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1791C-B1
This 20-volt Bauer 1791C-B1 has a 1/2" chuck and offers two speed ranges. It is sold with one 1.5 amp-hour lithium-ion battery, a charger, 2 bits, and has a 90 day warranty.
Description
This 20-volt Bauer 1791C-B1 has a 1/2" chuck and offers two speed ranges. It is sold with one 1.5 amp-hour lithium-ion battery, a charger, 2 bits, and has a 90 day warranty.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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Current Range of Tested Cordless Drills
What goes into the Overall Score?
Speed
 /  5
Power
 /  5
Run time
 /  5
Charge time
 /  5
Handling
 /  5
Noise
 /  5
Weight
Volts
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

  • Fast at drilling holes and driving screws.
  • Less powerful, limiting use to smaller screws and drills.
  • Limited run time per battery charge.

About

The Bauer 1791C-B1 is part of the Cordless Drills & Impact Drivers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Cordless Drill models like the 1791C-B1 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Speed: A high score means quicker drilling and driving.

Power: A high score means greater force for drilling and driving. Top scoring models are better at demanding tasks like driving lag bolts or drilling through tough materials.

Run time: A higher score means longer battery life to work without interruptions.

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