.Disclosure: I received some Black+Decker samples to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own.
When I first had the opportunity to review this drill, I was pleased. It would be a great tool for my husband to fix things around the house. What I had not anticipated was the light weight and size. My husband already has a number of cordless drill sets, however many of the batteries were on their last legs. I was used to the larger heavier weight involved in those sets and was not prepared for how lightweight this one was.
It also comes with great new features that really set it apart from every other cordless drill on the market. A new Bluetooth enabled app allows users to connect each battery by Bluetooth to their cellphones. This app allows for interesting features like tracking the battery, locking the battery from use and even a battery meter that allows you to see how much charge you have. It also includes a USB2.0 connection that can be used to charge your electronic devices.
We found out how useful the charging option was a couple of weeks ago. Our power went out for 13 hours during the first storm of the year. Since we seldom lose our power, we really were not prepared for it. Our devices were not fully charged up. This feature allowed us to connect our phones up to the battery to charge. Then we could have access to a phone line in an emergency. To do simple things like check to see if certain areas were out of power so we could go eat out.
One other thing I had not expected was how strong it was and how long the battery lasted. My husband often has to charge his tools during jobs so that he would have enough charge to finish it. This drill stayed charged through multiple jobs and still had charge left over. It also proved quite good at holding a charge when it is not being used. The drill was sitting for over a week when we looked at the battery meter to find that it still had 95% of the charge. If my husband let his other tools sit for a week, he would need to recharge them before he could even start to use them.
If you are looking for a great last minute gift for your husband, or looking for something small and versatile to pick up for your own use, this is definitely a choice I would recommend.
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vicki lorenz says
January 22, 2017 at 7:19 pmWe are going to be doing an addition project soon. This new drill would be used to help build a new bathroom!
Janice Gabriel says
January 22, 2017 at 9:50 pmThe first project would be adding shelves to our bookshelf.
Susan Chester says
January 22, 2017 at 9:55 pmA fence blew down in the yard. This drill would help me put it back together.
susan worth says
January 22, 2017 at 10:18 pmi would start to fix my bathroom up
Richard Hicks says
January 22, 2017 at 10:23 pmIt would come in handy when I add new shelves in the kitchen
Miz Vickik says
January 23, 2017 at 12:46 amI would love this for fixing my fence!
Ariel C says
January 23, 2017 at 1:55 ami would love this to fix my cabinets in the kitchen
Paul K says
January 23, 2017 at 5:09 amI will be using it to hang my new tv.
Ashley C says
January 23, 2017 at 8:24 amI would use this dress for adding a gate to my deck.. We want to do that so the dogs can go out on it!
Kathy Hanley says
January 23, 2017 at 11:22 amWe’re going to begin a remodel of our main bathroom and this would sure come in handy!
McKim says
January 23, 2017 at 11:35 amI would use this for putting together a new bookcase.
Karen D says
January 23, 2017 at 12:07 pmI need to replace the doorbell. I know, it should be easy, but without the right tools it isn’t.
Kim Bonfim says
January 23, 2017 at 12:27 pmI am looking to turn our garage into a family room and this drill would definitely help to do the job!
Christine Yvonne Groce says
January 23, 2017 at 12:53 pmThere are multiple repairs around my house I could use this for. With any home that is older: new projects arise constantly. Thanks for the chance to win.
Adrienne Gordon says
January 23, 2017 at 1:06 pmMaking a chair for outside
Crys Wheeler says
January 23, 2017 at 2:01 pmplan to use it to put up shelves in the living room after we paint the room first. 🙂
Margaret Smith says
January 23, 2017 at 2:40 pmI would love this for replaces a couple of doors and door knobs in our home. Also for hanging blinds. Thanks so much.
Rosanne says
January 23, 2017 at 3:46 pmI would use this when we remodel the Master bath. replacing light fixtures, mirror, vanity etc
Dorothy Deakyne says
January 23, 2017 at 4:11 pmI WOULD BUILD A CHICKEN COOP
Kirsten says
January 23, 2017 at 4:18 pmI would love to mention a project..probably new shelving in the garage. But I would probably give it to my husband for his birthday in a week.
dudley haththotuwa says
January 23, 2017 at 4:26 pmI would repair my bed frame my table and dreser.
Tammy Ohagan says
January 23, 2017 at 4:58 pmMy husband and I are trying to remodel our mud room. We have a few tools, but most are second-hand used tools. This would be a wonderful addition especially since ours has seen its better days.
Misty Lindsay says
January 23, 2017 at 5:22 pmI would build a new deck!
heather s says
January 23, 2017 at 5:37 pmI would fix my fence.
Mark says
January 23, 2017 at 5:41 pmI would use it on my honey do list and finish up some projects around the house.
crystal porter says
January 23, 2017 at 6:34 pmI would like to build a greenhouse out of old patio glass that we have out back.
angela cunningham says
January 23, 2017 at 6:48 pmI would use it to fix my poarch
Diane W says
January 23, 2017 at 8:34 pmI would use this to help build a pergola for my daughter’s wedding this coming May.
Caryn Coates says
January 23, 2017 at 9:51 pmWe are currently renovating our basement so this would definitely be used for that
Andrew says
January 23, 2017 at 11:12 pmI’d use the drill for whatever “honey-do” list my wife demands!
Cathy Truman says
January 24, 2017 at 12:15 amMy husband is going to fix our deck it really needs help.
Carolyn D says
January 24, 2017 at 12:18 amI would use it to fix up the bathroom.
maria simon says
January 24, 2017 at 12:56 amthe kids need new shelves in their rooms so this would help a lot thank you