Ryobi or Ridgid Combo?

[Dynasty]

For DIY home projects, which cordless drill and driver combo package is the better choice? Looking to get the most bang for the buck in terms of the tool, battery, and overall usability and quality.

Ryobi - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-Drill-Driver-and-Impact-Driver-Kit-P1832/207092155

Ridgid - http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-X...mpact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-R9602/205762719

 

[Ign]

Most bang for the buck Ryobi. Plus their One+ platform is huge. They've announced upcoming 9.0's too

 

[slowTA]

Don't the Rigids have a great battery warantee? It sounds like a lifetime deal, but I'm sure there is some fine print involved.

 

[jfranci3]

For DIY home projects, which cordless drill and driver combo package is the better choice? Looking to get the most bang for the buck in terms of the tool, battery, and overall usability and quality.

Ryobi - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18-Volt-ONE-Drill-Driver-and-Impact-Driver-Kit-P1832/207092155

Ridgid - http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-X...mpact-Driver-Combo-Kit-2-Tool-R9602/205762719

For the combo pack, flip a coin. As others have said, look at the other lawn, wood working, and misc tools for your next purchase. Look at the prices of bare tools. If you do automotive work, I'd scrap the plan and get Milwaukee stuff for the rachets.

 

[SilverBulletZ06]

Ryobi's lineup and price point make it hard to beat. Ridgid is expanding their lineup much slower then Milwaukie or Ryobi, but the lifetime warranty is pretty awesome to have around.

I bought Ridgid because of the warranty, but I picked up Milwauke M12 stuff for light duty stuff. Of course now Ridgid pulled out their own M12 series stuff. ***** but thats the breaks.

 

[JoJoSnap]

Ridgid is more sturdier than Ryobi. Lifetime warranty is a plus. More add on expansion will come on the way to ridgid family. Time will come!


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[peteco]

Ridgid for me. Warranty has been a huge plus for me, especially with the batteries. Search my other posts.

 

[jd_1138]

Ryobi tools are a little cheaper in price, so if you think you want to add a lot of tools to the system, maybe stick with Ryobi. Ryobi does have an "ultimate combo kit" for $250 (sometimes on sale for $200). It includes the impact driver, regular drill, circular saw, reciprocating saw, multi-tool, light, charger, 2 batteries. So that might be a wise pickup, unless you're sticking to more powerful corded tools for your saws and such.

 

[Dynasty]

I'm leaning towards the Ryobi combo.

Could someone post a link to a recommend drill/driver bit set that will work well?

Or will something like this get the job done? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-31-Piece-Drill-and-Drive-Kit-A983102/205157373

 

[GreyOwl]

I have an older variation of this set and use it all the time. It also has multiples of the most used pieces.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-Drill-and-Drive-Kit-127-Piece-A981271/207083739

Also for a few $$ more, if you might ever need the hammerdrill option. I think the impact is a better one also according to the specs.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18...r-Drill-and-Impact-Driver-Kit-P898N/300484775

 

[slip knot]

Rigid for me. nothing ***** worse than batteries going out and costing more than a new combo kit. I've traded rigid batts several times and still have the same drill and drivers.

 

[jd_1138]

I'm leaning towards the Ryobi combo.

Could someone post a link to a recommend drill/driver bit set that will work well?

Or will something like this get the job done? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-31-Piece-Drill-and-Drive-Kit-A983102/205157373

Yeah that's a great price. The DeWalt and Milwaukee kits will also work. I use Ryobi, DeWalt and Bosch driving bits and drill bits with my Makita drills. Lol. Makita bits are pricey around here for some reason.

I'd pick up at least 2 of the bit kits to have on hand in case they break. Saves a trip to the store. And make sure you have the torx sizes covered though if buy a box of torx fasteners it will most likely come with a driver bit.

 

[morrillm06]

i Have had Ryobi stuff for years and am very happy with it when building my shop my friend brought over his Milwaukee fuel stuff and it is nicer and more powerful for sure but not enough for me to warrant the price difference, he uses his stuff professionally in HVAC industry. BTW both impact drivers were knocked off the ridge of the roof(about 20 feet with the same piece of metal roofing. both landed on concrete, neither battery popped out and both have worked flawlessly since. For a DIY or around the home guy I would say Ryobi is more than sufficient.

 

[chrisexv6]

I currently have Ryobi and Milwaukee stuff and had Ridgid in the past.

Ridgid stuff feels better quality than Ryobi BUT their "system" is just so barren compared to Ryobi. I got a penny deal on a Ryobi kit forever ago but have kept everything around because its just so easy to run to HD and grab a bare tool that Im only going to use once or twice (cordless oscillating multi tool, right angle drill, etc). For stuff that I will use all the time I try to stick with Milwaukee, but honestly my Ryobi stuff could probably handle 90% of what Ive done at my house. yes Ive had to whip out the FUEL reciprocating saw or hammer drill once in a while, but the Ryobi stuff probably could have done the same (just taking longer)

If it were me, today, I would invest in Ryobi. Make sure to get the larger Lithium+ battery packs, though...the couple smaller ones I have dont seem to last (charger cant see them anymore)

 

[Rarified27]

Ridgid's warranty service has been a nightmare for me. Getting things registered is a large enough PITA (some things I bought in the store weren't listed on the website, had to call and convince them they even existed), but any kind of actual warranty service is like applying for a job with an intelligence agency.

No thanks. I use Ryobi at home and M12 for work/travel jobs.

 

[EchoOfGecko]

Ridgid is more sturdier than Ryobi.

Just curious, but why do you say that? I always thought Ryobi and Ridgid (and Craftsman) were basically the same tools internally, all manufactured by Techtronic Industries.

 

[openwheelracing88]

Ridgid for me. Their tools are a slight upgrade from Ryobi. Great customer service, LSA is a breeze. I do wish they offer more tools like Ryobi and Milwaukee though. However, when they do bring out new tools, they are usually home runs.

 

[uncwstudent]

Ridgid definitely is a little bit better built (the internals primarily) but the new Ryobi is perfect for around the house and DIY. Home Depot runs some pretty great specials on both.

 

[fourjeepin]

Ridgid fan here. I bought into their line for the warranty and haven't had any issues. That said, I do have a Ryobi hedge trimmer and the 18 gauge nailer. The Ryobi stuff is so inexpensive and the Ridgid lineup so limited. The trick is to have an adapter is use either brand of tools with one set of batteries and chargers.

 

[duncman]

I love my Ryobi cordless tools. They have never let me down and I love how much stuff they make for the One+ system. I just for the tire inflator for only $20 and it's awesome.

 

[joseywales]

I was tempted by Rigid, but I went Ryobi because:

1 more tools and I REALLY wanted to stay on one platform. I probably can't completely, but it will be close.

2 unique tools: I've heard good things about the air compressor and can use it. The hybrid pump also gets good reviews and I have a sump in my basement. Yes, they are other ways to backup a sump, but this can't hurt.

3 Ryobi Days- I actually ignored the sale for a while. I started clearing my garage and the tool "bug" hit. The deals were too tempting. I over bought. It wasn't pretty.

Good luck.

 

[PugetDude]

Ryobi- they offer a lot more tools in the 18V platform. I've used them for years, never an issue. Batteries are reasonably priced, and always go on sale around Christmas.

I have a few Ridgid 12V tools. Not as much bang for the buck, IMO. Battery warranty is about as inconvenient as they can make it. And, my Ridgid 12V drill that got me into the platform failed after a couple of years.

 

[ddawg16]

Almost ALL of my tools are Ryobi....both cordless and corded.

I've used to the dog **** out of my drills...I've built a garage and 2-story addition with my Ryobi stuff.

The newer Li batteries hold up much better.

And that same battery works in my edge trimmer....

I don't think you can beat the range of cordless tools they offer.

 

[TK-421]

It all depends on what other tools each company has that you'll find useful. If Ryobi has a greater quantity of tools that you'll find useful, then go that brand. If Rigid has a greater quantity of tools that you'll find useful, then go with them.

Either brand will work just fine, it all boils down to the other tools you might pick up in the future, and trying to go with as few different brands as possible, so you don't have to stock quite so many batteries.

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

If it was me and all the tools you required were in both options I would take the Rigid product. My equipment is Bosch, except for one Milwaukee charger and battery for my jacket.