I can't say that Bosch would be my first choice when purchasing a cordless drill. over the years has lost a lot of the flare that it once had. The other cordless drill makes have taken the lead in making cordless drills that will out performance a Bosch cordless drill. But I would say that if you wanted a backup drill, then a Bosch cordless drill is a good choice.
As a high end drill DeWalt and Milwaukee just make better and more reliable cordless drills. They are designed to last longer and give you as a consumer less trouble. But if the Milwaukee or the DeWalt are out of your price range then I would consider the Bosch.
It’s rare that you can come across a cordless drill that would suit everyone, but Bosch has definitely hit the spot. Carpenters, remodelers, cabinet makers, builders, hobbyists, homeowners, crafters, RVers, weekend warriors and, dare we say, your mom, will come to find this little driver indispensable.
This driver would look more at home on a Fisher-Price workbench than anywhere else, but its looks are completely deceiving. It’s tiny, it’s light as a feather (less than 2 pounds including the battery!), but we promise, it packs power you won’t believe.
Bosch fuels it with "litheon," which the company calls "the industry’s most advanced lithium-ion battery technology." We can attest that there’s absolutely no lag in power even when the battery’s about to hit empty, and the run time is very impressive, driving literally hundreds of screws before needing a quick charge.
Now here is perfect Bosch Hammer Drill. For those who are more into DIY projects this may be just a little to much for you.
The Bosch 36-volt Brute Tough hammer drill/driver gives you minimum weight and maximum run time, for a tool that powers through the toughest jobs. It won't give out before the task is finished, and it won't wear you out, either. Rugged, reliable, and ready to tackle any task, this workhorse promises a lifetime of service and strength.
This hammer drill's Brute Tough construction comes complete with Unibody Powertrain, which keeps the hardy metal gears in alignment so they won't grind, catch, or fail. It also boasts a metal reinforced collar and Durashield housing so you know it'll withstand real world working conditions. This model can even survive a 1-story drop, in case of work site butter-fingers.
Although the 18636-02 is designed to be a sturdy job site companion, it's also loaded with precision features that provide real accuracy as well as muscle. The hammer on/off ring lets you easily engage or disengage the hammer mode, and externally accessible brushes can be switched out for maintenance in as little as two minutes. This hammer drill has a 15-position clutch, and the Flexible Power System to let you match the battery output to your task.
The 18636-02 has a 15-position clutch and a ratcheting, carbide tooth single sleeve 1/2-inch chuck for easy one-handed bit changes. Its Litheon 36-volt batteries allow more battery charges and longer run times, and they're so light that they weigh less than most 14.4-volt batteries. Best of all, the included Litheon fast charger will bring them up to 80-percent of their power capacity in just 30 minutes. This model offers a no-load speed of 0-450 and 0-1,500 rpm in drill mode, and 18,000 bpm in hammer mode, with 600 in./lbs. of torque.
Bosch PS20-2 Litheon 10.8-Volt Lithium-Ion Pocket Driver with 2 Batteries
Bosch 18636-02 36-Volt Litheon Hammer Drill
