Bosch Flexiclick 5-in-1 Drill/Driver vs Bosch 18V Brushless Drill/Driver Kit
The Bosch 18V is the stronger drill: 400 in-lbs of torque, a 1/2-inch all-metal chuck and a brushless motor that owners describe as well-built and compact. The Bosch 12V Flexiclick wins on versatility and size: at 1.4 lb with right-angle and offset attachments, it reaches where a standard drill cannot. Buy the 18V for heavy driving, hole saws and daily jobsite work; buy the Flexiclick for cabinet, furniture and tight-space assembly.
- Choose the Bosch 12V Flexiclick if you work in tight spaces, drive screws overhead or in cabinets, and want one small tool that converts to a right-angle and offset driver.
- Choose the Bosch 18V if you need real torque for lag screws, hole saws and masonry bits, and prefer a brushless motor and a standard 1/2-inch chuck.
Prices
- Bosch Flexiclick 5-in-1 Drill/Driver: $134.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 8)
- Bosch 18V Brushless Drill/Driver Kit: $59.00 at Lowe's (checked today)
- Difference: the Bosch 18V Brushless Drill/Driver Kit is $75.99 cheaper than the Bosch Flexiclick 5-in-1 Drill/Driver at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 9)

