![]() ![]() Ryobi’s 18V ONE+ HP 1/2” drill/driver is lighter and more compact than a lot of what’s out there. We’d almost consider it an essential tool. If some poor soul has only a single power tool to their name (GASP!!! Oh, the humanity!), it’s most likely a drill or drill/driver. Construction tools? Lawn and garden tools? A line of electronic test equipment? Russian nesting saws? But we did know one thing: if your life ever depends on your taking a wild guess at what might be included in some random power tool platform launch, “drill/driver” is sure to see you living to a ripe old age. ![]() We went into this thing not knowing what to expect. And They’re Off – 18V ONE+ HP 1/2” Drill/Driver Sure enough, the first tool to be discussed is a compact drill/driver. And you can bet that as soon as we do try them for ourselves we will share the experience with you right here at Home Fixated. What we saw in the presentation, however, definitely got our attention. We haven’t had a chance to get our hands on any of these beauties yet. But if you’re looking for lighter, more compact 18V tools that can meet or exceed reasonable standards, the ONE+ HP series is something you’re going to want to keep a close eye on. So if you need a bigger, more powerful tool, rest assured those aren’t going anywhere. The new ONE+ HP (High Performance) series tools are in addition to the existing 175+ tools in the Ryobi 18V ONE+ lineup they are not replacing those tools. Work Overhead Or In Tight Quarters With Greater Ease And Less Fatigue Ryobi took to heart that many of us have long wished for ALL 18V ONE+ batteries to have built-in fuel gauges (rather than only the larger ones) and announced that from now on, all new 18V battery packs will incorporate a nice, over-sized charge indicator! Yes! Here’s the new 1.5Ah pack. So even though most of the tools will also be offered as kits – with two 1.5 Ah batteries and a charger – you can opt to buy just the bare tools if you’d rather not pay for extra stuff you don’t need. ONE+ HP is a new sub-compact tool series that’s fully compatible with all of the 18V Ryobi batteries you may already have in your shop. We don’t know what they might be, but we’re eager to find out! Photo – Ryobi webinar screenshot They also teased us by saying there are more tools to be announced (hence the mocked up shrouded mound at the back of the table). 18V ONE+ HP – An Intriguing “New Platform” Ryobi introduced the first six ONE+ HP tools during the webinar. Come sneak in the back door with us as we take a gander at the new Ryobi ONE+ HP lineup! And if anyone asks, we’re with the caterers. They’re brushless, even smaller than most current compacts and, best of all, fully compatible with all Ryobi 18V battery packs. We just stepped out of a super secret webinar unveiling a new compact-er tool lineup: ONE+ HP including 6 sweet tools (with another handful or more already waiting in the wings). Ask tradespeople what they want most out of a cordless power tool and you’ll hear lots of dreamy musings like “high performance in a smaller, lighter package” and “compatibility with the batteries I already have”. ![]()
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