The Best Torque Wrenches of 2024

The EPAuto Click Torque Wrench offers a great value for a basic click torque wrench. With a maximum torque of 150 pound-feet on the half-inch driver model, this wrench should suit most home mechanics. The click is very noticeable and loud, giving a clear indication that the desired torque has been reached.

Some reviewers felt it was stiff when trying to adjust the torque, but there’s a screw at the bottom of the handle to tune this. Several reviewers praised the accuracy of the torque wrench, with one even offering photos as proof of its accuracy.

Other shoppers reported some struggles with tasks like torquing lug nuts because of the short handle. If that is a rare task, this torque wrench will get the job done. However, if it’s a frequent need, consider another choice with a longer handle.

Another common frustration voiced by reviewers dealt with the light markings for torque settings, making it difficult to read in poor lighting. One customer in particular noticed that after getting brake cleaner on the wrench, the settings were completely erased. If it’s a tool used rarely, the EPAuto Click Torque Wrench is a great value.

The high contrast offered by the black finish and yellow markings on the Lexivon put this torque wrench high on our list. The markings make choosing a torque setting easy, even in poor lighting conditions, as several reviewers noted.

The half-inch driver offers a maximum 250 pound-feet setting. This should cover most vehicle requirements and allow for heavy-duty tasks like trailer hitches. Reviewers appreciated the smaller three-eighths-inch driver, as well, for smaller jobs like securing bolts on engines.

The ratchet drives in both directions, but torque is measured clockwise. Some shoppers found that the black finish scraped off easily if, say, the tool was set down on concrete. Others had concerns about the calibration being off. (For example, ending up lower than intended.)

If the wrench does need to be returned or replaced, folks have found the customer service to be responsive and helpful. The wrench has a one-year warranty that can be extended to two if you register it online.

This air-powered ratchet wrench from Ingersoll Rand has overwhelmingly positive reviews. It delivers 76 foot-pounds of torque, with reviewers saying it feels both powerful and sturdily made. It’s got a variable-speed trigger, but it also has a tendency to feel stiff, according to some shoppers.

If you want a heavy-duty, air-powered torque wrench that won’t fall apart on you, this is a great option. But it’ll probably require some strength to use for extended periods.

The eTORK electronic torque wrench is a digital torque wrench that either loosens the head or clicks when the set torque is reached. If your work swaps between imperial and metric measurements, the eTORK can accommodate both settings. Some reviewers reported the wrench to be very accurate, or at least slightly more accurate than many similar wrenches. It even ships with a certification of calibration.

This wrench can measure torque in both directions, displays the torque setting on a lighted LED screen, and includes a hard case. There’s a lifetime warranty for consumer home use after online registration, with a “repair or replace” option for the first year. Shoppers consider this wrench a great value, saying it’s worth spending a bit more for the extra quality.

If you’re primarily looking to torque lug nuts on tires, the Tekton offers a slightly longer handle, at 26 inches, to help. Several reviewers note a lack of audible click at lower torque settings. Higher settings (like ones used for lug nuts) will offer a more reliable cue.

Some reviewers struggled with the markings for settings, noticing after shearing off several bolts that they hadn’t set the amount of torque correctly. One reviewer said the measurements don’t quite align as expected, which can cause the torque to be too high. (Or cause snapped nuts and bolts.)

Shoppers appreciated the extra info included with the wrench, like an exploded-view diagram and a QR code linked to a video explainer. Overall, reviewers seem pleased with the quality for the price.

There’s a high number of short reviews about the Bulltools Click Torque Wrench Set—a good sign, since those reviews are positive. One particularly useful write-up praised the wrench as being both “easy to read and easy to use.” Several reviewers attributed the blue finish and etching as helping to make the settings easy to see. Other shoppers liked the build quality of the tool, noticing the weight and handle led to the tool feeling solid.

One shopper mentioned buying the wrench for a job that needed a counterclockwise torque to be measured, so this should cover those jobs. Like others in this price range, the click at lower torques can be easy to miss. So go slow at settings under 40 pound-feet.

For a torque wrench to use on those rare occasions, the AmazonBasics Click Torque Wrench will cover, well, the basics. Reviewers recommended this wrench in the half-inch driver if you’re unfamiliar with torque wrenches or tasks like tightening lug nuts on tires.

Some shoppers disliked the torque settings being printed on the collar, making it difficult to line the settings up. Reviewers also noted the lock collar can slip, causing settings to change. But customer service was quick to offer a replacement within the one-year warranty period.