GEARWRENCH 14 Pc. 3/8" Drive 6 Pt. Standard Socket Set, Metric - 80552
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the GEARWRENCH 80552 14-piece 3/8-inch metric set is respected for fit, finish and its confidence-inspiring 6-point design. A verified-purchase Home Depot reviewer says 'the 6 point design really digs into the fastener... I never worry about rounding off bolt heads,' and high-trust community members in r/MechanicAdvice describe GearWrench as 'really, really nice stuff.' That same high-trust thread, however, immediately adds that they 'think they are a waste of money,' and an r/Tools commenter notes that on a broader GearWrench set 'you really won't use most of it.' A GearWrench-shop reviewer also reported a packing error receiving two 11/16-inch deep sockets instead of the 3/4-inch.
What reviewers liked
- 4.8 over 900 Amazon ratings with verified-purchase praise for fit and finish
- 6-point design cited by reviewers as reducing fastener rounding
- High-trust community sources acknowledge GearWrench build quality is excellent
- Chrome vanadium construction suited to everyday 3/8-inch work
Where it falls short
- r/MechanicAdvice high-trust commenter calls them 'a waste of money'
- A retailer reviewer reported a missing 3/4-inch socket / duplicate 11/16-inch
- Metric-only, single 3/8-inch drive limits standalone use
- Smallest review base among the picks
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Across the reviewers we read, the GEARWRENCH 80552 14-piece 3/8-inch metric set is respected for fit, finish and its confidence-inspiring 6-point design. A verified-purchase Home Depot reviewer says 'the 6 point design really digs into the fastener... I never worry about rounding off bolt heads,' and high-trust community members in r/MechanicAdvice describe GearWrench as 'really, really nice stuff.'
That same high-trust thread, however, immediately adds that they 'think they are a waste of money,' and an r/Tools commenter notes that on a broader GearWrench set 'you really won't use most of it.' A GearWrench-shop reviewer also reported a packing error receiving two 11/16-inch deep sockets instead of the 3/4-inch. So the praise for build quality coexists with skepticism about value and occasional quality-control slips.
The trust-weighted verdict is a well-made, metric-focused 3/8-inch set best suited to buyers who specifically want GearWrench quality and the 6-point grip, with the caveat that several knowledgeable voices consider it more set than most people need.
- Chamfered opening quickly guides fasteners into socket
- Hard stamped size markings
I've been extremely happy with the metric packout socket set. The ratchet has held up to abuse and the sockets have been used on my impact here ...
It's a good set from a good brand, but you really won't use most of it, chrome sockets work better in small sizes for 90% of the work, using a ...
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“GearWrench Socket Set Review: First Impression” · YouTube
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