(checked 2026-10-10)The Amazon listing (1,575 ratings) is the bare tool PCL206B; the PCL206K2 kit is sold mainly through Home Depot/Ryobi.
A budget way into Ryobi's huge ONE+ battery system with surprisingly good drilling power, but it uses a brushed motor and plastic chuck, has no clip or bag, and some owners report it failing within a year.
In the box: 2 x 1.5Ah batteries and charger (Bob Vila); no belt clip or bag
Top complaints
- Brushed motor, plastic chuck
Bob Vila lists the less-efficient brushed motor as a con and ties the plastic chuck to the low price.
Source: Bob Vila - No belt clip or bag
Bob Vila notes the kit includes neither a belt clip nor a tool bag.
Source: Bob Vila - Failing within a year
Durability is a mixed aspect in Amazon's review summary, with some owners reporting the drill breaking within a year.
What owners love
- Strong drilling for the price
Bob Vila's spade bit cut a clean hole in a 2x4 in about 4 seconds, close to brushless drills in its class (performance rated 5/5).
Source: Bob Vila - Shares batteries with Ryobi's ONE+ line
Amazon owners like that it uses the same batteries as their other Ryobi tools and find it reliable and good value.
- Light
Bob Vila lists 2.6 lb; Amazon owners call it lightweight.
- You want brushless efficiency
- You need a belt clip or bag
- You want a long-haul workhorse
- Starting the Ryobi ONE+ battery system
- General home DIY on a budget
- Two batteries for the money
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What experts say
- Bob Vila: Best for home use: light and powerful with 515 in-lbs of torque and outstanding value. Cons are no belt clip or bag and a less efficient brushed motor.