Ryobi ONE+ HP Lineup: Seven Cordless Tools That Make the Most of One Battery System

Introduction

Ryobi’s ONE+ platform has been around since 1996, and the company says the battery interface has never changed. That promise is the backbone of the ONE+ HP line: a range of brushless, high-performance tools that work with the same battery packs sold for decades, and that Ryobi positions as the best of what the brand offers.

The HP lineup is aimed at everyone from plumbers and electricians working in tight spaces to homeowners who want one battery system for every job. Here are seven tools from the range that stand out, along with who each one actually makes sense for.

Why the Battery Platform Matters

Every ONE+ HP tool runs on the same slide-pack battery interface introduced back in 1996. Ryobi has continued to refresh the packs themselves, with the latest line about ten percent more compact than before and featuring a high-visibility fuel gauge. Standard and High Performance pack options let you match runtime to the tool.

That backward and forward compatibility is the real argument for staying in the system: a new battery will still run a drill bought in the nineties, and today’s packs are designed to fit tools that have not shipped yet. Chargers have been updated too, including a six-port option for users with a growing collection.

Ryobi ONE+ HP Drill Kit

The entry point into the system is the ONE+ HP brushless drill kit, which Ryobi says sells for $89 at Home Depot. It is a compact brushless driver drill aimed at general household and light trade use, and it serves as the anchor purchase for anyone building out the platform.

For buyers who want more muscle, the flagship HP drill delivers a claimed 750 inch-pounds of torque, which Ryobi describes as best in class for this class of tool.

Ryobi ONE+ HP Hammer Drill

The hammer drill version adds a full metal ratcheting chuck and noticeably more torque, plus an auxiliary side handle for two-handed control. Ryobi prices it at $179 with a 4Ah battery, and a kit version with two batteries sells for $159. Both are offered in multiple kit variations in store.

The side handle is the visual giveaway: this tool is built for heavy-duty driving and drilling where the standard HP drill would struggle.

Ryobi ONE+ HP Impact Driver

Ryobi’s HP impact driver produces 2,200 inch-pounds of torque and focuses on speed, with high impacts per minute to finish fastening tasks quickly. In head-to-head demonstrations against competitor subcompact drivers, including models priced significantly higher, the Ryobi held its own, with Ryobi noting its option was $50 cheaper than one rival in comparison.

Push-button speed selection across three modes plus an assist mode give better control when driving or removing fasteners, with a die-cast gear housing and one-handed bit release on the front.

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Ryobi ONE+ HP 3/8-Inch Impact Wrench

This compact 3/8-inch impact wrench turned out to be one of the best-selling HP compact tools, a surprise even internally, because of how versatile it is. The standout feature is auto mode: in forward, the tool stops impacting as soon as the fastener starts to impact, so you can finish with a torque wrench to spec instead of over-tightening lug nuts and risking broken studs.

In reverse it behaves the same way, stopping once the nut stops spinning, which helps when a dropped tool or a stubborn fastener leaves you working carefully at the roadside.

Ryobi ONE+ HP One-Handed Recip Saw

A compact one-handed reciprocating saw designed around trade and homeowner versatility. Plumbers use it for cutting PVC, and Ryobi highlights that the same tool moves outdoors for pruning with a pruning blade fitted.

Its small size and one-handed operation make it a practical alternative to a full-size recip saw for quick cuts in awkward positions.

Ryobi ONE+ HP Right Angle Drill

Launched in May of the prior year, the ONE+ HP right angle drill is described by Ryobi as the smallest in its class. That matters most for plumbers and electricians working between joists and studs, where every millimetre of head height decides whether the tool fits.

Ryobi reports it has been a tremendous success, and it rounds out the compact end of the HP range alongside the one-handed recip saw.

Ryobi ONE+ HP 1-Inch Rotary Hammer

A tool Ryobi did not previously offer in the system: a full-size one-inch rotary hammer. Ryobi reports it has been an unbelievable success, with users surprised by the performance, whether they are demoing a bathroom, tackling odd jobs around the house, or working on a job site.

The wider HP lineup also extends to a seven and a quarter inch circular saw, orbital jigsaw, recip saw, angle grinder, multi-tool and more, with Ryobi describing the current range as just the beginning of a robust product roadmap.

Buying Advice

If you are starting from zero, the $89 brushless drill kit is the natural first buy, then add bare tools as projects demand them. Drivers and fastening work benefit most from the impact driver and the auto-mode impact wrench; tight-space cutting and drilling are where the one-handed recip saw and right angle drill earn their place. The rotary hammer and hammer drill suit users with demolition or heavy-duty driving needs. In every case, staying within ONE+ means the batteries you already own keep working.

Conclusion

The ONE+ HP range is built on a simple idea: one battery interface, refreshed over decades, powering an increasingly capable set of brushless tools at accessible prices. From the compact 3/8-inch impact wrench to the one-inch rotary hammer, the lineup covers jobs that once required corded or pneumatic tools, and it keeps expanding.