The Bosch CORE18V battery platform was designed to give professionals corded performance in a cordless power tool, and it did exactly that. Now Bosch is pushing what they can do to improve that performance. Bosch has released four new tools, including a turbo charger that improve on the performance of its 18V line.
We have these tools in the shop today. We’ll be taking a look at how each of these new releases give you more power and performance than your previous Bosch tools.
Bosch Tools Guide
Recharge CORE18V 8Ah Batteries in 15 Minutes with Power Boost Charger
Bosch has been manufacturing professional-grade power tools for over 135 years. The Bosch name is respected as one of the best power tool brands on the market. But what’s the point of having the best tools if your work time is lost to endless battery recharge loops. Bosch has introduced the Bosch POWERBOOST Turbo Charger to recharge its high-power and high-efficiency CORE18V batteries in as little as 15 minutes.
You can now recharge your high-grade professional Bosch batteries in less time than it takes to eat lunch. This charger is available with the Bosch CORE18V Starter Kit that comes with two CORE18V batteries and one POWERBOOST Turbo Charger.
Learn more about the Bosch POWERBOOST Charger.
New Bosch Tools
As we mentioned we have three new Bosch tools releases in the shop today in addition to the Bosch High-Performance Lithium-Ion Starter Kit, with two CORE18V batteries and POWERBOOST Charger. We’ll go over each item in this release to see what new power Bosch has brought to these tools.
Bosch POWERBOOST Charger
- Product Name: Bosch 18V Starter Kit with (2) CORE18V 8Ah High Power Batteries and (1) 18V 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger
- Model #: GXS18V-13N24
- Features: Recharges the included Bosch CORE18V 8Ah Batteries within 15 minutes thanks to 16-amp charging current for 70% faster charging times. Professional CORE18V Batteries provide max cordless battery technology thanks to two layers of 21,700 cells, and longer battery life thanks to Bosch COOLPACK 2.0 Technology. Charger has 5-year limited warranty, batteries have 3-year limited warranty.
- Price: $319 from Amazon.
Bosch CORE18V Impact Wrench
- Product Name: Bosch PROFACTOR 18V Connected-Ready 3/4 in. High-Torque Impact Wrench Kit
- Model #: GDS18V-1180CB28
- Features: Experience up to 1,180 ft.-lbs of fastening torque and 1,620 ft.-lbs of breakaway torque. Designed to break out stuck bolts and drive fasteners quickly. Has three speed/torque settings, auto slow down, auto stop, and auto bolt release to give you control and prevent damage. Has a 5-year limited warranty.
- Includes: Friction ring and thru-hole.
- Price: $329 for bare tool, $599 for kit on Amazon.
Bosch CORE18V Planer
- Product Name: Bosch CORE18V Brushless Planer
- Model #: GHO18V-26N Professional
- Features: Provides up to 13,600 RPM, has a planing depth of 3/32 in (2.6mm) and planing width of 3-1/4 in. for precise deep cuts across a large surface area in a single pass. Tool-less blade change and and on-tool blade storage make blade changes easy and convenient. Made with improved dust management with dual shaving exhaust ports. Has a 5-year limited warranty.
- Included: Dust bag, guide fence, tungsten carbide blade.
- Price: $299 on Amazon (BARE TOOL).
Bosch CORE18V Band Saw
- Product Name: Bosch CORE18V 5 in. Deep Cut Band Saw
- Model #: GCB18v-5N Professional
- Features: Cuts through large materials with ease with its 5 in. cut depth. Change blades safely thanks to the blade guard. Cut with accuracy thanks to adjustable material guide, LED work light, optimal ergonomic design for balance and control, and variable-speed trigger and speed dial. Hanging hook makes band saw easy to store between applications, and carrying bag included with kit makes it easy to transport. Has a 5-year limited warranty.
- Kit includes: Two Bosch CORE18V 6Ah Batteries, charger, and carrying bag.
- Price: $349 for bare tool, $649 for kit on Amazon.
TIA Review of Bosch Tools Releases
Bosch did a great job of addressing the top power tool concerns across all brands with this release.
The Turbo charger gets you back to work faster. The 15 minute recharge time is almost too fast. However, tradespersons can count on their batteries being ready to get back to work as soon as they are.
We are quite happy with the improvements the additional tools have made in terms of power, accuracy, and efficiency. However, Bosch also ensured that each tool had safety features. Some of these features are double-duty, such as the impact wrench’s auto slow down feature. It helps users maintain control but it also prevents damage and worker injury. The band saw and the planer both have easy, tool-free blade change, along with guards for added protection.
Bosch tools can price higher than comparable brands like Milwaukee, DEWALT, or Makita. However, the prices are comparable overall. Bosch also has exciting battery advancements coming up that may soon put their tool power ahead of competitors.
Overall, there is an impressive line-up of tools in this release that provide excellent power, accuracy, efficiency, and safety for users.
Where to Buy Bosch Tools
All of the tools we covered today can be bought from the Bosch Amazon Store and are Prime eligible.
