Straps, Cords & Magnets

Best Magnet & Magnetic Sweeper? Let’s find out!

Jul 2023/14 min/15 products tested

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The verdict

  1. 1

    Master Magnetics

    avg finish 8 lb (metal pickup test)

    “So, the Master Magnetics came out on top at 8 lb.”
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  2. 2

    Grip

    avg finish 7 lb (tied for 2nd)

    “Central Machinery, Grip, and Nico finished in a three-way tie for second place at 7 lb.”
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  3. 2

    Neiko

    avg finish 7 lb (tied for 2nd)

    “Central Machinery, Grip, and Nico finished in a three-way tie for second place at 7 lb.”
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Other picks

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    MAG-MATE

    “The Magmate, Olman, Proto, and Maco all finished very close together between 5.2 and 5.7.”
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    Ullman

    “The Magmate, Olman, Proto, and Maco all finished very close together between 5.2 and 5.7.”
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    Proto

    “The Magmate, Olman, Proto, and Maco all finished very close together between 5.2 and 5.7.”
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    Enbar

    “If it's all about magnet strength, the $8 Nbar did the best at over 29 lb.”
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    GearWrench

    “If you want a magnet with good shielding, the GearWrench came out on top at 1.29 g.”
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    E-Z Red

    “After testing all the brands, the EZ Red came out on top at 3.48 lb.”
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Everything tested 15

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