6-lobe, star, and Torx are all names for the same somewhat common screw type. Torx is a trademarked brand name however.
Separately there’s a 5-lobe screw called ‘pentalobe’ that’s looks just like the 6-lobe but with, well…, 5 lobes. It was developed by Apple iirc, to keep people out of their products and make repair harder.
My previous house had security screens on the windows with screws that I could never find a driver for - it was a few years ago, but I think they were pentalobe with the security nub in the middle. I didn’t look too hard though - it was a good excuse to not wash the windows.
6-lobe, star, and Torx are all names for the same somewhat common screw type. Torx is a trademarked brand name however.
Separately there’s a 5-lobe screw called ‘pentalobe’ that’s looks just like the 6-lobe but with, well…, 5 lobes. It was developed by Apple iirc, to keep people out of their products and make repair harder.
My previous house had security screens on the windows with screws that I could never find a driver for - it was a few years ago, but I think they were pentalobe with the security nub in the middle. I didn’t look too hard though - it was a good excuse to not wash the windows.