First Drill Recommendation - Ozito vs Bosch

Pbm33 on 21/11/2023 - 09:50
Last edited 21/11/2023 - 10:31

Hi guys, would like to buy a drill (or drill set) for basic DIY at home.

Which one would people recommend between these options:
1) Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-drill-dri…
2) Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit with 64 Piece Accessory Set: https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-64pc-drill-driver-…
3) Bosch 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit: https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Home-Garden-Cordless-EasyDri…
4) Bosch 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit with 43 Piece Accessory Set: https://www.amazon.com.au/Bosch-Home-Garden-Cordless-EasyDri…

EDIT 1:
Am I missing something, option 1 is $99. Alternatively I can get:
$50 skin only https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-drill-driver-skin-…
$25 battery + charger https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-2-5ah-battery-and-…
$75 all-up

EDIT 2:
Just figured I already have these two given I have the Ozito cordless blower:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-fast-charger_p6290…
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-2-0ah-lithium-ion-…

And why are these $40 each when you can get the below for $25:
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-2-5ah-battery-and-…

Thanks.

Home & Garden Bosch Drill Ozito Power Tool

Comments

  • duk242 on 21/11/2023 - 09:55
    +20

    I'd go the Ozito - Warranty is pretty good and you can just take it back to bunnings.
    Get the Accessory Kit - The bits will be pretty crap, but it'll do the job for most of the stuff (you can always get fancier stuff later once it breaks)

    I'm a Ryobi guy myself, but for getting started or minimal use stuff Ozito is pretty okay.
    Other bonus of the Ozito - always lots of specials at bunnings on the other tools and there's a pretty good range, so as you add more tools you'll end up with more batteries (or you can buy skins with no battery as you'll already have one!)

    Edit: What the other guy said too - Ozito stuff is pretty crap, but if you're only just getting started or need it for a one off job, it'll do the job!

    • lew380 on 22/11/2023 - 08:09
      +1

      Ive had my ozito drill for a few years, use it every other day, built a huge raised chicken shed with it, drilling in 150mm scews was pushing its limits and kinda messed it up but its still going strong. Very good value for money in my experience.

      • cameldownunder on 22/11/2023 - 10:11
        +1

        Same here ( using it sine long time - not the chicken shed )

      • derrida derider on 22/11/2023 - 11:14
        +2

        The second cordless tool to buy for diy home maintenance is an impact driver - https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-impact-driver-skin… . It makes driving 150mm screws an absolute breeze.

        Mind you, if OP has a brick veneer house his first tool should be a hammer drill - https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-hammer-drill-skin-… rather than a drill-driver. If no masonry then the drill driver is the right choice.

        And yeah, Ozito is easily best value for money for just DIY maintenance. Quality is at least as good as Ryobi IME. Ozito is just Bunning's rebranding of Einhell - a German firm though of course the tools are made in China - and in Europe that's considered trade quality.

      • Charmoffensive on 23/11/2023 - 11:21

        kinda messed it up but its still going strong.

        What?

        • lew380 on 25/11/2023 - 09:52

          Twisting the chuk to release the drill bits and tighten it again is all wonky, like some threads or teeth have been ripped to shreds, but it works with enough force and she soldier's on. I willfully put it through hell and it still works, that was the point.

    • Mill House on 23/11/2023 - 22:56
      +1

      ONEFOUR

  • geekcohen on 21/11/2023 - 10:06
    +3

    Ozito is great for DIY. I look at it and go, they are cheap enough so if it lasts 2 years, then I just go and buy a new one vs splashing out hundreds on a bigger brand.

    Plus, all the other Ozito tools are great and are always expanding, plenty of deals around on them as well, so can slowly grow the tools overtime has they come on special.

    I use a lot of the Ozito stuff with my side hussle and its been great.

  • payless69 on 21/11/2023 - 10:09
    +4

    Just been to Europe and was shocked that Ozito is sold over there as Einhell premium.

    • Ezekiel2320 on 22/11/2023 - 13:50
      +1

      That's because Einhell is the owner and manufacturer of tools, rebranded in this country, as "ozito" https://www.toolcobber.com.au/manufacturers/power-tool-manuf…

      • Freighter on 22/11/2023 - 21:33
        +1

        The largest contribution to revenue and earnings was made by Ozito Industries Pty Ltd, Australia, with revenue of EUR 186.3 million, mostly in Australia. Revenue in the Other countries is largely generated by the procurement companies in Hong Kong.

        From the Einhell 2022 finance report. Crazy!

  • pharkurnell on 21/11/2023 - 10:09
    +1

    Bosch by the length of here to Voyager1

    • pegaxs on 21/11/2023 - 10:46
      +14

      Bosch Blue maybe… Bosch Green I wouldn't use as a hammer to knock nails into wood.

      • Smol Cat on 22/11/2023 - 10:48

        Is there a significant price difference between the two? I've only ever seen the green version in stores. Where does one get the blue?

        • ESEMCE on 22/11/2023 - 12:07
          +5

          Bunnings has Bosch Blue gear as do most of the major Tool Shops
          Bosch Blue is in the same price range as DeWalt/Makita/Milwaukee.
          Bosch Green is a different ecosystem (batteries are not interchangeable with Blue) and priced to compete with Ozito/Ryobi. But they're trading Bosch green on the Bosch name only, the quality of tools is rubbish even compared to Ozito/Ryobi.

          • Smol Cat on 22/11/2023 - 19:24

            @ESEMCE: Thanks for the info. Most of our stuff is Makita, can't go wrong with that brand I've found.

    • gromit on 22/11/2023 - 16:59

      given he is talking about crappy low end stuff here, I would rank Ozito over the crap Bosch sell at the bottom end. as pegaxs noted the green stuff is absolute garbage.

  • geekcohen on 21/11/2023 - 10:11
    +5

    1) Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit
    2) Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit with 64 Piece Accessory Set

    Also consider the Ozito PXC 18V Cordless Compact Drill And Impact Driver Kit PXCDIK-250 for $99.

    • Pbm33 on 21/11/2023 - 10:12
      -1

      Thanks - thought about it but don't see a need for the impact driver. I'll keep to fairly basic tasks.

      • geekcohen on 21/11/2023 - 10:13
        +6

        You'll be surprised how handy the impact driver will be. Its good value for $99.

      • sumyungguy on 21/11/2023 - 10:23
        +5

        I highly recommend starting out with both drill/driver and impact driver (both brushless). If you want to spend less, secondhand dealers are awash with (good) power tools.

        • bokka on 21/11/2023 - 10:49
          +3

          Second this. Don't get that combo pack. The drill has a 10mm chuck - you would much rather this https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-brushless-13mm-ham… which has a 13mm chuck, is brushless and is a hammer drill.

          • rendo on 23/11/2023 - 21:12

            @bokka: Brilliant advice….get the 13mm hammer drill

            Soooooo much better, stronger, more versatile

            Being brushless, it’ll last longer, more powerful

            I’ve had both the 10mm normal ozito one, now I have the 13mm brushless hammer drill…
            It’s so so much better …..amazing drill for the price

      • Unrvl on 23/11/2023 - 14:49

        as a DIYer, I found the impact driver to get 3x the use of my drill in my house. So much so that I decided to buy a brushless version of it.

  • magic8ballgag on 21/11/2023 - 10:17
    +2

    I haven't used any of the Bosch 18V tools, but I would still pick Ozito. Availability and range is a lot better.

  • dogboy on 21/11/2023 - 10:24
    +5

    I am a big fan of Bosch tools - but only the quality blue range.

  • dealt on 21/11/2023 - 10:25

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-cordless-compact-d…

    This is much better deal recommended by a friendly Bunnings worker in the toolshop. It's got both impact driver and drill with charger and battery for 99$

  • ESEMCE on 21/11/2023 - 10:33
    +9

    To be specific you're comparing Ozito to Bosch Green (the low end Bosch gear)
    In this case, Ozito all the way.
    If you were comparing to Bosch Blue, that's a different story, but they're also very different pricepoints.

  • carazy on 21/11/2023 - 10:40
    +4

    When you say basic DIY what do you envision the types of projects you'll do? Anything will work to screw some shelves in etc., but if you're building garden beds, renovating decks, drilling hardwood you'll probably want something with a bit more torque. +1 for Impact Drivers as mentioned above.

    I've owned Ozito, Bosch Blue and now use AEG kit - AEG have some great promos going .
    I'd recommend Ryobi as a good ecosystem for someone to grow their tools. Reasonably priced and good chance of mates owning it too so you can borrow skins! Lot of tradies use it as starter kits before they can afford/need the more expensive brands.

    Re: "And why are these $40 each when you can get the below for $25:" *
    Unfortunately you also need to spreadsheet this out to map out value.

    If you look at some of the combo kits in packs you get better value with extra batteries. E.g., It's better value for me to buy an AEG drill on promo with two batteries and charger than buy batteries on their own. But I already have the drill.

    Note: Drills have vastly differing torque so sometimes you need to 'drill down' (boom-tish) to the tech specs!

    • DarwinBoy on 22/11/2023 - 10:24

      When Bunnings sell AEG clearance kits they are unbeatable on price and quality.
      Clearance kits are my weakness when it comes to getting new batteries. Just buy the reduced price kit and for maybe $50 or $100 more get another 3 or 4 tools.
      i now have 4 AEG battery chargers.

  • apple2016 on 21/11/2023 - 11:07
    -2

    First Drill Recommendation

    It best to invest in a good one. Though it would be pricy in the start , you will be able to add more over time and the chargers / batteries would be compatible.

    • geekcohen on 21/11/2023 - 11:09
      +1

      I've had an Ozito from day dot of needing battery tools and haven't turned back since. My first drill + impact driver is I think about 7 years old now, still going well!

      I've since got a 2nd Drill which has the two speed function which is pretty handy.

  • geekcohen on 21/11/2023 - 11:07
    +3

    Just figured I already have these two given I have the Ozito cordless blower:

    If you already have the Ozito Blower, then definitely go an Ozito path. Should've said this earlier!

    All you need is the skin then if you already have a battery and charger.

  • Protractor on 21/11/2023 - 11:08

    +1 for Ryobi +One as a starter kit, for a beginner.Middle of the road ,but well made(mostly) (Also the convenience of it being convenient at Bunnings, reliable and good warranty/returns policy )

  • Gnilgorf on 21/11/2023 - 11:18
    +4

    As its your first foray into DIY tools, Ozito. Especially if you're already in the ecosystem with the blower.

    Just random anecdotal advice from a guy who ventured into his own set of DIY equipment years ago. Get a feel for each tool, how much you use it and how heavy you might push it, and wether or not its worth investing in a "heavy duty" version down the line. Otherwise, if the lower end stuff is sufficient, then you've saved yourself from making a big upfront purchase.

    And if you do need to upgrade, it's easy enough to sell off older equipment to offset the cost of the upgrade.

    Disclaimer: I'm heavily into the Ryobi ecosystem, but have a dabbling of Ozito & AEG equipment depending on the tool.

    “Buy cheap tools until you know what you really need from that tool, then buy the best one you can afford.” - Adam Savage

    • sumyungguy on 21/11/2023 - 12:02

      Solid advice! I dabble in Black & Decker, Worx, Toolpro & Rockwell. Skins & batteries so cheap I now do car maintenance with multiple impact wrenches - no need to swap out sockets. Currently: impact drivers, impact wrenches, drill drivers, blower, strimmer, chainsaw, alligator lopper, work lights & pressure washer.

  • AustriaBargain on 21/11/2023 - 11:24

    I'd have thought Bosch and Ozito rank pretty close to each other on the drill/battery tool system tier list. Near the bottom of the rankings.

  • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 21/11/2023 - 11:50
    +4

    Ozito for home DIY. You get the unofficial Bunnings no questions asked replacement guarantee.

    • oneone001 on 21/11/2023 - 21:14
      +3

      XD I work at bunnings and that is the way !
      Just bring it over and say ..ahh this doesn't work well..we will do a visual inspection, bring out a ozito battery and give it a go…hmm seems to be working well.

      Okay.go grab a new one and we will swap it over .

      • mauricem on 22/11/2023 - 12:00
        +1

        Never had Bunnings check any returns, If in doubt say it periodically cuts out.

        • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 22/11/2023 - 15:17
          +6

          "It started smoking so I shut it off" is my normal go to. Nobody is going to plug it in in the store :D

    • cxy0614 on 25/11/2023 - 21:37

      Noted, bunnings won't give a timeframe

      So you also care about the warranty policy? what a double standard lol

  • ozbargain shop au on 21/11/2023 - 12:12
    +2

    Whatever, I would only buy brushless .. longer runtime, longer lifetime, more power

    • ESEMCE on 21/11/2023 - 13:33

      If I had my time again, I'd buy brushed.
      Only marginal loss of power and battery life (not a major concern for home use anyway), simpler and less likely to fail catastrophically.

      Case in point, I currently have my brushless electric mower in for repair cause the circuit board has died. A brushed option doesn't need a circuit board.
      Meanwhile our Henge Trimmer died same weekend, opened it up and one of the brushes had somehow snapped. $10 later brushes replaced and a working tool again.

      • Sammy Boi on 22/11/2023 - 04:14

        While your brushless lawnmower is in for repair image how many brushes are being replaced on motors… Case in point

        • ESEMCE on 22/11/2023 - 09:44

          Very few. It'll be the first one I've ever done.
          But replacing a brush is a cheap, easy, do it yourself fix should it be required.
          If you can handle a screwdriver, you can replace an electric motor brush.

  • hasselbladsnapper on 21/11/2023 - 12:20

    Bosch Blue, the one I had was slipping the clutch in no time, was told that was quite normal - went to Ozito have 5 of them, one returned and exchanged despite a beating!!.

    Would go brushless though!!.

  • zonra on 21/11/2023 - 12:52
    +1

    Ozito brushless when on sale.
    Poll would’ve been easier.

  • saltypete on 21/11/2023 - 13:31
    +1

    Have started with the Ryobi system so now stuck with it. Have to say they are pretty good. Have done 3 fairly major Reno’s with them and they are holding up pretty well. Having said that I use an Ozito plug in hammer/drill combo for heavy duty masonry. I have seriously abused this drill…….
    Wouldn’t bother with Bosch green and would go Ozito if that’s your choice, and if just bits and pieces around the house is all you intend to do. Otherwise I’d head into the Ryobi system.
    Re the accessories, be prepared to buy a decent quality drill and driver kit, spend the money. Using Blunt drills and worn drivers is self abuse. Leave them to Sisyphus.

  • Pbm33 on 21/11/2023 - 13:52
    +1

    Thanks all, appreciate the responses.

    Will decide between the Ozito and Ryobi.

    Cheers!

    • Sammy Boi on 22/11/2023 - 04:19

      Mate I worked in the toolshop at Bunnings for years unless you want to pay extra money for Ryobi that isn't any better get Ozito.

      Pay the extra money for brushless tools as well regardless of people's personal preference they are better and more efficient.

      I'm sure this is obvious but do not buy corded power tools unless you require mains power

      • Cunning Linguist on 22/11/2023 - 15:26
        +1

        What are your thoughts on cordless hammer drills for masonry? I had an Ozito and now a newer Ryobi and even with a hammer function drilling through masonry with these cordless drills feels like playing pool with a rope.

        I feel like I'm doing something wrong here, but switching to my 25 year old corded Bosch with a hammer function melts through brick like butter - I kinds feel like cordless just don't have the guts for it, or do you need to go something much more expensive?

  • garetz on 21/11/2023 - 15:38
    +1

    Every decent tradie i have seen always has bosch everything, i have never seen a tradie using ozito.

    • ESEMCE on 21/11/2023 - 15:49
      +1

      Bosch Blue maybe, although I reckon Makita and Milwaukee are probably far more common.
      No tradie is using Bosch Green gear per the OP.

    • gimme on 22/11/2023 - 06:45
      +2

      but he's not a tradie. different use case and fit for purpose

  • Hugh G Rection on 21/11/2023 - 18:23

    diy get ozito, it is more then enough. always great sales on ozito products that will help you expand your range. if you want to step up to something good, get Makita. i use to have milwaukee before because i was a sheep following blindly. i was tired of my tools always breaking, so i gave makita a try. i should have switched sooner. it's so good.

  • altomic on 21/11/2023 - 18:58

    Look on marketplace. I picked up makita w/4a battery for $50. That was 4 years ago and it's still going strong

  • jizmo on 21/11/2023 - 19:54

    40Nm @ 400Rpm, go whatever is cheapest. You'll never have to worry about snapping a drill bit with that kind of torque.

  • fredk1000 on 21/11/2023 - 21:20
    +1

    You're over thinking it.

    If just drilling a few holes and using a few times a year, just get an Ozito.

    If you are using it daily all day, probably get something better.

  • erasimos on 21/11/2023 - 21:25
    +1

    Bunnings are always doing kit specials so you often get the battery and charger with the tool at lot better price than the separates. I have half a dozen chargers because the clearance kit price was cheaper than the skin.

    Had a bosch green 12v nicad as my first drill and did well for 10years till I dropped it one too many times.

    Then got the brushless ozito hammer and impact kit and have been great. They are pretty heavy though and I will use a cabled hammer drill for the hard stuff.

    if you want an odd job drill you could go for this.

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-home-12v-cordless-drill-dr… which should handle the odd hole or ikea shelf and is pretty light.They're clearing the whole range so you could get a whole bunch of tools .

  • fourofjacks on 22/11/2023 - 00:26
    -1

    For basic diy, unless you need cordless, consider corded. Get much more power, less issues except needing cord.

    Don't need to worry about batteries, charging, running out of power, not enough power etc.

    My ozito corded at least 15 years old, works fine for occasional home diy. Can do impact drill as well.

    • geekcohen on 22/11/2023 - 07:07

      For basic diy, unless you need cordless, consider corded.

      What a pain in the a$$. A corded one is the same price as a Drill Skin Only!

    • johnno07 on 22/11/2023 - 08:13
      +5

      This is terrible advice. Modern battery-powered tools are excellent and orders of magnitude more convenient. I would only go corded in certain specific circumstances - like something with a huge power draw, or something that was inherently stationary.

  • Sammy Boi on 22/11/2023 - 04:15

    I feel like you've made this way more complicated than just going to the store and picking up a drill.

    It's not a television or a computer or a sports car it'll do the job.

    • kaleidoscope on 22/11/2023 - 09:20

      It's not a television or a computer or a sports car it'll do the job.

      Some people debate longer than this thread for a pot of yoghurt.

  • ddilrat on 22/11/2023 - 06:49
    +1

    I went ozito first and always regretted it. It fails pretty quickly if you're doing anything more than very minor stuff like hanging a picture. And by fail I don't just mean break I mean it will not have the power/torque to do the job

    • geekcohen on 22/11/2023 - 07:07
      +1

      Did you check you didn't have a flat battery?

    • gimme on 23/11/2023 - 14:52
      +1

      lol I've never used powertools to hang a picture. On the flipside I've used Ozito tools (both gardening and general) for all sorts of stuff around the house and never had an issue. I think the blower/vac broke once because I sucked up some pretty hard stuff and thanks to the 3year warranty just swapped it for a new one. Obviously didn't tell them about the rocks.

      • ddilrat on 24/11/2023 - 03:13

        Yeah I went through a period of hanging a lot of heavy pictures frames in double brick walls

        Had issues with power driving screws into hardwood. Thought it was just because the wood was hard…but the Makita driver I tried next had no issues at all…

  • kaleidoscope on 22/11/2023 - 09:20

    If you're not a tradie, go with ozito model for drill / driver combo. It'll get the job done.

  • Shpox on 22/11/2023 - 10:09
    +1

    Have the Brushless Ozito Drill. It's great. Good thing is Bunnings will swap it over if it dies on you.
    Just get that and buy the Bosch Drill Bits (Bosch Blue).

  • Speckled Jim on 22/11/2023 - 10:24

    Is this even a question?
    He got this

  • SanguinarySeraph on 22/11/2023 - 11:36

    Ozito:

    1: Good Value, Decent quality - I'd say most of the non-trade tools are honestly pretty similar in terms of build/performance. For example Dewalt may do a lot of sponsoring and have a name, but at $200 is a hell of a lot closer to the Ozito in price and performance, than it is a ~$1000 Hilti.

    2: No nonsense warranty/replacement through Bunnings

    3: Easy to add other skins cheaply, including 36v Garden tools that use 2 x the same 18v batteries.

    Notes:
    As others have mentioned, I'd highly recommend a kit with both Drill Driver and Impact Driver. Impact Driver is one of those things you don't realise you need (Want) until you have one. It makes any screws waaaay easier to drive, or remove. It also means for any jobs you need to both drill and drive, you don't need to keep switching bits.

    For a power increase, get better batteries and/or go brushless for the tools.

    Get a $10 multi bit set for every weird bit under the sun, and then buy a couple of high(ish) quality PH2 bits. Impact driver + quality bits, makes a huge difference in avoiding stripping the heads.

  • pformag on 22/11/2023 - 12:31

    I have both Ozito and Ryobi. Ryobi has a little more juice. I would recommend getting the hammer drill version, just in case you every need to go into Masonay—handy option to have.

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-4-0ah-hammer-drill…

    The Ozito Driver is ok, but I was not able to drive 75mm Batton Screws into treated pine, had over 100 screws to drive, so went to Bunnings and got the Ryobi version, and that worked without issues.

  • JimB on 22/11/2023 - 13:26

    Ozito will do for DIY.

    Bosch green isn’t any better.

    Bosch Blue for the big boys.

  • johnno07 on 22/11/2023 - 13:45

    Get this for $200 and don't look back
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/814303

    Doesn't matter if you already have an Ozito leaf blower.

  • Gabbatron44 on 22/11/2023 - 14:14

    Go Ryobi

  • ColtNoir on 22/11/2023 - 14:54
    +2

    Whichever way you go, opt for the brushless option even if it’s more expensive. I’ve found brushed options die a lot quicker. Obviously anecdotal.

  • idonotknowwhy on 22/11/2023 - 15:17
    +1

    Makita

  • sriver on 22/11/2023 - 15:31

    I've got the ozito drill and bought my dad the makita brushless. If it's just for smaller tasks the ozito is fine although if you can wait and save up for the makita I'd actually recommend it as you won't need to buy another one ever.

    Normally you wonder whether the extra cost is justified but the teal drill runs circles around the ozito, the performance really is there

  • BertieBrown on 22/11/2023 - 17:53

    Honestly I think more or less most tools you buy will do the job one way or another - the biggest difference IMO comes down to things like duty cycle, capacities, heat sinks, and wear and tear.

    So for instance I’ve got a mix of brushed and brushless Bosch Blue, and I can’t kill them. I’ve used the drill until the thing smoked, still works. The impact is missing some of the rubber head shroud, got glue on it, but it just keeps trucking.

    Even though it’s a Bosch hammer drill it absolutely cannot compete with my XU-1 (cheap) corded hammer for masonry drilling, even though the Bosch Blue is probably 5 times more expensive, but the smaller drill does smaller work much better.

    If you’re considering anything cordless, you should think about the batteries. They’re the biggest investment. As a DIY endeavour I would suggest Ryobi because they have nearly every tool you can think of in 18V.

    I know a guy who flogs Ryobi on the job, and they’ve generally been okay.

    For the home though, you’ll find heaps of cheaper corded tools (I wouldn’t go corded drill, but) that will be fine because you don’t really need a cordless circular saw, or a cordless demolition hammer if you’re at home.

    But, yeah. I’d skip those and go for a Ryobi personally just because they have batteries, and tools that you might want down the track for everything.

  • R4 on 22/11/2023 - 19:01

    Bosch

  • capslock janitor on 22/11/2023 - 20:39

    ozito vs bosch.green vs ryobi ???

  • Morven on 22/11/2023 - 22:56

    Onefour

  • CocaKoala on 23/11/2023 - 00:01

    Sadly DIY could mean anything. Hanging some photos? Assembling furniture? Building a deck? What exactly is your level of DIY?!

    Given the lack of this info and that you already have ozito tools, I would suggest picking an ozito drill driver and an in impact driver. You don't need a hammer drill unless doing masonry or drilling into steel, etc.

    Bosch green is not as good as you think it is. Bosch Blue is much better than ozito but then you don't need it based on the information provided.

  • Ragnarok1983 on 23/11/2023 - 07:50

    The correct answer is Ryobi

  • coronafire on 23/11/2023 - 10:31
    +1

    I've got both Ozito PXC brushless drill and basic hammer drill.
    I believe the hammer drill is similarly powered to the basic drill/driver listed in 1 and 2, when the hammer function is turned off.

    The brushless is significantly more capable and feels quite solid and consistent in use, I highly recommend it. It just doesn't "fade" half way through a drill for example.

    I use them both for around the house basic maintenance / small install jobs, they get used approx once a fortnight or so.

    I'd expect for a serious reno or professional use they'd fall apart and I'd be replacing them with Makita or similar, but for my sort pf occasional use and for the regular sales, I'm a huge promotor of the PXC gear!

    • capslock janitor on 23/11/2023 - 13:04

      is ozito and pxc the same ?

      • us3rnam3tak3n on 23/11/2023 - 23:11

        Yeah, I think PCX (power exchange) just indicates the family of Ozito tools that share the same type of battery.

  • FlyingMiffy on 23/11/2023 - 12:03

    What are you using the drill for? You dont really need to "practice" so your first drill can be the only drill that you need. Why not just get a really good one? Makita, Dewal, even a Ryobi.

  • hongas on 23/11/2023 - 14:55

    OZITO —"Warranty is pretty good and you can just take it back to bunnings."

  • pogichinoy on 23/11/2023 - 17:22

    Between those two, Ozito.

    But tbh think about how often you will use these and correlate that to the cost.

    I bought this XU1 kit a while back, and use it sparingly around the home. I use it more than my father who spent on a DeWalt kit that was several hundred dollars.

    • us3rnam3tak3n on 24/11/2023 - 00:29

      I love my Dewalt gear but agree, for light duty Ozito or similar will suffice.

  • geekcohen on 14/01/2024 - 08:04

    I got a Ozito 60NM Hammer Drill for Xmas and it is great! Two speeds with Hammer Drill, Drill and Drive. Comes as Skin Only or as a Kit with a pretty nice hard case. I would buy another Skin Only to have as another drill to avoid swapping drill bits. I already have two of the other basic hammer drills but if they were to die and I need another, definitely the 60NM Hammer Drill.

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