| Design Balance | | Standard Design Balance - Like most drills, this has one or more design features that are not rated excellent or very good. It can be a good choice if that area is not critical to your particular needs. |
| Power | √ | Powerful - Motor is rated at 7.5 amps, about 13% higher than the average 3/8" electric drill. Ranks in the top 24% of its class for power. |
| Speed | | Below Average Speed - Generates up to 1100 RPM, about 44% slower than the average 3/8" power drill. The Bosch 1032VSR ranks in the bottom 1% of its class for speed. |
| Weight | | Heavier Than Average - Weighs 4.7 lbs, about 14% heavier than the class average. Heavier drills are often more durable, but operator fatgue can be an issue if you use it for long periods of time. |
| Wood Capacity | √ | Above Average Wood Capacity - This Bosch power drill can bore up to 1.5" holes using a spade bit. A typical drill with this size chuck has only a 1" hole capacity when drilling through wood. |
| Metal Capacity | | Average Metal Capacity - Bores holes in metal up to 0.375" using a twist bit. This capacity is standard for most electric drills in this size class. |
| User Ratings | √ | Highly Satisfied Users - Rated 4 of 5 stars by 1 users. Most owners are very satisfied with the performance and value of this corded drill and would recommend it to others. |
| Power Ratio | | Below Average Power Ratio - Power-to-Weight ratio is 4% below average and ranks in the bottom 50% of its class. P/W is generally a good indicator of drill efficiency. |
| Gear Case | √ | All-Metal Gear Case - Provides superior ruggedness and durability, especially for daily use on the jobsite. Metal is generally preferred, but you should also consider the increase in weight. |
| Gear Reduction | | Single Reduction - Single gear systems generally produce less torque for the same amperage class. The gears perform less efficiently at low speeds compared to a double system design. |
| Motor Brushes | | No External Access - The motor brushes on this Bosch electric drill can only be accessed internally by taking the drill apart. External access makes the replacement job much easier. |
| Warranty | | Standard Warranty - Comes with a limited 1-year warranty. While this length is common, many drill manufacturers are now offering, 3, 5, and even 10-year warranties. |
| Bit Change | √ | Keyless One-Hand - The single-sleeve chuck has auto spindle lock so the drill bit can be changed with one hand. This is a very convenient feature that makes the job go faster. |
| Belt Hook | | No Belt Hook - Does not include this convenient feature that frees-up both your hands to perform other tasks in-between drilling. |
| Side Handle | √ | Side Handle - Includes a side handle to provide stability and control. Two-handed operation with a side handle helps reduce operator error or injury, like when a spade-bit suddenly jams. |
