GearWrench Ratcheting Wrench Sets: SAE, Metric and Flex Compared

Best for
Builders wanting full SAE and metric coverage

The GEARWRENCH 30 Piece 12 Pt SAE set, model 86702, is the complete package. Despite the short name, the full listing title calls it an SAE/mm set, and the spec sheet lists the measurement standard as both, so you get inch and metric sizes in one purchase. The description lists SAE sizes starting at 1/4 inch and running through 7/8 inch and beyond, though the text is cut off before the full size list and the metric sizes are not itemized.

Each wrench has a 12-point ratcheting box end with off-corner loading to grip the flats of a fastener and reduce rounding, a thin head and beam for confined areas, and sizes stamped on both ends. The wrenches are alloy steel with a polished chrome finish. The listing does not state the tooth count of the ratchet mechanism, and the set weighs 6.24 kg, the heaviest here.

This is the set for the builder who does everything: assembling a sim rig on Saturday, fixing a car on Sunday. If you only ever touch one measurement system, a smaller dedicated set saves weight and drawer space.

• 30 pieces, SAE and metric
• Off-corner loading, 12-point box end
• Size stamped on both ends

Best for
Mixed-standard rigs and desk builds

The GEARWRENCH 20 Piece SAE MM Ratcheting set, model 35720A-02, is the leaner mixed-standard option. It explicitly lists a 72-tooth ratcheting box end needing 5 degrees of movement, and it adds pass-thru technology, meaning the wrench can slide down threaded rod or long bolts where a socket would bottom out. That is handy on desk frames, monitor arms and rig uprights that use long threaded hardware.

The SAE sizes run 1/4 to 3/4 inch (1/4, 5/16, 11/32, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16 and 3/4), with metric sizes included, though the listing’s text cuts off before naming them. The head style is open end plus ratcheting box end, in polished alloy steel. The spec sheet shows “Item Torque: 72 N m,” which likely confuses the 72-tooth count with a torque value, so do not rely on it as a rating.

It suits builders who want SAE and metric but do not need 30 pieces. For the widest size spread, step up to the 86702.

Best for
SAE-only garages and older cars

The GEARWRENCH 13 Piece 12 Point Ratcheting set, model 9312, is SAE only. It confirms the 72-tooth ratcheting box end, off-corner loading and a thin head and beam, and it adds a storage rack so the wrenches stay in order. Sizes are stamped on both ends.

The listing does not itemize which 13 SAE sizes are included, and it lists the color as “Multi,” which does not match the polished finish described elsewhere, so check the photos. The set weighs 2.7 kg with an item length of 14.7 inches. The description repeats GearWrench’s pitch that the small box end reaches spots a ratchet cannot.

Pick this if your projects use inch fasteners, as many older vehicles and some American-made furniture and hardware do. For metric builds, the 9416 is the counterpart.

Best for
Metric sim rigs, PC cases and imports

The GEARWRENCH 16 Piece 72T Ratcheting Combination set, model 9416, is the metric workhorse. It has the 72-tooth ratcheting box end, off-corner loading, pass-thru technology for threaded rod and long bolts, and a plastic wrench rack for storage. That combination makes it a strong match for aluminum-profile sim cockpits, PC cases, flat-pack desks and most modern cars, which rely heavily on metric hardware.

The listing’s specifications are thin: alloy steel, silver, 6.6 pounds, and an item length of 6 inches that cannot describe the whole set and may refer to one wrench. It does not itemize the 16 metric sizes. If you pair this set with a GearWrench ratchet set, you cover nearly every fastener on a typical rig.

This is our pick for metric-first builders. If you keep hitting bolts at awkward angles, the 9902D flex set is the better tool.

• 16 metric wrenches
• 72-tooth, 5 degree swing
• Pass-thru design
• Plastic storage rack

Best for
A starter kit for quick fixes

The GEARWRENCH 5 Pc. 12 Pt. Ratcheting set, model 93005, is the smallest in this list. It is SAE only, weighs 1.2 pounds, and brings the same off-corner loading design and thin head and beam. The description notes it includes a 3/8 inch wrench, but the list of sizes is cut off, so the full five sizes are not specified.

The spec sheet describes the head style as ratcheting box end and combination wrench, in polished silver alloy steel. The listed item length of 11.5 centimeters seems short for a full set and may refer to one wrench. The listing does not state the tooth count.

This suits someone who wants a few ratcheting wrenches in a desk drawer for quick fixes on a chair base, a monitor mount or a bike. It gives way to any of the larger sets once projects get serious.

Best for
Hard-to-reach metric bolts behind panels

The GEARWRENCH 16 Pc. Ratcheting Flex Combination set, model 9902D, adds a flex head to a 16-piece metric set. A flex head pivots so you can angle the box end around obstructions, which is exactly what you need for bolts behind a wheel base plate, under a desk frame or deep in an engine bay. It keeps off-corner loading and a thin head and beam.

The listing does not state the tooth count or itemize the sizes. It gives the color as solid black, while the description mentions a polished chrome finish, and the weight is listed as 410 g, which is light for 16 wrenches, so treat that figure with caution. Item length is 35.31 centimeters.

Choose this for tight-space metric work. For straight-on access and pass-thru capability, the 9416 is the simpler choice.