While all the ratchets performed well, we found a clear favorite—the DeWalt ⅜-Inch Quick-Release Ratchet.We especially appreciated its 5-degree arc swing, a quick-release button for easy ...

As for the claims of being compact, that really only pertains to the head. The business end of Craftsman’s V20 cordless ratchet is exceptionally small in comparison to other cordless ratchets.