Last Updated on January 20, 2021 by Marc Smith The Black & Decker LDX 220 SBFC is a cordless drill that is suited for general DIY work around the home. It produces 300 in/lbs of torque, which is the lowest of the drills reviewed in this class. This drill has duel speed capability with a maximum speed of 1400 rpm. The LDX 220 SBFC features Lithium-ion battery technology which can hold a charge for up to 18 months. It comes with a fast charger that charges the battery in 35 minutes.
Additional features include a key-less chuck for quick bit changes, an ergonomic handle design for grip comfort and an LED light to illuminate the work area. A definite plus is that the battery is interchangeable with other B&D 20 Volt products. This is a budget drill aimed at the home market. Only one battery comes in this kit, but that is understandable if you look at the selling price. Weighing in at only 3.5 lbs, it is one of the lightest 20 Volt cordless drills around, and very easy to use by anyone.
Product Features and Specifications
- Weight: 3.5 pounds
- Length: 13 inches
- Torque: 300in/lbs
- Max Speed: 1400rpm
- Lithium-ion battery technology
- Fast charging
- LED work light
- Two year warranty
- Interchangeable battery: The battery of this drill can be used with a range of other Black & Decker 20 Volt power tools. This is similar to the Ryobi one+ system.
The Reviews
The Black & Decker received very good reviews from customers. An average of 4.6 stars out of a possible 5 stars was achieved. This is very good and show most customers to be happy with this product.
Most customers agree that this drill is ideal for light to medium duty work and that the price is a plus point. A Big advantage users mentioned is that the battery is interchangeable with other B&D 20 Volt products such as the hedge trimmer, sweeper and chain saw. One customer noted that it was cheaper to by the drill/driver with fast charger than buying the charger and battery separate.( Handy to know if you need a new battery for your trimmer or chain saw)
Verdict
This drill is aimed at home use and comes at a very affordable price. It has all you need to tackle jobs in and around your home. Let’s face it, most of us use a cordless drill at most once a month. This type of use doesn’t justify spending hundreds of dollars on a cordless drill. This is the market that the Black & Decker is aimed at.
The Black & Decker LDX 220C is a drill for light to medium duty work. We would not recommend it for heavy duty work. Lacks the power and speed to compete with the better drills, but then that was never the aim of this drill. This is not to say that this is a bad drill, just that it is not designed to challenge for top honours in the 20 Volt cordless drill category. The light weight of this drill makes it a very good buy for all the lady DIyers out there.
