Everyday Tech · Oct 14, 2026
Ryobi’s more powerful drill isn’t the one I’d buy again
Here's why I don't need Ryobi's top-of-the-line drill and why you probably don't either.
Ryobi sells two full-size 18V drills that look nearly alike on the shelf. One is the plain brushed ONE+ drill/driver that has lived in my garage for years. The other wears an HP badge, runs a brushless motor, and beats mine in every row of the comparison chart.