Tekton vs Milwaukee Socket Sets....SURPRISING RESULTS!!

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Tekton vs Milwaukee has been something I have been curious about for awhile.

Tekton has been around for awhile. They have products in a lot of major stores these days. While walking through Meijer, I was surprised to see their 45 piece 3/8" drive socket set was only $45.97. By all means, I was picking that up to see what it was all about! I brought the Tekton kit home and found that it was pretty good! The ratchet might suck, but the kit has everything you need and for HALF THE PRICE!

The Tekton Socket set would be great for beginners of all ages. A great first socket set for anyone. It's cheap, it's pretty darn good, it comes with a lifetime warranty.

Milwaukee 28pc Metric Socket Set

Tekton 48pc SAE/Metric Socket Set

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[chriscalderin]

Most people I know prefer quick release because it causes less fatigue when swapping sockets especially with dirty hands and it holds a socket on better just FYI .

[adriannurse]

Tekton has upgraded the set since you purchased yours. The ratchet is now a 90 tooth and it is much nicer. I recently spent a few dollars more and purchased the Tekton 74 piece set. It goes from 1/4 to 1" and 6 to 24mm with no skips. As with yours you get both shallow and deep sockets. Another guy I know bought the new 90 tooth ratchet and it fits in his case in place of the old one. I definitely love that Milwaukee case. They out did themselves there.

[jetdr]

I have broken 4 of my Snap On 3/8 drive sockets, I have a set of 3/8 drive Tekton and have never had a single issue.

[shadvan]

I have been using Tekton ratchets and sockets for about 2 years now. No failures. I restore old cars as a hobby, and I am not a professional mechanic, but I have a few friends there are professional mechanics and they are the ones that recommended Tekton, when I was looking at replacing some of worn out tools. The all recommended Tekton or gear wrench or hitting up pawn shops, Craigslist or estates sales for used tool truck brands. My favorite ratchet is the 3/8 swivel head from Tekton. Best ratchet. Have ever used.i bought a second one just in case anything ever go wrong with the first one.

[Azzmelater]

I love both brands! Tekton makes the best sockets IMO, but nothing can match a Milwaukee power tool.

[lordpeekaboo]

I ordered the Tekton 1/4 through 1/2" socket sets but immediately found a deal on the Milwaukee Packout sets. I had both for a few days before returning the Tekton. The Milwaukee socket trays are a much better fit for my toolbox, and I prefer the Milwaukee feel, fit, and finish. Warranty replacement would also be easier for me as there are several stores near me who keep most items in stock, although I doubt I will have such a need. I am also replacing my Tekton wrenches with the Milwaukee.

[lvll]

Personally rather have a steel type that lasts, having to go back to the store or whatever every time something breaks can get real old if it happens alot. Its like chasing your tail, sure you get a new socket, ratchet, whatever, but it'd be cumbersome to go back every time a socket breaks. But thats just my opinion

[Mike-ffib]

The difference is down time. True they both have a replacement warranty but the question is are you ok with being without a replacement for a few days or weeks in the middle of a project. Personally if you use the right tool for the job they should rarely break.

[blackwater]

as far as hand tools go, I'll take TEKTON over Milwaukee every single time.

[jsin]

I agree. It doesnt matter about material, slop, throw, etc, as long as it as it does the job, thats all that matters.

[yarbrouc]

Hardness does matter. When you round a bolt head that’s not lifetime warranty precision will matter as well. Point of quality tools is not to need the warranty.

[nochannelatall]

The 100$ tekton set would’ve been a better comparison to the Milwaukee 100$ set

[kylefraser]

You forgot to mention the sockets themselves. The milwaukees have a square bottom you can put an open end wrench on of needed, and they won't roll away.

[stephanepv]

Im not a car mechanic im whats call an electromechanic basically i work on machines in plants and ive used my tekton set everyday for over 2 years and i love them. For the price its been reliable so far even with the abuse ive put them through (adding steel tube extension for more leverage on the ratchet) 😂 ratchet and socket are light and easy to clean as well.

[rcud]

That Tekton set is $70 now, but comes with a much nicer and longer 90 tooth ratchet. Still a great buy.

[flipicaneze]

Tekton makes metric only socket sets availabe. That's actually awesome. SAE (for me) is a waste of space and will never use them.

[adamaj]

Tekton tools are awesome. I'm an industrial electrician and used Tekton for years without any issues. The only thing I would disagree with you on is quality not really mattering because of a lifetime warranty. Speaking for myself, there's hardly anything worse that's job related than to be in the middle of working on something critical and have a tool break. Then you have to stop what you're doing and scrounge around for another or find someone to borrow from, etc. I want good quality, too. And I'd be willing to spend $100 instead of $50 to get it if it means I don't have to waste my time with the warranty of poor quality tools often. You're still WAY below Snap-on, Matco, etc. But, like I said, I've had no issues with my Tekton tools and I beat the hell out of them every day.

[jmackinjersey]

Oh, one more thing, I have seen torture test videos and the Milwaukee tools tend to fare a lot better than the rest of the line up. Mind you that the tests are typically a LOT more strenuous than we would actually put these tools through on a regular basis. But in the end, like I said, they hold their own by comparison.

[nelsoninman]

I really like all my tekton tools and they don't skip sizes

[vangildermichael]

little off topic. But I think that flag you have in the background. That one that is all, looks"worn in" and classic (it looks like it is a zillion years old). Maybe matte. That is beautiful. Cheerio on your art! I just got a TEKTON screwdriver socket set (3/8) I think. 69 piece, with all the styles Phillips, slotted, tor ex, and hex. TEKTON is some best tools I've ever seen. And they put a lot of work into the case. My case is rock solid if it falls off the tailgate it is not going to fly open. If you are on the fence about who to buy, Go TEKTON. You will be so glad you did.