REASONS TO BUY
Lightweight
Compact
Swappable heads
Included bits and bit holder
Quick lock for offset chuck
REASONS TO AVOID
So-so lighting
3/8" chuck
Battery tabs can be difficult to push in
Bosch 12V Flexiclick 5-in-1 Drill Driver System GSR12V-300FCB22 Review
A solid 5-in-1 that will get most reasonable DIY jobs done, but still a little pricey
A capable drill, but is a little pricey and didn't perform as well as other top 12 volt models.
Credit: Abriah Wofford
By Austin Palmer ⋅ Senior Review Analyst ⋅ September 7, 2023
Contributions From: Benjamin Hickok
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Our Verdict
The Bosch 12V Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill is an expensive 12-volt tool that surprisingly failed to perform as well compared to less expensive drills. While there are better options in the compact 12-volt and convenient focused 5-in-1 drill driver segment of the tool industry, this model will get most of your at-home drill driving tasks done without issues. Two batteries, good battery life, and reasonably fast charging times will also keep you knocking out projects without interruption.
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| Rating Categories | Bosch 12V Flexiclick... | Dewalt Atomic 20-Vol... | Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1... | Dewalt Xtreme 12V 5-... | Bosch 18V Compact Br... |
| Drilling (30%) | |||||
| Driving (25%) | |||||
| Ease of Use (25%) | |||||
| Battery Life (5%) | |||||
| Weight (15%) | |||||
| Specifications | Bosch 12V Flexiclick... | Dewalt Atomic 20-Vol... | Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1... | Dewalt Xtreme 12V 5-... | Bosch 18V Compact Br... |
| Battery Voltage | 12V | 20V | 20V | 12V | 18V |
| Motor Type | Brushless | Brushless | Brushless | Brushless | Brushless |
| Measured Weight | 1.7 lb | 3.2 lb | 4.2 lb | 2.1 lb | 2.8 lb |
| Five Inch Hole Saw Test | 95 seconds | 21 seconds | 11 seconds | 40 seconds | 56 seconds |
| Lag Screw Test | 3.9 in | 4.8 in | 5.0 in | 4.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Max Chuck | 3/8 in | 1/2 in | 1/2 in | 3/8 in | 1/2 in |
| Included Battery Pack(s) | 2.0 Ah | 2.0 Ah | Tested with 2.0 Ah | 2.0 Ah | 2.0 Ah |
| Manufacturer Peak Torque | 300 in-lbs | 404 UWO | 1400 in-lbs | 182 in-lbs | 400 in-lbs |
| Measured Charge Time | 65 min | 47 min | 25 min | 55 min | 63 min |
| Measured Length | 6.3 in | 5.9 in | 6.9 in | 6.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Clutch Settings | 20 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 20 |
| Manufacturer Stated RPM | Low: 0 - 460 High: 0 - 1750 |
Low: 0 - 450 High: 0 - 1650 |
Low: 0 - 500 High: 0 - 2100 |
Low: 0 - 400 High: 0 - 1500 |
Low: 0 - 500 High: 0 - 1900 |
| Drill Model Tested | GSR12V-300FC | DCD794 | 2903-20 | DCD703 | GSR18V-400 |
| Box Model (Kit) Tested | GSR12V-300FCB22 | DCD794D1 | Tested tool-only, no kit | DCD703F1 | GSR18V-400B12 |
| Battery Indicator Location | Drill | Battery | Battery | Battery | Battery |
| LED Location | Above the trigger | Above the battery | Above the battery | Above the battery | Above the battery |
| Included Belt Clip | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Our Analysis and Test Results
Compact and convenient, but a little pricey for the level of performance. Credit: Abriah Wofford
Drilling
The BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill offered its worst performances compared to other 12 volt 5-in-1 models in our tests, requiring an unimpressive 95 seconds to bore a 5 inch hole in a door, struggling in a high speed setting from the get go using a one inch spade bit, and posting some of the longer times to drill holes in steel. While this model satisfactorily completed each task, we expected more, and were surprised that a significantly cheaper model easily outshone it.
Changing drill bits with a hex shank is fast and easy. Credit: Abriah Wofford
Driving
While driving a lag bolt, the BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-In-1 performed in the middle of the 12V 5-in-1 models we tested, tapping out with one and one eighth inches of exposed bolt shank and threads, a quarter of an inch longer than the best performing model.
Driving deck screws with a compact 12 volt model. Credit: Abriah Wofford
Furthermore, our team used the drills to fasten 3-inch number 9 Torx T25 flat head deck screws into the same material, and assess their capability to drive screws flush with the wood's surface. The BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-in-1 offered reasonable performance from a 12-volt, but never succeeded in driving and setting screws perfectly flush with the wood surface.
Driving a lag bolt with the BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-in-1 Drill Driver. Credit: Abriah Wofford
Battery Life
The 2-amp-hour battery of the BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill lasted nearly four complete rounds of our testing trials, rivaling the performance of the top 12-volt 5-in-1. However, the charging time for the battery is over an hour, 10 minutes longer than the top model. Fortunately, Bosch includes two batteries in this kit, unlike the top-performing DeWalt, meaning you are unlikely to experience interruptions completing projects.
Battery tabs are relatively easy to operate on this 12-volt model. Credit: Abriah Wofford
Convenience
The BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill proved to be a convenient model, including a nice bit holder and four bits. We generally like this model, but would have liked for the keyless chuck to offer the tactile ratcheting clicks like many other models incorporate, as it is easier to ensure a secure bit with the more audible and haptic sensation.
Multiple angle changing attachments are relatively easy to change. Credit: Abriah Wofford
Should You Buy the BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill?
The BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill is a somewhat expensive 12-volt tool that, to our test team's surprise, failed to perform as well as more affordable models. With better options in the compact 12-volt and convenience-focused 5-in-1 space, and better-performing models of bigger sizes and voltages, we can't recommend the BOSCH 12V Flexiclick.
What Other Drill Should You Consider?
The BOSCH 12V Flexiclick 5-In-1 Drill is a fairly average 12-volt drill driver. So if you are looking for the top-performing 5-in-1 12-volt drill, the Dewalt Xtreme 12V 5-In-1 is our top recommendation. For more power and performance overall, consider the Milwaukee M18 Fuel 1/2 Drill Driver. It offers the best overall performance among all of the models we have tested, although you'll trade off the compactness present only in 12-volt 5-in-1 models. The Craftsman V20 1/2-In. Drill/Driver provides good performance at a more affordable price.
—Austin Palmer and Benjamin Hickok
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