Which is better for a first tool kit?

The 6-tool kit. It gives you a saw, multi-tool and light alongside the drill and driver for $199.00 at Home Depot as of November 8, 2026, so you can take on more jobs without buying more tools.

Is the brushless 2-tool kit worth the switch?

If you already own saws, yes. The brushless motors run longer per charge and last longer, and the compact impact driver fits where the kit's larger tools do not. It is also $60 cheaper at $139.00 at The Home Depot as of November 8, 2026.

Which has more power?

The 2-tool HP kit's impact driver, at 1,900 in-lbs and 3,900 IPM versus 1,800 in-lbs and 3,400 IPM. The 6-tool kit's drill wins on torque, 515 in-lbs versus 450 in-lbs.

Do the batteries work across both kits?

Yes. Both are 18V ONE+ tools, so any ONE+ battery fits either kit. The 6-tool kit's 4.0 Ah pack will run the brushless tools longer than the included 1.5 Ah packs.

Which is better for overhead work?

The 2-tool HP kit. Its impact driver is 5.3 in. long and the kit weighs 7.6 lb, against 10 lb for the 6-tool kit, so it is easier to hold up.

The brushless 2-tool kit should outlast the brushed 6-tool kit under heavy use, since brushless motors have no brushes to wear out. Both carry a 3-year manufacturer's warranty.

Ryobi ONE+ 18V 6-Tool Combo Kit vs Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP 2-Tool Combo Kit

Buy the 6-tool kit if you want the widest range of tools for one price. Buy the 2-tool HP kit if drilling and driving are all you need and you want brushless power in a smaller package. As of November 8, 2026, the 6-tool kit is $199.00 at Home Depot and the 2-tool HP kit is $139.00 at The Home Depot. The 6-tool kit costs $60 more but adds a recip saw, circular saw, multi-tool and light.

Today the Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP 2-Tool Combo Kit costs $60.00 less at its best price.

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