How does motor type affect electric screwdriver price?

Motor type affects electric screwdriver price because it changes the motor cost, PCB complexity, efficiency, service life, noise, and overall product positioning.

The main differences are:

Standard brushed motor: lowest cost and suitable for entry-level or general-purpose electric screwdrivers

Coreless motor: higher cost than a basic brushed motor because it is lighter, more compact, and provides faster response and smoother operation

Brushless motor: usually the highest-cost option because it requires a more expensive motor and electronic control system

Motor type also affects:

Torque and speed stability

Motor size and tool diameter

Noise and vibration

Battery efficiency and runtime

Temperature rise

Expected motor life

PCB and control requirements

Development and testing cost

For precision electric screwdrivers, a more expensive motor is not automatically necessary. The motor should match the required torque, RPM, tool size, duty cycle, and target selling price.

For consumer electronics repair, a good brushed or coreless motor can provide a strong balance between cost, compact size, and performance. For professional products requiring longer service life, higher efficiency, or frequent continuous operation, a brushless motor may justify the additional cost.

For ToolQeen OEM and ODM projects, we recommend selecting the motor, gearbox, battery, PCB, torque range, and RPM together, rather than upgrading the motor alone and increasing the product cost without a clear performance benefit.