Amazon Prime Day 2019 might be over, but there are still some HOT Bosch cordless power tools on sale. Unfortunately, except for the PS32 deal, we don’t have any indication as to how long these promo prices might last.
Shown above is the Bosch GXL12V-310B22 12V Max 3-tool cordless combo kit. It features a drill/driver, LED worklight, compact reciprocating saw, (2) 2.0Ah batteries, a charger, and carrying case.
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Price: $129
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The Bosch PS21-21 12V Max cordless screwdriver kit is on sale for just $69. Cordless screwdrivers are handy for when you do a lot of drilling and driving and you need an adjustable clutch for repeatable torque control. It’s more compact than a cordless drill with traditional chuck, which often has to be paired with a bit holder to use 1″ screwdriver bits, or 2″ long power bits. You can also use hex-shank drill bits with this tool.
Price: $69
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Bosch’s first-generation 18V brushless 2-in-1 hybrid impact driver and wrench tool is on sale at its lowest price ever. The kit comes with the impact tool, (2) 2.0Ah batteries, a charger, and carrying case.
Bosch now has a brushed motor “Freak” impact tool, and a second generation brushless “Freak” impact tool, which could explain this model’s low sale price.
The new Freak kit is priced at $299. This 1st-generation kit is on sale for $110.
The impact tool features a 1/4″ hex bit holder and 1/2″ square drive chuck. The IDH182 delivers up to 1650 in-lbs of torque, and has 3 speed/torque settings. It’s 6.2″ long and weighs 3.75 lbs (without battery).
Price: $110
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The Bosch PS32 12V Max brushless drill/driver, one of my absolute favorite compact cordless drills of all time, is also on sale, and I’m told it’s for 2 days only, ending 7/19/19.
This compact drill is light, it’s plenty powerful for light to medium duty tasks, and I’ve found its adjustable clutch to be more precise than some other models, allowing for greater control in driving smaller fasteners.
It’s a great drill at a decent price. This is not its lowest price ever; last year in August it was a deal of the day at $85.
Price: $98 for the kit
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AC
Any hands-on opinions comparing PS32 or brushed PS31 to the flexiclick with the chuck installed?
i.e:
Brushed Flexiclick with chuck = PS31
New brushless Flexiclick with chuck = PS32
Eric
I have a PS32 and a FlexiClick I converted to brushless. The only time I use the FlexiClick with just the normal hex chuck is when I want two different bits I am using a lot. Other than that, I always default to the PS32, which is a little smaller, more solid, and this is little hard to explain but the PS32 and FlexiClick hex chuck must be pulled in the opposite direction to install/remove a bit and prefer the PS32 way.
Both are fantastic tools, the clutches are super accurate, and I love the ability to hand tighten by turning the handle with virtually no slop. If you don’t have a FlexiClick, purchasing that on one of the discount times is almost a no-brainer.
AC
So just in terms of sturdiness, is there much of a difference?
Tj
Nope. Just minor annoyances, like the backwards quick release. It’s perfectly solid.
The collar that locks the attachments is easy to undo by accident, too. Half the time I loosen the chuck jaws, the collar loosens too.
I only use the flexi when I need the offset or 90 attachment. For regular stuff, I switch back to the non-flexi, for those two reasons
Laszlo Lehoczki
Erik! Where the brushless motor came from to convert the flexiclick?
Kizzle
Take a ps32 and a flexiclick and switch the chucks. Bada Bing Bada Boom.
Stuart
In theory, the Flexiclick is more versatile than the PS21, as it could satisfy the needs of the PS21 and PS31, although I believe the PS31 is a teeny little shorter. I know Ben isn’t happy that the Flexiclick’s chuck unlocks and falls off if he’s not careful during bit changes.
The brushless Flexiclick, which was only announced in Europe so far, might be more versatile than the PS22 and PS32 as well.
Sometimes though, simplicity wins out. I have a Flexiclick review sample, a PS32 I consider my own, and a purchased Milwaukee cordless screwdriver. When working in easy spaces, such as hanging something to a wall, it’s easier for me to grab just a drill or driver, than to pull out a bag and juggle different tool heads.
The Flexiclick is more versatile, but it doesn’t automatically make tools like the PS21 screwdriver and PS32 brushless drill obsolete.
Patrick
Any chance we’ll ever see a Bosch Brushless combo pack and/or the 3.0 ah batteries included? That’s really the only thing keeping me from buying in.
Frank
Everything will be brushless eventually, but I think we first need to see all bare tools updated, before they’d get bundled.
Have they sold a single tool with 3Ah battery included yet?
Stuart
I don’t think so. You don’t see many 12V-class combo kits, let alone brushless.
Toolfreak
I would guess that Bosch will eventually move the entire 12V line to the brushless motor, and when they do that, they will probably offer the same or similar combo kits they do now with the brushed tools. However it might be years before that happens, no telling if it’s 2-3 years or 5+ years away.
The 2.5Ah batteries are slowly replacing the 2.0Ah batteries but again, it’s going to be some time before you see the 3.0Ah batteries in place of those let alone in combo kits.
My advice is usually to just go for the brushed tools on sale rather than constantly waiting for certain brushless tools to show up, or if you must have brushless, just buy them on sale and part out the extra chargers/batteries/cases you don’t need to help offset the price and have less stuff sitting around.
Jim Felt
I’ve been “invested” in the 10.8 v-12 v arena since their US market entry and have literally worn anything out. I’ve literally gifted many as newer versions have appeared (sometimes via the UK or Korea) and even than I’ve not heard of a failure.
And as many of you know Bosch USA has a great update/repair system. Though I’ve only used it infrequently with my 18 v tools.
And before anyone asks I’ve also got a boatload of Milwaukee, Dewalt and others.
#NoBlindBrandLoyalty
Julian Tracy
The drill chuck that comes with the flexi bit system is pretty much junk. Near impossible to tighten properly enough on a round shank drill.
Tim
I wouldn’t even consider a Bosch, after what I witnessed a few weeks ago.
I was working on a buddy’s house painting, and siliconing the shower up, while my buddy was installing new doors. Anyway, his new Bosch cordless drill was dropped from less the 2’ onto a hardwood floor….it is now un-usable.
I think a gear broke or something.
I have literally dropped cheap black&deckers from further, with much better results.
I mean my Milwaukee has been dropped off a roof, and still works flawlessly.
I know defects happen….but come on!
Bosch is supposed to be a contractor grade tool…but I am unsure if their tools are what they used to be.
Peter
@Tim, my experience is a bit different. I dropped one working on the gutters of a 2 story house and it hit the walkway.
The only thing damaged was the plastic cover of the led or more gone awol.
schill
It looks like the PS31/PS41 kit is back down to $99 now.
https://smile.amazon.com/Bosch-CLPK22-120-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-Carrying/dp/B005GT0IWK/
schill
A “non-smile” version of the link:
https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-CLPK22-120-Lithium-Ion-Batteries-Carrying/dp/B005GT0IWK/
Paul K
$79 for the entry level 18v drill and 2 batteries.
https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-18-Volt-DDB181-02-Batteries-Contractor/dp/B00N8I29X2/
Bill
Went to Lowe’s today and they are rearranging the power tool section. The amount of space given to Bosch tools was minimal at best. My Home Depot was very sparse also. I am not even sure if Bosch is worth investigating in if it doesn’t have a local presence.