A first drill for brick plugs
You want a complete green kit with a 13 mm chuck for shelves and the odd plug hole. The EasyImpact 18V-40 with two 2.0 Ah packs is about £75.23, with 4.7 from 517 reviews, charger and case included.
Bosch cordless combi drill comparison 2026
The best Bosch cordless combi drills, compared.
Top pick: Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40, 2 x 1.5 Ah Best value: Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40, 1 x 1.5 Ah – Highest value part among the rest, at 9: the cheapest complete 13 mm kit, about £64.97, with 4.7 from 631 reviews and one 1.5 Ah pack. Updated October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
A cordless combi drill is an 18 V drill-driver with three jobs: a clutch for screws, rotary drilling in wood, metal and plastic, and a percussion setting for masonry. In the UK you buy one for shelves, curtain rails and the odd brick plug. The suitable tool is the one whose battery family matches the packs already on the shelf. Two 18 V systems sold under one maker name do not share packs, and not every charger will charge both. A body-only price is a saving only if the matching packs and charger are already yours. Read the chuck in millimetres and the masonry diameter the maker states, and match both to the bit and the wall. Ordinary brick plug holes can suit percussion. Hard concrete, engineering brick and large holes need an SDS rotary hammer. Hammer mode is for carbide masonry bits, not timber. Check for cables and pipes before you drill. How the battery family, the kit and the wall fit together is set out in the [cordless combi drill buying guide](/hub/drilling-and-accessories/bosch-cordless-combi-drill/sub/bosch-cordless-combi-drill-buying-guide).
A cordless combi drill is an 18 V drill-driver with three jobs: a clutch for screws, rotary drilling in wood, metal and plastic, and a percussion setting for masonry.
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Our view
The EasyImpact 18V-40 with two 1.5 Ah packs is listed at £83.64, with 4.7 from 650 reviews, the largest sample in this set. UK texts mention ordinary household work, including solid brick with masonry bits, and they like charging one pack while the other is in the drill. The scope line is two PBA 18V 1.5 Ah batteries, charger AL 18V-20, a double screwdriver bit, and a case, at 40 Nm and a 13 mm chuck. The same table prints battery type CR2032, which is not that pack. One reviewer returned the drill for repair within a month and later said internal wires had come away. At this price you pay more than the two 2.0 Ah EasyImpact at £75.23 for smaller packs.
Pros
- Two batteries so one can charge while you work
- 4.7 from 650 reviews
- 40 Nm, 13 mm chuck, and hammer stated
- 2 year manufacturer warranty on the listing
Cons
- £83.64 for two 1.5 Ah packs, above the two 2.0 Ah kit here
- CR2032 printed in the technical table
- One return for internal wires within a month
- Only a double screwdriver bit in the box
Best for: You specifically want two packs and this listing is the one in stock, and you accept the smaller cells.
Less suitable: Anyone who can buy the two 2.0 Ah EasyImpact for less in this comparison.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40, 2 x 1.5 Ah
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£84
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(650)
- Range
- Easy
- Kit
- 2 x 1.5 Ah kit
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Hammer
- Yes
- Chuck
- 13 mm
- Battery
- PBA 18V
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Does it come with a charger?
Yes. The scope line lists charger AL 18V-20.
How does the battery line conflict?
The scope says two PBA 18V 1.5 Ah packs. The technical table says battery type CR2032.
Is impact drilling stated?
Yes. The bullets include impact drilling in masonry.
Our view
The EasyImpact 18V-40 with one 1.5 Ah pack is listed at £64.97, with 4.7 from 631 amazon.co.uk reviews. UK buyers use it for shelves, curtain rails, and a brick hole for a TV mount, and they treat the hammer setting as enough for those small fixes. The box includes the AL 18V-20 charger and a case, so you can start without a second purchase. The limit is the single 1.5 Ah pack: once it is flat, the job stops until it charges. The specification table also prints battery type CR2032 and drill type Impact Driver, which does not match the PBA 18V scope line or the combi title, so use the box contents rather than those two fields. It is the best value complete kit in this set on price and review count, with less runtime than the two-pack EasyImpact beside it.
Pros
- £64.97 with charger, case, and one PBA 18V 1.5 Ah pack
- 4.7 from 631 reviews
- 40 Nm and a 13 mm chuck on the listing
- Hammer mode stated for masonry
- 2 year manufacturer warranty on the listing
Cons
- Only one 1.5 Ah pack
- Specification table says CR2032 and Impact Driver
- Listed size 15 x 3.9 x 11.4 cm does not look like a drill body
- Hammer comments describe small fixes, not heavy brick
Best for: A first green kit for shelves and the odd plug hole, when you can wait for one small pack to charge.
Less suitable: All-day renovation, or anyone who already owns Professional 18 V packs.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40, 1 x 1.5 Ah
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£65
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(631)
- Range
- Easy
- Kit
- 1 x 1.5 Ah kit
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Hammer
- Yes
- Chuck
- 13 mm
- Battery
- PBA 18V
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Does this kit include a charger?
Yes. The scope line lists charger AL 18V-20 with one PBA 18V 1.5 Ah battery and a carrying case.
Is hammer mode stated?
Yes. The bullets say it is for impact drilling in masonry as well as screwdriving and drilling in wood, metal, and plastic.
How many batteries are in the box?
One 1.5 Ah pack. The technical table also says battery type CR2032, which does not match that pack.
Our view
The EasyImpact 18V-40 with two 2.0 Ah packs is listed at £75.23, with 4.7 from 517 reviews. Reviewers praise the spare pack and a light body, and they use the hammer option as a stand-in for a mains drill on ordinary DIY. The listing prints 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck, and impact drilling in masonry, with charger AL 18V-20 and a case in the scope line. One reviewer calls the power modest once the work leaves domestic and light workshop jobs. Another describes sparking at the back when the tool stops suddenly, and links that to how an older drill failed. Across this set it is the top pick for a first complete green kit, because two larger packs cost less here than the two 1.5 Ah EasyImpact at £83.64. It is still a 40 Nm combi, not a Professional body.
Pros
- Two PBA 18V 2.0 Ah packs, charger, and case
- £75.23, below the two 1.5 Ah EasyImpact in this set
- 40 Nm and a 13 mm chuck on the listing
- 4.7 from 517 reviews
- 2 year manufacturer warranty on the listing
Cons
- One review calls reserves modest beyond light workshop use
- Sparking on a sudden stop, from one reviewer
- Drill type field says Impact Driver
- Number of speeds is missing on the specification table
Best for: A first green kit when you want a spare pack without stepping up to the AdvancedImpact.
Less suitable: You already own blue Professional batteries, or you need the 82 Nm brushless line.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40, 2 x 2.0 Ah
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£75
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(517)
- Range
- Easy
- Kit
- 2 x 2.0 Ah kit
- Torque
- 40 Nm
- Hammer
- Yes
- Chuck
- 13 mm
- Battery
- PBA 18V
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Are two batteries included?
Yes. The scope line lists two PBA 18V 2.0 Ah batteries, charger AL 18V-20, a double screwdriver bit, and a case.
Does the listing claim masonry drilling?
Yes. The bullets include impact drilling in masonry.
What torque is printed?
40 Nm, both as maximum torque and as torque.
Our view
The EasyImpact 18V-38 with one 2.5 Ah pack is listed at £76.50, with 4.7 from 292 reviews. Buyers describe a light first drill for a doorbell, a house number, and bathroom tiles on the drilling function, and one says older, larger Bosch batteries still fitted. The listing chuck is 10 mm, the torque is 38 Nm, and the bullets name POWER FOR ALL without repeating a masonry sentence, even though the title calls it a combi. The warranty line is 1 year limited, shorter than the 2 year line on the EasyImpact 18V-40 listings here. The table also prints 10 A and 2.33 kg, which sits oddly next to a 2.5 Ah pack and the lightweight comments. Choose it when you want the larger single pack and can live with a 10 mm chuck.
Pros
- One 2.5 Ah pack, AL 18V-20, and a case
- 4.7 from 292 reviews
- Two speeds and 20 torque levels in the bullets
- Older Bosch batteries fitted for one reviewer
Cons
- 10 mm chuck and 10 mm metal capacity
- Masonry sentence is missing from these bullets
- 1 year limited warranty on the listing
- Listed weight 2.33 kg conflicts with the lightweight comments
Best for: Small fixings when you want a 2.5 Ah green pack and a 10 mm chuck is enough.
Less suitable: 13 mm bits, or shoppers comparing it with the cheaper 13 mm EasyImpact 18V-40 kits.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch EasyImpact 18V-38, 1 x 2.5 Ah
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£77
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(292)
- Range
- Easy
- Kit
- 1 x 2.5 Ah kit
- Torque
- 38 Nm
- Hammer
- Title only
- Chuck
- 10 mm
- Battery
- PBA 18V
- Warranty
- 1 year
Common questions
What chuck size is on the listing?
10 mm. The bullets call it a 10 mm quick-action chuck.
Is a charger included?
Yes. Charger AL 18V-20 is in the scope line with one 2.5 Ah battery and a carrying case.
What warranty does the listing state?
1 year limited warranty. The spare-part availability line also says 1 year.
Our view
The GSB 18V-65 is listed at £84.99 as a blue body with an L-BOXX, and the scope line has no battery or charger. It is 4.7 from 35 reviews, a thin sample: the one United Kingdom review expects it to be good because it is Bosch, and an English review from Spain calls it practical for drilling, screwing, and hammer drilling. The bullets say brushless, 65 Nm, KickBack Control, and a 175 mm head length. The specification table instead prints 55 Nm and a maximum chuck size of 175 mm, which matches the head length, not a chuck. Warranty is not stated on the listing. It only makes sense if you already own Professional 18 V packs and can live with the conflicting torque cells.
Pros
- Brushless in the bullets, with KickBack Control stated
- L-BOXX in the box
- £84.99 for the body
- Two speeds and 31 mm wood capacity on the listing
Cons
- No battery or charger
- 35 reviews, with almost no fault detail
- Torque printed as 65 Nm and 55 Nm
- Chuck field says 175 mm
Best for: A compact blue body when Professional packs and a charger are already on the shelf.
Less suitable: A first drill, or anyone who needs one settled torque figure before buying.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch GSB 18V-65, body and L-BOXX
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£85
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(35)
- Range
- Professional
- Kit
- Body, L-BOXX
- Brushless
- Yes
- Torque
- 65 / 55 Nm
- Hammer
- Listed
- Battery
- Pro 18V
Common questions
Is a battery included?
No. The scope line is one L-BOXX case with the GSB 18V-65.
Which torque figure is on the listing?
The bullets say 65 Nm. The technical table says 55 Nm. Both are stored as listed.
Why does the chuck say 175 mm?
The table prints maximum chuck size 175 mm. The bullets call 175 mm the head length.
Our view
The GSB 18V-110 C body is listed at £149.99, with 4.6 from 222 reviews, and the item type name excludes batteries and a charger. The bullets state 110 Nm, a brushless motor, impact drilling, a full-metal chuck, and Bluetooth, and reviewers call the power a step up from an older combi or a weak corded PSB. The scope line is an auxiliary handle and a cardboard box. UK reviews then describe the chuck as crunchy, loosening so the bit falls out, and jamming shut afterwards. Wood capacity is listed at 82 mm and metal at 13 mm, at 2 kg before a battery. The torque figure is on the listing; the chuck complaint is repeated enough that 110 Nm is not a clean upgrade on its own.
Pros
- 110 Nm and brushless in the bullets
- Impact drilling stated
- 4.6 from 222 reviews
- Auxiliary handle and a 24 month warranty line
Cons
- No battery or charger
- Chuck loosens, drops the bit, then jams
- Cardboard box rather than an L-BOXX
- 2 kg before the pack you still have to buy
Best for: Larger holes and heavy screwdriving when you already own Professional packs and accept the chuck reports.
Less suitable: A first kit, green batteries, or anyone who has already fought a Bosch chuck that will not release.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch GSB 18V-110 C, body in a carton
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£150
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(222)
- Range
- Professional
- Kit
- Body, carton
- Brushless
- Yes
- Torque
- 110 Nm
- Hammer
- Yes
- Chuck
- 13 mm
- Battery
- Pro 18V
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Are batteries included?
No. The item type name says rechargeable batteries and charger are excluded. The scope line is an auxiliary handle and a cardboard box.
Does the listing claim impact drilling?
Yes. The bullets describe an impact drill driver with an impact drilling function.
What chuck complaint is in the reviews?
UK reviews say the chuck is crunchy, loosens so the bit falls out, and can then jam shut.
Our view
The GSB 18V-25 kit is listed at £149.99 with two GBA 4.0 Ah packs, charger GAL 18V-40, and an L-Case, and it is 4.6 from 141 reviews. Reviewers who already used Professional tools like the balance with the 4.0 Ah packs and the case versus buying a body alone. The bullets name AMPShare and the Professional 18 V system. At least one buyer returned it because green Home and Garden batteries did not fit. The table prints maximum torque 60 Nm and torque 10 Nm, a 10 mm chuck, and drill type Impact Driver, and one reviewer says the motor is brushed and would rather have a GSB-45. The L-Case sits on an L-BOXX but does not clip to it. This is a blue starter kit, not a way to reuse green packs.
Pros
- Two 4.0 Ah GBA packs and charger GAL 18V-40
- L-Case included
- 4.6 from 141 reviews
- AMPShare stated for the Professional 18 V system
Cons
- Green batteries do not fit; one return was for that reason
- Torque printed as 60 Nm and 10 Nm
- 10 mm chuck on the listing
- L-Case does not lock onto an L-BOXX
Best for: A first blue kit when you want two 4.0 Ah packs and will stay on Professional tools.
Less suitable: Owners of green POWER FOR ALL packs, or anyone who needs a 13 mm chuck.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch GSB 18V-25, 2 x 4.0 Ah kit
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£150
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(141)
- Range
- Professional
- Kit
- 2 x 4.0 Ah kit
- Torque
- 60 / 10 Nm
- Hammer
- Title
- Chuck
- 10 mm
- Battery
- Pro 18V
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Will green Bosch batteries fit?
Not according to the reviews or the bullets. The bullets name AMPShare and the Professional 18V system. A reviewer returned it because their green batteries did not fit.
What is in the box?
GSB 18V-25, two GBA 4.0 Ah packs, charger GAL 18V-40, and an L-Case Pick & Click.
Which torque number should you treat as settled?
Neither. The table prints maximum torque 60 Nm and torque 10 Nm. Both stay as listed.
Our view
The UniversalImpact 18 with one 1.5 Ah pack is listed at £103.21, with 4.5 from 151 reviews. Reviewers call it light and fine for small craft, and some prefer it to an old corded drill, with 34 Nm and 20 torque settings in the bullets. The same texts say it is not a drill for heavy masonry and that the words impact and hammer overstate brick. More than one UK review says the chuck loosens and the bit falls out, including a buyer who already owned other Bosch tools. Wood and metal capacity are both 10 mm on the table, and the chuck size itself is missing. At this price it sits above the 40 Nm EasyImpact kits that include a 13 mm chuck.
Pros
- One 1.5 Ah pack, charger AL 1810 CV, and a case
- 980 g on the listing
- 4.5 from 151 reviews
- POWER FOR ALL named in the bullets
Cons
- 34 Nm, below the EasyImpact 18V-40 listings
- Chuck loosens and drops the bit in more than one review
- Hammer wording called overstated for brick
- £103.21 for a single 1.5 Ah kit
Best for: Light screwdriving on green batteries, if you have checked that the chuck holds a bit.
Less suitable: Brick plugs, or a first purchase when the cheaper EasyImpact kits are in this table.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch UniversalImpact 18, 1 x 1.5 Ah
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£103
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(151)
- Range
- Universal
- Kit
- 1 x 1.5 Ah kit
- Torque
- 34 Nm
- Hammer
- Yes
- Battery
- PBA 18V
- Warranty
- 2 years
Common questions
Is this sold as a kit?
Yes. Scope is the UniversalImpact 18, one 1.5 Ah battery, charger AL 1810 CV, and a carrying case.
What torque do the bullets state?
34 Nm, with 20 torque settings.
Do reviews mention the chuck?
Yes. More than one UK review says the chuck loosens and the bit falls out.
Our view
The AdvancedImpact 18V-80 QuickSnap body is listed at £92.99, with 4.5 from 63 reviews. The bullets state a brushless motor, 82 Nm, and a 13 mm metal chuck, and the scope line is an exchangeable chuck, magnetic cap, screwdriver bit, auxiliary handle, and a carton. Reviewers who already had 18 V tools put it in an existing box and say masonry felt stronger than the size suggested, compared with an older multi-drill or a PSB 1800 Li-2. There is no battery, charger, or case, and one buyer found it heavier than the green drill it replaced. It is easy to over-drive screws because the trigger has more reserve than an EasyImpact. Buy it only when POWER FOR ALL packs are already paid for.
Pros
- 82 Nm and brushless in the bullets
- 13 mm chuck and an auxiliary handle
- Masonry comments are stronger than on the UniversalImpact
- Fits an existing green kit box
Cons
- No battery, charger, or case
- 63 reviews
- Heavier than a PSB 1800 for one reviewer
- Warranty not stated on the listing
Best for: A green upgrade when you already own PBA packs and want 82 Nm without buying another charger.
Less suitable: A first kit, or blue Professional batteries.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch AdvancedImpact 18V-80 QuickSnap, bare
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£93
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(63)
- Range
- Advanced
- Kit
- Bare, carton
- Brushless
- Yes
- Torque
- 82 Nm
- Hammer
- Yes
- Chuck
- 13 mm
- Battery
- No pack
Common questions
Does this price include a battery?
No. The scope line is an exchangeable metal chuck, magnetic cap, screwdriver bit, auxiliary handle, and a carton.
Is the motor described as brushless?
Yes, in the bullets. The special-features field only says additional grip.
What torque is printed?
82 Nm, as both maximum torque and torque.
Our view
The AdvancedImpact 18V-80 QuickSnap kit is listed at £139.00, with 4.4 from 26 reviews. The box includes one 2.5 Ah pack, charger AL18V-20, a magnetic screw-holder, and a case, and the bullets state a brushless motor, 82 Nm, and a 13 mm chuck on POWER FOR ALL. Reviewers mention a variable trigger and QuickSnap swaps between drill and screwdriver, though several comments are a single line. One verified buyer could not release the battery after pressing the release and arranged a return. The case holds the drill and charger, but paperwork does not stay clipped in. With 26 ratings, that jam is a single report, not a pattern, and it is still the reason to pause before paying £139 when the bare body is £92.99.
Pros
- Brushless, 82 Nm, 13 mm chuck, with battery and charger in one box
- 2.5 Ah pack and a case
- QuickSnap described as a fast chuck change
- POWER FOR ALL named in the bullets
Cons
- 26 reviews
- Battery release jammed for one verified buyer
- £139.00 against a £92.99 bare body of the same model
- Speeds and drilling capacities are missing on the table
Best for: A green brushless kit when you own no packs and want 82 Nm in one checkout.
Less suitable: Anyone who already has PBA batteries, or who wants a larger review sample first.
Specifications
- Model
- Bosch AdvancedImpact 18V-80 QuickSnap, kit
- Brand
- Bosch
- Price
- ∼£139
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(26)
- Range
- Advanced
- Kit
- 1 x 2.5 Ah kit
- Brushless
- Yes
- Torque
- 82 Nm
- Hammer
- Title
- Chuck
- 13 mm
- Battery
- PBA 18V
Common questions
Is a battery included?
Yes. One 2.5 Ah pack, charger AL18V-20, a magnetic screw-holder, and a carrying case.
Is it brushless on the listing?
Yes. Brushless motor is in the bullets and in special features.
What did reviews say about the battery?
One verified review says the battery would not release and the buyer arranged a return. The sample is 26 reviews.
How we compared
Ten Bosch cordless combi drills on amazon.co.uk were scored from listing facts and review notes, not from a lab test. Stars, sample size, fit as a Bosch combi in this set, and value are weighted 40, 25, 25 and 10. Shelf prices, stars and review counts are the UK listings in this comparison. If two scores tie, the star line is not used to invent a second award. The highest score is the top pick, once. The highest value-part score that is not the top pick is best value, once.
1
Stars
40%Amazon star rating divided by 5, then multiplied by 40, and rounded. The line stays the amazon.co.uk figure. It is not a lab score.
2
Sample
25%Review count on the same listing. 1,000 or more scores 25, 200 or more scores 20, 50 or more scores 12, 10 or more scores 6, and fewer than 10 scores 2.
3
Fit as a Bosch combi
25%A complete kit with a 13 mm chuck, hammer stated, and no repeated chuck-failure cluster scores 22. A smaller battery or a one-off repair report scores 19 to 20. A 10 mm chuck, or a bare brushless body with hammer stated, scores 16. Repeated chuck loosening, or a 26-review kit with a jammed battery release, scores 14. A bare body with a thin sample and conflicting torque or chuck cells scores 12.
4
Value
10%Two 2.0 Ah packs at £75.23 with 500 or more reviews score 10. The cheapest complete 13 mm kit scores 9. One 2.5 Ah pack with a 10 mm chuck scores 7. Two smaller packs priced above the two 2.0 Ah kit score 6. A bare body you can use only with packs you already own scores 5 to 6. A £139 kit with 26 reviews scores 4. A dearer 34 Nm kit with chuck complaints scores 3. A £149.99 body with a repeated chuck fault scores 2.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
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Bosch cordless combi drill buying guide
Start with the battery family, then kit versus bare tool, then the wall, then torque and chuck together. The notes below follow that order for these ten amazon.co.uk listings. None of the scores is a lab test.
What to match before you buy
A cordless combi drill in this set is an 18 V tool for screws, rotary drilling and masonry percussion. Green Home and Garden tools use 18 V POWER FOR ALL packs. Blue Professional GSB tools use Professional 18 V packs and AMPShare. Bosch and Gardena UK say the systems are not compatible, and the POWER FOR ALL alliance keeps the systems separate. A GSB 18V-25 reviewer in this set returned the drill because their batteries were green.
Best for
- A first green kit for shelves and the odd plug hole, if a 13 mm chuck and a charger in the box matter
- A green upgrade when POWER FOR ALL packs are already paid for and you want 82 Nm
- A blue body when Professional 18 V packs and a charger are already on the shelf
Not ideal for
- Anyone mixing green POWER FOR ALL packs with a blue Professional body
- Hard concrete, a lintel or engineering brick when you are not set up for an SDS drill
- Anyone treating a bare-tool price as a complete kit, or a conflicting Amazon cell as a settled torque
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
Mixing green and blue batteries
POWER FOR ALL packs and Professional 18 V packs do not fit each other. A GSB 18V-25 reviewer returned the drill because their batteries were green. The EasyImpact 18V-38 manual names Professional chargers, including AL 1820 CV Professional, that do not charge a PBA pack.
- 2
Treating a bare tool as a full kit
A body-only price saves money only if the matching packs and charger are already yours. The GSB 18V-65 scope line is an L-BOXX. The GSB 18V-110 C scope line is an auxiliary handle and a cardboard box. The AdvancedImpact bare carton has no battery.
- 3
Trusting a broken specification line
These tables have filed a 175 mm head length as the chuck, a CR2032 as the battery, and both 60 Nm and 10 Nm on the GSB 18V-25. Keep the scope line and the manufacturer page. Do not average the conflict. Hammer mode is for carbide masonry bits, not timber, and not a clutch number.
What to weigh up
Battery family and kit
HighGreen tools use 18 V POWER FOR ALL packs. Blue GSB tools use Professional 18 V packs and AMPShare. Bosch and Gardena UK say the systems are not compatible. Buy the family you already own. A body-only price is a saving only when the packs and the charger are already paid for. The EasyImpact kits in this set include a charger and a case. The GSB 18V-65 is a body and an L-BOXX. The GSB 18V-110 C and the AdvancedImpact bare listing leave the battery out.
Chuck, torque and the wall
HighEasy tools here are 38 Nm or 40 Nm. The UniversalImpact 18 is 34 Nm with a 10 mm chuck on the Bosch page. The AdvancedImpact 18V-80 is 82 Nm, brushless, with a 13 mm chuck. The GSB 18V-110 C is 110 Nm, with masonry listed at 16 mm, and about 1.9 kg before the battery. Sourced masonry diameters are 10 mm on the EasyImpact 18V-38 and the UniversalImpact 18, 13 mm on the EasyImpact 18V-40 and the AdvancedImpact 18V-80, and 16 mm on the GSB 18V-110 C. Ordinary brick plug holes can suit a combi.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
Green packs already owned
Stay on POWER FOR ALL if the packs are already paid for. The AdvancedImpact 18V-80 bare body is about £92.99, with 4.5 from 63 reviews, 82 Nm and no battery in the box.
Professional packs already owned
Buy a blue body only if Professional 18 V packs are already on the shelf. The GSB 18V-65 with an L-BOXX is about £84.99, with 4.7 from 35 reviews, and the scope line has no battery.
Common questions about Bosch cordless combi drills
Which Bosch cordless combi drill is the top pick in this set?
The top pick is the EasyImpact 18V-40 with two 2.0 Ah packs, about £75.23 on amazon.co.uk, with 4.7 from 517 reviews. The listing prints 40 Nm, a 13 mm chuck, impact drilling in masonry, charger AL 18V-20 and a case. It scores 90 because the kit is complete and the value part is the highest in the set. It is a 40 Nm green combi, not a Professional body, and not a Which? winner. One review calls the reserves modest beyond light workshop use.
Which listing is the best value?
The best value is the EasyImpact 18V-40 with one 1.5 Ah pack, about £64.97, with 4.7 from 631 reviews. It is the cheapest complete 13 mm kit in this set, with charger AL 18V-20 and a case. The value part of the score is 9, the highest among the listings that are not the top pick. The limit is the single 1.5 Ah pack: once it is flat, the job stops until it charges.
Do all Bosch 18 V batteries fit every Bosch cordless combi drill?
No. Green tools use 18 V POWER FOR ALL packs. Blue GSB tools use Professional 18 V packs and AMPShare. Bosch and Gardena UK say the systems are not compatible, and the POWER FOR ALL alliance says the systems stay separate. A GSB 18V-25 reviewer in this set returned the drill because their batteries were green. The EasyImpact 18V-38 manual names Professional chargers, including AL 1820 CV Professional, that do not charge a PBA pack. Buy the family you already own.
How much do these Bosch cordless combi drills cost?
On these amazon.co.uk captures, complete EasyImpact kits run from about £64.97 for one 1.5 Ah pack to about £83.64 for two 1.5 Ah packs. The two 2.0 Ah EasyImpact is about £75.23, below the two 1.5 Ah kit. Mid rows are the GSB 18V-65 body at about £84.99, the AdvancedImpact bare body at about £92.99 and the UniversalImpact 18 kit at about £103.21. The AdvancedImpact 2.5 Ah kit is about £139.00. The GSB 18V-110 C body and the GSB 18V-25 kit are both about £149.99.
When is percussion enough, and when do you need a rotary hammer?
Ordinary brick plug holes can suit a combi. Sourced masonry diameters are 10 mm on the EasyImpact 18V-38 and the UniversalImpact 18, 13 mm on the EasyImpact 18V-40 and the AdvancedImpact 18V-80, and 16 mm on the GSB 18V-110 C. Bosch's DIY guide sends larger or harder work to an SDS drill. Hard concrete, a lintel and engineering brick need a rotary hammer if you are not set up for them. See the rotary hammer comparison when the hole is past a plug.
What should you ignore on the Amazon specification table?
Keep the scope line and the manufacturer page when the table conflicts with itself. These listings have filed a 175 mm head length as the chuck on the GSB 18V-65, a CR2032 as the battery on EasyImpact 18V-40 kits, and both 60 Nm and 10 Nm on the GSB 18V-25. The GSB 18V-65 table also prints 55 Nm beside 65 Nm in the bullets. Do not average those cells into one number. A drill-type line that says Impact Driver on a combi title is the same kind of mismatch.
When should you call a professional?
Call a professional for concrete, a lintel or engineering brick if you are not set up for it, near a consumer unit or unknown pipes, if the tool kicks or burns on a structural fixing, or if employees will use it all day. PUWER and the Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 bind employers, not a householder hanging a shelf. HSE RR1182 found battery tools are not automatically quieter or lower vibration, and its 3.6 J figures do not transfer to these 18 V combis.
Our verdict
In this set of ten amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick is the EasyImpact 18V-40 with two 2.0 Ah packs, about £75.23, with 4.7 from 517 reviews. It scores 90: a complete kit, a 13 mm chuck, hammer stated, and the highest value part in the set. It is still a 40 Nm green combi. The best value is the EasyImpact 18V-40 with one 1.5 Ah pack at about £64.97, with 4.7 from 631 reviews. Its value part is 9, the highest among the rest. The two listings that score 70 are not given a second award. None of these scores is a lab test, and none of these tools is a Which? winner.
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Bosch EasyImpact 18V-40, 1 x 1.5 Ah
Highest value part among the rest, at 9: the cheapest complete 13 mm kit, about £64.97, with 4.7 from 631 reviews and one 1.5 Ah pack.
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Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: October 2026
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Guides to Bosch cordless combi drills
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Bosch cordless combi drill buying guideBattery family, kit and the wall, without a row per listingBest Bosch cordless combi drillOne Bosch combi for a stated job, and who should skip itHow to use a Bosch cordless combi drillClutch, gears, bits and hammer modeGreen or Professional packsPOWER FOR ALL against Professional 18 V and AMPShareMasonry or an SDS drillWhen percussion is enough, and when the wall needs SDS
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Sources
Public UK sources from the research digest, last checked on 22 October 2026. Shelf prices and star lines are the amazon.co.uk figures in the display file.
- Bosch DIY: cordless drills and combi drills (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Bosch DIY: 18 V POWER FOR ALL (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- POWER FOR ALL alliance FAQ (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Bosch Professional: AMPShare (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Bosch Professional: GSB 18V-110 C (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- B&Q: EasyImpact 18V-40 kit (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- HSE RR1182 (retrieved 22 October 2026)
- Homebuilding: drilling into brick (retrieved 22 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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