| 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 | √ | Powerful - Generates 450 in-lbs of maximum torque, about 13% higher than the average 14.4 volt drill. Ranks in the top 22% of its voltage class for power. |
| Speed | √ | Fast - Runs at speeds up to 1500 RPM, about 1% faster than the average drill in its class. The Bosch 33614-2G ranks in the top 37% of 14.4 volt cordless drills for speed. |
| Weight | | Heavier Than Average - Weighs 5.3 lbs, about 16% heavier than the class average. Heavier drills are often more durable, but you should consider operator fatgue. |
| Battery | | Below Average Run-Time - Battery endurance is adequate for many work applications, but is 11% less than the class average. Uses NiCd batteries with a charge rating of 2 Ah. |
| User Reviews | √ | Highly Satisfied Users - Rated 4.5 of 5 stars by 19 users. Most owners are very satisfied with the performance and value of this cordless drill and would recommend it to others. |
| Power Ratio | | Below Average Power Ratio - Power-to-Weight ratio is 1% below average and ranks in the bottom 32% of its voltage class. P/W is a good indicator of drill efficiency. |
| Gearbox | | Nylon Gears - Transmission includes at least some nylon gears that 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 | √ | External Brush Access - Motor brushes burn-out periodically and being able to access them externally makes it much more convenient to replace the brushes. |
| Warranty | √ | Longer Warranty - Backed by Bosch's limited 3-year warranty. This provides extra protection against potential design defects or premature part failure. |
| Bit Change | √ | 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. |
| Charger | √ | Quick Charge - The Bosch 33614-2G includes a battery charger that will recharge a battery in only 30 minutes. Long charge times are a common complaint with some drills. |
| 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. |
