Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit (PBLDD02K1) review

The Ryobi PBLDD02K1 gives the most published power for the money of any kit we compared. For $169.00 on Ryobi's US store, the kit includes the GEN II brushless 1/2 in drill/driver, a 4Ah battery and a charger. Ryobi rates it at up to 850 in-lbs of torque, says it drills over 45% faster than before, and calls it its most powerful drill/driver. The 2-speed gearbox runs 0 to 700 RPM for driving and 0 to 2,150 RPM for drilling, the highest top speed on this list. A 24-position clutch, a ratcheting metal chuck, an auxiliary handle for big bits and an LED worklight round out the spec sheet. The battery fits the 18V ONE+ system, which Ryobi says has grown to over 300 products over 30 years, so it can also run a vacuum or trimmer. The gaps: the kit has one battery, and Ryobi's page does not list the tool's weight or length, so pick it up in store if size matters.

Who it is for

homeowners who want the most torque per dollar

Price

$169.00 for the kit with a 4Ah battery and charger on Ryobi's US store.

4Ah Battery/Charger Tool Only $169.00 Add to Cart
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Up to 850 in-lbs of torque, which Ryobi calls its most powerful drill/driver
• 2-speed gearbox at 0 to 700 and 0 to 2,150 RPM
• 24-position clutch
• 1/2 in ratcheting metal chuck and auxiliary handle
• Kit includes a 4Ah battery and charger

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Highest published torque on this list at 850 in-lbs
• Strength: Fastest published top speed here at 2,150 RPM
• Strength: Battery runs the 18V ONE+ system, which Ryobi says has over 300 products
• Weakness: Only one battery in the kit
• Weakness: Ryobi's product page lists no weight or length for this drill
• Weakness: The $169.00 listing is tagged Special Buy, so the price may change

Key facts

• Torque: Up to 850 in-lbs
• Speed: 0 to 700 / 0 to 2,150 RPM
• Clutch: 24 positions
• Chuck: 1/2 in ratcheting metal
• In the kit: 4Ah battery and charger

Where it ranks

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit (PBLDD02K1) is No. 1 in our Best Cordless Drills verdict.