Bosch GSR12V-140FC vs Milwaukee 2505

Winner Milwaukee 2505 scores 4.1/5 against 3.6/5 for the Bosch GSR12V-140FC, from 124 and 21 Reddit owner comments respectively. Both are drill/drivers in the 12V class.

Score comparison

ComponentBosch GSR12V-140FCMilwaukee 2505Difference
Overall3.64.1-0.4
Owner sentiment4.34.2+0.1
Recommendations2.95.0-2.1
Spec score3.03.4-0.3
ValueNot ratedNot rated—

Specs (published by both manufacturers)

SpecBosch GSR12V-140FCMilwaukee 2505
Max torquei265 in-lbs300 in-lbs
Max speedi1,300 RPM1,600 RPM
Weight (bare tool)i1.4 lb1.6 lb
Head lengthi5.2 in5.1 in
Chuck sizei1/4 hex (3/8 chuck attachment)3/8 in
Chuck typeiKeylessAll Metal

Where owner praise diverges

ThemeBosch GSR12V-140FCMilwaukee 2505
Compact & Lightweight1017
Battery & Runtime70
Value517
Power & Torque018

Bosch GSR12V-140FC owner

4/5 Compact & LightweightBattery & Runtime

“The drill is pretty good.”

owner comment via r/Makita · 2025-12-22 · 3 upvotes

Milwaukee 2505 owner

5/5 Battery & RuntimeBattery Platform

“You might be buying into a battery ecosystem - if you see yourself getting more cordless tools down the line, then consider what brand fits your needs the best.”

owner comment via r/DIY · 2026-07-16 · 31 upvotes

Prices

Bosch GSR12V-140FC

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Milwaukee 2505

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