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Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F vs Festool CTL 26 EI

The Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F is a corded sds-plus rotary hammer for drilling and light chiselling. The Festool CTL 26 EI is a mobile dust extractor for connected power tool extraction.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F
Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F - image: bosch-professional.com
Festool CTL 26 EI
Festool CTL 26 EI - image: Rockler

Specifications side by side

Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 FFestool CTL 26 EI
Weight3.1 kg13.90 kg
Power input880 W-
Impact energy3.2 J-
No-load speed0-900 rpm-
Impact rate0-4000 bpm-
ChuckSDS-plus-
Power consumption-350-1200 W
Max airflow-3900 l/min
Max vacuum-24,000 Pa
Container/filter bag capacity-26 / 24 litres

Sources: Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F, Festool CTL 26 EI. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the GBH 2-28 F if...

The GBH 2-28 F is a long-running corded SDS-plus hammer that hire desks and merchants keep in stock as a dependable, easily serviced drill for concrete and masonry. It suits users who want a mains tool that never needs charging over a cordless equivalent.

Full GBH 2-28 F specifications →

Buy or hire the CTL 26 EI if...

The CTL 26 is the workhorse dust extractor that Festool track saw and sander owners buy to complete their system, with Bluetooth auto-start when a connected tool is switched on. It is chosen over generic site vacuums for dust class L filtration and integration with Festool's Systainer storage.

Full CTL 26 EI specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F and the Festool CTL 26 EI?

The Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F is a corded SDS-plus rotary hammer for drilling and light chiselling; the Festool CTL 26 EI is a mobile dust extractor for connected power tool extraction.

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