Ryobi 18V SubCompact Drill and Impact Combo Kit vs Ryobi One+ HP 18V 5-Tool Combo Kit

Buy the Ryobi 5-Tool Kit (B) if you want one battery platform to cover drilling, driving, cutting, sanding and lighting. Buy the SubCompact combo (A) if you mostly drill and drive and want the lightest tools in hand. B wins on torque and scope: 750 in-lbs drill and 2,100 in-lbs impact versus 500 and 1,850, plus a 7-1/4 in. saw, sander, vacuum and light. A wins on weight and reach into tight spaces. Owners of both lines praise the brushless motors and One+ battery compatibility; the common complaint on B is the bulk of a five-tool kit and its single 4Ah plus 2Ah batteries.

• Choose the SubCompact combo if you drill and drive all day and want compact, light tools that fit between studs and in cabinets.
• Choose the 5-Tool Kit if you are starting out or want a saw, sander, vacuum and light on the same 18V batteries as your drill.