BOSCH GBH 220 Rotary Hammer Drill Review: Worth Buying?

Dealing with Difficult Jobs: The BOSCH GBH 220 Dissected

This is precisely why, whenever a tool promises to offer a great amount of power and flexibility, we listen to what it offers. Is it worth its weight in claims and its ₹5150.00 price tag? Let's find out!

Powerful Performance First of all, let's discuss the power itself. The GBH 220 drill is not a usual drill. This is a 720W beast with 2.0 joules of impact energy. How does it help you? Now you can forget about those pesky concrete slabs, brick walls and even perform some chiseling with ease. No longer you're drilling - now you're demolishing.

Flexibility for Everyone

The 3-mode functionality is precisely where the fun begins. Need to hammer-drill through a concrete beam? Do it with ease. Switching to the mode for ordinary drilling in wood and metal? Just switch the modes. And even with light chiseling such as getting rid of old tile adhesive or chasing channels, it will serve you nicely. Flexibility is one thing, the ability to perform your chosen task is quite another. And it performs well.

For instance, let's say you are remodelling your bathroom. First you have to drill through the concrete wall to install a vanity counter and drill precise holes in the wood for shelving, and then remove some old grout. Without this drill, you will have to use several different tools, or keep changing attachments. With the GBH 220 you'll do it all and much faster and easier.

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For Professionals and Enthusiasts Alike

For whom is this beast created? If you are a tradesman - be it electrician, plumber, general contractor - who regularly works with concrete, masonry or drilling tasks, you are the target audience for this drill. As for serious hobbyists who undertake large-scale home renovation projects and need a reliable tool which will last long enough, this will suit them perfectly too. It's not cheap, true, but worth every penny spent.

• SDS Plus System First of all, I must mention the SDS Plus system. Ever had the trouble of changing a drill bit with a wrench? Very annoying, isn't it? With SDS Plus, it will become just a thing of the past. Change your bits without any tool whatsoever. It may seem a small feature, but it really helps to avoid any unnecessary downtime.
• Ergonomic and Long Reach Another feature you should consider is the ergonomic design and long reach. Despite its power and performance, the GBH 220 is very compact and lightweight. It means that after one or two hours of work, you'll feel no strain on your shoulders while overhead drilling. Also, the extended 4.0-meter power cord allows to get access to places far from the nearest plug. Small things matter greatly on a busy construction site.
• Maintenance It's worth mentioning that maintenance is also convenient. The quick-change carbon brush system allows you to replace brushes without the help of a professional technician, thus extending the lifetime of your tool.

"In the world of power tools, you often get what you pay for. The GBH 220 is not the cheapest rotary hammer on the market, but its combination of performance, quality and features really makes it stand out among the budget models."

Who Might Want to Think Twice?

Despite its versatility, it is not intended for demolition work where you would use a demolition hammer instead. Such tasks require higher joules. But for its main purpose - drilling and light chiseling - it is perfect.

But if you undertake only light-duty tasks such as only drilling in plasterboard or wood, and rarely encounter concrete, then it might be too much. In this case, you might consider purchasing a standard hammer drill or impact driver. Not that it cannot perform light-duty work, but it's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Remember also that the price may vary greatly depending on the supply and demand.