DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit vs RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit
What separates them
These two differ on 8 recorded specifications. The DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit is $20.00 dearer.
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit vs RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit
DEWALT
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
$99.00
The two 1.3 Ah batteries in this kit are the compromise that makes the price -- they are compact and they run down fast, and most buyers end up adding a 4 Ah pack within a year.
Full details →RYOBI
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit
$79.00
The cheapest way onto a platform with more than 300 tools on it, which is the entire argument for RYOBI ONE+ and a genuinely good one for a home workshop.
Full details →Who the DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit is for
Buy it if: Homeowners and light trades starting on the 20V MAX platform.
Avoid it if: Anyone drilling masonry or driving lag screws daily, who needs a brushless hammer drill.
Who the RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit is for
Buy it if: Homeowners who want a large, cheap tool platform rather than a single best tool.
Avoid it if: Daily trade use, where the brushed motor and lighter build show quickly.
Specifications, side by side
8 of 11 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit | RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Drill Driver Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.00 | $79.00 |
| Batteries included | 2 x 1.3 Ah lithium-ion | 1 x 1.5 Ah lithium-ion |
| Battery platform | DEWALT 20V MAX | RYOBI ONE+ 18V |
| Charger included | Yes, standard rate | Yes |
| Chuck size | 1/2 in ratcheting keyless | 1/2 in keyless |
| Max torque | About 300 unit watts out | 515 in-lb |
| No-load speed | 0-450 and 0-1,500 rpm | 0-440 and 0-1,600 rpm |
| Tool weight | 3.6 lb with battery | 3.5 lb with battery |
| Warranty | 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service | 3-year limited warranty |
| Motor type | Brushed | Brushed |
| Clutch settings | not published | 24 positions plus drill |
| Hammer function | None | not published |
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