Which is better for a first apartment?

The WORKPRO. It costs $35.99 and covers hammering, measuring, cutting and driving screws, which is most of what a new apartment needs. Add a ratchet set later if you start furniture assembly.

Does the Stanley have tools the WORKPRO lacks?

Yes. The Stanley adds a 1/4-inch ratchet, 8 SAE sockets, a bit holder, 30 bits and 16 hex keys. The WORKPRO has no sockets or hex keys.

The Stanley's hardened steel tools and hard case should hold up better over years of use. The WORKPRO's bag is tough 600D polyester, but a soft bag protects tools less than a molded case.

Is the Stanley worth the extra $15?

Only if you will use the ratchet, sockets and hex keys. If you mainly hang pictures and tighten screws, the WORKPRO does that for less.

Which is easier to store?

The WORKPRO bag is 12 x 9 x 3 inches and fits in a drawer. The Stanley case is about 16 x 11 x 3.3 inches and weighs 3.37 kg, so it needs shelf space.

Do both include a tape measure and level?

Yes. The WORKPRO has an auto-lock tape measure and a level. The Stanley has a 16-foot tape rule and a torpedo level.

WORKPRO Home Tool Kit, 100 Piece Kitchen Drawer Household Hand Tool Set with Easy Carrying Pouch vs Stanley 94-248 65-Piece Homeowner's Tool Kit

Buy the WORKPRO 100-piece kit for a first household set: it costs less and covers more tools. Buy the Stanley 94-248 if you want a socket and ratchet set and a hard case, and you accept fewer pieces. On November 3, 2026 the WORKPRO is $35.99 at WORKPRO Tools and the Stanley is $50.95 at Home Depot, so the Stanley costs about $15 more.

Today the WORKPRO Home Tool Kit, 100 Piece Kitchen Drawer Household Hand Tool Set with Easy Carrying Pouch costs $14.96 less at its best price.

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