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This Ryobi ONE plus HP compact drill kit stands out for frequent light to medium use, with brushless power, a 1 half inch chuck, and noticeably more punch than brushed compact drills. The 2.0 amp hour HP battery and included charger make it a ready to use kit, and the three year replacement warranty helps offset battery concerns. The main drawbacks are its larger footprint and heavier feel than expected, and the listing appears to promise a tool bag that may be missing from the box. It is a solid compact option if you want brushless convenience without stepping up to a full size kit.
people who plan to use the drill often because they want the convenience of brushless (commenters said brushed is heavy and awkward, so brushless compact is easier to reach for repeatedly).
shoppers who don't mind checking the listing contents because at least one buyer reported the website promised a tool bag but it was missing, and they were able to get a $10 refund to account for it.
people who are okay with compact weight tradeoffs for higher performance because commenters described the brushless HP drill as "night and day better" with much higher power/RPMs.
buyers who already have Ryobi ONE+ chargers and just need the kit because one commenter said they have many chargers from combo deals and would prefer tool-only since tool-only is more expensive, implying this bundle helps them avoid buying another charger.
people buying specifically for light-duty, quick jobs because one commenter said their HP unit ended up heavier with a larger footprint than their older brushed drill, and for light duty they preferred the smaller brushed for convenience.
buyers who are trying to maximize value within the Ryobi ONE+ HP lineup because one commenter returned a different Ryobi combo after finding a separate deal on a 1/2" brushless HP impact wrench with 4Ah batteries that they felt was a better value.
buyers who need the kit to match the product page exactly because commenters reported the listing said it included a tool bag but the bag was missing from the box (requiring a refund workaround).
The deal may be less attractive than other Ryobi combo options because a separate 1/2 inch brushless HP impact wrench bundle was described as a better value.
The brushless compact model is better suited for frequent use because it is more convenient than a brushed drill. It is also described as having about 3x the power and RPMs, though the compact HP unit can be heavier and larger than an older brushed drill.
The product page says the kit includes a tool bag, but the box may not contain one. A customer service chat reportedly refunded $10 for the missing bag, and an off-brand replacement bag can be bought for about $10.
A full-size Ryobi kit can offer more power and only slightly more weight, and a previous sale put a full-size drill-and-impact kit at $99 with two 2Ah batteries. The compact kit is mainly lighter, not dramatically better than brushed models.
The kit has a 3-year replacement warranty, so a battery problem can be covered with a free replacement. If the battery lasts three years, it likely avoids the issue entirely.
With a 3 Year replacement warranty, even if it's not fixed in these old stock ones, you get a free replacement if you're hit with the issue, so not really a reason not to buy.
And, if the battery makes it 3 years, it likely doesn't have the problem.
Brushed is heavy and awkward. If you want to use it often, I would go brushless compact for the sake of convenience.
Oddly enough, per the specs the brushed is lighter at 2.8 vs 3.6 lbs. I picked one of these HP units up thinking I'd retire my 10 year old B&D brushed model but this ryobi heavier and has a larger footprint. For light duty that doesn't call for my XTR, I think I'd rather have the smaller brushed for convenience.
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This Ryobi ONE plus HP compact drill kit stands out for frequent light to medium use, with brushless power, a 1 half inch chuck, and noticeably more punch than brushed compact drills. The 2.0 amp hour HP battery and included charger make it a ready to use kit, and the three year replacement warranty helps offset battery concerns. The main drawbacks are its larger footprint and heavier feel than expected, and the listing appears to promise a tool bag that may be missing from the box. It is a solid compact option if you want brushless convenience without stepping up to a full size kit.
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The brushless compact model is better suited for frequent use because it is more convenient than a brushed drill. It is also described as having about 3x the power and RPMs, though the compact HP unit can be heavier and larger than an older brushed drill.
The product page says the kit includes a tool bag, but the box may not contain one. A customer service chat reportedly refunded $10 for the missing bag, and an off-brand replacement bag can be bought for about $10.
A full-size Ryobi kit can offer more power and only slightly more weight, and a previous sale put a full-size drill-and-impact kit at $99 with two 2Ah batteries. The compact kit is mainly lighter, not dramatically better than brushed models.
Yes, this brushless HP compact drill has a 1/2-inch chuck. That is preferable to a 3/8-inch chuck because the smaller chuck is more limiting.
The kit has a 3-year replacement warranty, so a battery problem can be covered with a free replacement. If the battery lasts three years, it likely avoids the issue entirely.
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And, if the battery makes it 3 years, it likely doesn't have the problem.
Oddly enough, per the specs the brushed is lighter at 2.8 vs 3.6 lbs. I picked one of these HP units up thinking I'd retire my 10 year old B&D brushed model but this ryobi heavier and has a larger footprint. For light duty that doesn't call for my XTR, I think I'd rather have the smaller brushed for convenience.
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