Drill vs Impact Driver vs Hammer Drill vs Rotary Hammer: Which Do You Need? (Kenya 2026)

Oct 04, 2026

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Drills look alike, but they do different jobs. Buying the right one saves money and broken bits. Here is the difference, with Bosch tools on Buy More Mall from Lets Construct.

Bosch GSR120-Li Cordless Drill Driver, 12V Double Battery – price in Kenya — Bosch GSR120-Li Cordless Drill Driver, 12V Double Battery
**KSh 14,650**

BOSCH GDR 120-Li Professional Cordless Impact Driver – price in Kenya — BOSCH GDR 120-Li Professional Cordless Impact Driver
**KSh 19,365**

Bosch 06019G81K2 GSB 120-LI Cordless Drill Driver with 12V Double battery (Blue) – price in Kenya — Bosch 06019G81K2 GSB 120-LI Cordless Drill Driver with 12V Double battery (Blue)
**KSh 12,904**

Bosch GBH 2-24 DRE Professional Rotary Hammer, 2,7 J, 2.8 Kg – price in Kenya — Bosch GBH 2-24 DRE Professional Rotary Hammer, 2,7 J, 2.8 Kg
**KSh 32,660**

Bosch GSH 500 Demolition Hammer (Gen 2) – price in Kenya — Bosch GSH 500 Demolition Hammer (Gen 2)
**KSh 48,230**

The Four Tools at a Glance

Tool	What it does	Best for
Drill driver	Drills holes and drives screws with a clutch	Wood, metal, plastic, furniture assembly
Impact driver	Adds rotational impacts for high torque	Long screws, roofing screws, nuts and bolts
Hammer drill (combi / impact drill)	Adds a hammering action while drilling	Brick and block, occasional light concrete
Rotary hammer (SDS)	Strong piston hammer with SDS bits	Concrete, drilling and light chiselling
Demolition hammer	Hammer only, no rotation	Breaking concrete and tiles

Drill Drivers

Drill driver	Price
Bosch GSR120-Li Cordless Drill Driver, 12V Double Battery	KSh 14,650
Bosch GSR 180-LI Professional Cordless Drill	KSh 20,212

The GSR 120-LI listing gives 12 V, up to 30 Nm torque and a 10 mm keyless chuck.

Impact Drivers

Impact driver	Price
BOSCH GDR 120-Li Professional Cordless Impact Driver	KSh 19,365
Bosch GDX 180-LI Cordless Impact Driver/Wrench	KSh 52,770

Hammer Drills (Combi and Corded Impact Drills)

Hammer drill	Price
Bosch 06019G81K2 GSB 120-LI Cordless Drill Driver with 12V Double battery (Blue)	KSh 12,904
GSB 180-LI + 23 ACC	KSh 19,939
Bosch GSB 180-LI 18V Cordless Impact Drill	KSh 15,990
Bosch Impact Drill GSB 570-570 W	KSh 6,990
Impact drill GSB 550 + 41 accessories	KSh 7,800

Rotary and Demolition Hammers

Hammer	Price
Bosch GBH 2-24 DRE Professional Rotary Hammer, 2,7 J, 2.8 Kg	KSh 32,660
Bosch GSH 500 Demolition Hammer (Gen 2)	KSh 48,230

The GBH 2-24 DRE listing gives 790 W, 2.7 J impact energy and an SDS-plus tool holder.

Which One Should I Buy?

Home DIY and furniture: a drill driver.
Roofing, decking, many long screws: add an impact driver.
Hanging things on block walls: a hammer drill.
Electricians, plumbers, builders drilling concrete daily: a rotary hammer.

Use the right bit: masonry bits for block and brick, SDS bits for rotary hammers, HSS bits for metal, wood bits for timber. Wear eye protection.

More Bosch tools: Bosch Power Tools Buying Guide; spare brushes and switches: Carbon Brushes and Switches.

Not sure which one fits? Send us your details on WhatsApp or through the product page and we will help you choose.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a drill and an impact driver?

A drill drills holes and drives screws with a clutch; an impact driver adds impacts for much higher torque on long screws and bolts.

Which drill is best for concrete?

A rotary hammer (SDS) for regular concrete work; a hammer drill for occasional block and light concrete.

Can an impact driver drill holes?

With hex-shank bits it can drill small holes, but a drill is more precise.

How much is a Bosch drill in Kenya?

Bosch drills on Buy More Mall start from KSh 6,990 (corded impact drill) and KSh 14,650 (cordless drill driver).

Prices shown are regular prices on Buy More Mall. Many products are currently on offer, so open the product page to see today's price.

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