Sunex 1/4 Inch Drive Magnetic Sockets for Small Fasteners

The SUNEX TOOLS 1822 is a 1/4-inch drive metric magnetic impact socket set covering 5mm to 15mm. The magnet keeps the fastener seated in the socket, and a chamfered opening helps line the socket up with the fastener quickly, which is handy when you are working by feel.

Sunex uses a radius corner design that pushes force onto the fastener walls instead of the corners, which reduces wear and helps prevent rounding. Sizes are both laser etched and roll stamped for permanent marking. The set comes in a heavy duty storage case and meets ANSI standards. The piece count is unclear: the title says 12 pieces, a feature line says 10 pieces, and 5mm to 15mm in whole sizes would be 11 sockets. The listed item weight of 26.94 g also seems too light for a full set with a case, so check the product page for the exact contents.

The Sunex 1822 suits anyone starting a metric kit for bikes, small engines or general hardware. If your fasteners sit at the bottom of a recess, the deep 1831 set reaches further.

• Metric 5mm to 15mm
• Magnetic retention with chamfered opening
• Radius corner design
• Heavy duty storage case

The SUNEX TOOLS 1831 is a 14-piece deep metric set covering 4mm to 15mm, including half sizes at 4.5mm and 5.5mm. The full list is 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15mm. Those small sizes are useful for fine hardware where a standard set starts at 5mm.

Deep sockets reach bolts on long studs, bolted joints and clamp bolts. This set adds spring-loaded magnets that retract into the socket, which the description says allows extended bolt applications: the magnet moves back as the bolt enters, so long threads do not bottom out against it. It shares the radius corner design, chamfered opening, dual markings and ANSI compliance of the other sets, and comes in a blow-molded case. The listing weight is 1.9 pounds.

The Sunex 1831 suits builders dealing with recessed or long fasteners. For shallow screws in tight clearance, a standard-depth set like the 1822 is easier to fit. If you need even more reach, our look at the Sunex extra deep socket set covers longer options.

• 14 deep sockets, 4mm to 15mm
• Spring-loaded retracting magnets
• Half sizes at 4.5mm and 5.5mm
• Blow-molded storage case

The SUNEX TOOLS 1818 1/4-Inch Drive Magnetic Fractional and Metric Impact Socket Set is the all-in-one option. It includes 23 standard-depth, 6-point sockets: SAE from 3/16 inch to 1/2 inch and metric from 5mm to 15mm.

It has the same magnetic retention, radius corner design, chamfered opening and dual markings as the other sets, plus a black phosphate finish that Sunex says resists corrosion. It comes in a heavy duty storage case, meets ANSI standards and weighs 11.2 ounces according to the listing.

The Sunex 1818 suits anyone who works across both measurement systems, such as older small engines alongside newer metric hardware. It does not include deep sockets, so pair it with the 1831 or a single deep socket for recessed fasteners.

• 23 pieces, SAE 3/16 to 1/2 inch and metric 5 to 15mm
• 6-point, standard depth
• Black phosphate finish
• Heavy duty storage case

The SUNEX TOOLS 810MDMG 1/4-Inch Drive 10mm Deep Magnetic Impact Socket is a single socket, and it answers a familiar problem: the 10mm always seems to go missing first. It is a deep, 6-point socket with a built-in rare earth magnet.

The 6-point geometry maximizes contact with fastener flats to reduce rounding. It is Cr-Mo alloy steel with a black phosphate finish and dual laser-etched and stamped markings. Sunex says the magnet is rated for repeated high-torque impact use and that the socket meets or exceeds ANSI and ASME standards. It is backed by a Sunex lifetime warranty and weighs 1.6 ounces.

The 810MDMG suits anyone who wants a spare deep 10mm or needs one for overhead work where a dropped nut is a real hassle. It is not a set, so it complements rather than replaces the kits above.

The SUNEX TOOLS 1825 1/4-Inch Drive Universal Magnetic Impact Socket Set is built for confined spaces. It includes 11 metric universal sockets from 5mm to 15mm in whole sizes. A universal socket has a built-in swivel joint, so you can approach a fastener at an angle when a straight extension cannot line up.

These sockets are 12-point rather than 6-point. In general, 12-point sockets engage a fastener at more angles, which helps when swing room is limited, but they grip less of each flat than 6-point sockets. The listing confirms Cr-Mo steel and magnetic retention. It does not mention a storage case, and the listed item weight of 0.27 g is clearly a data error.

The Sunex 1825 suits cramped work such as fasteners behind brackets or deep inside a frame. For maximum grip on tight fasteners, the 6-point 1822 or 1818 is the better choice.

• 11 universal sockets, 5mm to 15mm
• 12-point design
• Swivel joint for angled access
• Magnetic retention

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Adding a 1/4-inch SAE socket

The Sunex 808mg 1/4-Inch Drive 1/4-Inch Magnetic Impact Socket is a single 6-point socket in the 1/4-inch SAE size. It is Cr-Mo alloy steel with a black phosphate finish and high-visibility laser-etched markings for low-light identification.

Sunex describes it as impact rated for impact wrenches and pneumatic tools and machined to tight tolerances for secure engagement. It carries a Sunex lifetime warranty that the listing says has no exclusions. The item weight is 22.68 g.

The 808MG suits anyone who needs a spare or replacement 1/4-inch socket, or who wants to add a common SAE size to a metric-only kit. For a full range of SAE sizes, the 1818 set is more complete. When your projects move to heavier hardware, our Sunex 1/2 impact socket set guide covers the larger drive.