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Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F vs Festool DF 500 RQ-Set
The Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F is a corded sds-plus rotary hammer for drilling and light chiselling. The Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a domino jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F | Festool DF 500 RQ-Set | |
|---|---|---|
| No-load speed | 0-900 rpm | 25,500 rpm |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 3.60 kg (without accessories) |
| Power input | 880 W | - |
| Impact energy | 3.2 J | - |
| Impact rate | 0-4000 bpm | - |
| Chuck | SDS-plus | - |
| Power consumption | - | 420 W |
| Domino cutter diameters | - | 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 mm |
| Max routing depth | - | 28 mm |
Sources: Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F, Festool DF 500 RQ-Set. 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 DF 500 RQ-Set if...
The DOMINO DF 500 replaced traditional dowelling and biscuit jointing for many furniture makers and joiners, letting them cut precise mortises for loose tenons quickly. It has no direct equivalent from the other brands in this catalogue, which is part of its appeal to Festool users.
Full DF 500 RQ-Set specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F and the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set?
The Bosch Professional GBH 2-28 F is a corded SDS-plus rotary hammer for drilling and light chiselling; the Festool DF 500 RQ-Set is a dOMINO jointing machine for loose-tenon joinery.
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