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Ryobi RPD18BL2: brushless ONE+ drill with 5 Ah and bit kit
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Ryobi's RPD18BL2 bundle is aimed at home owners who want one box that covers almost every household job. It pairs a brushless ONE+ percussion drill with the RAKDD100 accessory kit, one 5.0 Ah battery and a charger. The thing that sets it apart from the other home drills is the bit set: around 100 pieces of drill bits, screwdriver bits and nut drivers, so you can start without a separate accessory purchase.
- Voltage
- 18 V
- Max torque
- Not stated
- Weight
- Not stated
- Batteries in box
- 1 x 5.0 Ah
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.
Our take
Three modes and a metal chuck
The listing describes three modes: hammer drilling in masonry, plain drilling in wood, metal or plastic, and a clutch setting for controlled screw driving. The 13 mm all metal ratcheting chuck is a good sign, since it grips bits firmly and resists wear better than plastic sleeves.
Ryobi does not state torque, speed or weight in this listing. That makes it hard to place against the Bosch GSB 18V-45 on numbers, and you should check the Ryobi product page if those figures matter to you.
Battery and charging
One RB18L50 5.0 Ah pack is supplied, with a four stage fuel gauge and an impact protected casing. The listing says the charger refills the pack in one hour and has a maintenance mode that trickle charges it for longer life. A single pack means waiting between sessions on long jobs, though 5 Ah is a generous size for home use.
The bigger story is ONE+ itself. Ryobi says the battery gives access to over 40 garden and power tools, which is useful if you want one battery for house and garden.
What is in the RAKDD100 kit
The listing counts 43 short and 13 long screwdriver bits, 3 spade bits, 5 brad point bits, 5 masonry bits, 21 HSS bits, 4 nut drivers and 4 drill stoppers, plus an Allen key. Brad point bits give clean holes in timber, and the drill stoppers help when drilling to a set depth for wall plugs.
Alternatives in the same guide
The Makita DHP453RFE gives you two 3 Ah packs instead of one larger pack, and the DeWalt DCD799P2T has two 5 Ah packs plus a stated 74 Nm. Either is better if you work for long stretches. The Ryobi R18PD3 bundle with a pole hedge trimmer suits someone who wants a garden tool in the box as well.
Verdict
Pick the RPD18BL2 bundle if you are starting from scratch and want a brushless drill, a large battery and a full bit kit in one go, with access to Ryobi's wide garden range. If you need listed torque figures or two batteries, the DeWalt DCD799P2T or Makita DHP453RFE are stronger choices.
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Amazon listing title: RPD18BL2-0 Brushless Percussion Drill + RAKDD100 Drilling and Driving Kit + 5Ah Battery & Charger