Fanttik E1 vs E2 Precision Screwdriver: Full Lineup Comparison (E1, E1 PRO, E1 MAX, E2 MAX, E2 Ultra)

Short answer: buy an E1 if you only open phones, watches and cameras — two torque gears and a 350 mAh battery are enough. Buy an E2 if you also handle laptops, small appliances or RC gear, because the E2 adds a third (and on the Ultra, a fifth) torque gear plus an 800 mAh battery.

Quick Answer: E1 vs E2 Spec Comparison

Fanttik's E series is a ladder, not two products. Five models publish the same comparison spec table on their product pages, so those are the five that can be lined up field by field. Everything below comes straight from that table. (The store also lists a Fanttik E1 Ultra and an E1 NEX Workstation kit, which do not carry the same published table and are therefore not compared here.)

Where the Real Differences Are

1. Torque gears: the one thing that actually separates E1 from E2

All three E1-generation drivers in this comparison — plain E1, E1 PRO and E1 MAX — ship with the same two electric torque gears: 0.05 N·m and 0.2 N·m. Fanttik lists all three under the same use case, camera / watch / precision repair, and the gear pair does not change no matter how much you spend across those three.

The E2 generation is where the torque ladder grows. The E2 MAX adds a third gear at 0.4 N·m, and the E2 Ultra runs a full five-gear ladder — 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.4 and 0.6 N·m. The extra 0.1 N·m step gives you an intermediate setting between the two E1 gears, and the top gears are what move the stated use case from watch-scale repair to PC/laptop work on the E2 MAX and small appliances / PC / RC car on the E2 Ultra. If you are choosing between Fanttik E1 MAX vs E2 Ultra, this is the decision, not the bit count.

2. Battery: 350 mAh on all three E1 models, 800 mAh on both E2 models

All three E1 models here carry a 350 mAh cell. Both E2 models more than double that to 800 mAh. Fanttik does not publish a runtime or screws-per-charge figure in the comparison table, so treat the gap as a capacity difference rather than a stated endurance claim — but a pack that size, paired with the higher gears, is the practical reason to step up if your sessions run long rather than "open the back of a phone, swap a part, close it."

3. Speed: 180 → 270 RPM across the ladder

Speed climbs unevenly, which trips people up. The base E1 runs 200 RPM, the E1 PRO actually runs slower at 180 RPM, the E1 MAX returns to 200 RPM, the E2 MAX moves up to 220 RPM, and the E2 Ultra tops this group at 270 RPM. So the E1 PRO is not a "faster E1" — it is a bit-count and price step, and the E2 Ultra is the fastest of the five, at least 70 RPM ahead of every E1 in the table.

4. Bits and included tools: 12 / 24 / 50

Bit count is the E1 side's own internal ladder: 12 S2 magnetic bits on the E1, 24 on the E1 PRO, 50 on the E1 MAX. Once you reach 50, it stays at 50 — the E1 MAX, E2 MAX and E2 Ultra all list the same 50-bit count. The E1 MAX is also the cheapest of the five to list a pry bar and tweezer as equipped tools; the E1 and E1 PRO list none, and both E2 models list the same pair.

That produces a useful shortcut: if all you need is a big bit set, the E1 MAX already gives you the full 50 plus the disassembly tools, and paying up to an E2 buys torque gears and battery, not more bits. Worn or missing drivers can be topped up separately — see our guide to Fanttik screwdriver replacement bits.

5. Case and lighting: two small details worth checking

Four of the five models use an aluminum alloy magnetic case. The E2 Ultra is the only one with a rotatable magnetic case, which changes how you fan out and pick bits on a crowded bench.

The lighting spec is the one genuine downgrade among these five: the E1 PRO is the only one of them whose spec table marks LED lights as absent. The base E1, the E1 MAX, the E2 MAX and the E2 Ultra all list them. If you work inside dark enclosures, skip the E1 PRO on that basis alone.

Which One Should You Buy?

• Phones, watches, cameras — occasional use: the E1 at $32.97. Two gears, 200 RPM, LEDs, 12 bits. It covers the listed camera/watch/precision-repair use case for the lowest entry price.
• Same work, but you keep running out of bit shapes: the E1 PRO at $42.99 doubles the set to 24 bits. Accept the 180 RPM speed and the missing LEDs.
• You want the complete kit without leaving the E1 platform: the E1 MAX at $59.97 — 50 bits, LEDs, pry bar and tweezer, 200 RPM. Best value if bit coverage, not torque, is your bottleneck.
• Laptops and PCs: the E2 MAX at $69.97. The 0.4 N·m third gear and 800 mAh battery are specified for PC/laptop repair rather than watch-scale work.
• Mixed benches — small appliances, PCs, RC cars: the E2 Ultra at $69.99. Five gears up to 0.6 N·m, 270 RPM, 800 mAh and the rotatable case. It is listed two cents above the E2 MAX ($69.99 vs $69.97), so at these prices the choice is about torque range and case style, not budget.

FAQ

What is the difference between the Fanttik E1 and E2?

Two specs, mainly. The E2 generation adds torque gears — three on the E2 MAX (up to 0.4 N·m) and five on the E2 Ultra (up to 0.6 N·m) versus two gears capped at 0.2 N·m on all three E1 models compared here — and it doubles battery capacity from 350 mAh to 800 mAh. Bit count is identical at the top of both lines (50 bits).

Fanttik E1 MAX vs E2 Ultra — is the upgrade worth it?

You pay $59.97 versus $69.99. For that difference you go from 2 gears to 5, from 0.2 N·m to 0.6 N·m top electric torque, from 200 RPM to 270 RPM, from 350 mAh to 800 mAh, and from a standard aluminum case to a rotatable one. Bits (50) and the pry bar/tweezer are the same. If you only repair phones and watches, the E1 MAX is enough; anything heavier justifies the E2 Ultra.

Fanttik E1 MAX vs E2 MAX — what actually changes?

Bit count, working mode, case type and included tools are identical. What changes is the third 0.4 N·m gear, 220 RPM instead of 200 RPM, and the 800 mAh battery — plus a shift in the stated use case from camera/watch repair to PC/laptop repair. The price gap is $59.97 to $69.97.

Is there a Fanttik E1 Ultra?

Yes — the Fanttik E1 Ultra is a separate model in the store. It is left out of the table above because it does not carry the same published comparison spec table as the five models listed, so there are no like-for-like figures to line it up against. If you are cross-shopping it with the E2 Ultra, check the spec block on each product page directly; the E2 Ultra's setup steps are covered in the E2 Ultra manual.

Related Guides

• Fanttik E2 Ultra Manual — setup, torque gear selection and charging.
• Fanttik Screwdriver Replacement Bits — restocking worn S2 bits.
• Fanttik User Manual PDF Hub — every product manual in one place.

Prices listed are the Fanttik store prices in USD as of the time of writing and are subject to change.