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Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit is cheaper at $54. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit or Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit?

The Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit is the cheaper at $54. The Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit
US price $54 $199
BrandRyobiRidgid
Released2021
Voltage (V) 18 18
Max torque in (lb) 515 800
Chuck size (in) 1/2 in 1/2 in
No load speed (rpm) 0-450 / 0-1,750 0-500 / 0-2,100
Brushless No Yes
Battery included ah 1.5 4
Weight (lb) 2.65 3.1
Release 2021

Sources — Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-19). Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit: ridgid.com (verified 2026-06-19).

What's the difference between the Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit and Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max torque in (lb): Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit 515 vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 800
  • No load speed (rpm): Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit 0-450 / 0-1,750 vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 0-500 / 0-2,100
  • Brushless: Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit false vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit true
  • Battery included ah: Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit 1.5 vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 4
  • Weight (lb): Ryobi PCL206K2 ONE+ 18V 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit 2.65 vs Ridgid R86115K 18V Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver Kit 3.1

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