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DDB181-02
This 18-volt Bosch has a 1/2 inch chuck and offers two speed ranges. It is sold with 2 Li-ion batteries and has a 3 year warranty.
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Description
This 18-volt Bosch has a 1/2 inch chuck and offers two speed ranges. It is sold with 2 Li-ion batteries and has a 3 year warranty.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

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What goes into the Overall Score?
Speed
 /  5
Power
 /  5
Run time
 /  5
Charge time
 /  5
Handling
 /  5
Noise
 /  5
Noise at ear
 /  5
Weight (lbs.)
 /  5
Volts
 /  5
Color
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

  • Moderately good at drilling holes and driving screws.
  • Less powerful, limiting use to smaller screws and drills.
  • Moderately long run time per battery charge. May require changing batteries during a large job.

About

The Bosch DDB181-02 is part of the Cordless Drills & Impact Drivers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Cordless Drill models like the DDB181-02 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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