| 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 360 in-lbs of torque, about 33% less than the class average. Power can sometimes be traded for weight or cost. |
| Speed | | Below Average Speed - Generates up to 1450 RPM, about 17% slower than the average hammer drill. The Bosch HDB180-02 ranks in the bottom 5% of its class for speed. |
| Weight | √ | Light-Weight - Weighs only 3.2 lbs, about 41% lighter than the average hammer drill. Ranks in the top 1% of its class for being light-weight. |
| Battery | | Below Average Run-Time - Battery endurance is adequate for many work applications, but is 51% less than the class average. Uses Li-ion batteries with a charge rating of 1.3 Ah. |
| Hammer | | Below Average Impact Rate - Generates 21000 BPM of maximum hammer blows, about 22% less than the average hammer drill. Not the best for concrete or metal. |
| User Reviews | | No User Reviews - Reliable user reviews and ratings are not currently available for this Bosch power drill. |
| Power Ratio | √ | High Power-to-Weight - Ranks in the top 18% of its class for power-to-weight ratio, about 12% higher than average. Higher power-to-weight indicates an efficient design. |
| 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 | | 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 | √ | 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 | | Standard Charge Time - The Bosch HDB180-02 battery charger takes 45 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 | √ | Work Light - Contains an integrated LED work light that illuminates your work area and allows you to clearly see your drilling / driving position and progress. |
| 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. |
