Thanks for taking your time to read our UK review of the popular Ryobi R18PD3-215GZ cordless combi drill starter kit. There are a lot of UK users who really like the Ryobi brand. This drill is part of their ONE+ Series. That means, you can use the same battery to power a wide range of Ryobi cordless tools. There are currently over 100 of those Ryobi tool options available.
The good news is, that should you decide to buy this drill starter kit, it comes with a battery and charger. That means, going forward you can buy any other Ryobi power tool in their ONE+ range, and use the battery and charger you have already bought.
Who Buys or Could Buy the Ryobi R18PD3-215GZ 18V Drill?
This R18PD3 model ideal for drilling wood, metal, masonry, plastic, plasterboard, ceramic and tiles. That accounts pretty much for any job around the home, and makes this model a very good all rounder.
If you are someone who is planning on buying other cordless tools, then the Ryobi ONE+ range is one of the very best on the UK market today, in terms of tools available and their outstanding quality. This cordless drill does come with a battery and charger and that means you can also purchase other Ryobi tools as "bare tools," which will save you money over time.
This drill gets a whopping 96% buyer satisfaction rating from over 900+ online buyers in the UK, with 86% of those giving this a full 5 star rating.
How Online Buyers Rate the R18PD3-215GZ Model
- Online buyers gave this cordless drill a 96% buyer satisfaction rating
- 86% of all buyers gave this a full 5 star review
- 1% of all buyers have given this Ryobi drill a poor review
What Buyers Say about the R18PD3-215GZ Model
Pros & Cons
We have summarised below what buyers, who took the time to leave a review, actually had to say, after they had bought and used the product.
Pros
Cons
Conclusion:
As you can see, this model gets excellent buyer reviews. The only real complaint is that for a few buyers, the battery does not last long enough. This 1.5 AH battery is still a good enough battery, but a couple of buyers, will purchase the bigger options, which we have explained below.
Ryobi Cordless Batteries Explained
Currently Ryobi make 6 different sizes of batteries. Batteries are measured in Amp Hours (AH). This rating used to tell consumers how much amperage a battery can provide for exactly one hour of time. A general rule of thumb is the higher this number is, the longer the battery will last.
According to the Ryobi website they tested their battery using by driving in a 4 x 32 mm screw, and drilling a 16 x 50 mm hole in wood. The performance is shown below for each size of battery until it ran out of charge:
Battery Size (AH) | Screws Driven | Holes Drilled |
|---|---|---|
1.5 AH | 440 | 85 |
2.0AH | 600 | 110 |
2.5AH | 745 | 140 |
3.0AH | 800 | 215 |
4.0AH | 1240 | 225 |
5.0AH | 1550 | 276 |
As previously mentioned, this model does comes with the smallest capacity battery of 1.5AH in the Ryobi range. If you plan on using your drill/driver a lot, it would make good sense to upgrade to a more powerful battery.
R18PD3-215GZ Model Specification
- This is an 18 Volt cordless drill/driver
- 13mm ratcheting chuck for improved bit gripping strength and durability
- 2 gears to control the max speed to match different materials and applications
- 24 torque settings help to drive screws flush every time - maximum torque 50 Nm
- LED lights up your work area for better visibility
- No load speed 0-500 rpm and 0-1800 rpm
- Maximum percussion rate 6500/2300 bpm
- Measures 40 x 10.2 x 20.5 cm
- Weighs 1.3 kg without the battery and 1.7 kg with the battery attached
- Comes with a Philips and flat head piece which is useful, and it magnetically stays on the drill
Drilling Capacity | Size |
|---|---|
Max drilling wood | 38 mm |
Max drilling masonry | 13 mm |
Max drilling steel | 13 mm |
Our Verdict on the Ryobil R18PD3-215GZ Cordless Combi Drill Starter Set
Ryobi drills are never going to be a cheap option. This model is however designed as a starter kit, as it allows you to buy a tool, a battery and a charger. That then opens up other "bare Tools" from the Ryobi range. As you already will own a battery and charger, this will make future purchases a lot cheaper as you don't have to buy the battery and charger again.
This drill can drill almost any material, and that makes it very useful for any job in the home or in the garden. With a buyer satisfaction rate of 96%, there is no doubting its quality, and buyers clearly like it a lot.
The buyer comments and reviews state that this drill is easy to use, lightweight, versatile and powerful. Those are exactly what you should expect to find on a high quality cordless drill.
Ryobi- The Company and Brand
Ryobi are part of an international group called Techtronic Industries (TTI). This company also owns Milwaukee, AEG, Hoover, Homelite, Empire, Stiletto, Hart, Oreck, Vax and the Dirt Devil.
They are popular for some UK buyers as they introduced the concept of the one tool cordless approach, (ONE+) In other words you can buy a Ryobi battery, and then use it with their range of cordless tools.
If this is not the drill for you, then why not check out our top 10 list of Ryobi drills by clicking here. If you want to look at other brands, then check out our top 10 list of all brands of cordless drills by clicking here.
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