RYOBIR18PD3-215GZ 18 V ONE+ Cordless Combi Drill Starter Kit (2 x 1.5 Ah), Hyper Green

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!

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 got this to replace a cordless drill about 15 years old, which was ok but I was reduced to DIY battery packs, soldering in replacement rechargeables to keep it going. I had to use an odd size of battery and when my last batch of imported Chinese cells (not at all cheap) turned out to be such low performance I'd basically call them fakes, I gave up and binned the drill. I wanted something ok but for domestic use and the Ryobi got good reviews. I was taken by the idea of one battery for several tools. Since batteries had been the total problem with the last drill, that seemed something worth paying for.Anyway, this drill turned out to be miles better than the old drill, far more powerful, 2 speed gearbox turned it into a serious screwdriver. Good speed control. Really solid build. Excellent chuck. Just a totally different league. I've not got out my (old but superb) 700w corded hammer drill since I bought this cordless, its up for most stuff (even 10mm bit drilling through hardwood plywood was really easy)It came with a couple of 1.5AH batteries and a charger. Never yet found out how hard to have to use it to flatten even one battery, and it did jobs that easily killed off the old drill batteries. It does take quite a while to recharge a battery. For me that does not matter a jot but not sure about professional day long use.Anyway an excellent drill, very happy, they've now got me looking at their other stuff that uses the same batteries.

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.

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... :)