Bosch GBH 2-24 DRE Professional Rotary Hammer with SDS Plus
₱14,400as of Aug 16, 2026
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Bosch GBH 2-24 DRE rotary hammer review: pro SDS Plus
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The strongest SDS Plus tool Bosch sells at this size: 2.7 J and 24 mm in concrete with a rotation stop, for around ₱14,400.
- Price: ₱14,400 as of Aug 16, 2026
- Biggest pro: 2.7 J of impact energy, the highest of any SDS Plus tool in this comparison and enough to keep 20 mm holes moving
- Main catch: Same 24 mm concrete ceiling as far cheaper rivals, so the premium buys build and service rather than capability
At a glance
| Brand | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary hammer |
| Price | ₱14,400 (as of Aug 16, 2026) |
| Owner rating | 5.0 ★ from 5 reviews |
| Shop | Bosch Power Tools by BGE |
| Units sold | 13 |
Specifications
Specs per Bosch Professional published data for the GBH 2-24 DRE
| Type | Rotary hammer |
|---|---|
| Chuck | SDS Plus |
| Input power | 790 W |
| Impact energy | 2.7 J |
| No-load speed | 0-930 rpm |
| Impact rate | 0-4200 bpm |
| Max drilling concrete | 24 mm |
| Max drilling steel | 13 mm |
| Max drilling wood | 30 mm |
| Modes | Hammer drilling, drilling, chiselling |
| Weight | 2.8 kg |
Pros and cons
✓ Pros
- 2.7 J of impact energy, the highest of any SDS Plus tool in this comparison and enough to keep 20 mm holes moving
- Rotation stop for chiselling, so it doubles as a light breaker for tile and render
- Reversing switch and variable-speed trigger give real control when starting a hole or backing a jammed bit out
- Bosch service and genuine carbon brushes are available across the Philippines, so it stays repairable
- 2.8 kg with a proper side handle and depth stop, a balance that suits overhead work
✗ Cons
- Same 24 mm concrete ceiling as far cheaper rivals, so the premium buys build and service rather than capability
- 790 W is modest next to the 1500 W tools that reach 32 mm, so it tops out at 24 mm in concrete
- Carbon-brush motor rather than brushless, so brushes are a wear item
- Corded only, which means an extension reel on site
The Bosch GBH 2-24 DRE is the strongest compact SDS Plus tool in this category: 2.7 J and 24 mm in concrete with a rotation stop, for around ₱14,400.
How much hammer is it?
790 W, 2.7 J, 0-930 rpm, 0-4200 bpm, drilling to 24 mm in concrete, 13 mm in steel, and 30 mm in wood, at 2.8 kg.
That 2.7 J is the highest impact energy of any compact SDS Plus hammer here, above the 2.5 J that the mainstream 800 W tools deliver. In practice it means 20 mm holes keep moving instead of stalling, and a full day of anchor setting does not feel like a fight.
It is not the most powerful tool in the category. The 1500 W hammers reach 5.5 J and 32 mm. But those are bigger, heavier machines; at 2.8 kg this is a tool you can hold at shoulder height without your arms giving out.
Control, and why it matters
Two features earn their place daily. The reversing switch backs a jammed bit out of a hole rather than leaving you levering at a stuck tool. The variable-speed trigger lets you start a hole slowly so the bit bites where you marked instead of skating across the surface.
The rotation stop with Vario-Lock positions the chisel at the angle you want and holds it there, which is the difference between chiselling comfortably and fighting the tool.
Bosch service and genuine carbon brushes are available across the Philippines, so this stays repairable long after cheaper tools have been thrown away.
Is it sulit?
Around ₱14,400 as of August 16, 2026, the most expensive tool in this category. Check the latest price on Shopee.
The value case is narrow and worth stating plainly. On capability alone this cannot be defended: the Tolsen 88531 delivers 5.5 J and 32 mm for around a third of the price. Nothing about 2.7 J and 24 mm justifies the gap on paper.
The case that does hold is durability and service. This is a professional tool built to run daily for years with parts available throughout. If you drill concrete for a living, that changes the arithmetic entirely. If you drill concrete twice a year, it does not.
Who should buy it
Buy this if you are a contractor or a serious renovator who will use it weekly and wants a tool that outlasts several cheap ones. For occasional household drilling it is far more tool than the job needs. See how it ranks in our best rotary hammers in the Philippines roundup, or browse more on our Home Improvement page. Our rotary hammer buying guide explains how much impact energy different jobs need.
Alternatives to consider
The Bosch GBH 220 keeps the brand and the service network at half the price, trading down to 2.0 J and 22 mm. For pure capability per peso, the Tolsen 88531 gives you 5.5 J and 32 mm in concrete for far less.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the letters DRE mean?
In Bosch naming, R is for reversing and E is for electronic variable speed. Both matter in use: reversing backs a jammed bit out of a hole instead of leaving you levering at it, and the variable-speed trigger lets you start a hole slowly so the bit does not wander off the mark.
Is 2.7 J a lot?
For an SDS Plus tool of this size, yes. It is the highest impact energy among the compact hammers in this category, above the 2.5 J that the mainstream 800 W tools manage. It is still well below the 5.5 J that 1500 W hammers deliver, which are bigger and heavier tools.
Why does it cost three times what similar-spec tools do?
Build, service network, and brand. The GBH 2-24 DRE is a professional tool designed to be used daily for years and repaired when it wears, with genuine parts available. For a contractor that is straightforwardly worth it. For occasional household use it is hard to justify on capability alone.
Can it chisel?
Yes. It has a rotation stop with Vario-Lock chisel positioning, so it works as a light breaker for tile, render, and chases. At 2.7 J it is a chiselling tool rather than a demolition tool, which is what most household work actually needs.
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