Ridgid and RYOBI are The Home Depot’s flagship brands. RYOBI is marketed more towards the home DIYer while Ridgid is marketed more towards the professional.
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Ridgid and RYOBI are both manufactured by the same parent company (Techtronic Industries, TTi). However, both are geared towards a different market. RYOBI has always been a brand targeted towards the home DIYer, wheras Ridgid has always been marketed more towards the avid DIYer and professional. Both brands have recently released a new affordable brushed cordless starter kit: (1) Ridgid 18V Drill/Driver and Impact Driver Combo Kit and (2) RYOBI ONE+™ Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit
Both the RYOBI and Ridgid drill/drivers have brushed motors. While the top-of-the-line combo kits are currently brushless, these systems are still very capable and offer similar power at a budget price. Both drills are have a 24-position, clutch and 2-speed clutch to match your drilling and driving needs, and a 1/2” keyless chuck. The difference between these two are in the power and size. The RYOBI delivers 500 in/lbs of torque. The Ridgid delivers 535 in/lbs of toque in a much more compact size. The RYOBI combo kit comes with two 1.5 Ah lithium-ion batteries. The Ridgid combo kit come swith two 2.0 Ah lithium-ion batteries.
A similar contrast can be seen between the impact drivers. The RYOBI delivers 1600 in/lbs of torque at 3200 IPM (impact per minute). The Ridgid delivers 1750 in/lbs of torque in a more compact size.
The Ridgid drill and impact driver feature grip lights that engage independently of the trigger to illuminate your work.
The RYOBI drill and impact driver have an LED light that only engages with the trigger pull. The RYOBI combo kit also has a magnetic tray to conveniently hold screws and bits.
There’s also significant size difference in the chargers. The Ridgid is much larger than the RYOBI.
The carrying bag for both are also very similar. However, the Ridgid is slightly longer.
The Ridgid combo kit is able to deliver more power in a more compact size with a higher capacity battery. Although the RYOBI is less powerful, it’s also lighter in weight while still providing plenty of power for more DIY jobs around the house.