Ryobi ONE+ HP PBLDD02 Drill/Driver vs Ridgid 18V R86114 Drill/Driver
Quick take: The Ridgid 18V R86114 Drill/Driver costs $10 less bare; the Ryobi ONE+ HP PBLDD02 Drill/Driver is lighter (2.3 vs 3.1 lbs); they live on different battery platforms (Ryobi ONE+ vs Ridgid 18V), so the deciding factor is usually which batteries you already own.
| Spec | Ryobi ONE+ HP PBLDD02 Drill/Driver | Ridgid 18V R86114 Drill/Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price (bare tool) | $139 | $129 |
| Kit Price | $149 | — |
| Rating | — | — |
| Category | Drill/Driver | Drill/Driver |
| Battery Platform | Ryobi ONE+ | Ridgid 18V |
| Voltage | 18V | 18V |
| Motor | Brushless | Brushless |
| Weight | 2.3 lbs (bare) | 3.1 lbs (bare) |
| Released | 2025 | — |
| Max Torque | 850 in-lbs | 800 in-lbs |
| Top Speed | 2,150 RPM | 2,100 RPM |
| Chuck | 1/2 in ratcheting metal | 1/2 in all-metal ratcheting |
| Speeds | 2 | 2 |
| Clutch Settings | 24 | 24 |
Pros & cons
Ryobi ONE+ HP PBLDD02 Drill/Driver
- ✓At 2.3 lbs bare it is almost a pound lighter than the Milwaukee 2903 and DeWalt DCD801, which your arm notices by the end of a day hanging cabinets or shelving.
- ✓850 in-lbs is 100 more than the PBLDD01 it replaces and enough for 2-inch spade bits and mid-size hole saws in framing lumber.
- ✓The 0-700 RPM low gear is quicker than the 500-650 RPM low gears on the pro-brand drills, so augers clear chips faster when the load allows.
- ✓It runs on any ONE+ battery, including packs decades old, though the HP packs get the most out of it.
- ✓The 24-position clutch and ratcheting metal chuck used to be pro-brand features and now come on a $139 drill.
- ✓Home Depot regularly bundles it with a 4Ah HP battery and charger for little more than the bare-tool price.
- ✗850 in-lbs is well below the 1,250-1,590 in-lbs of the Makita and Milwaukee flagships, so 3-inch self-feed bits and big augers are out of its league.
- ✗No anti-kickback electronics, and the tool-only box has neither a side handle nor a belt clip, so a jammed hole saw has only your wrist to stop it.
- ✗The LED moved down to the foot, where the chuck shadows the bit, and the magnetic bit holder from older Ryobi drills is gone.
- ✗It's sold only at Home Depot, so there's little price competition, and Ryobi's marketing compares it to its cheapest brushed drill, not to the PBLDD01 it replaced.
Ridgid 18V R86114 Drill/Driver
- ✓$129 bare from Ridgid's own store, well under the other flagships in this group.
- ✓Lifetime Service Agreement covers the tool and registered batteries for free parts and service, which no other brand here offers.
- ✓All-metal ratcheting chuck and metal gear case where many sub-$150 drills use plastic.
- ✓3.1 lbs bare keeps it lighter than the Bosch and Metabo HPT drills in this group.
- ✓Comes with an auxiliary side handle, which helps when a hole saw grabs.
- ✓Runs on every Ridgid 18V battery, including the MAX Output packs Ridgid pairs it with for full output.
- ✗800 in-lbs is the lowest in-lb rating in this group, and a big step below the 1,250 in-lb R861152 hammer drill.
- ✗Sold only at Home Depot, so you get no price competition and stock depends on one chain.
- ✗Service-agreement claims go through authorized service centers and need registration within 90 days.
- ✗The foot-mounted LED sits low, so the chuck can shadow the bit tip.
- ✗Ridgid publishes no head length, so check the fit yourself before buying for tight framing bays.