Side by Side Comparison of: Black & Decker

I like the style of this tool. I do not like the pistol grip type. I feel I get a better grip on the screw when I use this straight tool. It is easy to lock the blade and use hand power to turn if need be. I like replaceable batteries as I have thrown away appliances because a battery will not hold a charge and that does not seem right. I can use alkaline batteries if I want or I can get Ni-cad , or NIMH if I want. I can get Lithium if I want to. the choice is mine to make depending on my needs and my willingness to part with cash. For most screws it is power enough. If I need a Torque Wrench that is a different tool for a different need. I won't break off screws like my driver drill does with this and It will be handy in more times and more places. Oh and the price is right.

Lightweight, easy to use, convenient, comes with Phillips and Slotted tips plus 4 Alkaline batteries installed at the lowest price I could find anywhere. It's not the most powerful tool out there, but then it's designed to be a better screwdriver, not a drill or screwgun. I have used it on my scooter and around the house and I like the fact that it does not spin too fast, so that I don't over tighten and strip screws out like I did with my screwgun.

My husband had a set of B&D screw bits but the original handle would not hold the tips in place. Hated to waste all those different sizes and kinds so I purchased this cordless model and it works great with all the bits.

This is great I have rechargeable AA batteries if I did not have rechargeable batteries I would not like it batteries are expensive it is good for all those household jobs to get screws in without turning by hand, and finish by hand with screw driver.

Black & Decker AS6NG Alkaline Cordless Screwdriver has plenty of torque to screw or unscrew most anything I need as my loss of hand co-ordination has made that very difficult and this driver does good and even 'LOCKS' for the really tough jobs. I use ENELOOP rechargeable cells to run this cool tool.

Perfect accessory for my new drill, a great variety for the most common sizes needed for projects around the house.

this is one of those buys that you make and think you'll never use it, But when you need one of them, you'll be real glad you spent the few bucks, when you did.

Had to put my desk together. It worked out pretty good runs well so far. Males life easier. First drill if ever purchased being a single mother for 6 years u just slapped things together the best I could lol but he insisted on a drill for this desk so it got this for the price its pretty good.

Renovating a RV and needed some new bits. These cover a wide variety of sizes and screws. Haven't found anything they haven't fit.

This product came fast came within 3-5 days and was packaged very well. The box was not damaged in any way shape or form. And works perfect with the black and Decker 20 volt lithium drill I also bought to have around my house be a single mother I have to have tools that I can rely on when I need them. Will not hesitate to order something of this form ever from amazon. ...... Great peoduct

Good investment for my new cordless screwdriver! All the basic bits included. I've used one several times so I would highly recommend this product to anyone! Update purchased another for a gift price is unbeatable! Highly recommend!

This little puppy is actually better than I thought it would be. It has enough power to impress me, that is with batteries at full charge. I replaced some screws that were longer and this little thing pushed them through the wood pretty good. I really like the collar lock which locks it so it can be used as a regular screwdriver to finish the last little bit. I have to take a star off because why would they not find someway to include a place for the other bit! I am using rubber bands to attach the second drill bit and it looks kind of crummy and is inconvenient. I also do not see any place on Amazon where I can get additional drill bits in this size. But all in all this is a pretty good tool.

I'm happy with this product. The best feature is the AA battery power source instead of using a rechargeable one. I don't like to leave a power tool plugged in at all time for many reasons and if I don't, I risk a possibility of low-power battery when I need it. The driving power is adequate and the batteries do last quite a long time. I gave it it a 4-star instead of 5 because there is room for improvement such as magnetized bit holder and or including a long bit.

The old "kitchen" version of this tool had a much longer socket, so that the one bit was a reversible slotted and Philips screwdriver blade. This tool has a much shorter socket, so the reversible blade wobbles badly, and there is no way to store or attach the second (slotted or Philips) blade, ensuring it will get lost. That's really just bad product design. The good news is that it still works well--as long as you can find the right bits for it and keep them attached somehow.

This is a great tool. Got one many years ago as a gift from my (then) little girls. Since I do a lot of building, repair and maintenance, I use a lot of bigger and more powerful tools so, although I really appreciated the thought, I didn't think much of the tool. After a couple of months I used it and since that time it's become a staple I've used for years for handling small jobs. I love the tool. Alas, the girls are both juniors in college and I brought the screwdriver up to campus to do some fixing. Ended up leaving it with one of them and it was only a short time later that I really missed it. I bought another one and used it only a few days later. I had to laugh at some of the reviews criticizing the tool by those who probably don't use it properly for light work. Use it for light jobs and it's a great tool, just don't expect to drive screws through two by fours. I also love the fact that it's not tied to a charger so I can just keep it in my tool kit and use it whenever needed. As to battery life, I've got no complaints.

The speed of this screwdriver is fine. It even came loaded with batteries. The chuck lock is good when you need more torque than the motor can provide, or if the batteries just run out while you're working. The controls are clear. Can't tell yet about the battery life, but using alkalines will solve one problem--NiCads and NiMH batteries discharging in storage.

Only one thing I would change to get this a five-star rating. Either find a place to store the second bit on the screwdriver, or include, instead of two bits, a reversable bit that can be kept in the chuck all the time. I had one like that on a Skill screwdriver about 25 years ago. Can't find it now, though.

The Black and Decker double ended drill bit set was everything I expected. The drill itself came with only one bit and it does not work with the variety of screws that I face around the house and my wife's antique business. The bit set did not come in a case but had a clip to secure them and hold them together. It was an excellent value.

Very nice selection of bits, but they don't fit the screwdriver that Amazon suggested packaging them with

This set has a decent variety of bits for most jobs or projects around the house. The metal is your average strength so make sure you don't strip them or chip the flat heads but going slow and steady. The rubber thingy holds the bits nicely, and won't let them just fall out. The one con is that these things will rust fast if you leave them in a humid environment like a car trunk. As long as you take care of your tools, your tools will take care of you.

I purchased the Black + Decker BDCS40BI 4V MAX Lithium Pivot Screwdriver and this item is listed as an item "frequently bought together". I assumed they would be compatible. They are not compatible. This screwdriver cannot accommodate a double headed bit - only regular hex bits. Black+ Decker customer support was very helpful in resolving the issue.

I install real estate sign posts as well as jewelry and these bits r always necessary for adding accessories to the post such as brochure box and rider holders and wind detentes. These are rugged bits and should last a while. Shipping was here before I knew it and I'm totally happy with my purchase. Prime shipping was two days as promised. I recommend these bits highly. I am beginning to like B&D even though they have their stuff made in China instead of USA but the dremel-like unit was $33 and I was looking at a Fordam for $227 ... the Frodam hits 18,000 rpm and the B&D does 30,000 rpm. Its variable bc when you turn the control knob the rpms rise as u turn it. Good stuff. I recommend it to all.

I'm a big fan of the cordless drill. And I love having one of the multi-purpose double-sided bits handy in the slot provided on the drill so I can remove whatever screw I come across. My original bit that came with the drill like this lasted the better part of 6 years before it cracked. I bought a replacement from DeWalt and that has served me ever since but I wanted to have a few more floating around so I bought these to have handy. They are MUCH cheaper than the DeWalt (which was bought individually for the same price) and there are a lot of different bits here I might use (and some I won't) but in the 90 days I've owned them I've already broken one. So I feel that they are lower quality, time will tell if that is a fluke. So I have to weigh the quality vs price. In the meantime for all I know DeWalt quality has gone down from the usual outsourcing to China so maybe they're both on the same level at this point made by the same plant overseas, who knows but these still seem like a good value.

exactly what its meant for. Its a screwdriver - it functions as one. Cons - no rechargeable battery pack you can purchase, its very loud for what it is, and a bit bulky/heavy (again, for what it is). Other than that - its worth $8.

If I could just get a bit more torque and a quality gear set, I would gladly pay a couple dollars more. This thing died within the first use trying to break a screw loose on a computer motherboard post mount (ie, didn't need a lot of torque to break loose, but it still shredded the gearset inside), now it has 0 torque to break any bit loose, but it will still work if you break the screw loose manually, which is still really handy.

Powerful motor. I'm accustomed to a pistol grip from a discontinued screwdriver. It's very bulky and heavy... not for tight places. It does come with batteries... that's great. That it doesn't have to be recharged is a blessing for people who use it only occasionally. Forget to put it back on the charger and you're up the creek! The AA cells work out very well and they last.

The thing I REALLY don't like is that there is no place to store an extra bit. Most often I have to switch from a blade bit to a Philips bit and back. Putting a bit in your pocket is OK for people with good memories, but my bit will end up in the dryer or washer. A slight gripping indentation on the case could easily solve the problem.

The 10-piece bit set they group with this screwdriver as "Frequently Bought Together" do not fit the screwdriver! And the bits they DO include with the screwdriver are on the large size, too large for the smaller sizes of screws you would expect to be the target for a screwdriver this size.
03/27/2015 - I can't find anywhere, even on the B&D website, where you can order other sizes of driver bits. And as I see on other reviews, it would have been nice to provide some kind of dock holes in the handle to keep the bits in, but no... oh well... whaddya want, for $10 ?

I bought this from Amazon ($9) back during the holidays to help me with assembling a kidcraft children's play kitchen. Did a great job with this assembly. The nice thing about this screw driver was that it came with batteries and was able to perform as described - screwing in screws that don't require alot of torque. It also offered the option to lock the screwdriver so that it can be used manually.

Fast forward 3 months - purchased a toddler bed and went to drawer for the black n decker to assist. This time around, the job proved too much for the rotund orange and black power tool. The torque was more than the tool could handle. After setting it to go manual, I had put her back into the drawer and replaced it with my old fashioned handy craftsman screwdriver to finish the job.

A little disappointed, but I think you'd be ok if you don't have high expectations.

Christmas gift.

Good product for a good price.

When I bought a BLACK+DECKER LI2000 3.6-Volt 3-Position Rechargeable Screwdriver these came up as frequently bought with. That may be but they don't really fit that well, just a little too short and do not have the retainer groove for securely holding the bit in.

Not for AS6NG drill unit which was misleading since it was offered as "others bought" section. Works with my drill so I kept them.

This it not compatible with the bdcs20c model! Amazon show them as "frequently bought together"... I guess because more people did my mistake. The "head" in the screwdriver is not deep enough to insert a double ended pin.Definitely you need a bit set because the bdcs20c comes with only two bits, but not this one!

The bit set did not match the driver it was order to go with from Black & Decker. Not sellers fault, but Amazon representing companion products that really do not match the tool purchased with. Can use these with another driver I own so it is not going to waste by any means.

I like a lot of things about it, and it seemed rugged. Perhaps I took things a little too far trying to tighten some 3/8" bolts with it. In either case, it appears that some gear or something inside must have stripped. It has absolutely no torque anymore, and it just slips ineffectually at the first sign of resistance.

I ran it with Eneloop rechargeable batteries and it worked fine. I would return it, but I guess it was sort of my fault that it's broken considering the larger hardware I was trying to use it on. Either way, I'm slightly less than impressed with it.

As others have said, this comes with 2 short stubby bits, with no place to store the one not in use, so it's never there when you need it.

And the hole where you insert the bit isn't deep enough to be able to use any 2-sided bits. UNBELIEVABLY STUPID DESIGN!

I do like the idea of using AA batteries, as the rechargeable batteries have always failed on other B&D screwdrivers I've used. All they had to do was make the bit hole 1/8" longer. How is it possible that no one realized this during product development?

I love this product. The only issue I had was that the double drill bits that are suggested to purchase with this do not fit. The bits for this are PH-1. The double sided bits in the multi pack are PH-2. I have tried every which way to get these to fit. They will not. So not buy the double sided bits suggested by Amazon.

Very disappointed with Amazon on its handing of selling of this item and not so happy with the item itself. Saw this product while searching for small powered screwdrivers on Amazon listed for $9.73 sold by Amazon, figured 10 dollars not a bad deal, put it in the shopping cart. Came back a couple of days later to finish my shopping order and price went up to $14.48. Not noticing that the seller was switched on me, I completed my purchase and received the product today.
Looking at the poor construction of the item (next paragraph) I went to the Amazon product page and there was the item selling for $9.73 which I paid $14.48 for????? Very disappointed with Amazon on this, but you live and learn that you have to constantly watch what you do.
The screwdriver is not comfortable in the hand despite what another reviewer ay have said and I am a male with large hands. I can hardly believe the picture of the woman using it whose hands are smaller than mine. There is no lock on the drive, you have to constantly keep pressure on the drive button to power the screw driver.
The outer holder where you insert the battery compartment is extremely poorly made and came apart on me when I removed the battery compartment and I had to super glue and pressure the casing together to be able to reinsert the battery compartment. Of course in the doing of this the inner lip of the softer plastic outer casing was caught in the re-insertion of the battery compartment and a piece was hanging out. Getting out the file I had to smooth this down to get the battery compartment to fit properly.
Comment made about the bits being loose and easy to lose was very appropriate.

I had this for about a day and a half. I figured oh nice! At first. After using it in the inside of my car I switched it to manual mode to lock a screw in tight. Applied a little force and pop. There went the locking mechanism. Figured oh well I can't use it in locked mode I'll just use it in the powered mode. Which it did work for about another 20 min when from there once the screw was in with a little resistance, You could hear the motor but the tip wouldn't screw it was almost as if the teeth that grab the rotating tip were too weak to handle the pressure (which was hardly anything). Fortunately I got a refund. As it's completely useless now. So it may work but make sure that you only use it for very very light projects. Not even semi hard ones.

Its ok

bought with the B&D cordless screwdriver that was recommended- they did not fit. went back to the hand held screwdriver to get the job done.

Most of the bits stripped out quickly even when used on slow or low power settings

Let me start by saying I expected more from a product with the trusted name of Black & Decker on it. The phillps head bits all rounded off or completely snapped off very quickly. Got no more than a dozen uses out of any of them with my cordless drill. I gave the product 2 stars because I have not used the other bits included. Will not purchase again.

Only good for a few uses each.

I read several reviews about these bits before buying them.I installed a replacement steel entrance door on my garage yesterday.Broke the head off of one #2 Philips bits and ruined 2 others.Guess the "Brand" name didn't get me anything."Fabrique en China" should have told me everything!!!!

There isn't enough tork to be useful. The collet unscrews itself again moderate friction. I used it on ceder, a soft wood, and any knots were an obstruction to this weak tork

Had one years ago was great until my son borrowed it. But this one broke first time using it. Was replacing my license plate cover when it was to tough for the power so I locked it and one twist pop no more lock and lack of power pretty much useless.

Broke after a few uses, can't set it to be fixed screwdriver anymore and the motor turning setting doesn't work anymore either.

When it did work it worked very weakly and slowly, and couldn't handle much. I always wanted to take out my corded drill instead, and only used this when it would be inconvenient to keep switching drill bits.

As this screwdriver is past the date for a refund, very dissatisfied.

Beware this item doesn't come with a charger. Also when I purchased it there was no indication that a charger is bought with it. I bought it in online to save time and ended up with a product I need to spend some time figuring out how to charge it. Hopefully it's easy!

this thing is so terrible it came with a drill tool and screw set in that order.It did not do a great job for me. This drill is battery operated so please do not buy this drill because it will not put up curtains, It will not drill like you want it, it will unscrew not all things, it will not basically do the great work for you .a waste of time placing the order for this during drill

It didn't work for me. There should be more description and warnings on this item. I have tried these in several of my replaceable bits and none seems to fit.

This was recommended with the automated screwdriver I purchased, so therefore I added to the purchase. Since the attachments are double-sided it is not compatible as stated in the product information that came with the screwdriver.

Amazon provide the link to this on the page of Black Decker LI2000 3.6-Volt 3-Position Rechargeable Screwdriver. But the fact is that it cannot be used to that screwdriver. Waste my money

Does not fit the black and decker screw driver that I bought even though Amazon "suggested" I buy them together

I'm rather stunned by the poor quality of this screw bits. I bought them because, albeit inexpensive and albeit Black and Decker tools are a below average regarding, they work. And Black and Decker is a name brand. I figured they would insist on a minimum standard. Nothing doing. I tried drilling three inch screws into pressure treated wood. I was quite literally have to throw the bits away after every fourth or fifth screw. All four of the Phillips head bits that were finished after about 20 screws. You get what you pay for. What really amazes me is how they got 4.5 stars. The more I buy on Amazon--and I buy a lot--the less faith I have in the rating system.

These are probably okay for light hobby use but do not use them for anything that requires a lot of torque. I couldn't get 5 screws driven for my project before the tips were twisted. The wood was pretty hard but I pre-drilled all the holes. I did 2/3 of my project on one Ryobi bit and then switched to these. After 3-5 screws they would be completely deformed. I ran through all 3 or 4 of the appropriate sized bits in this kit and did the remaining 50 or so screws with one DeWalt bit and no problems.I had some very soft wood on the top of my workbench I was assembling and these bits worked better in that but still deformed quickly. The harder studs destroyed them almost immediately.