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My old cordless drill died, so I bought the Black+Decker LDX120C 20V MAX. It was about $30 and shares batteries with my Black+Decker blower.
Here’s what’s in the box, how the battery and charger work, the clutch and controls, and my first impressions of a cheap drill that feels surprisingly solid.
- Very cheap for a name-brand 20V drill
- Batteries work across Black+Decker 20V MAX tools
- Compact, but feels dense and solid
- LED light and grippy rubberized handle
- Bits store on the base
- Comes with the smaller battery
- Big gloved hands might feel cramped on the grip
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Why I picked this drill
Two reasons. First, the 20V MAX lithium battery is the same one my Black+Decker cordless blower uses, and I wanted battery interchangeability so I’m using as few batteries as possible. Second, it was one of the cheapest cordless drills I could find, at about $30.
The box even advertises all the other tools that run on these batteries.
Battery and charger
The charger is the same minimalist one I got with my blower. It plugs into any outlet, and the LED tells you the story: red means something’s wrong, blinking is charging, solid green is fully charged.
The battery slides onto rails until it clicks. Press the button to release it. There’s a bigger capacity battery available too, but the small one keeps it nice and compact.
Clutch, controls and grip
The chuck is hard black plastic with smooth action. The selector ring goes from 1 to 10, plus a drill setting for maximum power on things like wood.
It’s small but feels dense, and you can see how the metal body is bolted together under plastic covers with venting. There’s a forward/reverse switch, an LED light, a nice sliding trigger, and rubberized grip areas. I have small-to-medium hands and it’s comfortable; really big hands with gloves might feel a little cramped.
At the bottom there’s onboard storage for a Phillips and a flat bit.
First impressions
The battery had a little charge out of the box. The LED came on and lit up the work area, and it sounds pretty powerful. These are great for drilling and as a cordless screwdriver. It works, and I’m excited to use it.
FAQ
Does the LDX120C share batteries with other Black+Decker tools?
Yes, it uses the 20V MAX lithium battery, same as my Black+Decker blower.
How much did it cost?
About $30 when I bought it.
What do the charger lights mean?
Blinking is charging, solid green is charged, red means a problem.
Does it have a light?
Yes, an LED work light.
How many clutch settings?
1 through 10 plus a drill setting.
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