Bosch GSR12V-140FC
Drill/driver · 12V Max
3.6 (21 owner comments)
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Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime
“The drill is pretty good.”
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2 models rated on this site · 12 tracked · 2 with owner sentiment · 151 owner comments (model + brand level)
3.5 Brand score from 83 rated owner comments
Owner sentiment4.0
Recommendations3.1
Spec score (avg of models)2.8
ValueNot rated
How brand scores work → Bosch owners on Reddit praise battery & runtime (36), compact & lightweight (33), power & torque (27) and most often complain about chuck & bit grip (2), battery & runtime (1), ergonomics (1).
Should you buy a Bosch cordless drill?
Shortlist Bosch if
- Battery & Runtime matters: 36 owner mentions praise it.
- Compact & Lightweight matters: 33 owner mentions praise it.
- Power & Torque matters: 27 owner mentions praise it.
Look elsewhere if
- Chuck & Bit Grip is a dealbreaker: 2 owner complaints.
- Battery & Runtime is a dealbreaker: 1 owner complaints.
- Ergonomics is a dealbreaker: 1 owner complaints.
Most positive owner comment
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Compact, light, nice clean organized cases.”
Most critical owner comment
2/5 Battery & RuntimeChuck & Bit Grip“I suspect removing the batteries to charge might be a new problem to condsider on all 12v models though as they have squeeze tabs rather than a big chunky button like the 18/20v options.”
Praise vs complaints
| Theme | Praise | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Battery & Runtime | 36 | 1 |
| Compact & Lightweight | 33 | 0 |
| Power & Torque | 27 | 0 |
| Chuck & Bit Grip | 0 | 2 |
| Ergonomics | 0 | 1 |
2/5 Battery & RuntimeChuck & Bit Grip“I suspect removing the batteries to charge might be a new problem to condsider on all 12v models though as they have squeeze tabs rather than a big chunky button like the 18/20v options.”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“Compact, light, nice clean organized cases.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“The drill is pretty good.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I love Makita but use my Bosch 12v flexiclick drill for everything except big stuff.”
1/5“Those are trash.”
2/5 Compact & LightweightChuck & Bit Grip“I use bosch drill bits and havent had a problem with them, I like the affordable sets and being able to buy individual replacements easily should i break one (Ive broken a couple of 3mm wood bits by being careless)”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“For the kind of work you listed I might recommend a 12V system because they're lighter and more convenient to lug around.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“* Good/aggressive RP sander, possible a belt sander also.”
+32 more owner comments
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“I have a pair of Bosch drills that I got 25 years ago (fuck I'm old), they're still going strong today.”
5/5 Power & Torque“I have a corded Bosch hammer drill and while I only use it a few times a year, I love it.”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“I would recommend waiting for a sale if you don't need it right now, they drop in price often, because at this price I would spend some extra money on the Bosch Flexiclick and be way better off, and fancy.”
3/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“I have this drill and have found it to be nearly useless compared to my Bosch hammer drill for doing any concrete drilling.”
5/5 Masonry & Hammer Mode“It's one of the best investments I've ever made.”
4/5“I have also had great success with Bosch M43 cobalt bits.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeChuck & Bit Grip“yeah low speed doesn't get thaaat low but otherwise its rock solid, the chuck works well if you know how to lock it, and the batteries are really good.”
5/5“I like the Norske best, the retention clip lasts the longest, though I usually buy the Bosch, because it's available everywhere.”
5/5 Compact & Lightweight“I love it.”
3/5 Battery & Runtime“So I'm on the roof and I lower my nice Bosch corded drill down to the ground by the extension cord.”
4/5 Battery & RuntimeValue“The Adam Savage mantra of buy a cheap tool first and then a more expensive one if you need is usually good advice to follow.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Newer 12v tools are plenty powerful for almost everything, are more comfortable to use, fit in tighter corners, weigh less, are cheaper, use cheaper batteries...”
4/5 Battery & Runtime“I have a Bosch, it's been great, battery lasts forever.”
4/5 DurabilityMasonry & Hammer Mode“Still works like new!”
5/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“I’ve been happy with my Bosch 12V brushless impact.”
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“The torque is great, tightening screws is as easy as unscrewing a bottle cap.”
3/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“I have two systems now, used to have craftsman c3 but the last battery finally died.”
4/5 Compact & Lightweight“I’m going to recommend the basic 2401-20, screw-gun as well..”
4/5 Power & TorqueBattery & Runtime“(If you could swing a brushless drill for the extra money it would be worth it in terms of power and battery efficiency).”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“The one that fits your hand best.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“This is a good balance of being light enough to not tire you out, and strong enough for infrequent heavier tasks.”
2/5 Power & TorqueDurability“My cars an w124 and honestly the interior is impressive and just gets more impressive when you compare it to a modern car, ofc if doesn't have the safety tech but it doesn't have the breaking down either in the same time”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“X2 18v Makita good power,less than decent dust collection, stays on track while cutting bevels on Makita tracks,ability to flip inner flange to use standard 6 1/2 blades.”
4/5 Battery & Runtime“Great stuff.”
4/5“It worked great.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Good recommendation, I got this Bosch 12v drill/driver with hex bit holder for my daughter as I wanted a legit tool that would be easy for her to handle and it is great.”
5/5“Now fir drill bits I Love Robertson (if you can still find them) I got a set at my local home show 15years ago”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“I have all bosch pro stuff 30 batteries every tool the heavy drills amazinh I been on the pipes cast and refurb in London tools getting beat hard and I still got mine its took abuse its still running”
4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime“The bosch is a good compact basic drill, I always forget how compact the bosch batteries are.”
3/5“Bosch 12v is pretty nice, I have a drill and driver set.”
4/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“Wirecutter used to recommend the Bosch 12v drill and driver combo.”
5/5 Power & TorqueCompact & Lightweight“It's always a good idea to have two batteries, even tho the power in these lasts for hours.”
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Bosch PS31
Drill/driver · 12V Max
3.0 (4 owner comments)
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Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime
“I’m going to recommend the basic 2401-20, screw-gun as well..”
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