Bosch GSR 1440-LI

When carrying out repairs in an apartment or work on a personal plot, it is often necessary to use a screwdriver. This tool is designed to drill holes or fasten decor elements. Screwdrivers are very popular among furniture collectors, installers of metal structures and suspended ceilings. When choosing a tool, certain requirements are imposed on it. In particular, power, ease of use and compact dimensions. These criteria are met by the BOSCH GSR 1440 Li - a hammerless drill suitable for professional use. If you believe the sellers and the manufacturer, this tool is the standard in its class. How relevant is this statement, customer reviews and a brief overview of the technical characteristics of this device will help to understand.

First meeting

BOSCH GSR 1440 Li PROFESSIONAL is sold in a case, this means that there will be no problems with the transportation and storage of the tool. Outwardly, the case looks quite organic: compact dimensions and a convenient handle. Given that Bosch rarely pleases customers with such accessories, the packaging deserves the highest rating.

Open the case and get acquainted with the contents. The delivery package includes a screwdriver, an additional battery and a charger. Immediately striking is the lack of a basic kit drilled and a bit. In addition, there are not even snap-ins for mounting inside the case. Accordingly, when carrying the tool, drills and bits will hang randomly in the interior of the case. This is a clear minus.

Go directly to the tool. The appearance of the drill is quite presentable. The tool lies comfortably in the hand, the handle is complemented by a rubber pad. The reverse switch button is located as standard: under the switch with the thumb and forefinger. The reverse button has clearly fixed positions. The start key is pressed smoothly, due to the large range of stroke, you can adjust the spindle speed.

Near the chuck is a plastic ring for adjusting the torque. Switching occurs in steps, the adjustment range includes 25 positions and a drilling mode. By the way, the cartridge belongs to the quick-clamping type: the installation is drilled and the bit occurs without the use of a key. In the upper part of the case there is a speed switch. The side walls of the screwdriver are equipped with ventilation holes that provide engine cooling.

In general, the layout of the tool is pretty standard. Therefore, we consider the technical characteristics of this Bosch model.

Technical specifications

Here is a brief overview of the main technical characteristics of the product. Let's start with the main thing: the length and height of the 204 model are 229 millimeters respectively. This means that there will be no problems when working in hard-to-reach places. The mass of the product is 1.3 kilograms, together with the battery. It’s also not bad: with prolonged use, your hand will not get tired.

The chuck is designed for the installation of drills with a diameter of up to 10 mm. In this regard, the screwdriver loses to some classmates, for example, Interskol - here the maximum drill diameter is 14 millimeters.

The BOSCH GSR 1440 Li cordless drill / driver has two high-speed modes. When you turn on the first mode, the spindle rotates at a speed of 420 rpm, on the second - the number of revolutions increases to 1,400 rotations per minute. This is enough for screwing screws (maximum screw length is 120 mm), drilling wood, drywall, plastic and soft metal. By the way, depending on the material, the diameter of the hole changes during drilling. For wood, this figure is 25, for metal - 10 mm. Based on these indicators, we can conclude that Bosch is a little disingenuous: these characteristics are not enough for professional use of the tool.

Among the useful functions, the following points can be distinguished:

• Built-in battery protection against overheating.
• Lock key start.
• Engine brake function.
• A hole for attaching a bit located at the bottom of the handle.

Batteries

In order for the review to be as complete as possible, it is necessary to consider the batteries in detail. The performance of the device depends on these elements. Here, Bosch was on top: two Li-Lon batteries. The capacity of the batteries is 1.5 AH, the voltage is 14.4 V.

The average battery life is 1 hour. The charger restores battery life in just 30 minutes. Please note that the batteries are removed quite simply: just press the red release button.

Benefits

To determine the functionality of the tool, you need to study customer reviews. What do users who use the BOSCH GSR 1440 Li over 6 months say?

1. Convenience in operation. The screwdriver is quite lightweight and has compact dimensions. Therefore, with prolonged use, the hand does not get tired. This aspect is very important if the tool is used constantly.
2. Power. The product regularly copes with the tasks: it drills holes and tightens the screws. The rated torque is 30 Nm. This is quite enough for domestic and professional use.
3. Fast charge batteries. While one battery is working, the second manages to fully charge. This minimizes downtime.
4. Keyless chuck. This element provides quick replacement of a drill or bit.
5. Reliability. Thanks to built-in overheat protection, the risk of burning the engine is minimized.
6. Convenient case.
7. Relatively low price.

disadvantages

The tool also has significant flaws. Let's review the shortcomings that buyers were able to identify.

• Backlash chuck. During rotation, the drill “walks”, this adversely affects the accuracy of drilling. The problem is observed when tightening long screws.
• Lack of backlight. It is strange that Bosch did not take care of installing a diode backlight. As a result, working in poorly lit places is impossible.
• Build quality. With prolonged use, the engine brushes fail, the “jaws” of the cartridge stick, the power key may stick. Noticeable and "burnout" of batteries. By the way, the warranty does not apply to batteries!
• Built-in overheat protection. Strange, but this useful option also causes dissatisfaction of customers: the screwdriver can turn off during operation, for no apparent reason.

Conclusion

To summarize the review of the BOSCH GSR 1440 Li. In general, the model looks good: small size, light weight and good torque. However, the device is clearly not enough for a professional tool. The maximum diameter of holes and drill bits does not meet the requirements of professionals. For example, for the installation of suspended ceilings, a more powerful tool is needed.

The runout of the cartridge negatively affects the accuracy of drilling, which is also uncharacteristic for professional equipment. The lack of backlighting and poor-quality assembly look strange (the tool is assembled in Malaysia, under a manufacturer’s license). Usually Bosch is very demanding on these nuances and monitors product quality. We also have to work with the internal space of the case: we need a more thoughtful arrangement of cells, nests for bits.

In general, if the tool will be used for domestic purposes, then this is the best option. Application in the professional field is inappropriate: there are more powerful and convenient models on the market. If you summarize the reviews and evaluate the screwdriver on a ten-point scale, the maximum score will be 6 points.