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Black+Decker 20V Max Cordless 3/8 in. Drill/Driver Kit: the downsides first

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#8 of 8
$Drill/driverScore 3.0/5
5%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-10)
The listing (1,506 ratings) is titled BDCDD120C but pools related variants (LDX120C, LDX220C and others). Black+Decker's larger 20V Max kit with a bit set (B006V6YAPI, ~39,000 ratings) showed 7%.

The cheap, light drill many people buy for furniture and picture-hanging, and Bob Vila's best-value pick. It is light-duty only, with one small battery, and owners often report it breaking early.

In the box: 1 battery and charger (Black+Decker); Bob Vila's tested LDX120C had a 1.5Ah battery

Top complaints

What owners love

Good for
  • Furniture assembly and hanging pictures
  • Tight budgets
  • Occasional light use

Scores (tap for why)

  • Power2.5
    Why 2.5?Enough for basic jobs, but it lost torque under heavy pressure and failed with the largest auger bit (Bob Vila). Single speed (650 RPM).
    Source: Bob Vila
  • Size & handling3.5
    Why 3.5?Amazon owners praise its weight and balance; Bob Vila rated ease of use highly (3.3 lb).
  • Battery & charging2.5
    Why 2.5?One small battery that lasted about 25 minutes in Bob Vila's test. Amazon owners on this listing are positive about battery life, but the bigger kit listing is mixed.
  • Kit value4.0
    Why 4.0?$69.99 list with a battery and charger (Black+Decker); best value per Bob Vila, though it has only one battery.
  • Durability2.5
    Why 2.5?Durability and build quality are mixed on Amazon, with reports of breaking within weeks or a month.

What experts say

  • Bob Vila: Best bang for the buck (tested as the LDX120C): nearly as much power as pricier drills for basic jobs, but less torque under load and light-to-medium duty only.
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