RYOBI

ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Compact 1/2 in. Drill/Driver

Name: ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Compact 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
Brand: RYOBI

budget

At 6.1 inches, ProTool Reviews called it the best size-to-weight combination among 18V drills tested—metal ratcheting chuck and 24-position clutch at a $79 street price.

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EDITION 01RESEARCHED 2026-08-033 SOURCESREFRESH DUE 2027-01

SUBSTANCE SCORES

substance7.9/ 10

design8.5/ 10

value8.1/ 10

WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED

It earns its low price with a brushless motor, metal chuck, 24-position clutch, and unusually compact packaging—not stripped-down construction. PTR called its size/weight combination the best it had tested among 18V drills.

MATERIALS

ChuckMetal ratcheting chuck

Holds bits more securely and wears better than a plastic chuck.

HousingImpact-resistant nylon composite

Keeps the tool light without making it feel like a disposable entry-level drill.

GeartrainSteel alloy

Provides durable torque transfer.

CRITERIA

7/10

Loaded Performance

450 in-lb claimed output is adequate for ordinary wood, metal and fastening—not a framing specialist.

8/10

Clutch Precision

24-position mechanical clutch; Popular Woodworking found the clutch clicks positively.

8/10

Runtime And Heat

Brushless motor improves efficiency; use a 2–4Ah ONE+ pack for balanced runtime.

10/10

Ergonomic Control

6.1-inch compact form; PTR praised its size-and-weight combination.

8/10

Mechanical Build

Metal ratcheting chuck is a meaningful durability upgrade at this price.

9/10

Service And Platform

Long-running, widely stocked ONE+ 18V ecosystem and three-year warranty.

IDEAL FOR

·Best budget buy
·Household repairs
·Furniture and cabinetry
·Tight-space DIY

NOT FOR

·Daily heavy trade work
·Large augers or repeated hole-saw work

DESIGN & ERGONOMICS

Very compact, low-fatigue shape with a grippy overmold and well-positioned light. The controls are simple and readable; it looks purposeful rather than over-styled.

LONGEVITY

Three-year warranty and unusually broad ONE+ battery/tool availability make replacement batteries easy to find; mechanical build is prosumer rather than full trade-grade.