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ToolGuyd > Power Tools > Cordless > New Bosch PS21-2A 12V Max 2-Speed Pocket Driver

New Bosch PS21-2A 12V Max 2-Speed Pocket Driver

Mar 22, 2010 Stuart 4 Comments

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Bosch has just announced the PS21-2A, an upgraded short-nose Pocket Driver in their lineup of 12V Max compact cordless power tools. Compared to the popular PS20 Pocket Driver, the PS21-2A is smaller, faster, and can output twice the maximum torque.

Bosch’s new and improved Pocket Driver is described as the most compact and powerful screwdriver in its class! Skeptical of this, we checked other brands’ driver specs and found these claims are actually quite accurate! Way to go, Bosch!

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It has been nearly four years since the launch of Bosch’s PS20 Pocket Driver revolutionized the cordless drill/driver market. The PS20 compact driver is as well regarded now as it was then, and remains a favorite amongst homeowners, DIYers, and professionals alike.

Given the impact Bosch’s original release had on the cordless power tool market and the flood of new compact 12V tools that followed, we’re naturally very excited to see how their flagship 12V Max product has evolved.

Bosch PS21-2A Cordless Screwdriver Kit

Bosch PS21-2A Pocket Driver Features

  • Short head length of 5.6″
  • Lightweight at only 1.8 lbs.
  • 1/4″ universal hex bit holder
  • 20+1 clutch setting, for perfect torque adjustments and precise screwing
  • 2 reversible speed settings: 0-350 RPM is optimized for high torque screwdriving, and 0-1300 RPM for high speed drilling
  • Variable speed trigger
  • Bright LED light to illuminate work spaces
  • Soft grip, slightly redesigned for improved grip
  • Maximum torque of 265 in-lbs.
  • 30 minute charger with 2 lithium ion batteries, and a carry case

New PS21 vs. PS20 Improvements

  • 20% Smaller head length (5.6″ vs. 6-1/2″) for better balance, control, and working in tight areas
  • 2x more maximum torque (265 vs 100 in-lbs.)
  • 2x faster (1300 vs. 500 no-load RPM)
  • 6% more compact overall

By no means is the PS20 big or bulky, but the 0.9 inch difference in length between it and new PS21 will be quite noticeable. This improvement alone would be a great selling point for the new driver, but let’s not forget about the two speed settings and higher torque specs!

It looks like the new PS21 is a great upgrade over the excellent and immensely popular PS20, and will be the cordless driver all other manufacturers will strive to match or beat.

Bosch PS21-2A 12V Cordless Pocket Driver Kit via Amazon
Bosch PS21B Bare Tool via Amazon
Product Details via Bosch

The PS21-2A pocket driver kit is currently priced at about $125-145, and a bare tool is also available for about $85 for those who already have a Bosch 12V Max charger and batteries available.

Note: If you purchase the new driver kit by May 31, 2010, you can receive a free PS20B pocket driver, extra battery, or flashlight, via a mail-in rebate. (Bosch Rebate Info)

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4 Comments

  1. uthscsaedu

    Mar 22, 2010

    that’s pretty sweet. It looks much smaller than the 0.9 inch difference that they claim. Super deal with the rebate too. Not sure which free tool I would go for though

    Reply
  2. uthscsaedu

    Mar 22, 2010

    Are they also coming out with a more compact impact driver?

    Reply
  3. Stuart

    Mar 22, 2010

    I haven’t heard anything about an update to Bosch’s compact 12 volt impact driver (yet), so don’t get your hopes up. As-is, the impact driver is still a superb tool that will be difficult to improve upon.

    Who knows, maybe Bosch is working on a new combination rotary-impact compact driver similar to the 3-mode drill driver they recently brought to market.

    Reply
  4. Major Ramifications

    Mar 23, 2010

    Damn, now I want one of these.

    Reply

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