Bosch GSB12V-300N Drill
- Drill
- Battery
- 1.8 pounds
- 12 volts
A reasonable pick for light to medium drilling and driving where size and weight matter more than raw power.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.5★ across 111 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
111 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
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Overview
The Bosch GSB12V-300N is a 12 volt cordless drill driver built around Bosch's compact battery platform. It weighs 1.8 pounds and measures 6.7 by 2 by 6.3 inches, sized for one-handed use in tight spaces, with a no-load speed of 1750 RPM.
This is a compact drill driver rather than a full-size hammer drill, aimed at the lighter end of Bosch's 12V lineup. The listed spec sheet covers voltage, speed, weight and dimensions but leaves out chuck size and torque settings, so buyers doing heavier fastening work should check those separately. Category placement under Drills lines up with both the title and the spec sheet here.
- 12 volt cordless drill driver
- 1750 RPM no-load speed
- Weighs 1.8 pounds
- Compact 6.7 in L x 2 in W x 6.3 in H body
Who it's for
DIYers and tradespeople who want a small, light drill driver for everyday drilling and driving in confined spots will find the size and weight a good match. Anyone needing high torque for large fasteners or masonry work should look at a larger corded or higher voltage model.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at 1.8 pounds for one-handed use
- Compact 6.7 inch length for tight spaces
- 12 volt battery platform
- No chuck size or torque setting listed
- No battery capacity or charge time given
- Not suited to heavy-duty drilling
Performance notes
Speed here is fixed at 1750 RPM, which sits in the range typical of compact drivers built for general drilling and driving rather than high-torque work. The 12 volt battery platform and 1.8 pound weight keep the tool light for one-handed use, and the 6.7 inch length is short enough to work in tighter spots than a full-size drill.
Specifications
| Brand | BOSCH |
|---|---|
| Model | GSB12V-300N |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 1.8 pounds |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Dimensions | 6.7 × 2 × 6.3 inches |
| Speed | 1750 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in drills.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch GSB12V-300N DrillThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 111 | 3.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the BOSCH GSB12V-300N
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage battery does the Bosch GSB12V-300N use?
It runs on Bosch's 12 volt battery platform.
How fast does the GSB12V-300N spin?
Its listed no-load speed is 1750 RPM.
How much does this drill weigh?
It weighs 1.8 pounds, with a body measuring 6.7 by 2 by 6.3 inches.