Which kit is better for a first-time homeowner?

The 6-tool kit. It covers sawing and cutting as well as drilling, so you are not buying a circular saw separately. The 2-tool kit is enough if you only hang shelves and assemble furniture.

Is the 6-tool kit worth $100 more?

Yes if you need a circular saw, reciprocating saw or multi-tool. Bought alone, those three cost well over $100. If you already own saws, the $99 two-tool kit does the same drilling and driving.

Do both kits use the same batteries?

Yes. Both are ONE+ 18V, so batteries and chargers work across both kits and the over 260 ONE+ tools. The 6-tool kit's 4.0 Ah pack fits the 2-tool kit's tools.

Which has the more powerful impact driver?

They are the same on paper: 1,800 in-lbs and 3,400 IPM. The difference is the batteries. The 6-tool kit's 4.0 Ah pack sustains heavy driving longer than the compact 1.5 Ah packs.

Which is more reliable?

The 2-tool kit has far more feedback, 6,414 ratings at 4.7, but some reviewers report batteries that stopped charging and a flimsy charger. The 6-tool kit has only 36 ratings at 4.1, too few to judge reliability.

Can I add tools to the 2-tool kit later?

Yes. Any ONE+ 18V bare tool works with its batteries and charger. Buying the $99 kit and adding a saw later is a valid path if you do not need everything at once.

RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with 1.5 Ah Battery, 4.0 Ah Battery, and Charger vs Ryobi ONE+ drill and impact driver combo kit

Buy the 6-tool kit if you want a full workshop starter set: it adds a circular saw, reciprocating saw, multi-tool and light for $199 at Home Depot as of November 4, 2026. Buy the 2-tool kit if you mainly drill and drive screws: it costs $99 at The Home Depot as of November 4, 2026, half the price, and carries a 4.7 rating from 6,414 ratings versus 4.1 from 36. Both run on the same ONE+ 18V batteries, so you can add tools later either way.

Today the Ryobi ONE+ drill and impact driver combo kit costs $100.00 less at its best price.

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