RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Kit with (1) 4.0 Ah HIGH PERFORMANCE Battery, Charger, and Tool Bag

4 reviews for RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Kit with (1) 4.0 Ah HIGH PERFORMANCE Battery, Charger, and Tool Bag

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   Laisha Schuppe (verified owner) – October 9, 2022

   Ryobi’s HP (High Performance) electronic design delivers cooler operation, lighter weight, faster drilling, longer run times between recharging vs. prior versions. The kit includes PBLHM101B ½-inch impact drill, auxiliary handle, PBP004 lithium ion 4.0 Ah battery, PCG002 18-volt charger, and zippered carrying bag. Rotation speed increases with trigger pull and brakes quickly with trigger release. LED illuminates the work area when the trigger is pulled. Four LEDs on the battery display the charge level. A 2-speed gear ratio selector enables choosing (1) 0-500 rpm/high torque for driving screws or (2) 0-2100 rpm for drilling. The torque limit is adjustable by a rotating a ring with 24 positions; higher number = higher torque limit + hammer mode. Maximum torque is a respectable medium duty 750 inch-lbs. Hammer rate limit is increased to 31,000 impacts per minute. The ½-inch all-metal ratcheting chuck is keyless for easy bit swapping. Auxiliary handle enables improved user control, especially useful when drilling masonry. Combines value with performance for the DIYer or price-conscious professional. It’s too soon to assess durability and reliability. Three years warranty on the tools and batteries but only 90 days on the charger, an accessory. Scan or save the receipt to provide proof of purchase date just in case. Made in China.

2. Rated 5 out of 5

   Mia Bogan (verified owner) – June 15, 2022

   This drill is powerful! It drills through concrete, brick, and block in seconds. The auxiliary handle is included and an LED work light is also part of the drill. When the drill is placed in Hammer mode, the brushless motor provides up to 29% faster drilling. Although the drill can be a bit heavy with prolonged use, the design and the handle make the job overall easier. The battery capacity is 4Ah, and the torque is up to 750 in-lbs. Another great Ryobi product.

3. Rated 5 out of 5

   Ivah Walker (verified owner) – March 12, 2022

   Great hammer drill; turned my 60’s concrete walls into swiss cheese. In all seriousness, the drill is very easy to use. More lightweight than some of its contemporaries while still packing enough power to get the job done. In the past, I’ve had trouble with some other brands’ wireless drills simply not putting out enough power, so I was pleasantly surprised to find that this wasn’t the case this time around.

4. Rated 5 out of 5

   Olin Bogisich (verified owner) – December 27, 2020

   Overall, this is a great drill. The hammer mode functionality is really nice. I haven’t used one of these before, but I was impressed with how much easier and faster it was to drill. My use case for this review was just drilling holes into a stump, but hammer drills will really show their worth drilling into masonry/concrete. The Ryobi brand is built (and priced) for the DIYer. There may be better hammer drills that will last way longer out there from other brands like DeWalt or Milwaukee, and I’d recommend them for anyone that needs a hammer drill ALL the time. For the DIYer that will use it every so often, the Ryobi works great.Pros:- SIGNIFICANTLY faster drilling- 18v Battery platform hasn’t changed since its inception. Your batteries will fit all 18v Ryobi tools.- I really like the chuck. It has a nice audible clicking noise almost like tightening the gas cap on your car that tells you it’s locked onto the bit really well. The front also spins freely, allowing you to grab hold of the front to help place/guide the drill in the right spot- Can be used as a traditional drill/driver as well- The detachable handle is pretty strong. I was worried this was going to be weak, but I was able to put a pretty good amount of weight/force on it and I didn’t feel like it was about to break.-Easily see battery level with the press of a buttonCons:- Hammer is a little loud.DETAILED REVIEW:————————I now own both the PBLDD01 “regular” drill/driver as well as the PBLHM101 hammer drill that comes with this kit. I was interested to see just how much easier it was to drill with the hammer mode on, and I had just the project to do it. These two drills are nearly indistinguishable from each other. Aside from the “hammer” icon on the side and gear selection, they are basically the same drill. The hammer drill is a smidge longer from back to front, but that’s about the only difference you’ll notice. There is even a little depression on the regular drill where it will accept the detachable handle from the hammer drill, which I thought was interesting.We recently cut down a tree in our back yard, so I needed to drill some holes in the stump to speed up the process of stump decomposition. For this science experiment/review, I used both the standard drill and the hammer drill with a 1&1/8″ spade/paddle bit to drill the holes. I’m sure a traditional drill bit or auger bit is a better bit for the job, but the paddle bit was cheaper, so that’s what I went with…With the standard drill, it took a lot of effort to get the bit to bite into the stump and bore the hole. The hammer drill made a HUGE difference in this endeavor and the bit had no trouble getting into the stump and churning through it.I used a 2ah battery for the standard drill and only got about 5 holes drilled out of it. Using the 4ah battery that comes with this kit, one would expect at least 10 holes, but with the hammer mode enabled, I was able to get 18 more holes drilled before the battery died. I was definitely impressed with the increased efficiency. It was definitely noticeable in that I didn’t have to put as much of my body weight into the drill with hammer mode on.As for the battery, it takes somewhere around 1.5-2 hours to charge from (totally dead state) using the charger included with this kit. I really like that you can tell the charge level by hitting the button on the battery.