others might not be able to do so. Although I wish the finish was a bit better (that plastic scrape was my fault, though), I'm otherwise pleased with the tool, the batteries, and the sockets. It's high value for the price.

This is my second AOBEN cordless ratchet wrench. If you use it for its intended purposes (not more than 40 ft-lbs), it will serve you for years. I love this thing, and the included socket set and the case are a winner! The batteries charge fast and last a long time (longer than my Dewalt batteries).

i was unsure about this product , not knowing the brand name, price was a big factor in this purchase i have used this product for about a year it does good for its intended purpose as name brands are , torque is in the lower medium range but still decent , nice to run up long bolts not bad in tight spaces all and all i am not sorry for buying this tool would recommend for light use

This ratchet works every bit as good as my Milwaukee at a fraction of the price. It comes with two batteries as well. It has good torque and the battery lasts a long time. The nice thing about having two batteries is I don't have to wait for the battery to charge in order to use the ratchet. For the price I couldn't pass it up and I am not disappointed with my choice.

Good price, and provides all my needs.

Actually works great. Has a good amount of torque. Battery seems to last a while. Great for the home mechanic and DIY type.

I used this tool in a replacement of an intake manifold on a f150....i was surprised that it broke the bolts loose....I recommend breaking bolts loose by hand first..use the tool to run them in or out...help it to be of use in longevity.. it does tighten down pretty good....so far I am happy with it...saved me lots of time.saves my wrist....I'm 67 I don't need the wear and tare....old-school guys kno what I mean...

Great tool, works consistently. Would be 5 stars, but one of the batteries was defective.