# Ryobi ONE+ drills compared

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Ryobi ONE+ is one of the biggest 18 V battery systems for home users. The same packs run drills, garden tools, nailers and much more, so the first drill you buy often decides the platform for years. The range runs from brushed starter combi drills, sold with small batteries, up to brushless models that the listings describe as Ryobi's most advanced technology. This guide compares the ONE+ drills available in this selection: the R18PD3 starter combi drill, the brushless RPD18BL2 percussion drill and the brushless RSDS18BL SDS plus drill for heavier masonry work. Some are sold in bundles with another tool or with a large drilling and driving set, so we spell out exactly what each box contains. Where a listing does not state a figure, such as motor type or charger, we say so. Batteries and chargers from any ONE+ kit will run the other tools.

## Products

### 1. RPD18BL2-0 Brushless Percussion Drill + RAKDD100 Drilling and Driving Kit + 5Ah Battery & Charger

Voltage: 18 V; Max torque: Not stated; Weight: Not stated; Batteries in box: 1 x 5.0 Ah

Ryobi's brushless ONE+ percussion drill with a 5 Ah battery, charger and a large drilling and driving accessory kit. A ready to go set for a first home toolbox.

In its favour:
- The box includes masonry, HSS, brad point and spade bits plus many screwdriver bits, according to the listing.
- Three modes, an all-metal 13 mm ratcheting chuck and a brushless motor are listed.
- The 5 Ah pack charges in about an hour and fits over 40 ONE+ garden and power tools.

Good to know:
- Torque and weight are not given in the listing, which makes direct comparison harder.
- Only one battery is included, so you will pause to recharge on longer jobs.

### 2. RYOBI 18V ONE+ Brushless SDS+ Drill (Battery & Charger Excluded)

Type: SDS plus rotary hammer; Motor: Brushless; Chuck: SDS plus; Battery: None; In the box: Auxiliary handle, depth guide

Ryobi's brushless ONE+ SDS plus drill with a 2.5 J mechanism, chisel mode and floating chisel alignment for tiles. The ONE+ choice for regular drilling in concrete.

In its favour:
- The listing gives a 2.5 J SDS plus mechanism and 26 mm masonry capacity.
- Hammer drill, rotary drill, chisel and floating chisel alignment modes are listed.
- An auxiliary handle, depth guide and LED light are included.

Good to know:
- Battery and charger are excluded, so it suits existing ONE+ owners.
- The listed weight of 4 kg is heavy compared with a combi drill.

### 3. RYOBI R18GN18-0 18V ONE Plus Cordless 18 Gauge Nailer Bare Tool, One Size, Hyper Green & R18PD3-215GZ 18 V ONE+ Cordless Combi Drill Starter Kit (2 x 1.5 Ah), Hyper Green

Tools: Combi drill and 18 gauge brad nailer; Batteries: 2 x 1.5 Ah; Charger: Included in drill starter kit; Platform: Ryobi ONE+

Ryobi's R18PD3 combi drill starter kit bundled with the cordless R18GN18 18 gauge nailer. A strong pairing for skirting, architrave and trim work.

In its favour:
- The nailer fires 18 gauge nails from 15 to 50 mm with no compressor or gas, according to Ryobi.
- Tool free depth adjustment and jam release are listed.
- The drill offers 50 Nm and a 13 mm ratcheting chuck.

Good to know:
- Small 1.5 Ah batteries have to share two tools.
- Nailers can fire unexpectedly; keep hands clear and follow the manual.

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