I bought a couple of Pink Power drills as a gift for a friend of mine. This 12v, and an 18v lithium-ion model. Clearly these are just generic drills made by some mass manufacturer in China which offers color and branding choices to distributors. I've seen these identical drill designs from other manufacturers before, including the major brand names sold in big box stores (usually the cheap models). The 12v and 18v models, despite both being from Pink Power, look nothing alike. There's absolutely no similarity in design. Even their colors are completely different. The 12v is a hot pink, while the 18v is a light pink.
The 12v blow-molded carrying case has metal buckles for latches. The 18v blow-molded carrying case has cheap plastic slide-latches that don't open or close very well.
The 12v drill is hefty and sturdy. It feels like a substantial tool with good build quality. There's a 2-speed transfer case with a switch on top. The motor is both fast and strong, it puts my 12v Makita to shame in both regards. The speed is variable with the trigger, and this feature works very well because of the abundant torque. The included battery is also hefty and lasts a long time, maybe 20% longer than my Makita's battery. Sadly, this kit only includes one battery, but spare batteries are a reasonable $19.99 so it's not a big deal. I'm very impressed with this 12v drill, and I'm sure my friend will get a lot of good use out of it.
The 18v drill is a joke. It feels light and delicate, there's no substance to it at all. In fact, despite including 2 batteries, the entire kit weighs less than the 12v kit with just 1 battery. It doesn't have a 2-speed transfer case, and it spins disappointingly slow. I'd say the max spin speed sits about halfway between the 2 speeds of the 12v drill. It is variable with the trigger, but the torque is really low, so the speed is hard to control.
Honestly, the 12v is by far the better tool between these two drills. It has more torque, higher speed, is smaller, and has the same size chuck. It's more useful in every conceivable situation. The only downside is that you have to buy a 2nd battery to remain productive, but it's still totally worth it. Buy this 12v, avoid the 18v. I'm trying to decide whether to send the 18v back or give it to my 4 year old daughter as a toy. Seriously, it's that bad.
| Brand | Pink Power |
|---|---|
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 1250 RPM |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Amperage | 1300 Amps |
| Maximum Chuck Size | 0.38 Inches |
| Color | Pink |
| Included Components | Charger, Case, Battery, Drill Bit Set |
| Special Feature | Magnetic Bit Holder, Battery Gauge, Fast Charger, Keyless Chuck |
| Product Dimensions | 11"L x 3"W x 9"H |
| Material | Plastic |
| Number of Speeds | 2 |
| Speed | 1250 RPM |
| Item Weight | 3.5 Pounds |
| Item Torque | 177 Inch Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Pink Power |
| Item Weight | 3.5 pounds |
| Item model number | PP121LI |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Manufacturer Part Number | PP121LI |
