I have both the IXO5 & the IXO6, the IXO6 is streets ahead of the IXO5. The IXO6 is quieter than the 5 & much more comfortable in the hand. Even though both versions have the direction switch on the top, the 6 is a much smoother & easier to slide switch. The switch on the 5 is a bit harder to move with your thumb & has a notchyness to it, the real deal breaker on the 6 is the variable speed & much better light that also comes on just before the tool starts spinning. Both the 5 & the 6 both spin at the same speed of 215 rpm, it does sound as though the older 5 model is spinning faster but its simply noisier giving the impession its faster. I know this as I tested both drivers with a tacho on them & got 215 rpm on both.
I have a 2013 IXO. Can count on one hand the number of times I've had to charge it. Great tool for small jobs in the house you don't want to bother going to garage to grab big power tools for.
It’s a great tool... the newer versions are improvements, but 90% of it is just turning whatever bit is inserted. And that hasn’t changed since the first version. :D
Thanks! The IXO is a great tool and the 6th gen is a good deal better than the 2nd gen as the video shows... and if they added a torque limiter in the 7th gen it would be perfect. :)
I’d say yes… but I’ve never owned the 5th gen model - I jumped straight to the IXO 6 from the IXO 2 in the video. If you’re tempted by the accessories then consider the IXO 5 I instead. They look a bit strange on the IXO 6 and clearly weren’t designed for it. They made the IXO 6 fit the accessories rather than the other way around. I’ve made a video about that too. The IXO 6 is great, but I wasted a load of money buying the accessories so I’d say get the IXO 5 if you like the accessories, otherwise get the IXO 6. 🙂
@@sterntechdaddy Yes, I too, and it's actually every day, but they are used in professional applications, while this screwdriver is a device for a DIY enthusiast.
@@sterntechdaddy Then they made a stupid decision, why stick with an outdated solution that annoys every time it is used, since the whole world has moved on and uses USB Type-C
@@tristankordek Because they've got a whole supply chain that creates chargers with MicroUSB plugs on them. Hopefully the EU will force them to modernise once the legislation become law. :D
I have both the IXO5 & the IXO6, the IXO6 is streets ahead of the IXO5. The IXO6 is quieter than the 5 & much more comfortable in the hand. Even though both versions have the direction switch on the top, the 6 is a much smoother & easier to slide switch. The switch on the 5 is a bit harder to move with your thumb & has a notchyness to it, the real deal breaker on the 6 is the variable speed & much better light that also comes on just before the tool starts spinning. Both the 5 & the 6 both spin at the same speed of 215 rpm, it does sound as though the older 5 model is spinning faster but its simply noisier giving the impession its faster. I know this as I tested both drivers with a tacho on them & got 215 rpm on both.
My little, but powerful, Black&Decker is dead. That's why I bought the IXO 6 two days ago and it's great for what it is.
I like mine... saves a lot of wrist strain.
:)
I have a 2013 IXO. Can count on one hand the number of times I've had to charge it. Great tool for small jobs in the house you don't want to bother going to garage to grab big power tools for.
It’s a great tool... the newer versions are improvements, but 90% of it is just turning whatever bit is inserted.
And that hasn’t changed since the first version.
:D
I also had an old model and used it so many times a day that I charged the battery 3 times a day
@@tristankordek That's the reason the video is comparing the IXO 2 to the IXO 6.
:D
I own an IXO5. 🤩✨
I feel IXO6 like a caterpillar.🍠🐛💦
It does seem to spin slower than the older generations.
thanks, was quite helpful mate!
You're welcome!
Great video. Definitely helped in my buying decision.
Thanks!
The IXO is a great tool and the 6th gen is a good deal better than the 2nd gen as the video shows... and if they added a torque limiter in the 7th gen it would be perfect. :)
Great video, thank you!
Glad you liked it!
Does the old attachments fit the new drill?
Yes.
It's the same 1/4" hex that pretty much all tools use.
:)
Would you say the new one is worth twice as much as the old one? Currently the old one is £25 whereas version 6 is twice as much
I’d say yes… but I’ve never owned the 5th gen model - I jumped straight to the IXO 6 from the IXO 2 in the video.
If you’re tempted by the accessories then consider the IXO 5 I instead.
They look a bit strange on the IXO 6 and clearly weren’t designed for it.
They made the IXO 6 fit the accessories rather than the other way around.
I’ve made a video about that too.
The IXO 6 is great, but I wasted a load of money buying the accessories so I’d say get the IXO 5 if you like the accessories, otherwise get the IXO 6.
🙂
Moving the switch was a horrible mistake. Now you either need to use two hands or change your grip to change directions. Absolutely idiotic decision.
It’s a juggle to change direction on the IXO 6, but I was always flicking the switch on the IXO accidentally - which is potentially more damaging.
MicroUSB in 2020 ...
I still see serial ports...
It's like The 6th Sense sometimes...
:D
@@sterntechdaddy Yes, I too, and it's actually every day, but they are used in professional applications, while this screwdriver is a device for a DIY enthusiast.
@@tristankordek It was done so they don't have to change the old mains adaptor.
I expect the IXO7 will have USB-C and no charger includsed...
:D
@@sterntechdaddy Then they made a stupid decision, why stick with an outdated solution that annoys every time it is used, since the whole world has moved on and uses USB Type-C
@@tristankordek Because they've got a whole supply chain that creates chargers with MicroUSB plugs on them.
Hopefully the EU will force them to modernise once the legislation become law.
:D
Very informative nice video as always, thanks champ for sharing the information.
No problem 👍
Is your ixo 6 blue or green? To me it seems like it’s blue, but I can’t find any picture of it on net.
It's green!
This one in fact... www.bosch-heroes.com/en/ixo/ixo/41/ixo
They don't do a blue one... they do a Bosch Green and a Pink one.
:)
Is the bit taking magnetic?
Yes.
Both versions of the IXO featured in the video use magnets to hold bits in place.
英語の勉強としても役立ちながら楽しく見れます！！diy好きなので(笑)
日本語が話せたらいいのに…でも悲しいことにそれはただの願いです
ビデオが気に入ってよかった
:D
@@sterntechdaddy Thank you for your continued support.
@@国民民主党いける Happy to help.
It's a miracle that the 16+ year old Lilo battery is still working.. Btw. you change the battery, it is a standard size, but soldering is required.
I got the IXO 6 to replace it... but fanttik sent me their NEX L1 and L1 Pro so I tend to reach for the L1 Pro these days.
:)
@@sterntechdaddy And you have a video comparison, nice!