| Design | | Acceptable Design - While this drill has one or more design features that received a C rating, it can still be a good choice if that area is not critical to your particular needs. |
| Power | | Below Average Power - Delivers up to 200 in-lbs of torque, about 57% less than the class average. Power can sometimes be traded for weight or cost. |
| Speed | | Below Average Speed - Generates up to 1200 RPM, about 21% slower than the average 18V cordless drill. The Black-and-Decker BD18PSK ranks in the bottom 1% of its class for speed. |
| Weight | √ | Light-Weight - Weighs only 4.4 lbs, about 13% lighter than the average 18V cordless drill. Ranks in the top 44% of its class for being light-weight. |
| Battery | | Below Average Run-Time - Battery endurance is adequate for many work applications, but is 42% less than the class average. Uses NiCd batteries with a charge rating of 1.2 Ah. |
| User Reviews | | Less Satisfied Users - 54 users rate this drill 3.9 out of 5 stars and are less satisfied with its operation. Users generally rate this drill average to below average. |
| Power Ratio | | Below Average Power Ratio - Power-to-Weight ratio is 55% below average and ranks in the bottom 1% of its voltage class. P/W is a good indicator of drill efficiency. |
| Gearbox | | Nylon Gears - Transmission includes at least some nylon gears which may need replacing after years of extended use. A nylon gearbox helps reduce drill weight. |
| Chuck | | Plastic Chuck Sleeve - While the chuck itself is metal, the tightening sleeve is made of plastic and may be susceptioble to cracking if the drill is repeatedly dropped. |
| Motor Brushes | | No External Access - The motor brushes can only be accessed internally by taking the drill apart. While not a coomon problem, external access makes the replacement job much easier. |
| Warranty | | Standard Warranty - Comes with a limited 2-year warranty. While this length is common, many drill manufacturers are now offering, 3, 5, and even 10-year warranties. |
| Bit Change | | Two Hand - The double-sleeve chuck does not have auto spindle lock and requires two hands to unlock the chuck. Most cordless drills now have one hand bit changing capability. |
| Charger | | Standard Charge Time - The Black-and-Decker BD18PSK battery charger takes 60 minutes to recharge a battery. Longer charge times are not a big issue if you always have a battery back-up. |
| Belt Hook | | No Belt Hook - Does not include this convenient feature that frees-up both your hands to perform other tasks in-between drilling. |
| Work Light | | No Work Light - Does not include an integrated work light. This is a great feature that is now being incorporated into many of the new cordless drills. |
| Side Handle | | No Side Handle - Omits the option to use a side handle that can provide stable support when drilling and driving larger drill bits and screws where additional torque is required. |
| Fuel Gauge | | No Fuel Gauge - Does not come equipped with a handy battery charge indicator that allows you to glance at your drill and check your battery life while you're working. |
