[Solved] Bosch GSR 120 vs Makita DF331DWYX2: Best Screwdriver for Domestic Work Under 500 PLN

Hey,
I plan to buy a screwdriver for about 400-500 PLN (preferably together with a set of drills etc.), for mainly domestic work. Initially, I chose two models:
Bosch GSR 120 (defect 2 years warranty, 12v price ~ 400 PLN)
Makita DF331DWYX2 (3 years warranty, 10,8v price ~ 500 PLN)
Both have 2 batteries and "basic" accessories. Which one is better to choose? Or maybe you recommend something else in this price range, preferably as if it were available in popular DIY stores.


Greetings.

http://allegro.pl/makita-wiertarko-wkretarka-hp457d-udarowa-2x18v-i7248105400.html#thumb/1

Bosch GSR 120 (defect 2 years warranty, 12v price ~ 400 PLN)
Makita DF331DWYX2 (3 years warranty, 10,8v price ~ 500 PLN)

As for me, none of them up to the heels of this machine:
https://www.metabo.com/pl/pl/maszyny/urzadzen...080500-wiertarko-wkretarka-akumulatorowa.html
You will find around PLN 500. I've had the opportunity to test all three in different circumstances.

As for the Bosch warranty, after registering on their website, we have a warranty extended to three years. I have not bought anything from Makita for a long time and now I have the majority of blue Bosch, and in this case I would take Makita. This is a better choice of the two that you like and you can always look at Dewalt too, they also do very good screwdrivers.

płetwa wrote:

Bosch GSR 120 (defect 2 years warranty, 12v price ~ 400 PLN)
Makita DF331DWYX2 (3 years warranty, 10,8v price ~ 500 PLN)

As for me, none of them up to the heels of this machine:
https://www.metabo.com/pl/pl/maszyny/urzadzen...080500-wiertarko-wkretarka-akumulatorowa.html
You will find around PLN 500. I've had the opportunity to test all three in different circumstances.

DriverMSG wrote:

http://allegro.pl/makita-wiertarko-wkretarka-hp457d-udarowa-2x18v-i7248105400.html#thumb/1

Unfortunately, they both cost more than PLN 500 by purchasing a set of bit drills, etc.
And what do you think about Macallister, 18V you can have for 350 PLN.

I will buy nothing from the Mcallister, I only fit the equipment on the shelf. I bought the hammer after making three holes in the block. Max sat down, after repair again the knob did not switch, at the end, after the warranty was over, I started to smash it.

Jan_23457 wrote:

Unfortunately, they both cost more than PLN 500 by purchasing a set of bit drills, etc.

I know from practice that half of these bits in sets are unused, and those you need will be used on the first robot.
In general, I would not take it into account. You have to pay tens of zlotys for good bits. art.
I have a Makita 18V Li-Ion in my home for about 12 years (also with a stroke) - I am still whisking without problems, batteries keep and I will not say a word about it. The impact is useful for drilling in bricks (for example for image dowels).
At work I have two Makeks 12V (older models), one of them is of age - survived not one construction and dozens of renovations.

When choosing, follow one more, unseen feature. This is called soft start. Damn me, every time I take this shit. The point is that I apply dynamically with pressure and at the same time I press the button and here instead of the expected work, nothing for about 0.2 seconds. Tragedy. I do not know how specific it is in this Makita, I got for Bosch's birthday, so I do not have to be lulled. When I press the button, he thinks, so I push it automatically to the end and then it goes into full speed, which I do not need anymore. Thief of time. For this there is no blockage at stop and no one knows how to tighten the fur.

Personally, I do not like Bosch for other reasons, so my personal prejudices should not affect. I think, however, that this company has been on opinion for a long time and it still has a very good reputation both in Poland and in the east.

Makita got (not on birthday) heavily worn, without aku, and even though it is 18V, it can not be stopped when powered from 12V. My best screwdriver so far.

So, to sum up, most recommend the makita, now the only question is whether 10.8v is not enough for meaningful work? I heard the opinion that in the case of branded equipment, the tension is not as important as you think about it?

If you want to work long and confident, it is 18 volts and a minimum of 3 or 4 ah. These 10.8 volts are for furniture twisting only.

In fact, I read that the Bosch warranty can be extended to 36 months (24 per battery). Does anyone know if the makita battery has a 36-month guarantee or is it limited to 24 or 12?

https://rejestracja.makita.pl/service-web/login.html

Ok, thanks for the information in that case I will have to take a look at the Metabo screwdriver, because they give a full 3 year warranty. Thanks for the help

I do not recommend Metabo, they are not worth the price, you will regret it after these three years. I have a couple of their power tools in the company, the last good and permanent ones were produced by hammers and cutters before 2000. What they are currently producing is not worth buying, even here on the forum someone has recently psioczył that he had a switch after the warranty.

At the beginning, you write that it is to serve at home for small works and now you mean "sensible" work. I do not know what you really need. There are no tools for everything. In a professional workshop you will find small and large ones. For you, it may be enough to average. This Bosch has a tiny aku. Fortunately, there are two so they are always ready. But if it was not near the charger, there is no electricity for long work. As writer, for writing furniture. And if you get a few closets, it may not be enough.

As the aku are a weak point, I have a few screwdrivers reworked on the battery on the wire. I know it depresses the idea of wireless, but I sneeze at it. I want to forget about loading. 5-10Ah this is for me. Even a discharged battery with this capacity can still screw one screw.

Thank you for the answers, today I acquired the Bosch GSB 120 at a relatively good price of ~ 380 PLN with two aku and starter package. Using the screwdriver after the button is released the engine sparks, is this normal?

Jan_23457 wrote:

Using the screwdriver after the button is released the engine sparks, is this normal?

If you bought a brushless motor, it would not sparkle
Yes, it's normal.

When you release the button, the engine is shorted to stop faster. It works then as a compact generator and hence the sparking. It is not dangerous.

Thanks for the information, everything is clear, after the first works of a screwdriver I recommend this device, may it serve.