Vessel Electric Ball Grip

After wanting a electric screwdriver that's less bulky than my usual drill/driver, for precision work and tight spaces, I bought a Ryobi 4V unit (FVD01) for about $25. And is it pretty good. This Vessel electrical screwdriver is better in almost every way, the exception of course being the price. So what is better for the extra $20? Its smaller, lighter and more ergonomic so it works better in tight spaces and the proved bit it longer for better reach (although bits are interchangeable with both via a 1/4" hex chuck, so that a very small advantage). The Vessel chuck is close-fitting and locking via a sliding collar, the Ryobi has a looser fitting, push in chuck with magnetic retention. I prefer the Vessel for bit security and the tighter tolerances resulting in less slop in mechanism and so the driver tip doesn't flop around, which is important when starting screws. It takes I suppose a little bit longer to swap bits, since you have to slide to the collar forward to release the bit with the Vessel, but you can slide the collar and remove the bit in one hand movement, so the difference is negligible for me.The real difference is the adjustable speed/torque setting on the Vessel, meaning I can adjust the tool to the job; the Ryobi is one speed, one torque. Top end speed for the Ryobi is about the same as the lowest speed for the Vessel. At the top end speed, I've used hex end drill bits in the Vessel for drilling plastic, so this unit can double as a light duty drill under the right circumstances. The slower speed and sloppier chuck makes this idea impractical for the Ryobi. No cutout clutch on either unit, but I'm not sure you could fit one as they are both quite small and it would also no doubt raise the price.Torque ratings for the Vessel are 1.2, 1.6 and 2 Nm for the fast, medium and slow speed and 12 Nm if you use it as a manual screwdriver. Torque rating for the Ryobi aren't listed on the website or manual.Both use a two position switch to run the driver. The Ryobi has a rubber covered, rocker style switch, the Vessel is a semi-recessed sliding switch. Both work the same way, chose the button side towards the work to drive screws in, away to drive screws out. The slight recessed nature of the Vessel switch had me a bit annoyed at first, it seemed hard to get to. But in use, the switch slides easily and works fine. I suspect the Ryobi would handle dust and moisture better with the rubber cover, but I haven't had either unit long enough for switch life to be a concern, so I don't know if my intuition is accurate. The ergonomics of the Vessel also work well here, if you grip the tool the way that feels natural, your thumb falls right on the switch, so you don't have to make any grip adjustments to activate the switch. If you have larger or smaller hands than me, I guess that might not be the case, but I'm a pretty average sized guy.The Vessel is USB-C charging, the Ryobi USB micro, if that matters to you. I'm trying to move over to a completely USB-C household, so I liked this feature. I haven't run either unit down to a flat battery, so I can't speak to relative charging times and battery capacity info for either is hard to find. Claimed charge time on the Vessel is 60 mins.Is it worth the 80% premium in price over the Ryobi? For me it is. Its easier to use, more flexible in operation and clearly more solidly built. I'll probably still keep the Ryobi as a back-up, since it works fine and still does a pretty good job, but I'll reach for the Vessel for preference.

It's small, light, comfortable to hold, and has 3 speeds. For light duty use it's great. It came with a 100 mm/3.9" JIS P.2 bit (equiv. to PH2). it's made for the longer Japanese bit anvil, but 2”+ non-Japanese bits also fit. They have some front to back play, but it’s not noticeable in use. You need a bit holder for a 1" insert bit. It charges fine with any USB-C to USB-C cable, so I don’t use the USB-C to USB-A cable it came with.

I bought this 3 speed electric screwdriver to replace my Rolgear ratchet screwdriver that i like but long threads and jobs with many fasteners would have me trying to use my m12 impact in places it doesn't really fitPROS: you can tell it's quality, nice solid plastic and rubber like you would get from a larger power tool. i like that the light stays on for a few seconds after you actuate it and the USB-c charging ports has a nice thick cover. It has enough power to work on clean hand tool sized fasteners but if its stuck you have a comfortable grip to manually loosen then run the threads out kind of like an electric ratchet, the tool is built to be used that way. The tool is very compact not really any bigger than a normal screw driver. I was worried it might be prone to rolling but the controls stick out enough to catch even with the 3 inch bit installedCONS: The slide controls are a little small and too far from the front in my opinion, I find it a bit awkward to actuate in both a standard and palm grip with my fingers naturally resting much further towards the front. I wear L gloves if you wear XL gloves or bigger you might want to avoid this tool. I have a much larger 3.6 volt hitachi screwdriver DB3DL2 i love for disassembly that has a rocker style switch i much prefer. The triple mode sellection is a nice option to have but the power difference between the lowest and highest is so close that the middle options is just in the way. This tool has real power limitations a small pre drilled furniture screw is about the limit. also for the price ($50 shipped) i would really like to have an assortment of bits like what comes with the more basic models.OTHER THOUGHTS: Overall I like the tool as a compact upgrade to a ratcheting screwdriver don't expect it to do much more than that. No strong opinions on the ball grip it might facilitate a bit more torque than if it was slim all the way down. bits do slop forward and back quite a bit but it doesn't impact the usability for me. i would rate it 5 stars but it is quite pricey for a little single cell tool and there are much more affordable options with more power albeit bulkier.

This thing is satisfying. If you're not sure, these are really only for light duty applications, but they save your wrist from constantly having to turn. They're not gonna tighten something as much as you could by hand or with a ratcheting screw driver, but it's still a really awesome tool.

Very useful tool! Perfect for jobs where a manual screwdriver would be tedious and a drill/driver is overkill. The shape allows it to be held and used like a standard screwdriver, which is useful for initially breaking a screw loose or giving it a final tightening. Just know that this is the Japanese spec, which uses bits with a longer back end than standard bits. Standard bits will work fine, but there is just a little play when it’s locked in the chuck which doesn’t seem to affect performance. There are some adapters and hacks out there to address this, but I personally don’t think it’s worth the trouble.

Love this product. Very convenient. Just carry a regular screw driver to crack tight screws. Otherwise, you'll ruin the gears inside.

great tool ,light weight, excellent speed control and easy to use