Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit (PSBDD02K) review

The Ryobi PSBDD02K is the low-cost way into a brushless drill. Ryobi's US store lists the kit with a 2.0Ah battery and charger at $79.00, down from $99.00, which is $90 less than the HP PBLDD02K1 above it. Ryobi rates the compact drill at up to 450 in-lbs of torque and up to 1,700 RPM through a 2-speed gearbox (0 to 450 and 0 to 1,700 RPM), and the body is 6.1 in long, which Ryobi pitches for overhead work and tight spaces. It keeps the 24-position clutch from Ryobi's bigger drills, so you can set it low for cabinet hardware and high for longer screws. The battery fits the 18V ONE+ system, which Ryobi says covers over 300 products. The trade-off is power: at 450 in-lbs it has about half the torque of the PBLDD02K1, and the 2.0Ah pack will need recharging sooner on big jobs. The $79.00 figure is a markdown, so check the current price before you buy.

Who it is for

budget buyers who still want brushless

Price

$79.00 for the kit with a 2.0Ah battery and charger on Ryobi's US store, marked down from $99.00.

Tool Only $79.00 $99.00 Add to Cart Drill Provides Up To 1700 RPM and Up To 450 in-lbs. of Torque Includes: 1/2 in. Drill/Driver, 2.0 Ah Battery, and Charger
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Up to 450 in-lbs of torque
• 2-speed gearbox at 0 to 450 and 0 to 1,700 RPM
• 6.1 in long for overhead work and tight spaces
• 24-position clutch
• Kit includes a 2.0Ah battery and charger

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Cheapest brushless kit with a verified price on this list at $79.00
• Strength: Same 24-position clutch as Ryobi's larger HP drill
• Strength: Uses the 18V ONE+ batteries shared with over 300 Ryobi products
• Weakness: 450 in-lbs is about half the torque of the PBLDD02K1
• Weakness: Only one 2.0Ah battery in the kit
• Weakness: The $79.00 price is a markdown from $99.00 and may change

Key facts

• Torque: Up to 450 in-lbs
• Speed: 0 to 450 / 0 to 1,700 RPM
• Length: 6.1 in
• Clutch: 24 positions
• In the kit: 2.0Ah battery and charger

Where it ranks

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver Kit (PSBDD02K) is No. 3 in our Best Cordless Drills verdict.