Customer Reviews for Bosch 12 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Variable Speed EC Brushless Drill/Driver Kit with Carrying Case

the drill is fantastic for small to medium size jobs. much better than an older drill that i owned that was very heavy. this drill is compact & lightweight, along with being very balanced in your hand. includes a nice belt clip and driver bit holder. This is nice for working on a ladder without the hassle of a heavy dill without sacrificing power!

This drill/driver is compact, powerful, & long lasting. It comes with a soft case, charger, 2 batteries, a belt clip, magnetic bit holder, flathead bit, P2 bit, T25 torx bit, & a SQ2 square bit. It has a battery life indicator on the left side of the drill & a light above the trigger. The grip has a partially rubberized grip to prevent slipping. It has 20 driving settings, a drill setting, a high gear, & a low gear. Regular drill bits easily drill through a 2x4. Spade bits didn't drill very good, but I suspect the bits are the problem as I have read several poor reviews of the ones I was using. The batteries last a long, long time & have a quick recharge time. This is a great cordless drill that can easily do most jobs.

I'm impressed with this little drill. It's small and lightweight (2lbs) but it's as powerful as the 18v drill I bought 4 years ago. It's impressive that Bosch can put so much power into such a small package. I used this to install a few ceiling lamps and had no problems with it. Never got tired and hanging it from my belt wasn't an issue because it's light enough not to unbalance the toolbelt. I like that the clutch locks. The light works well too, isn't blocked too much by the chuck so it actually illuminates what you're trying to work on. Kit comes with two batteries and a charger. Charges in 30 min, which is nice. I love Bosch tools and have dropped them before from 6' without problems. Everything about this drill suggests it's made to the same high standards as my previous tools from them were. Also comes in a structured nylon carrying case. Much lighter than a plastic one and a little easier to deal with. I think all manufacturers should switch to this style of case. (though it's not easily stackable) This has made my old 18v kit obsolete, and I'm ok with that.

I needed a drill and when I saw this one I decided to give it a try. I have an old cordless battery operated one that does not do the job so I was hopeful that this drill/driver would work for my needs. It is absolutely perfect, lightweight, easy to hold, silent when running, accurate and powerful. The drill/driver actually comes with two battery packs, bits, drivers and the charging unit in a nice soft carry case. I did not put on the belt clip or bit holder as I really do not need those but they also are included. I charged the spare battery in case the one on the drill did not have enough juice and within 30 minutes it had a full charge. And, lo and behold the battery pack on the drill/driver had a full charge and so far I have not had to recharge it or switch to the spare one. Needless to say I am 100% satisfied with this drill/driver. As a small woman, most tools are a bit heavy or not that easy to manipulate BUT this drill/driver fits like it was made just for me.

Compact size with lots of power - glad I bought it

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very comfortable to use. Well balanced. Not heavy like the bigger models.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Look, this drill has all the power to handle most life’s problems. I bought this drill about 6 years ago. I have a small woodworking business now. I have built more items using this drill than i can count. Its comfortable to use in all positions, it is durable, mine has been dropped many times and still works great.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had mine for a while and these are really great drills with lots of power for any job.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this as part of a work tool kit, and it has been my favorite drill.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice drill especially for its size! Small enough to get into most places.And it's light enough for overhead use.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my got to tool for work. Makes my job a lot faster in time crunch work.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the size and power. Long lasting battery . Use this tool all the time

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I uses this drill many time a week and the battery lasts a long time and rarely needs charge when using it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I inspect buildings and I have to get into Electric panels and numerous different HVAC cabinets everyday. This drill is fast, smooth and holds a charge with efficiency to give me access to all areas for inspection. Also, the bag is perfect size for transportation between inspections.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am a diy and love this drill. I have small hands as a woman and this fits perfectly without lacking power. I used it to build my kids playhouse.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great small 12V drill for jobs that don't require a lot of power. Really manageable and doesn't take up much space.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I own several Bosch drill/driver including 12V and 18V models. I love the adjustable clutch which makes the attachment of fasten3ers in fine woodworking to be a risk-free operation. I also grab the 12V driver whenever I'm going up a latter and the 18V would be too cumbersome. This little drill has a lot of power and is an excellent product. I've already recommended it to friends. I only wish the charger had a faster charge mode.

Make sure it is powerful enough for what you are looking to do, but it does the job perfectly for our needs.

It’s a perfect tool, works great, the two batteries makes sure you are never left without

I bought this tool because I need a compact drill-driver to work on my boat, in tight spaces, and while up the mast. I have a large 18v drill that has worked for 10 years, but it is too large for some projects, and I am afraid to haul it up a mast. I have used this drill several times, now, and it is very nice. The motor is smooth, it has LOTS of power, and it is easy to control. The chuck works nicely, with no hiccups. I am not sure about the bit holder - I have already had one bit fall out, but I did not lose it. The belt clip is nice, but I think I will modify it to make it easier to clip onto a line. The light will be useful when working inside the boat. The small bit holder is very nice to get into tight places. One big adjustment, compared to the big drill is that this drill has a LOT of torque, and is light weight, so if you catch a drill bit or a tap, it is very easy to twist the bit and break it. You have to take it easy and slow when you are using a combined drill-tap, or you WILL break at least one bit. I have broken two, so far. No feeling for how long the battery will last, but it should be satisfactory for my tasks. I also like the fact that it is not possible to sit the drill up on its battery, where it would be liable to fall over and be damaged. Good design.

I really like Bosch engineering. So I bought this because of that and it was such a good deal. I ended up returning the drill because it was a bit under powered for me. I have other drills that are 18V and 20 V. I hadn't realized how much that added for me, since my hand and arm strength are not as strong as I would like. I plan to buy the same Bosch drill but the new 18V model.

SO far so good with this drill! Love the size of the tool, it is perfect for apartment living. Powerful, was able to drill multiple holes in wood and dry wall for an audio installation project on one battery with plenty of power to spare.

best lightweight drill I've ever used, my wife likes it too!

The Bosch PS32 is a fantastic tool that’s perfect for lite duty applications. The quality of build is excellent all around, and the brushless motor affords meaningful extension to battery life between recharges. The PS32 is right up there with the best of the Bosch 12v product line, and you won’t regret adding this to your tool arsenal.

very nice tool.

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I chose this drill based on a recommendation that I read in a Consumer Reports magazine. I gave this drill as a present but I have no doubt about the Excellent Rating.

Nice, easy, enough to use. Four bits are included.

My first thought was to go out and buy a 20 volt behemoth drill. And I still might for a second drill. But this drill is amazingly light, well balanced, and powerful. I also like the smooth action of the trigger. This drill is amazingly small, light and powerful. The perfect combination. I think this drill will be the go to tool for the majority of jobs around the house.

Charge status Indicator lights on drill and charger are a big plus. Very compact easy-handling drill.