Since posting our Dewalt cordless drill comparison guide, we’ve received requests for a comprehensive comparison of many brands’ cordless drill/drivers. Since this will take quite a bit of time to pull together, we will be focusing on one brand at a time. Here we focus on Bosch’s new line of cordless drills and drivers.
We hope you’ll find this comparison guide helpful for choosing the models best suited for your needs, and to make it easier to compare these to other brands’ tools. If you have any suggestions on how to make this even more useful, please let us know!
Bosch 18V Drills
Bosch DDS180 Compact Tough Drill Driver
| Bosch DDS180 Kits | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Ratcheting |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-500 0-1700 |
| Power | 600 in.-lbs |
| Clutch Settings | 18+1 |
| DDS180-01 | 2 x 2.6Ah |
| DDS180-02 | 2 x 1.3Ah |
| DDS180-03 | 1.3Ah + 2.6Ah |
| Street Price | -02: $200 |
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Bosch DDS181 Compact Tough Drill Driver
| Bosch DDS181 Kits | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Ratcheting |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-500 0-1700 |
| Power | 600 in.-lbs |
| Clutch Settings | 18+1 |
| DDS181-01 | 2 x 3.0Ah |
| DDS181-02 | 2 x 1.5Ah |
| DDS181-03 | 1.5Ah + 3.0Ah |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs w/ 1.5Ah 4 lbs w/ 3.0Ah |
| Street Price | -02: $190 |
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Bosch DDS181 Brute Tough Heavy Duty Drill Driver
| Bosch DDH181 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy Duty |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Metal Auto-Lock |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-380 0-1600 |
| Power | 700 in.-lbs |
| Clutch Settings | 25+1 |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 3.0Ah |
| Weight | 4.7 lbs |
| Street Price | $190 |
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Bosch 18V Hammer Drills
Bosch HDS181 Compact Tough Hammer Drill Driver
| Bosch HDS181 Kits | |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact Hammer |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Ratcheting |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-500 0-1700 |
| Impacts (BPM) | 0-27000 |
| Power | 600 in.-lbs |
| Clutch Settings | 18+1 |
| DDS181-01 | 2 x 3.0Ah |
| DDS181-02 | 2 x 1.5Ah |
| DDS181-03 | 1.5Ah + 3.0Ah |
| Weight | 3.6 lbs w/ 1.5Ah 4.2 lbs w/ 3.0Ah |
| Street Price | -02: $250 |
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Bosch HDH181 Brute Tough Hammer Drill Driver
| Bosch HDH181-01 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Heavy Duty Hammer |
| Chuck-Type | 1/2″ Metal Auto-Lock |
| Speed Settings | 2 |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-420, 0-1800 |
| Impacts (BPM) | 0-27000 |
| Power | 700 in.-lbs |
| Clutch Settings | 25+1 |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 3.0Ah |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs |
| Street Price | $320 |
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Bosch Impact Drivers
Bosch 25618 Compact Impact Driver
| Bosch 25618 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Impact Driver |
| Chuck | 1/4″ hex |
| Head Length | 5.7″ |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-2800 |
| Impacts (IPM) | 0-3200 |
| Max Torque | 1500 in.-lbs |
| 25618-01 | 2 x 2.6Ah |
| 25618-02 | 2 x 1.3Ah |
| Weight (lbs) | 3.3 w/ 1.3Ah 3.8 w/ 2.6Ah |
| Street Price | -02: $240 |
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Bosch 3-Mode Impact Drill Driver
| Bosch 26618 Kit | |
|---|---|
| Type | Tri-Mode Impact Drill/Driver |
| Chuck | 1/4″ hex |
| Head Length | 7″ |
| Speed (RPM) | 0-750 0-2800 |
| Impacts (IPM) | 0-3200 |
| Max Torque | 1500 in.-lbs |
| Incl. Batteries | 2 x 2.6Ah |
| Weight | 4.2 lbs |
| Street Price | $330 |
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We have made every effort to compile the most accurate information and to double check for errors. Even so, this comparison guide is provided for your convenience and reference purposes, and in using it, you agree that we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies or mistakes. Also please note that specifications and listed MSRP or street prices are subject to change.
