T Patrick Campanale has been in the tech space for well over a decade, specializing in PC/gaming news and reviews, as well as maker-focused products to build small businesses. With a start in technology back in 2010 surrounding the Palm/webOS ecosystem, Patrick spent his formative years developing mobile applications as well as blogging for various publications, eventually leading to starting his own website in 2014. After running a technology blog for a few years, he stepped out of that role and into the world of high-end custom PC manufacturing and building, with a focus on YouTube video production and overclocking. Then, in 2017, Patrick joined the 9to5Toys team as an editor/writer/reviewer with over 14,000 articles being published during his time there, ranging from deals and roundups to in-depth reviews on the latest technology, video games, 3D printers, and more. In his free time, Patrick loves to create projects from wood using various robots and methods, including leveraging the technologies of CNCs and lasers. If Patrick isn't working on a computer or playing video games, he's likely in his 2-car garage workshop creating something unique. In addition to all this, Patrick is also the media director at his local church where he feels God has called him to serve, and he loves every minute of it. Sign in to your How-To Geek account Add Us Summary Generate a summary of this story Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Are you curious about how Ryobi, Craftsman, and Hyper Tough tools compare? My answer may surprise you, but here's how each store brand power tool stacks up against the others.
Close When it comes to power tools, Ryobi is probably one of the first brands that comes to mind. That's likely because the brand's power tool lineup dates back to 1996, when the ONE+ platform was first introduced, and TTI (Ryobi's parent company since 2000) has kept the same battery platform for the past 30 years.
I would honestly say that Ryobi is probably one of the best store brands out there. Not necessarily because of the quality — though they do make solid tools — but because of the longevity. Staying on the same battery platform for over 30 years is definitely something that instills confidence.
Ryobi has the widest range of tools that you'll find in a store brand, including some pretty odd things, like a bug zapper and pool vacuum. This means if you need a tool for a DIY project, there's a very good chance Ryobi has it.
The other thing that I love about Ryobi is that you can easily find second-hand tools at great prices. For instance, one of my favorite places to shop for Ryobi tools is Direct Tools Outlet, where I was able to get a 3-speed impact driver for $10 one time. No other brand offers something like this, since Direct Tools is run by TTI itself, not Home Depot.
Overall, Ryobi is the go-to for DIY tools for a reason. It's a trusted brand that's been around for decades, and there is a huge lineup of tools to choose from.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP 1/2-inch Drill Color Green Tool Type Drill Warranty 3-Year Manufacturer's Warranty The Ryobi ONE+ 18V HP drill/driver is a great starting point for any project. Whether you're drilling holes or assembling furniture faster, this drill comes with a battery and charger.
you know that Lowe's now primarily sells Craftsman tools? They still sell Kobalt, but Craftsman has become the main focus of Lowe's as of late.
