Monday, January 05, 2026
3 Amazon Basics Tools Worth Buying (And 1 To Steer Clear Of)
www.slashgear.com: Amazon has a vast selection of tools in its ever-expanding catalog. Not only does it offer the most common power and hand tools from some of the biggest names in the tool game, but it also has its own label, Amazon Basics. This Amazon-exclusive line, which also includes various other products like decor, kitchen items, and more, has slowly branched out into the world of tools in recent years — although its efforts are a mixed bag.
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I was intrigued to see that Amazon has created its own brand of tools. Many companies have already perfected the consumer market for tools ranging from household to professional use. Brands such as Milwaukee and Dewalt already sell their tools through the Amazon website and have known reliable products that customers can trust. While Amazon might pull some customers through lower prices and people who are new to tool work it is harder to guarantee reliability. The article mentions that some of the Amazon Basic tools are great for the price point that is being offered even if the tool does not quite compare to others sold by competitors. I also found it interesting that the amazon basic screwdriver kit was originally sold by Denali before Amazon purchased the rights to sell the product. Amazon is an ever growing platform that continues to create more products and I would not be surprised to see them buying out and reselling other tools from smaller companies.
Amazon Basics is an intriguing aspect of Amazon. It seems to me that while their products are obviously of lower quality, they are also fairly inexpensive. I'm not quite sure how I feel about this, as it does mean that anyone who just needs a quick fix for an issue can get it quickly and cheaply, without needing to invest into something that exceeds the requirements of the job. However, it is also important to note that the more we purchase items that are not made well, the more companies will make products that are cheap and prone to breaking. Even larger tool manufacturers are now focusing less on product reliability and durability. All we are able to see when buying tools today is what their maximum specifications are. Then we get either a two year or maybe a five year guarantee. I would be really interested to see statistics and how long the tool is likely to last with daily use.
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