Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer vs DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
What separates them
These two differ on 3 recorded specifications. The Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer is $100.00 dearer. They are different kinds of product — corded rotary hammer against cordless drill driver — so read the table as two spec sheets rather than a like-for-like.
Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer vs DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
Bosch
Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer
$199.00
SDS-plus is the specification that matters: the bit locks into the chuck and is driven by a piston rather than gripped by jaws, which is why this drills concrete that stops a hammer drill outright.
Full details →DEWALT
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
$99.00
The two 1.3 Ah batteries in this kit are the compromise that makes the price -- they are compact and they run down fast, and most buyers end up adding a 4 Ah pack within a year.
Full details →Who the Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer is for
Buy it if: Anyone drilling concrete or masonry regularly, where a hammer drill is the wrong tool.
Avoid it if: General timber and plasterboard work, where a cordless drill driver is faster and lighter.
Who the DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit is for
Buy it if: Homeowners and light trades starting on the 20V MAX platform.
Avoid it if: Anyone drilling masonry or driving lag screws daily, who needs a brushless hammer drill.
Specifications, side by side
3 of 17 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | Bosch Bulldog Xtreme 1 in. SDS-Plus Corded Rotary Hammer | DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.00 | $99.00 |
| No-load speed | 0-1,300 rpm | 0-450 and 0-1,500 rpm |
| Tool weight | 6.9 lb | 3.6 lb with battery |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service |
| Batteries included | not published | 2 x 1.3 Ah lithium-ion |
| Battery platform | not published | DEWALT 20V MAX |
| Blows per minute | 0-5,800 | not published |
| Charger included | not published | Yes, standard rate |
| Chuck size | not published | 1/2 in ratcheting keyless |
| Chuck type | SDS-plus | not published |
| Hammer function | not published | None |
| Impact energy | 2.0 ft-lb | not published |
| Max torque | not published | About 300 unit watts out |
| Maximum bit capacity | 1 in in concrete | not published |
| Motor rating | 8.0 amp | not published |
| Motor type | not published | Brushed |
| Operating modes | Rotary, hammer, and rotary hammer | not published |
| Power source | Corded, 120 V | not published |
Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.
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