Gearwrench 3/8" Drive Alloy Steel Electronic Torque Wrench (10-135 Nm) Expired

Digitals having built-in torque angle measurement is the big one. Precision, repeatability (accuracy), ability to switch between units, and data recording (in advanced models) are others.

The mechanical click-type / micrometer design can go out of calibration rather easily through long-term use, impacts or improper storage (not unloading the springs), and temperature extremes. Depending on the markings, sometimes the settings can be harder to reader/set properly - especially if you're looking at the wrong scale. If you need torque angle you need to employ an additional device.

The digitals use a load cell which is basically a piece of metal that's a resistor and changes in resistance value as pressure is applied to it. They're tried and true solid state devices that have been used for decades. Instead of clicking, digital torque devices use lights, beeps and sometimes vibration motors to let you know when you're approaching and then have reached the set torque. They usually have torque angle and the ability to measure current and/or peak torque applied. Some will even log the data for you. Depending on your environment, some or all of those things may be necessary. The one big thing to watch out for with digitals is low voltage and leaking batteries - I use nimh rechargeables in them to try to avoid the latter

I personally prefer to use my digitals over mechanicals, I just find it easier to work with them especially when switching between applications that use Nm instead of ft-lbs, but I do still use mechanical clickers for lug nuts and split beams for quick checks.

There are obviously going to be a variety of opinions on this because of different needs, workflows and personal preferences.

"No need for a fancy 1/2" torque wrench?"

Surely you weren't serious, or perhaps solely referring to yourself.

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