Overview: Shaumi electric screwdriver

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It is already known that Xiaomi has expanded beyond the world of phones. There is no shortage of products, some of which we have tested here with us, which offer solutions for every area of ​​life. This time it’s a screwdriver from the MiJia sub-brand, which recently launched a solution for technicians and light work at home.

The screwdriver, whose full name is Xiaomi Mijia Cordless Electric Screwdriver, competes in the field of home palm screwdrivers. It is very similar to the IXO of the popular Bosch company and its size, as you can understand, is small and compact. In fact, it is smaller compared to the competitors we experimented with and is also lightweight: around 350 grams.

Its shape and grip are common in the field, but it is not designed like any other screwdriver. Shaumi took care of a very smooth and special finish, without prominent buttons or phosphorescent colors. Although it is a plastic finish, it is covered with a coating against scratches and dust.

The grip is definitely a comfortable thing, as the hand stably wraps around the grip handle and the finger sits right on the trigger button for operation. The direction of rotation is changed with a rotary knob located at the back. Turn left to open, turn right to close and middle to turn on only lighting. This is incidentally positioned anteriorly as a ring around the bit hole consisting of three LEDs, so that it provides relatively strong lighting, even when screwed in dark areas. The only thing that slightly bothered us was that her weight was not really balanced and she was leaning slightly forward.

In terms of specifications, Shaumi’s screwdriver has a 3.6 volt motor with a maximum development torque of 5 Newton meters (5Nm). This is a fairly standard figure for screwdrivers of this type, which means that it will be able to perform a screw-screwing craft with slight to moderate resistance. For example it will be great for use when assembling IKEA furniture so that it will not cause damage, but less for threading thick screws into solid wood. In the test we did, she even managed to screw screws into the 6 mm dowel in the wall quite easily, but the last turn had to be done with a screwdriver.

So for light household chores like bike repair, assembling ready-made products like shelves – it will fit in a good and fun way. But it should also be remembered that it does not have a clutch, which means that it does not have the ability to change the resistance of the rotation. Therefore, in cases where fine-tuning is required, care must be taken that the screw is not worn.

The bit head at the end is magnetic, which allows both the bit itself and the screw to be attached so that it does not fall. However, it does not have a quick locking mechanism like in the impact screws, but just put the desired bit in the hole and that’s all.

The screwdriver also comes with a carrying case, a very nice bonus that allows you to carry it from place to place in a bag or just hold it in your hand. In addition, the kit also has a set of bits in a hard box. The set includes no less than 12 different bits such as 4 types of Phillips, 2 bits with a flat head, 3 bits of the Allen type and another 3 star type. Shaumi even added a short bit extender. Nice.

The battery has a capacity of 2,000 mAh, a figure that will be enough, according to the company, for continuous work of 120 minutes or for tightening up to 180 screws. The charge is in a USB-C connection located at the bottom, which is actually open and exposed to dust. Either way the screwdriver is not waterproof.

The bottom line

The Xiaomi Mijia Cordless Electric Screwdriver is definitely special. Its design is unlike any other screwdriver, it is easy to use and very comfortable in the hand. The transition between working modes can be done with one hand with the thumb, and the fact that it comes with bits inside the carrying case already makes it a product that is always ready to use.

Its workforce is standard and it does not present a significant innovation here. However, the lighting and the fact that it is charged with a standard USB-C connection are definitely in its favor. Another and final thing is the price, which is about 45 dollars, which is about 120 shekels. So in the end it’s a good deal.

About Hekka

We got the screwdriver From the Hekka website – This is a relatively new online store that went into work last year and specializes in various technology products like mobile, smart home, fitness products and home. There you can find a variety of Shaomi products, such as the Mijia Electrical Precision Screwdriver pocket screwdriver sold at$ 37.99 Or the Mijia Brushless Smart Home Electric Drill which is similar to the one we reviewed here only more powerful and a carbon free engine when it Sells for $ 118. TGspot readers also deserve a $ 10 discount for coupon users tgspot10.

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