RYOBI18 V ONE plus Cordless Combi Drill Starter Kit, Hyper Green, With 2 x 1.5 Ah Batteries

I generally don't like power tools. I find them too noisy and I never feel like I have control of them. I guess like anything it takes practice, but I'd rather practice with peaceful hand tools.I had tried electric screwdrivers in the past and they were rubbish, and I have witnessed the results of some builders destroying the heads of screws with careless drill drivering. However, when it came to a decking project I decided that I was never going to be able to do all that screwing by hand, and so I took the plunge to buy a drill driver that everyone seems to be using these days (you youngsters with your modern ways!).I found a review of this on a website somewhere - which sadly I have lost track of - and it seemed that this was going to be light enough, but powerful enough for most of what I needed. So I bought this kit with charger and spare battery.I was planning to mainly use it as a drill driver, as I didn't expect the drill, especially the hammer action, to be up to much. I was very wrong.The driver works perfectly, and the torque control is pretty good, meaning I don't destroy the screws, or embed them too far.The drill is great for wood - I have drilled 13mm diameter holes through 100mm fence posts easily. The most surprising thing is that the hammer action works really well for drilling into solid walls. I really though this little thing would lack sufficient power to do it, but it is quick and easy, and never felt like it was straining. It was also polite enough to do this fairly queitly.Having two batteries is great. The battery has died suddenly on more than one occassion, and having the spare already charged means no waiting. When left in the charger unplugged I did find the spare lost its charge, so that was a bit of a pain. I have started taking it out now but not sure I have tested the spare yet (getting old, can't remember). I certainly won't be marking it down for this.So I really love using this. Just works really well. I can't compare it to any other drill driver, but I do know that I would recommend this one to anyone who needs one.I'd still be screwing the decking ten years from now if I hadn't bought this and now I just want to put screws into everything.... Thanks Ryobi for a great product, and Amazon for selling it cheaper than everyone else!Edit: This drill is still going strong and the batteries are still good. I know that not everyone has the same experience as I do with this product, but I still love it. I have another decking project to do now so we'll see how it copes with that.

Wow! I obs didn't read the description well enough! This comes with TWO batteries AND the CHARGER! It was like Christmas this morning! I am super-impressed with that value! I ordered a charger seperately, so that can go back now and save me another 30 quid! And of course, Ryobi batteries and charger can be used with a myriad of other tools. Trying not to swear! But what a FREAKING BARGAIN!!! Well, as long as it drills masonry as promised... :)

I have only used this drill a couple of times, so far it works well & feels good quality

The Ryobi R18PD3-215GZ is a handy 18V cordless combi drill that comes as part of the ONE+ system. It includes two 1.5Ah batteries and a charger, and the bright Hyper Green color definitely stands out in the tool kit.PerformanceIt’s powerful enough for general DIY around the house, from putting up shelves to tackling light masonry work (thanks to the hammer function). The variable speed trigger and adjustable torque settings help you avoid over-tightening screws or damaging softer materials.Battery LifeThe two 1.5Ah batteries won’t last forever if you’re drilling lots of holes in heavy material, but they’re perfectly fine for light to medium tasks. Plus, they charge fairly quickly, so downtime isn’t a huge issue.ErgonomicsIt’s comfortable to hold, and the built-in LED work light is super helpful in dimly lit spaces. The overall weight is pretty balanced, so your arm won’t tire out too quickly.ProsGood balance of power for most DIY tasksPart of the ONE+ range, so batteries are interchangeable with other Ryobi toolsComes with two batteries and a charger in the boxComfortable grip and easy to handleCons1.5Ah batteries can drain fast if you’re drilling into tougher materialsHammer function is more for occasional use than heavy-duty masonryBottom LineIt’s a solid choice if you need a versatile drill for everyday projects. The ONE+ system is a plus if you plan on growing your collection of Ryobi tools, and having two batteries keeps you going longer. Overall, it’s a handy piece of kit for most home and DIY tasks.

Great screwdriver. Easy to charge and holds its charge, I bought it for myself wanting to put a few things up in the garden and I’m still using it years later

I bought this drill to replace a Bosch 18v drill that I had returned due to being very unhappy with it's performance, particularly in Hammer mode.This Ryobi drill is a far better drill.In hammer mode it beats the Bosch easily, in the other modes, drill & screwdriver.It is relatively light, very well balanced and easy to handle and the light offers decent illumination of the work field.My main gripe with this drill, isn't performance or price related.It is storage.Bosch and other manufacturers provide a storage case with their drills that also offers a little additional storage for bits that really do make their tools easy to.grab & go.Ryobi? Don't!Be prepared to buy a Ryobi bag to keep your drill and a bit selection ready to go without a scramble to ensure everything you need is there.