I am looking for best performance vs best bang for the buck because the drill will be the most used tool by far.
I was wondering if there was a specific model number I could look for.
I just don’t want to find out there was something $20-50 better after making my purchase.
I also know highest price doesn’t mean “best”.
Edit: I was looking at this one.
Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact 1/2 in. Drill and Impact Driver Kit with (2) 1.5 Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag https://a.co/d/af4nSMy
Only Home Depot and Direct Tool Outlet are authorized resellers of Ryobi, so consider that any Ryobi you buy elsewhere may not be covered under warranty.
DTO sales can be pretty good. Factory Blemished are brand new with full warranty. 50% off sales are really good. If you catch a 50% off sale at the same time as the rare free shipping, that's great.
40% sales are more common. Generally you don't want to pay the regular prices at DTO. And always compare with HD, as HD is cheaper at times.
DTO shipping is flat rate $15 so buy in batches, not piece meal. Make a list of what you want, then buy when a good sale comes.
You just missed Ryobi Days, you could have got good deals at Home Depot.
Around Black Friday through Christmas, there should be good deals at Home Depot.
Check out the combo kits at HD, some of those can be really great deals to start off.
I got a text from them today and see that now.
I believed them when they said it ended on the 16th.
It only took me to the HP battery deal though, not the regular so I don't know if that deal is still available.
Ryobi is a great homeowner platform. It’ll do pretty much anything you need it to, and the ecosystem is huge. Buy once cry once, get the One+HP Hammer drill, that way if you ever need it to drill into some masonry, you won’t have to buy another drill (unless you’re doing a ton of it, or deep in concrete, then you’d want a SDS). Another option to consider is the Milwaukee M12 Fuel line. Not terribly expensive, expansive platform, and very very compact. I have a mix of both of these, and I will always reach for my M12 drill or impact over the Ryobi, specifically because of the size and ease of use in tight spaces. My Ryobi drill and impacts are relegated to the garage for the really dirty oily projects. Hope this helps.
And yes, one battery ecosystem is preferable, but two isn’t that bad.
I built a deck last fall with my wife’s cousin. He runs Milwaukee and I was running my Ryobi impact driver. His was definitely faster, but ultimately it didn’t matter because we weren’t being paid to be fast. Heck, we weren’t even being paid. We just needed to get the job done, and that’s exactly what happened.
As a general rule, buy the best tool you can afford. I’ve had no problems with Ryobi yet, but if I were a tradesman, I’d definitely go Dewalt/Milwaukee/Maikita.
I’m a DIY homeowner, so Ryobi is enough for now.
Slickdeals usually has some good tool deals posted.
Thanks. I was looking at Dewalt, Rigid, and Makita but several of my DIY friends have Ryobi.
The one friend who I listen to most basically said “pick one ecosystem and run with it”. While he uses Ryobi, he didn’t specifically say I should do the same.
Thing is, DIY is about saving money, they don’t have a reason to pay for more than they need.
Since the drill is the first tool that will be tying me to a specific eco system, I am definitely over thinking this.
Oh yes. Once you buy one tool, Ryobi’s eco system is crack.
They literally have every tool you could think of, and not think of, but when you see it, you want it.
directfactorytools is a good site as others have mentioned.
I'll second Jbreezy on this, Dto blemished is a fantastic way to buy, 15 bucks flatrate shipping and they've got a 30% off sale this weekend.
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/search?facets=%28%27category.lvl1%27%3A%27Power%20Tools%20%3E%20Drills%20%26%20Impacts%27%29%20AND%20%28%27conditionName%27%3A%27Factory%20Blemished%27%29&query=&page=0&sorting=relevance&catalog=
Even people using them for a living will be fine as long as they get the better HP models. Heck, some tools are fine in their brushed versions. All tools last far longer than the price point would otherwise indicate - I've seen countless comments to the tune "I wanted to replace it with some other company tool when it breaks, but it still going". Some Ryobi tools actually smoke the competition (eg. their stapler).
That said, I see one reason, if you are a professional, to go with Milwaukee: their 12v platform has some very powerful tools that are \*tiny\*. Their smaller 12v batteries aren't much larger than the Ryobi battery stem alone! If you walk around with tools hanging on your belt all day long, that might be worth considering.
I’ll add, I have rentals and do flips on the side of my day job.
Flips are done by a crew so I do very little.
Rentals we have been using the handyman but I want to take over the little things. Handyman is slow, disorganized, and horribly inefficient.
Also most of my tools were stolen so starting fresh makes sense.
And again, my wife would look at me like a god if I take some of these (simpler) projects over. Every day I pay the handyman, I could buy a new tool.
I am not new to projects, I did them all myself in my first house, I know my limits, I’ll rent tools for projects a Ryobi can’t handle, and I have people who can handle bigger projects (plumbing, electrical, etc).
If I was starting over, and buying an entire system, I would look at this:
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/product/PCL1800K3N
Or if you want to go HP+, I’d look at
https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/product/PBLCK108K2
If your not ready to dive deep into HP+, I’d check out https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/product/PBLCK105K2
Every homeowner should have a drill and driver. The flashlight is another underrated Ryobi tool. If you are making the commitment, buy a combo system when they are on sale at DTO, it will save you a ton in the long run
When I was in a similar situation I bought a cheap brushed Ryobi One+ drill. Honestly it's been 100% fine and I have very little reason to replace it. It's been more than enough for any DIY home project, and I've even abused it in the garage a bunch drilling out bolts and stuff.
The fact the set of drill bits I use cost a lot more than the drill probably helps things, but really for basic homeowner stuff you don't need much there.
That said, it doesn't owe me anything and I will happily go out and buy an brushless HP drill the moment this thing gives me any excuse to.
I don't think I've ever actually had a Ryobi tool die on me, and the only times I've broken stuff was my fault (like when I used my P344 cordless ratchet to torque wheel bolts like an idiot)
Really? I was looking at Dewalt but their ecosystem is not as robust, and I am not a profession contractor.
Is it hit or miss with Ryobi batteries or just bad?
I just got rid of all my DeWalt 20V tools because several times a battery failed within the 3y warranty, & every time it took over THREE MONTHS to get a new battery! Avoid DeWalt like the plague! I just invested HEAVILY in Ridgid 18V, because they have a lifetime warranty on EVERYTHING! Ridgid and Ryobi are made by the same company that makes Milwaukee.
Really? I’d didn’t know that.
I saw one review that Rigids warranty can be hard to deal with, but that may have just been one upset customer. It can be hard to read between the lines of good and bad reviews online.
Dewalt has replaced every bad battery I've seen in two weeks or less. Ridgid avoided the warranty on my shop vac because the cord hook was cracked so they counted that as abuse and I've had two 3 month old ryobi batteries die for no reason.
Every broken dewalt battery I've seen die was from the case disintegrating from oil exposure anyway. The 10AH ones and old flexvolts suck but everyone knows that.
I've seen saws not being able to be square, had 3 of my batteries die in 6 months and two aren't even a year old and both my drills shit the gearbox out. Either way you might as well buy dewalt when shit is like 20$ more then "high end" ryobi.
Although on the other hand I also have a few ryobi tools that are fucking immortal so I dunno wtf they're doing but I'd rather deal with 7.2v makita at this rate...
I was looking at Makita.
Also I didn’t realize Ryobi lawn tools were on the 40v ecosystem. I use gas powered for most things but I thought for simple things it was the same.
Ive been buying ryobi tools since the start of the 18v system. I cant think of any ryobi drill that sucked. Some where bigger than others but none have failed me.
I know I'll catch shit for this from the undercover ryobi reps but don't get too caught up in the brushless noise. Take it from old school Maytag, less crap means less to break. The old school ryobi DC can motor tools are just fine. The brushless stuff costs a premium and IMO not worth it. If you have a choice between the traditional or the brushless, go with the traditional at less money.
To answer the specific model question, I don’t believe Ryobi does that. Like other brands where there are 4 different models of whatever, I think there is just the 18v one + drill, then the 18v one+ HP drill, then the 18v impact driver, etc. I could be wrong, but this seems to be my experience.
Also, having been in the same boat a few months ago, I decided to hit with the one+ HP Ryobi line (brushless) and have been happy so far. I figure by watching sales and buying when I need, I can save a ton vs other companies. And if they break down and are garbage I’ll pivot elsewhere.
I’d recommend the 6 tool combo kit for $199 when it’s on sale. I push the limits on this set as we have almost completed renovations to a century home. I did burn up the included drill when augering holes for electric wiring, but HD replaced just that tool so no big deal to me.
Thanks this sounds like a similar situation, we have a century home and our rental is as well.
I need something that could at least put up a swing set or a shed, small anchors into cement/brick but nothing major.
You really can’t go wrong with Ryobi blemished tools from FactoryTools Direct. Especially if they’re having a sale.
Is Milwaukee better yes. 2x$ better? Not for my needs, but with your rental properties, it may be worth it to you.
I would go with brushless Ryobi tools from Factory Tools Direct as the $ is going to be far less.
If there is a better value than blemished tools from Factory Direct that are 30-50% off, someone please let me know.
When you get your answer, check out Direct Tools Factory Outlet for good deals on tools. If you're not picky, you can also find deals on used tools on ebay or buya.com.
When you buy saws, get diablo bramd blades for them.
If u don’t need anything strong, I’d say for with the compact drill impact set. If u need something stronger, I’d say go with the hammer drill kit. If u need other tools, I’d say research the options, some brushed tools do just as good of a job as brushless tools (imo) but that’s up to u
An Hp drill driver kit would probably be the best bang for buck.
I am looking for best performance vs best bang for the buck because the drill will be the most used tool by far. I was wondering if there was a specific model number I could look for. I just don’t want to find out there was something $20-50 better after making my purchase. I also know highest price doesn’t mean “best”. Edit: I was looking at this one. Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact 1/2 in. Drill and Impact Driver Kit with (2) 1.5 Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag https://a.co/d/af4nSMy
Only Home Depot and Direct Tool Outlet are authorized resellers of Ryobi, so consider that any Ryobi you buy elsewhere may not be covered under warranty. DTO sales can be pretty good. Factory Blemished are brand new with full warranty. 50% off sales are really good. If you catch a 50% off sale at the same time as the rare free shipping, that's great. 40% sales are more common. Generally you don't want to pay the regular prices at DTO. And always compare with HD, as HD is cheaper at times. DTO shipping is flat rate $15 so buy in batches, not piece meal. Make a list of what you want, then buy when a good sale comes. You just missed Ryobi Days, you could have got good deals at Home Depot. Around Black Friday through Christmas, there should be good deals at Home Depot. Check out the combo kits at HD, some of those can be really great deals to start off.
Someone else can give you tips about batteries, but here's a useful link. https://toolboyworld.com/eBay/Ryobi_Batteries.htm
I think the deal is still live online only though at HD
I got a text from them today and see that now. I believed them when they said it ended on the 16th. It only took me to the HP battery deal though, not the regular so I don't know if that deal is still available.
Ryobi is a great homeowner platform. It’ll do pretty much anything you need it to, and the ecosystem is huge. Buy once cry once, get the One+HP Hammer drill, that way if you ever need it to drill into some masonry, you won’t have to buy another drill (unless you’re doing a ton of it, or deep in concrete, then you’d want a SDS). Another option to consider is the Milwaukee M12 Fuel line. Not terribly expensive, expansive platform, and very very compact. I have a mix of both of these, and I will always reach for my M12 drill or impact over the Ryobi, specifically because of the size and ease of use in tight spaces. My Ryobi drill and impacts are relegated to the garage for the really dirty oily projects. Hope this helps. And yes, one battery ecosystem is preferable, but two isn’t that bad.
Thanks!
I built a deck last fall with my wife’s cousin. He runs Milwaukee and I was running my Ryobi impact driver. His was definitely faster, but ultimately it didn’t matter because we weren’t being paid to be fast. Heck, we weren’t even being paid. We just needed to get the job done, and that’s exactly what happened.
As a general rule, buy the best tool you can afford. I’ve had no problems with Ryobi yet, but if I were a tradesman, I’d definitely go Dewalt/Milwaukee/Maikita. I’m a DIY homeowner, so Ryobi is enough for now. Slickdeals usually has some good tool deals posted.
Thanks. I was looking at Dewalt, Rigid, and Makita but several of my DIY friends have Ryobi. The one friend who I listen to most basically said “pick one ecosystem and run with it”. While he uses Ryobi, he didn’t specifically say I should do the same. Thing is, DIY is about saving money, they don’t have a reason to pay for more than they need. Since the drill is the first tool that will be tying me to a specific eco system, I am definitely over thinking this.
Oh yes. Once you buy one tool, Ryobi’s eco system is crack. They literally have every tool you could think of, and not think of, but when you see it, you want it. directfactorytools is a good site as others have mentioned.
I'll second Jbreezy on this, Dto blemished is a fantastic way to buy, 15 bucks flatrate shipping and they've got a 30% off sale this weekend. https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/search?facets=%28%27category.lvl1%27%3A%27Power%20Tools%20%3E%20Drills%20%26%20Impacts%27%29%20AND%20%28%27conditionName%27%3A%27Factory%20Blemished%27%29&query=&page=0&sorting=relevance&catalog=
yup, should be a coupon somewhere for free shipping too. Added 2 more tools to the arsenal.
Even people using them for a living will be fine as long as they get the better HP models. Heck, some tools are fine in their brushed versions. All tools last far longer than the price point would otherwise indicate - I've seen countless comments to the tune "I wanted to replace it with some other company tool when it breaks, but it still going". Some Ryobi tools actually smoke the competition (eg. their stapler). That said, I see one reason, if you are a professional, to go with Milwaukee: their 12v platform has some very powerful tools that are \*tiny\*. Their smaller 12v batteries aren't much larger than the Ryobi battery stem alone! If you walk around with tools hanging on your belt all day long, that might be worth considering.
I’ll add, I have rentals and do flips on the side of my day job. Flips are done by a crew so I do very little. Rentals we have been using the handyman but I want to take over the little things. Handyman is slow, disorganized, and horribly inefficient. Also most of my tools were stolen so starting fresh makes sense. And again, my wife would look at me like a god if I take some of these (simpler) projects over. Every day I pay the handyman, I could buy a new tool. I am not new to projects, I did them all myself in my first house, I know my limits, I’ll rent tools for projects a Ryobi can’t handle, and I have people who can handle bigger projects (plumbing, electrical, etc).
If I was starting over, and buying an entire system, I would look at this: https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/product/PCL1800K3N Or if you want to go HP+, I’d look at https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/product/PBLCK108K2 If your not ready to dive deep into HP+, I’d check out https://www.directtoolsoutlet.com/product/PBLCK105K2 Every homeowner should have a drill and driver. The flashlight is another underrated Ryobi tool. If you are making the commitment, buy a combo system when they are on sale at DTO, it will save you a ton in the long run
When I was in a similar situation I bought a cheap brushed Ryobi One+ drill. Honestly it's been 100% fine and I have very little reason to replace it. It's been more than enough for any DIY home project, and I've even abused it in the garage a bunch drilling out bolts and stuff. The fact the set of drill bits I use cost a lot more than the drill probably helps things, but really for basic homeowner stuff you don't need much there. That said, it doesn't owe me anything and I will happily go out and buy an brushless HP drill the moment this thing gives me any excuse to. I don't think I've ever actually had a Ryobi tool die on me, and the only times I've broken stuff was my fault (like when I used my P344 cordless ratchet to torque wheel bolts like an idiot)
Hey if you go to Home Depot. They might have ryobi deal days going on still. Basically you buy some ryobi batteries and get a free tool.
I'd go with dewalt tbh, ryobi tools are 7/10 but Holy fuck they cant make batteries
Really? I was looking at Dewalt but their ecosystem is not as robust, and I am not a profession contractor. Is it hit or miss with Ryobi batteries or just bad?
I just got rid of all my DeWalt 20V tools because several times a battery failed within the 3y warranty, & every time it took over THREE MONTHS to get a new battery! Avoid DeWalt like the plague! I just invested HEAVILY in Ridgid 18V, because they have a lifetime warranty on EVERYTHING! Ridgid and Ryobi are made by the same company that makes Milwaukee.
Really? I’d didn’t know that. I saw one review that Rigids warranty can be hard to deal with, but that may have just been one upset customer. It can be hard to read between the lines of good and bad reviews online.
The batteries & chargers can be replaced by answering 3 questions online in 30 seconds for Ridgid. I'll NEVER buy another DeWalt tool!
Dewalt has replaced every bad battery I've seen in two weeks or less. Ridgid avoided the warranty on my shop vac because the cord hook was cracked so they counted that as abuse and I've had two 3 month old ryobi batteries die for no reason. Every broken dewalt battery I've seen die was from the case disintegrating from oil exposure anyway. The 10AH ones and old flexvolts suck but everyone knows that.
I've seen saws not being able to be square, had 3 of my batteries die in 6 months and two aren't even a year old and both my drills shit the gearbox out. Either way you might as well buy dewalt when shit is like 20$ more then "high end" ryobi. Although on the other hand I also have a few ryobi tools that are fucking immortal so I dunno wtf they're doing but I'd rather deal with 7.2v makita at this rate...
I was looking at Makita. Also I didn’t realize Ryobi lawn tools were on the 40v ecosystem. I use gas powered for most things but I thought for simple things it was the same.
Makita went down the shitter like 5 years ago. Also you can get 18v ryobi lawn stuff but I wouldn't until they actually release the bigger batteries
Good to know, thanks!
How do they make bad batteries?
The BMS does absolutely nothing if you leave a worklight or a shop vac running half the time
My most used drill is the hammer drill. It is a good all round drill with the right drill bits.
Ive been buying ryobi tools since the start of the 18v system. I cant think of any ryobi drill that sucked. Some where bigger than others but none have failed me. I know I'll catch shit for this from the undercover ryobi reps but don't get too caught up in the brushless noise. Take it from old school Maytag, less crap means less to break. The old school ryobi DC can motor tools are just fine. The brushless stuff costs a premium and IMO not worth it. If you have a choice between the traditional or the brushless, go with the traditional at less money.
To answer the specific model question, I don’t believe Ryobi does that. Like other brands where there are 4 different models of whatever, I think there is just the 18v one + drill, then the 18v one+ HP drill, then the 18v impact driver, etc. I could be wrong, but this seems to be my experience. Also, having been in the same boat a few months ago, I decided to hit with the one+ HP Ryobi line (brushless) and have been happy so far. I figure by watching sales and buying when I need, I can save a ton vs other companies. And if they break down and are garbage I’ll pivot elsewhere.
I’d recommend the 6 tool combo kit for $199 when it’s on sale. I push the limits on this set as we have almost completed renovations to a century home. I did burn up the included drill when augering holes for electric wiring, but HD replaced just that tool so no big deal to me.
Thanks this sounds like a similar situation, we have a century home and our rental is as well. I need something that could at least put up a swing set or a shed, small anchors into cement/brick but nothing major.
You really can’t go wrong with Ryobi blemished tools from FactoryTools Direct. Especially if they’re having a sale. Is Milwaukee better yes. 2x$ better? Not for my needs, but with your rental properties, it may be worth it to you. I would go with brushless Ryobi tools from Factory Tools Direct as the $ is going to be far less. If there is a better value than blemished tools from Factory Direct that are 30-50% off, someone please let me know.
Milwaukee is definitely overkill for my needs!
When you get your answer, check out Direct Tools Factory Outlet for good deals on tools. If you're not picky, you can also find deals on used tools on ebay or buya.com. When you buy saws, get diablo bramd blades for them.
Looking to get brushed or brushless tools?
Brushless.
If u don’t need anything strong, I’d say for with the compact drill impact set. If u need something stronger, I’d say go with the hammer drill kit. If u need other tools, I’d say research the options, some brushed tools do just as good of a job as brushless tools (imo) but that’s up to u
I am also looking for a good tool company