The Black & Decker BCD700S1K-GB cordless hammer drill offers well-balanced specifications at an affordable price. The right drill for all your DIY jobs. Good torque, control & usability.
OVERALL RATING: 84%
- Designed for drilling wood, masonry & metal
- Drives/turns screws too
- Good torque compared to other budget drills
- Affordable
- Good for occasional DIY – spend more for bigger projects
Black & Decker Cordless Drill – BCD700S1K
Verum compares 100s of drills, and at the budget end of the market, it’s all too easy to end up with a drill that can’t handle the basics. However, this model from Black & Decker is well-suited to the job. If you’re looking for the best cordless drill and want a reliable, effective model that’s also affordable – this is it.
This Black & Decker cordless drill is ideal for most home and garden tasks. Often referred to as a combi-drill, it has three distinct functions: screwdriver, drill & hammer drill. A good power screwdriver requires low speeds, variable torque & easy handling. For precise drilling into wood, plastic & steel, you need full speed & torque control. The third function is a hammer setting. This is often overlooked but essential if you plan to hang a shelf, picture, curtain rail, or any job that requires drilling a hole in a masonry wall.
Why Choose a Combi-Drill? [3 reasons]
A good cordless combi-drill must be easy to use out of the box. It must be capable of turning screws and drilling holes in most materials. Spending hundreds of pounds may get you a bigger chuck, superior motor & more torque, but what’s important here is that the Black & Decker BCD700S1K-GB can handle most DIY jobs.
- Power Screwdriver – 10 torque settings; at lower speeds, provides good control for assembling furniture and any job that requires turning screws or bolts. Also important here is the maximum torque. Rated up to 38Nm, there’s enough turning force to tighten (& remove) most small to medium-sized screws.
- Standard Drill – Two gears with variable speed, meaning this drill is good for all types of wood, metal & plastic. The torque is good for holes in softwood up to 25mm in diameter and 10mm in aluminium or mild steel.
- Hammer drill – Whether you’re hanging a curtain rail, shelf or picture, a hammer function is essential for drilling into masonry. In addition to the turning force, this drill delivers 21,000 beats per minute, making drilling into walls feasible.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Lightweight and comfortable to hold, this Black & Decker is easy to use. However, there’s no light, which is a small negative. The chuck size is 10mm making this model suitable for small & medium-sized drill bits. If you’re planning any large projects, a 13mm chuck coupled with more torque makes a big difference. Take a look at our Dewalt DCD 796 Review.
Specification
- WEIGHT: 1.3kg
- MAX TORQUE: 38Nm
- MAX SPEED: 1400 RPM
- HAMMER ACTION: 21,000 BPM
- GEARS: 2 (with variable speed)
- CHUCK SIZE: 10mm
- WARRANTY: 2 Years
- INCLUDES: Drill, 1 x 1.5Ah Battery & charger
Ratings
- PERFORMANCE: 4.0/5
- DESIGN: 4.0/5
- EASE OF USE: 4.1/5
- OVERALL: 81%
Verum ratings are calculated with data from multiple sources, weighting criteria and comparative metrics to give a quantitative measure of the product, based on key decision-making factors.
Why Spend More?
Spending more gets you a drill with more torque, a bigger chuck, additional batteries & a brushless motor. If you’re planning on large or regular projects in the future, then investing more now makes sense. Generally, the more torque (turning force), the better. A 13mm chuck size allows bigger drill bits. More batteries are great for continual use. At the top end, a brushless motor will deliver improved control & mean your drill lasts much longer.
UK Verdict
The Black & Decker BCD700S1K-GB Cordless Combi-Drill does all the basics well. And at around £50 it’s exceptionally good value for money. It works well as a screwdriver & has a hammer function – it can handle most materials, including masonry. If you’re after an affordable drill that will make all those DIY tasks doable, this is it.
