boen BS-389050R 3/8-Inch Impact Socket Set, SAE and Metric, Deep & Shallow

A 3/8-inch drive format brings this socket set together for impact-tool and ratchet work. The boen BS-389050R includes SAE and metric sizes in deep and shallow profiles. Chrome-molybdenum steel and a black manganese phosphate coating make it suited to a range of automotive, motorcycle, bicycle and household repairs. Yellow embossed markings make sizes easier to spot among other tools.

Specifications

• Brand: boen
• Model: BS-389050R
• Drive: 3/8-inch square drive
• Socket type: 6-point impact sockets, deep and shallow
• Size systems: SAE from 5/16 to 3/4 inch, metric from 8 to 22 mm
• Material: Chrome-molybdenum steel
• Finish: Black manganese phosphate coating
• Set size: 50 pieces
• Compatibility: Impact drivers and ratchets

The combination of two measurement systems is useful when a repair involves different fastener standards. Instead of relying on a metric-only or SAE-only set, you can select the size that matches the fastener. Deep sockets help reach recessed nuts and bolts, while shallow sockets provide another profile for everyday access. The six-point design engages the fastener at its flats, and the embossed yellow size markings make selection more straightforward when tools are spread across a work area. Buyers also highlight the easy-to-read markings and positive impressions of the set’s construction and performance.

Practical tips

Match the socket size to the fastener before applying force, and use the included 3/8-inch ratchet handle for manual work or a compatible impact tool for powered tasks. The two extension bars can add reach when a fastener sits farther inside an assembly. For angled access, the universal joint gives you another way to position the socket. The included adapters provide additional connection options between the stated drive sizes and tools.

For example, during automotive or motorcycle maintenance, the SAE and metric selection lets you work through a mixed set of fasteners without switching between separate socket kits. The deep and shallow options also give you a choice of profile as space around a fastener changes. For bicycle or household repairs, the same range of sizes and the ratchet handle make it practical to keep the appropriate socket close at hand. Follow the tool and fastener maker’s instructions when using powered equipment.

Box contents

The 50-piece set includes 16 SAE deep and shallow sockets in 5/16, 3/8, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 11/16 and 3/4-inch sizes, plus 28 metric deep and shallow sockets in 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21 and 22 mm sizes. Accessories are a 3-inch extension bar, a 6-inch extension bar, a 3/8-inch drive universal joint, a 1/4-inch female to 3/8-inch male drill socket adapter, a 1/2-inch female to 3/8-inch male socket adapter and a 3/8-inch ratchet handle.

Final verdict

This is a practical choice for DIYers and mechanical professionals who want SAE and metric coverage in one 3/8-inch drive set. The deep and shallow sockets, extensions, universal joint and adapters support varied access needs, while the clear embossed markings help make the right size easier to find. It is well suited to automotive, motorcycle, bicycle and household repair work where a versatile socket selection can keep a job moving.