Cordless BH0221T Drill
- Drill
- Battery
- 3.13 pounds
- 12 volts
- More reviewed than 75%
A compact, easy to handle 12 volt drill for light duty tasks, best judged against its single speed and closed battery system before buying.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.6★ across 1,020 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,020 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
500+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
The BH0221T is a 12 volt cordless drill built around a swappable Power Pack battery rather than a screw in cell, running at a single 650 RPM speed and weighing 1.42 kilograms. It suits light household drilling and driving rather than heavy framing work.
At 650 RPM this drill turns slower than most 12 volt models on the market, which trades top end speed for more control on small screws and light drilling. The Power Pack battery system is specific to this line, so replacement cells need to come from the same brand rather than a generic 12 volt swap.
- 12 volt Power Pack battery system
- 650 RPM single speed motor
- 1.42 kilogram weight
- Compact body for one handed use
Who it's for
Fits anyone assembling furniture, hanging shelves or doing occasional home repairs who wants a light drill they can hold one handed for long stretches. Tradespeople who need higher torque or a two speed gearbox for mixed drilling and driving will find the single 650 RPM setting limiting.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Light at 1.42 kilograms for overhead work
- Simple single speed operation
- Compact enough for tight spaces
- 650 RPM top speed limits use in hardwood or metal
- Power Pack battery is specific to this line
- No stated torque settings or clutch data
Performance notes
The 650 RPM top speed is on the low side for a drill, which favors control over drilling speed in dense material. At 1.42 kilograms the tool is light enough for overhead and one handed use without much fatigue.
Specifications
| Brand | Cordless |
|---|---|
| Model | BH0221T |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Item Weight | 3.13 pounds |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Speed | 650 rpm |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in drills.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cordless BH0221T DrillThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 1,020 | 4.3 / 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 |
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Questions about the Cordless BH0221T
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage does the Cordless BH0221T drill run on?
It runs on a 12 volt Power Pack battery system.
How fast does the BH0221T drill spin?
It has a single speed rated at 650 RPM.
How much does the BH0221T weigh?
1.42 kilograms, light enough for one handed and overhead use.