The ONE+ battery ecosystem powers 260+ tools, so your first battery investment grows with you. Lightweight, ergonomic, and forgiving enough for total beginners while handling real tasks like drywall, lumber, and shelf-hanging.
Ryobi is the drill I'd hand a first-timer without hesitation — it's the rare tool that's genuinely easy to use on day one but won't embarrass you two years in when your project list gets serious.
“Ryobi is perfectly adequate for the average DIYer. I would use it heavily on a site but for household DIY and occasional larger projects it's fine, and a lot cheaper than DeWalt or Makita.”
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“Haven't regretted going for Ryobi's One+ system, the range of tools I'd say is unparalleled. I'd agree dewalt and makita are technically superior but you get what you pay for I suppose.”
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“Really unless you need something special just stay in the ryobi line, they hold up and do the job decently. Staying in the ryobi line probably makes the most sense for you currently.”
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“The drill had plenty of power for drilling into drywall and dimensional lumber. The interchangeable battery was easy to insert and remove, while the lightweight design and the ergonomic controls minimized arm and hand fatigue.”
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“Ryobi's 18V Cordless Drill was a standout in our latest test of cordless drills, delivering plenty of power for drilling into drywall and dimensional lumber. The drill's lightweight design and the ergonomic controls minimized arm and hand fatigue.”
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