BLACK+DECKER BEHD201 Drill
- Drill
- 6.5 amps
- Corded electric
- 1 pound
- More reviewed than 88%
A straightforward corded drill for buyers who value constant power over portability and would rather not manage batteries.
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How it ranks among the 369 drills we track
4.3★ across 2,200 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,200 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
100+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
BLACK+DECKER's BEHD201 is a corded electric drill drawing 6.5 amps at 120 volts and spinning up to 2800 RPM. It plugs into any standard outlet, so there is no battery to charge or swap out mid job.
Because it runs on a cord rather than a battery pack, power stays constant from the first hole to the last, which matters more over long sessions than for quick touch ups. The listed weight comes in near 1 pound, notably light for a drill in this power class.
- 120 volt corded motor
- 6.5 amp draw
- 2800 RPM top speed
- About 1 pound listed weight
Who it's for
Suits anyone who wants a plug in drill for a workshop or garage where an outlet is always within reach. Less suited to jobsite or outdoor work where cord length becomes the limiting factor.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Constant power with no battery to charge
- Simple plug in operation
- Light in the hand at roughly 1 pound
- Cord limits reach and mobility
- No listed chuck size or clutch settings
- Not suited to cordless jobsite use
Performance notes
6.5 amps at 2800 RPM puts this in the range of general purpose drilling in wood and light metal rather than heavy duty masonry or repeated high torque work. Corded operation means the motor does not slow as a battery depletes.
Specifications
| Brand | BLACK+DECKER |
|---|---|
| Model | BEHD201 |
| Amperage | 6.5 amps |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Item Weight | 1 pound |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Speed | 2800 rpm |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| BLACK+DECKER BEHD201 DrillThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 2,200 | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Hi-Spec DT30317R-CA DrillHi-Spec | 4.4 / 5 | 14,822 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Fanttik E1 Max DrillFanttik | 4.5 / 5 | 7,298 | 4.5 / 5 |
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Questions about the BLACK+DECKER BEHD201
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the BLACK+DECKER BEHD201 need batteries?
No, it is a corded electric drill that plugs into a standard 120 volt outlet.
What is the top speed of the BEHD201?
It spins up to 2800 RPM, drawing 6.5 amps.
How heavy is the BEHD201?
It is listed at about 1 pound, light for a corded drill.