You might be interested in knowing how the Bosch GSB 500 RE and Bosch GSB 501 corded drills compare to one another.
Both of them contain a 500 watt motor with a reversing function that makes it simple to remove screws and other fasteners.
The GSB 500 RE has a keyed chuck that securely holds the drill bit in place as well as a speed control dial that allows you to change the drill’s speed to suit your needs.
In contrast, the GSB 501 only has one speed setting with a maximum of 2800 RPM.
Bosch GSB 500 re
Bosch GSB 501
Brand
Bosch
Bosch
Kit Weight
4.40 kg
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Drill Weight
1.50 kg
1.70 kg
Item Dimensions
39.5 x 12 x 33 cm
26.6 x 7.2 x 25.2 cm
Motor Power
500 watts
500 watts
Power Output
250 watts
250 watts
Impact Rate
41600 bpm
41600 bpm
Drilling Capacity
10 mm in concrete
13 mm in concrete
8 mm in steel
8 mm in steel
20 mm in wood
20 mm in wood
10 mm in masonry
10 mm in masonry
Chuck Capacity
1.5-10 mm
1.5-10 mm
No Load Speed
2600 rpm
2800 rpm
Sound Pressure Level
93 dB(A)
93 dB(A)
Number of Accessories
100+
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Pros
Dual mode functionality
High speed drilling
Light in weight
Cheaper than other drills
Easy to use
Best for concrete walls
Cons
Less drilling capacity in concrete
No accessories in the kit
Low drilling speed
Heavy weight
What is Bosch GSB 500 re?
Bosch GSB 500 Re is one of the famous Bosch drill machine.
It is commonly used for minor home repair tasks as it has a 500 watts motor with a very light weight which helps in doing tasks more easily without much fatigue.
The kit includes very essential accessories for doing doing plumbing and repairing tasks.
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Accessories in the kit -
5 metal drill bits, 4 wood drill bits, 1 claw hammer with rubber grip, 10 screwdriver bits, 1 magnetic adapter, 1 nut driver adapter, 1 measuring tape, 1 piece combination plier, adjustable wrench, 1 adjustable knife, 30 screws, 1 keyed chuck, 1 plastic carry case, 5 masonry drill bits, 7 sockets, 30 S-Plugs and 1 3-directional spirit level.
What is Bosch GSB 501?
Bosch GSB 501 also has a 500 watts powerful motor with no load speed of 2800 rpm that allows more drilling capacity in concrete walls.
The power output of 250 watts and maximum chuck capacity of 10 mm helps in drilling in various tasks more easily and accurately.
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Key Difference
Bosch GSB 500 re price is higher than Bosch GSB 501 because it includes more than 100 very essential accessories in the kit with a drill machine of 500 watts powerful motor but it is true that no load speed and drilling capacity in concrete is lower.
On other side, Bosch GSB 501 is a low priced drill machine because it has very less features and there are no accessories in the kit (Only drill machine in the kit). The weight is heavier so that it is difficult to do tasks for a continuous period of time.
Conclusion
Bosch GSB 500 re is made for users who are looking for a drill kit that includes almost all necessary accessories with all in one drill machine that includes sufficient amount of features.
For those who have low budget, Bosch GSB 501 may prove better for them. It is the cheapest drill machine, buy this drill only if you have low budget.