Apollo Tool Kits: The Right Starter Set for Every Home

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Apollo Tools 135 Piece Household Tool Set, Pink DT0773N1

8.0/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Apollo Tools 135 Piece Household Tool

Best for: Gift for a first apartment

Pros

• 6V cordless screwdriver, pivoting head
• Hammer, level, tape measure, pliers

Cons

• No sockets for car work
• Screwdriver warranty only one year

The Apollo Tools 135 Piece Household Tool Set, model DT0773N1, is the well-known Apollo Tools 135 piece pink kit. Its centerpiece is a 3.6-volt lithium-ion rechargeable screwdriver with an ETL-listed plug. The head pivots from straight to a right angle for tight spots, it has a simple forward and reverse switch, an LED to light the work, and a power gauge that tells you when to recharge.

Alongside the screwdriver you get a hammer, adjustable wrench, long nose pliers, level, tape measure, precision screwdrivers and more, all in a heavy-duty case measuring 10 x 14 x 3 inches. Apollo says the hand tools are drop forged, chrome plated to resist corrosion and fitted with non-slip grips, backed by a lifetime warranty, while the cordless screwdriver has a one-year warranty. The listing does not break down every one of the 135 pieces.

This is a thoughtful gift for a first apartment or a graduate. If the recipient also works on a car, the 79-piece or 101-piece sets add sockets.

High score Our score: 9.8/10

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Apollo Tools 79 Piece SAE and Metric Tool Set, Red DT9411

9.8/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Apollo Tools 79 Piece SAE

Best for: Car owners wanting a compact kit

Pros

• SAE and metric sockets
• Low-profile case, every tool visible
• Lifetime warranty, ANSI standards

Cons

• No cordless screwdriver
• Exact contents not itemized in listing

The Apollo Tools 79 Piece SAE and Metric Tool Set, model DT9411, is a compact multi-purpose kit. SAE and metric are the two measurement systems for bolts: SAE sizes are in inches and metric in millimeters. Having both lets you work on cars and motorcycles as well as household items. Apollo says it includes the most needed sockets of both types plus tools for hanging a mirror, fixing a leaky faucet or assembling furniture.

The case has a low profile and shows every tool at a glance, with a built-in carry handle. Tools are made of 45C carbon steel or chrome vanadium steel, heat-treated and chrome-plated where needed, with double-dipped plastic handles, and Apollo says they meet or exceed ANSI standards. It carries a lifetime warranty. There is no cordless screwdriver, and the listing does not itemize the exact socket sizes.

This suits a new driver or student who wants one small kit for the car trunk and the apartment. For more garage tools, the 101-piece mechanic set goes further.

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Apollo Tools 161 Piece Complete Household Tool Set, Red DT0739

8.6/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Apollo Tools 161 Piece Complete Household

Best for: New homeowners tackling DIY projects

Pros

• 100-piece wall hanging kit
• Wire stripper, clamps, electrical tape
• 6V screwdriver, 3.5 Nm torque

Cons

• Battery runs about 1 hour
• 4-hour charge time

The Apollo Tools 161 Piece Complete Household Tool Set, model DT0739, is the largest kit here and the Apollo Tools 161 piece set many new homeowners consider. It includes the upgraded 3.6-volt lithium-ion screwdriver with two-angle adjustment, forward and reverse, LED light, power gauge and UL charger. The specs list 3.5 N·m torque, about 1 hour of battery life and a 4-hour charge time.

Beyond the usual hand tools, it adds a 100-piece wall hanging kit for pictures and mirrors, a magnetic level, clamps, an 8.5-inch wire crimper and stripper, and electrical tape, which make it better suited to light plumbing, electrical and craft projects. Everything snaps into a blow molded case with a handle. Hand tools carry a limited lifetime warranty and the screwdriver a one-year limited warranty.

This suits someone moving into a house with walls to decorate and small repairs to tackle. For a dorm room, it may be more than needed; the 81-piece set is smaller.

High score Our score: 9.4/10

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Apollo Tools 81-Piece Home Tool Set, Blue/Gray DT2020

9.4/10Our score, based on listed specifications and buyer feedback

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Apollo Tools 81-Piece Home Tool

Best for: Dorms and furniture assembly

Pros

• 20 driver bits incl. Torx
• 90-degree rotating driver, 200 rpm
• Non-marring hammer cap

Cons

• Fewer pieces than 135 or 161
• No sockets

The Apollo Tools 81-Piece Home Tool Set, model DT2020 in blue and gray, is a compact kit built around the same style of 3.6-volt screwdriver: a 90-degree rotating handle, 3.5 N·m torque, 200 rpm and an LED light.

It includes pliers, a hammer with a non-marring cap so it will not dent furniture, a tape measure, level, precision screwdrivers and hex keys, plus a picture hanging kit. A standout is the bit selection: 20 driver bits covering Torx, hex, Phillips, Pozidriv and slotted screws, with an extension adapter and a bit handle for turning by hand. The case is described as durable and compact for apartments and dorms.

This suits a college student or anyone assembling flat-pack furniture. For more hand tools and wall-hanging hardware, the 161-piece set is the step up.

Best for: Basic hand-tool set without batteries

Pros

• Includes saw, claw hammer, clamps
• Magnetic-tip screwdrivers
• No charging needed

Cons

• No cordless screwdriver
• Heavy at 8.32 pounds

The Apollo Tools 71 Piece Complete Household Tool Set, model DT0204, sticks to hand tools, with no batteries to charge. Apollo lists a large wrench, a 3-piece plier set, claw hammer, ruler, saw, pencil, metal clamps and a set of cushion-grip slotted and Phillips screwdrivers with magnetic tips, including precision drivers for small screws.

The tools are high-grade steel alloy, heat treated and chrome plated where appropriate, stored in a blow molded case with a carry handle. It weighs 8.32 pounds and measures 13.66 x 4.02 x 14.96 inches. Apollo describes a lifetime quality guarantee under normal use.

This suits someone who prefers simple hand tools or wants a kit for a garage shelf. The saw sets it apart from the cordless kits, but it gives way to them for fast screw driving.

Best for: Drivers and garage tinkerers

Pros

• 1/4 and 3/8-inch sockets
• Combination wrenches, hex keys
• Tire gauge and voltage tester

Cons

• No hammer listed
• Few household extras

The Apollo Tools 101 Piece SAE and Metric Mechanic Tool Set, model DT0006 in black, is the most car-focused kit. It includes the most-used 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch drive sockets in SAE and metric, combination wrenches, SAE and metric hex keys, pliers, adjustable wrenches, a bit driver, a wire brush, a tire gauge and a voltage tester.

The drive size is the square peg on the ratchet: 1/4-inch for small fasteners, 3/8-inch for most general car work. The tools are high-grade steel alloy with chrome plating and non-slip grips, stored in a blow molded case, and the kit weighs 8.3 pounds. The listing does not mention a hammer or tape measure.

This suits a new driver, a motorcycle rider or anyone who tinkers in the garage. For household jobs, pair it with or choose one of the household kits.