BLACK+DECKER

BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12PK Drill

Drill
1.5 amps
Battery
12 volts

4.7/ 5 on Amazon6,282Amazon ratings300+bought last month4.5ProductDome score

Better rated than 75%
More reviewed than 96%

High confidenceLast refreshed Aug 4, 2026Amazon data + ProductDome analysis · methodology

Best forYour drilling is mostly small screws and light duty household jobs.

A compact 12 volt drill for light household tasks, not a substitute for a full power job site drill.

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ProductDome scorecard

How it ranks among the 369 drills we track

4.5/ 5ProductDome scoreHigh confidence

Owner satisfaction · 56% of scorecategory median 4.5★4.7

4.7★ across 6,282 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.

Evidence strength · 17% of scorecategory median 295 ratings4.7

6,282 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.

Buyer demand · 11% of score3.4

300+ bought on Amazon last month.

Data quality · 11% of score3.8

Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.

The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 369 drills we track - how the scorecard works · full drills data report. Confidence: high - strong rating volume and complete data.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.

Overview

The BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12PK is a 12 volt cordless drill built around a compact, battery powered design rated at 1.5 amps, aimed at light household drilling and driving rather than job site duty.

BLACK+DECKER positions its 12 volt line below its 20 volt Max tools, trading torque and runtime for a lighter, smaller drill that is easier to handle one handed. The BDCDD12PK sits in that bracket, suited to small fasteners and soft materials rather than framing or masonry.

12 volt battery power
1.5 amp rating
Cordless design
BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12PK model

Who it's for

Fits homeowners assembling furniture, hanging shelves or handling occasional repairs. Less suited to anyone driving long screws into hardwood or drilling repeatedly into masonry, where a higher voltage drill holds up better.

Strengths and trade-offs

Drawn from this product's published specifications.

What stands out

Compact and light for one handed use
Battery powered, no cord to manage
Suited to small screws and soft materials

What to check first

Lower voltage limits torque for tougher jobs
Not built for masonry or heavy hardwood

Performance notes

At 12 volts and 1.5 amps, this drill delivers modest torque compared with 18V or 20V models in the same BLACK+DECKER line, which keeps it light in the hand but limits it on dense materials or long fasteners. The tradeoff favors control and portability over raw power.

Specifications

Brand	BLACK+DECKER
Model	BDCDD12PK
Amperage	1.5 amps
Power Source	Battery
Voltage	12 volts

How it compares

This product against the closest alternatives we track in drills.

Product	Amazon rating	Ratings	ProductDome score
BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12PK DrillThis product	4.7 / 5	6,282	4.5 / 5
AVID CD316-20 DrillAVID	4.6 / 5	23,200	4.6 / 5
SKIL SD561801 DrillSkil	4.7 / 5	11,399	4.6 / 5
Hi-Spec DT30317R-CA DrillHi-Spec	4.4 / 5	14,822	4.5 / 5
Fanttik E1 Max DrillFanttik	4.5 / 5	7,298	4.5 / 5

Frequently asked

Questions about the BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12PK

Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".

What voltage is the BLACK+DECKER BDCDD12PK drill?

It runs on a 12 volt battery.

Is the BDCDD12PK corded or cordless?

Cordless, battery powered.

What is the amperage rating of the BDCDD12PK?

1.5 amps.