Best multi-bit drivers according to redditors
We found 78 Reddit comments discussing the best multi-bit drivers. We ranked the 19 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 78 Reddit comments discussing the best multi-bit drivers. We ranked the 19 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
depends on what diy goals you have in mind. What I find myself using 80+% of the time when I am doing home diy stuff is some combo of the following.....
don't forget yard work
A lot of those above tools stay in a tool bag I carry around, along with stuff like a pencil, markers, drill bit kit, driver kit, zipties and a few other such items.
For basic tools and power tools for the weekend warrior..Harbor Freight is hard to beat.
For good deals on power tools and air tools that are a of better quality...bigskytools.com has great deals on refurbished dewalt, hitachi, bosch and millwaukee tools.
For your stated goals...I would go with a sander, a miter saw, a circular saw, carpenter square, speed square, a 48" level and a 12" level, and some other small tools I mentioned.
Heres a good miter saw. Will handle everything you will need
https://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-C10FCH2-15-Amp-10-inch-Compound/dp/B000NKB3LW
Bigsky runs frequent deals on nailer/compressor combos should you wind up doing lots of trim. And frequently they will have a good 15 amp circular saw for around $50.
Speed Square
https://www.amazon.com/Swanson-S0101-7-inch-Square-Layout/dp/B00002255O
Carpenter / Framing Square
https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Framing-Hi-Contrast-Aluminum-1794447/dp/B005XUHH5S
wood chisel set
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-16-150-Short-3-Piece-Chisel/dp/B00002X1YO
Demo hammer - This hammer is HEAVY but it will chew through just about anything. If you are gonna be doing demo work I strongly suggest getting one...and a big wrecking/demo bar also
https://www.amazon.com/Jackson-Pulverizer-Concrete-Demolition-Hammer/dp/B002IKM6XO
Heres that 11-in-1 scewdriver. i use this thing 99% of the time I need a manual screwdriver. I bought more just put one in my autos and one at work.
https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-Electric-Tool-48-22-2114-Screwdriver/dp/B006WTK436
I know I saved it for last...but don't forget safety gear. Glasses, face shield, gloves and if you are going to be doing dusty work or painting then get some breathing protection.
Stanley has a similar design, it's not too bad, but the tool OP used is not really a screw driver, 99% of the time.
You might need this
It's possible to use a full yoke and throttle setup in VR as well. So you may want to look into this, it really is a completely surreal experience and very enjoyable.
The only downside that you may have is that as far as I'm aware, the Vive (or Oculus) can't render any setups that you may use.. yet. So you're pretty much flying "blind" in terms of the controls.
> Thinking of using TVs, would this be plausible?
Yes but not recommended. The drawbacks are the size, often not very thin bezels, weight & the overall panel quality & resolution is not high enough for when you're sitting that close to your flight sim.
TVs are mostly designed to be around ~10 feet away from you at least, which means that the pixels can be pretty large. A Full HD (1080p) TV at 50" doesn't look that bad when you're far enough away from it. The pixels are pretty huge tho, compared to a normal PC monitor that generally is around 21-24" for 1080p.
TVs also generally don't have other display ports than HDMI, which means you have to buy adapters. Not a big issue, but not that great.
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
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CPU | Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor | $204.99 @ B&H
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-H170-GAMING 3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $87.98 @ Newegg
Memory | G.Skill NT Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory | $32.98 @ Newegg
Storage | A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $39.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.97 @ Amazon
Video Card | MSI Radeon RX 480 8GB GAMING X Video Card | $279.99 @ B&H
Case | DIYPC Silence-BK ATX Mid Tower Case | $59.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply | EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $82.62 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $85.70 @ My Choice Software
Screwdriver| Stanley Magnetic Screwdriver kit| $6.44 @ Amazon
Flash Stick| Kingston 16GB USB 3.0| $5.50 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $936.15
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Likely that TechQuickie got even more video's that you can have a look at to get answers. It's a great YouTube channel for easy, quickly explained questions about PC tech.
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Now before you have a look at all these guides. The best guide in most cases will always be your MANUAL. Some manuals are garbage, but most of them are more than good enough to be able to help figure out most problems.
This is my personal favorite because it goes in depth, but still keeps the video relatively short.
It also got great camera work so you are able to follow all the steps very well.
I decided to skip the start of the video. The reason being that the video is posted on 17th of May 2013, he gives the rationale of his selected parts at the start. This is a very long time ago, so the parts are very old, so no need to hear this out. But building a PC is still pretty much the same. No drastic changes.
There are a lot of different build guides on the internet, but I really like this one. It's easy to follow.
Very simple and easy to follow guide again.
Again not too complicated. But be aware, every motherboard is different. If unsure, check the manual!
You have to download "media creation tool" which is located at the bottom of the page (blue button). Run that program with a 4GB+ USB flash drive plugged into a PC. Then follow the simple steps and the program will make the USB drive bootable. After that all you have to do is build the PC and boot from that USB drive to install Windows.
This video is another older video, but it works pretty much the same in Win 8/10.
This video explains it very well, as well as their recommendations. For security I advise to only get Avira (if you don't mind to get an add every day; if you do mind - just use Microsoft Defender) & Malwarebytes. If you want to pay for an anti-virus; Webroot! Light weight; very high detection rate.
Hope you like it and If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
After a recent (semi-) failure of my normal EDC, I decided to upgrade my plier-ing options. Found this little number on AmazonKnipex Miniature Pliers with some great reviews and went for it.
It is quite a bit smaller than I thought it would be, but it seems very sturdy. At its widest it can grip a normal plastic bottle lid, which is quite the range to be honest for such a small tool.
It fits perfectly in my Maxpedition Micro case.
I also threw in a Stanley Pen Screwdriver to the basket, cause why not.
I would head to a hardware store and buy two things, a multi bit screw driver (likethis) and a set of titanium drill bits($) (like this). If you are ok with spending a bit more money go for either black oxide($$) or colbalt bits ($$$)
This should handle 90% of the sizes you need, if you need anything else just buy it individually. These sets wont drill masonry though, you need a different kind of drill bit for that
Still better than flat head screws. This and This both have that bit, both are easy to obtain.
Bug spray!
Other than that, I have a Milwaukee 11-in-1 that's been absolutely indispensable (but if you're going to get them that, get the matching bottle opener), to the point that when I get to a call and realize I've left it behind, I'll run back and get it after I limp through the call.
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This flashlight is fucking awesome. Wickedly bright, very strong magnet, but it chews through the AAs if you use it primarily on high. The red strobe is useless, though.
These nut drivers for the cordless impact are my mainstay. They're a bit longer than a standard nut driver, but the magnet bit slides out so you can easily clean the metal schmoo out that can get stuck inside and make driving screws pretty difficult.
And finally, batteries. We run on batteries- AAs, AAAs, and 9-volters especially. Nobody will ever turn down batteries.
Small messenger bag. Really all I need is my laptop, a few pens, my trusty USB SSD drive with everything on it, and a screwdriver. The times I need more tools, I have a toolbag I can take, but that's rare.
This bad boy is my most used tool
That's sounds great for a two-legger (forgive me if I assume too much).
I'm pretty serious about my socket set though. I carry [this](Craftsman 58 PC Universal MAX AXESS Mechanics Tool Set (Inch/Metric) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D4QI7XE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WKytybJPF57EE) strapped to the back of my power chair.
And I carry these as well. Along with a Leatherman and one of [these](Stanley 66-344 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014KMDZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3PytybZ26WCBS)
Edit; unfortunately I don't reddit hard enough to know how to fix those links. Sorry.
It’s called a tri wing screw. This driver should work.
Just from a tool stand point a qicpic screwdriver is all you really need.
http://www.amazon.com/Picquic-X-7-Multi-bit-Screwdriver-Assorted/dp/B0018IV8WM
I would throw in a good pair of needle nose pliers as well.
( I setup a non profit computer refurbish class for the Austin school district called Kidtech)
Assign the tools out to help prevent loss.
If you do get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/Wera-Kraftform-Bitholding-Screwdriver-Removable/dp/B000BK7AOS/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=wera+kompakt&qid=1559134166&s=gateway&sr=8-4
This has a great selection of bits, but with tools it's rarely advisable to buy anything so cheap. If you want to get the really good stuff, look up Wiha, Wera, and Megapro brands. But for the average user, the Craftsman 8 in 1 is an excellent alternative to OP's
The skeletool works well. Stanley has an equivalent, which I edc. Stanley 66-344 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014KMDZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MtX6CbNHGT4DH
amazon.com/dp/B07K1FV8B2 this one without bits
the one I got is this one amazon.com/dp/B07X8ZCMMH
I'm a big fan of the Wiha drivers and bits. Here is a few that might fit your needs:
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If you need more bits you can't go wrong with the Wiha or Wera ones in my opinion.
Really great suggestions and tips, thank you very much. Luckily I already have a fairly complete electronics screwdriver set, which also includes those oddball Torx heads. Heavily recommended for phones, computers and (now) game consoles.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3PXPVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_faOSAbFMZ30QM
Or even this
Has a few bits built into the handle and the bit holder can extend if need be. Highly recommended, I carry one every day
pay attention in class!
http://amzn.com/B0014KMDZ0
It's a pocket screwdriver that would be perfect for leaving in a drawer in the kitchen or in the glove box of the car :)
Thanks for the contest!
EDIT Bah! Well, it use to be an add on item, I guess it's not anymore :/
So how about this cool mini jelly bean storage bin that comes with jelly beans! It just looks awesome!
http://amzn.com/B005OB4XMQ
We buy the techs these:
https://www.amazon.com/Wiha-26199-Slotted-Phillips-Screwdriver/dp/B000NZ5QG0/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1480694593&sr=8-12&keywords=wiha+screwdriver
In a couple set variations - also one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Megapro-151NAS-Original-Driver-Yellow/dp/B004VJY0ZM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480694651&sr=8-1&keywords=megapro+screwdriver
Also a USB 3.0 portable drive, usb drive adapters, and some thumb drives
Everything else they fill their own bag with from the office supply. Ethernet cables, CAT6 ends, velcro, etc
We have a Brady Labeler and various other tools they can take as needed for site work as well.
I've used the ifixit kits and have been really underwhelmed personally.
Uh, with one of these?
I’ve opened up my joy cons plenty of times with the toolkit linked below that was recommended by IGN’s joy con shell swap video, and while its half the price of the ifixit kit, the ifixit may have more bits for other projects (this one has just enough tools for the switch)
UPDATED Triwing Screwdriver Set, E.Durable Professional GameBit Tool Kit for Nintendo Game Cartridge - Nintendo Switch 3DS Wii WiiU NES SNES DS Lite GBA Gamecube,ETC (Gamebits Set 1)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014KMDZ0 Greatest thing ever.
Cool im glad it was helpful!
DO NOT spend $60, thats ridiculous for a tool kit you will probably use seldomly if at all after this. I used THIS kit from amazon at a cool $15, theres even a $10 version i think that cuts out a few more tools.
You only need the tri wing, the tweezers, and the small phillips from this kit but I like all the extras like the pry tool and the standard nintendo bits (for getting into older nintendo carts).
The tweezers especially are godlike for this task, they are sharp and come in a little sheath to keep them from going dull. I cant imagine undoing those little ribbon cables without them. MVP of the set.
I recommend just taking your sweet ass time, use the tutorial video directly from basstop and follow along with it at 0.25x speed. I dont know what the original uploader was thinking but its waaaaaaaaaay to fast to be useful at normal speed. Pay special attention to HOW he undoes the ribbon cables and locks them back into place. Just be careful to lock on to the connector base of the cable when adjusting them and not any other part of the ribbon.
Look at a couple different videos for a better idea of how to do the middle trigger parts. Alot of people recommend skipping them but they really arent so bad if you apply pressure downwards on the plastic and upwards on the button evenly. After watching a couple narrated videos I felt much more comfortable going forward with it. Thats the only thing the Basstop video stumbles with IMO.
It sounds scary but if your patient and allocate hours for this project you will be just fine. Just remember to double-triple check the tightness on your buttons and dont get frustrated if you have to open them back up again. for one set I actually forgot to reconnect the joystick!!! Man did I feel derpy.
I actually donated mine to a 1st year apprentice and bought this guy because I was sick of that shit. Been using this one for the last 3 months and never had that issue.
First off, many of these things are intentionally cheap, because I do tend to break and/or lose things, so... Here goes.
All have Amazon links, because that was what was easiest.
Jewelry:
Right front pocket:
Left front pocket:
Wallet highlights:
Left back pocket:
Not shown:
Amazon.. There is also a full set of heads and different sizes for $12.
Moleskien or Write in the Rain style Notebook with these things clipped to it:
So, that's my little comp repair kit, Light + Screwdriver fixed most things I need it to and pen and paper are to take notes and such.
USA version of driver set AMAZON
I'm gonna pick me up a set, my precision set is getting worn.
I was just out with my family bowling, celebrating my birthday early before i go back to school tomorrow :)
[<$5 item] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014KMDZ0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;colid=ET9F1H0BMZEE&amp;coliid=I1R49O7XJF8KQ3&amp;psc=1)
I have this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001NPDJIQ/ref=twister_B002GYW2D6?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1
I bought replacement bits for the autoloader from wiha.
You want to buy a security screw set.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y3PXPVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Oj5zDb5WAKE0P
Something like this.
I wouldn't call it hard, tedious for sure. There are something like 20+ screws and mounting points that need to be replaced. If you're comfortable building a PC and applying thermal compounds then you'll be fine here. Just plan on a couple hours of work.
I would recommend a screwdriver kit similar to this. It'll pay dividends well beyond just this install.
Also, might want some nylon washers to raise the shroud away from the hybrid fan. Without these the fan can make contact against the shroud if you run it at high speeds. I have not really had this problem as my temps never get above 45 to 50 degrees at load, but be aware it can happen and its annoying.
This would be extremely useful because it would save me space in my EDC bag.
out of all the RDAs ive owned, ive always used either a slotted bit, philips bit, t5 or t6. so i bought something like this http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Precision-Screwdriver-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B00480FQJ8/
i havent ran into any issues needing another bits. with this, i can just throw it a small case with the rest of my rebuild kit.
It's a set but I've got one of these and I love it. It has all of the bits you would ever need.
Other than that, I've found these:
I use this, bought for $1 at the dollar store. Has been working fine for me so far! http://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Precision-Screwdriver-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B00480FQJ8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1427214076&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=pocket+screwdriver
With that said, most PC techs seem to like the iFixIt toolkits.
http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-66-344-4-in-1-Pocket-Screwdriver/dp/B0014KMDZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1427220861&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=stanley+screwdriver is my go to walk around screw driver. Fits most of my repair needs.
EDC- Penlight, Pocket Screwdriver, 6" Scale Rule, Folding Utility Knife, Gerber Artifact, Sharpie, Pen, Lighter.
LX- 2@ 8" Crescent Wrench w/ safety lanyard, gloves, diagonal cutters, sharpies/paint pens, wire stripper, 5-n-1 screwdriver, non-contact voltage tester. In my gig bag, I have a meter, allen wrench set, c-7's, among other tools I don't really need to lug around on the subway, but then that 1% of the time they come in handy and I accept hauling them around the other 99% of the time.
CARP- Dewalt 12v Impact Driver/Drill set, 7/16"-1/2"-9/16" deep sockets each on an adapter for for use in the impact driver. Same sizes in speed wrench.
Just picked up one of these thumb drive ratchets it has been super useful for working on unistrut and holding bolts when putting together flats or platforms.
Edit: I forgot. Always have my chalk bag handy.
I've been EDC'ing THIS for about 10 years. Don't think I could give it up even for the metal body.
Looks sweet though.
I've had this one for a couple of years now and I absolutely love it. It's inexpensive in case I lose it, and all the bits fit in the casing, so you can keep it right in your pocket. I can't recommend this one enough.
any idea if this will work?
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B074QCF698/
If you have a small screw driver you could try using a rubber band to remove the screw.
Next time get you one of these sets.. You can find cheaper sets but the ifixit quility is worth it imo.
Stanley 4 in 1
I too work in IT and keep this in my work bag at all times, also have a second one for home.
Comes in handy when you need it, but I wouldn't recommend it for anything outside of electronics.
Without knowing what he's already got it's hard to say. He's probably already got all the basics. I'm just assuming he's already got boardsaws, tape measures, screwdriver sets, plier sets and so forth.
I'll list off a couple of things I would rather not live without:
[Irwin wire strippers] (http://www.amazon.com/Irwin-Industrial-Tools-2078300-Self-Adjusting/dp/B000OQ21CA) These are totally awesome.
[Non contact voltage detector] (http://www.amazon.com/Fluke-1AC-A1-II-VoltAlert-Non-Contact-Voltage/dp/B000EJ332O/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1449993757&amp;sr=1-3&amp;keywords=Non+contact+voltage+detector)
Stubby ratchet screwdriver
dattwenty.com recommends THIS screwdriver which is a complete piece of SHIT. not even worth the plastic its cast from.
Instead, This Husky screwdriver set is relatively cheap and very good quality. I used them at work and at home and they're terrific. Comes in philips/flathead or torx. Apparently they just changed the design of them too, I don't have any firsthand experience with the new handle design. Also, pro tip: they are much cheaper at Home Depot
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-16-in-1-Screwdriver-Set-751016H/204665787
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-IN-1-Torx-Screwdriver-Set-74502/100087664
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-8-in-1-Precision-Screwdriver-Set-Slotted-and-Phillips-71281H/204664388
Have you looked at a Picquic? You can’t lose the bits because you use the current bit to push out the next bit in line.
Megapro screwdriver:
https://www.amazon.com/Megapro-151NAS-Original-Driver-Yellow/dp/B004VJY0ZM
Or one of the Kleins.
https://www.kmstools.com/search/results?zenid=iq8gpkf92hk39v7ii835iobi45&amp;inc_subcat=1&amp;search_in_description=&amp;keyword=wera
https://www.amazon.ca/Wera-Kraftform-Bitholding-Screwdriver-Removable/dp/B000BK7AOS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1540138428&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=wera+kraftform+kompact
might be able to find them cheaper somewhere else if you look harder.
You can buy a screwdriver set with all the various specialty screws. Something like this. They have them at Home Depot, probably even Walmart. It's VERY worth it to have this kind of kit to open those kinds of screws from time to time.
Small multi tip screwdriver for electronics. It's the size of a pen. I use it all the time. Victorinox knife for cutting and scraping.
Stanley 66-344 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0014KMDZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Yig4CbXD1HBZF
Victorinox Original Swiss Army Climber Pocket Knife (Red) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004YVBA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pkg4CbK9CEW6Z
Just bought my first house and use to do a bunch of commercial building maintenance so I actually started to think about some of the items I used the most at my old old job.
This was my bread and butter
No matter what I'm doing it pretty much lives on me when im poking around the house
I dunno about the Bahco, but the Williams you listed is supposedly the same as the Snap-On I have. I was thoroughly unimpressed with it. If you go that route you might as well grab a Milwaukee ore Klein for $15-20. http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48-22-2302P-Ratcheting-Driver-Compact/dp/B017PPK4NA/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457472542&amp;sr=8-1-spell&amp;keywords=milwaukee+ratchering+screwdriver or http://www.amazon.com/Klein-32558-Ratcheting-Multi-Bit-Screwdriver/dp/B005FQDHBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1457472613&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=klein+ratcheting+screwdriver
Go with the Klein because is Made in Merica, or go with the Milwaukee cuz it comes with a free stubby.
I think its this one
Maybe a Stanley 4-in-1 would work for you.
Screwdriver or double-sided tape I find randomly useful. Also, erasable pens.
Honestly, both of those kits are garbage, cheap tools are awful if you're using them a lot. Furthermore, 99% of IT guys don't need that stuff for computer repair/building. Get him a nice flash drive maybe this one
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http://www.amazon.com/LaCie-iamakey-Flash-Drive-131106/dp/B004FHI1E6
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and a nice screwdriver
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http://www.amazon.com/KR-Tools-12606-Autoloader-Screwdriver/dp/B001NPDJIQ
4-in-1 Screwdriver.
What about something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-66-358-Ratcheting-MultiBit-Screwdriver/dp/B003HGH3YK/ref=pd_sim_469_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=SQ01SVCDGFZ1VJYSP6NB
Looks like this guy.
The Picquic standard size, it is easily my favorite screwdriver:
http://www.amazon.com/Picquic-X-7-Multi-bit-Screwdriver-Assorted/dp/B0018IV8WM
http://www.amazon.com/Picquic-88562-Drivers-Assorted-3-Piece/dp/B00QC1ZO66/ref=lp_3038547011_1_15?srs=3038547011&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1450899662&amp;sr=8-15
My favorite dinosaur is the triceratops.
pocket screwdriver
Ive never had an issue with losing any of the bits, unless I forget to put them back in. The only other ones I can think of is a Wera Kompakt or a Crapsman Auto-Loader
I know exactly what you're talking about. I have one that's not craftsman but some other no name brand. It has a clear handle and red top and bottom. It took me a long time to find a similar replacement online.
The trick to finding them is to search for Auto Loading Screwdrivers. This ones seems similar.
https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Auto-loading-Multi-bit-Screwdriver/dp/B00333Q27Q
To be honest though I don't think many manufacturers make them anymore and instead do just the multiple bits stored in the handle style.
For casual use I love the little clear handle autoloading driver. But over time I've become very accustomed to this guy as well. It's a standard, multiple bits in the handle kind, but with a really nice feeling ratcheting action. Its the same one that Snap-On rebrands.
https://www.amazon.com/Williams-WRS-1-Magnetic-Ratcheting-Screwdriver/dp/B002NI1LZK