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Bosch GSB 1600 RE Professional 240V 701W Corded Percussion Drill

1-speed1.9kg3 years (with registration)

240V 701W Bosch Professional single-speed percussion drill. 0–3,000rpm, 0–48,000bpm, 13mm keyless chuck, drills 18mm in masonry. 1.9kg, carrying case.

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701W
Power input
3,000rpm
Max speed
18mm
Masonry
1.9kg
Weight

Where it sits among percussion drills

Against the 47 percussion drills we list. Not a score: bigger isn't always better for your job.

Power input701W
320W lowestMakita HP0300highest 1,100WBosch GSB 21-2 RE
Max drilling, masonry18mm
8mm lowestMakita HP0300highest 24mmBosch GSB 21-2 RE
Max drilling, wood30mm
25mm lowestEinhell TE-ID 500 Ehighest 40mmHiKOKI DV18V
Weight1.9kg
1.3kg lightestMakita HP0300heaviest 3kgHiKOKI DV20VD
Compare it with: + Makita HP2070 + Einhell TC-ID 650 E + HiKOKI DV20VB2 + Bosch Green EasyImpact 600

Full specs

From Bosch's own documentation. Checked 26/09/2026. Report a spec error ›

Performance

Gears1
No-load speed0–3,000 rpm
Hammer function✓ Yes
Blows per minute48,000
Extractor auto-startYes, plugged into an auto-start extractor

Chuck & Drilling

Chuck size1.5–13mm
Chuck typeKeyless
Max masonry18 mm
Max wood30 mm
Max steel12 mm

Power & Motor

Voltage240V
Power input701 W
Power output351 W

Physical & Build

Weight1.9 kg
Case typeHard case
Case included✓ Yes
Noise level99 dB(A) LpA / 110 dB(A) LwA
Vibration (drilling metal)3.5 m/s²
Vibration (hammer drilling)17.5 m/s²
The verdictOur take

The GSB 1600 RE is a light 701W Bosch Professional percussion drill: single speed up to 3,000rpm, 18mm in masonry and 1.9kg, in a carrying case. Handy where weight matters more than big holes.

Warranty · 3yr

Up to 3 years1 year as standard, 3 once you register it with Bosch
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Register within 4 weeks. Batteries & chargers can also be extended (unlike DeWalt/Makita).

Warranty terms are set by the maker and can change. Always confirm current cover on their site before you buy.

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