BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Cordless Drill Kit (BCD702C1, battery and charger included)

BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Cordless Drill Kit (BCD702C1, battery and charger included)

By BLACK+DECKER · Cordless Drills · Power Tools

  • 20 V max (18 V nominal), 1.5 Ah battery
  • Chuck 3/8 in keyless
  • Max speed 600 RPM
  • 11-position clutch
  • Weight 3.3 lb

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~$53.99 (approx.)
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Summary

An entry-level 20V MAX* POWERCONNECT cordless drill/driver for household DIY, sold with a 1.5 Ah battery and charger. Check the single-speed transmission and 225-minute charge time before you buy — both are slow by modern standards.

Strengths

  • One of the lightest cordless drills in its class at 2.6 lb with battery, as measured by Pro Tool Reviews.
  • Consumer Reports measured long run time per battery charge, and the 1.5 Ah pack works in other BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* tools.
  • Adequate power for furniture assembly, picture hanging and shelf installation, according to owners and testers.
  • The kit includes battery and charger, so there is nothing extra to buy before your first project.
  • Two-year limited warranty on tool and battery.
  • Good value at the sub-$50 street price Pro Tool Reviews reported in 2019.

Weaknesses

  • Single speed only; an owner upgrading from BLACK+DECKER MATRIX calls it “quite a downgrade.”
  • Charge time is 225 minutes per the manufacturer, slow by modern standards.
  • The chuck is plastic, and one owner reports bits falling out after about 20 clutch actuations on two drills within a year.
  • At least one owner reports chargers repeatedly breaking.
  • No belt clip, no storage case and no included bits on the base kit.
  • Consumer Reports rated speed “slow” and power only “moderately powerful.”

Verified specifications

ModelBCD702C1, 20V MAX* (18 V nominal) POWERCONNECT platform.
Battery1.5 Ah lithium-ion (LBXR20), included; 30 Wh.
ChargerLCS1620, wall-mountable, included.
Charge time225 minutes per the manufacturer; 200 minutes per Consumer Reports.
Chuck3/8 in (10 mm) keyless, two-sleeve, plastic.
Max speed600 RPM, single speed with variable-speed trigger.
Clutch11-position.
Motorbrushed.
Max torque327 in-lbs (Canadian spec page).
Weight3.3 lb per the manufacturer; 2.6 lb with battery as measured by Pro Tool Reviews.
Dimensions8.4 in H × 10.9 in L × 2.8 in W.
LED work light and onboard bit storageyes.
Reverseyes.
Warranty2-year limited on tool and battery.
In the boxdrill/driver, LBXR20 battery, LCS1620 charger. No belt clip, no case, no bits on the base kit.
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Speed, power and torque

Pro Tool Reviews measured 402 RPM under load with a 1/2 in bit (76% of no-load speed) and 379 RPM with 3/4 in Bosch auger bits, plus 96 in-lbs on a soft torque rig. Consumer Reports rated speed “slow, requiring more time to get the job done” and power “moderately powerful, but still capable of handling most jobs easily.” The 327 in-lbs max torque figure appears on the Canadian spec page but is not prominently listed on the US page. Speed control is via the variable-speed trigger only; there is no second gear.

Battery, charger and running costs

The 1.5 Ah LBXR20 battery stores 30 Wh and is interchangeable with other BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* tools, so a second tool can share the pack. Charge time is 225 minutes per the manufacturer and 200 minutes per Consumer Reports. Consumer Reports measured long run time per charge. Replacement batteries and chargers are sold separately through BLACK+DECKER; Newark Electronics lists the kit at $79.00. There is no subscription or consumable beyond standard battery wear.

Owner feedback

Owners across Home Depot, AutoZone and Best Buy praise the light weight, battery life and value at the sub-$50 price point. The recurring complaints are charger durability, bit slippage and the single-speed transmission. One owner reports bits falling out after about 20 clutch actuations under light use, on two separate drills within a year. Another reports repeated charger failures. Multiple owners note the absence of a belt clip. Owners and testers agree the drill is suited to light-to-medium household tasks, not heavy-duty use.

Is it worth it?

At $50 or less, BCD702C1 is a compelling entry-level option: extremely light weight, adequate torque for household tasks, long battery life and a 2-year warranty. From $51 to $70 it is fair value; compare it with other budget 20V kits that may offer 2-speed gearing or faster charging. Above $70 the single-speed transmission, slow charge time and plastic chuck become harder to justify against similarly priced alternatives with 2-speed gearing, faster chargers or brushless motors. Pro Tool Reviews reported a street price of about $41 in 2019. Consumer Reports lists it from $59.99, Walmart has it at $59.99 (was $69.99), and Home Depot lists it at $59.99.

Which model this is

This page covers the BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* POWERCONNECT Cordless Drill/Driver Kit, model BCD702C1, sold with battery and charger included. The US Amazon listing is ASIN B07K35V5CN. Do not confuse it with the BCD703C1 (2-speed variant), the LDX120C (a different 20V drill) or the BCD702C1AEV (the Beyond by BLACK+DECKER variant at 3.2 lb).

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