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Bosch PS20-2A Review


Cordless Drill

Drill Model Best Score Pwr Dur Wgt Spd Bat
Bosch
PS20-2A
- 81 B C A A C C


Bosch PS20-2A Bottom-Line:

COMPACT DRILL STRENGTHS
  • Compact - Compact, light-weight 10.8V pocket driver. Only weighs 1.8 lbs, about 25% lighter than average, and is only 6" x 6.5" in size.
  • Features - LED work-light, 1/4" hex magnetic chuck, and Bosch's 3-year warranty.
  • Satisfaction - One of the highest user-rated drills. Rated 4.8 of 5 stars by many satisfied users.

COMPACT DRILL WEAKNESSES
  • Power & Speed - Generates up to 100 in-lbs of torque and 500 RPM, about 40-50% less than average. Suited for light-duty tasks.
  • Run-time - Uses long life-cycle Li-ion batteries, but run-time is about 10% shorter than average. However, batteries recharge in only 30 minutes.


Bosch PS20-2A 12V Cordless Litheon™ Max Pocket Driver™ Bosch PS20-2A 12V Cordless Litheon™ Max Pocket Driver



Compact Drill Performance Comparison:

  PS20-2A Average Compact
Power 100 in-lbs torque 170 in-lbs torque
Speed 500 RPM 1,015 RPM
Weight 1.8 lbs 2.4 lbs
Battery 1.3 Ah 1.4 Ah


Bosch PS20-2A Ratings:

A-Excellent  B-Very Good  C-Good  D-Fair  F-Poor

Durability Rating Above Average Top 3 Rank Below Average Low 3 Rank
Power C- - - 41% Yes
Speed C- - - 51% Yes
Weight A 23% Yes - -
Battery C+ - - 7% -

  Rating Transmission Sleeve Motor Brushes Warranty
Durability A Metal/Nylon Plastic Internal 3-Year


Bosch PS20-2A User Reviews:

  • Overall User Rating - 4.8 of 5 Stars
  • Favorable Reviews - 26
  • Critical Reviews - 1
  • I have only owned it for 3 days but so far it is the best drill I have ever owned. The drill is very well balanced, charges very quickly in around 30 minutes.
  • All in all, I am quite happy with the purchase due to the small, compact size and good power.
  • This Bosch is my favorite. It's tiny, easy to carry, and weighs almost nothing, but the torque is almost as much as my big, heavy drivers.
  • We use two of them in the production of custom cabinets at our small shop. They're ideal in size (small) and weight (light) for our needs.
  • If you're in the market for a small driver that feels great in your hand with unlimited power look no further.
  • It's a dandy tool that packs a punch in a small, very convenient package.
  • This has more torque than my I Driver and works very well as a medium driver/drill.
  • As everyone else has noted, this is a really wonderful tool: light, powerful, and well balanced.
  • It has all the power you could ask for and does the job real well.
  • The LED lights the work area, the battrey never seems to wear out and I can use it to drill a pilot hole as well as drive the screw.
  • A light, compact, well-balanced tool. The trigger is so sensitive that one can very slowly align the bit with a screw slot. Highly recommended.
  • This drill is so light and convenient I always reach for it first. It will do well with pretty near any bit that will fit in the hex chuck.
  • The best drill I bought so far for my needs. Quite powerful and very handy.
  • The Bosch PS20-2A is compact, solid and strong - now a favorite tool on my workbench.
  • Own it and it is awesome. Between the driver and the impact driver the job is done.
  • Stronger than some of my larger drivers. Will do 99 percent of stuff around house.
  • This is by far my favorite tool that I own. It is incredibly powerful. Bits lock in place so they are unable to pull/fall out.
  • This driver is soooo handy and strong enough to tackle the toughest of projects. This is the second one we ordered.

Bosch PS20-2A Specifications & Features:

Size & Weight  
Weight: 1.8 lbs.
Length: 6-1/2"
Performance  
Max Torque: 100 in-lbs
Max Power: -
Impact Rate: -
No-Load Speed: 0-500 RPM
Capacity: -
Motor, Gearbox, & Clutch  
Voltage: 12V
Speed Capability: 1-speed
Variable Speed: Yes
Reversible: Yes
All-Metal Gearbox: No
Auto-Shift Transmission: No
Clutch Settings: -
External Motor Brush Access: No
Chuck  
Size: 1/4" hex
Type: Keyless
Sleeve: Single, Plastic
Spindle Lock No
Battery & Charger  
Batteries Included: 2
Cell Type: Li-ion
Charge Rating 1.3 Ah
Charging Time 30 min
Additional Features  
Belt Hook: No
Work Light: LED
Side Handle: No
Fuel Gauge: No
Warranty: 3-year

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