Bosch IXO 7 Cordless Screwdriver: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A small 3.6V lithium-ion cordless screwdriver with a built-in battery and an LED work light.
- Key specifications: Up to 5.5Nm (hard) and 3Nm (soft) torque; 235 rpm; 2.0Ah battery, about 3 hours to charge; up to 190 screws per charge (B&Q).
- Suits: Flat-pack furniture, shelves and light household jobs.
- Skip if: You need to drill holes; it is a screwdriver, with a single fixed speed.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises B&Q’s listing, checked 19 October 2026.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Bosch IXO 7 3.6V Li-ion cordless screwdriver (1 x 2.0Ah) | [1] |
| Torque | Up to 5.5Nm hard and 3Nm soft; Bosch says 20% more than its predecessor | [1] |
| Speed | 235 rpm no load, fixed speed, forward and reverse | [1] |
| Battery and charging | 3.6V, 2.0Ah lithium-ion, about 3 hours to charge; up to 190 screws per charge | [1] |
| Size | 147 mm long, 120 mm high, 46 mm wide. Weight not listed | [1] |
| Included | Driver, starter pack of bits, battery, LED work light | [1] |
| Guarantee | 2 years, extendable to 3 years if registered on MyBosch within 28 days | [1] |
| Price | £35 on 19 October 2026; stock level not shown | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “bosch” on 19 October 2026. The results were a toaster recall and reports on unbranded chargers for Bosch power tools; none names the IXO 7 [2]. Use the charger supplied.
We did not review a manual. Follow the instructions supplied, and wear eye protection when driving screws into hard materials.
Questions people ask
How is it charged?
Bosch lists about 3 hours to charge, with a micro USB lead on many kits; check what comes in your box [1].
How many screws per charge?
Up to 190, per Bosch’s claim [1].
How long is the guarantee?
2 years, or 3 if you register within 28 days [1].
Alternatives
- Ryobi R18PD3-215GZ: A full combi drill. See our separate page.
- Other cordless drills: See our cordless drills hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits light assembly jobs where a small, cheap screwdriver is enough. We could not confirm weight. This is a research summary, not a test result.