Ryobi ONE+ HP Brushless 4-Mode Impact Driver PBLID02 Reviews

Bought in late 2022, it worked great for about two years until the mode button stopped responding unless the trigger is squeezed at the same time.

A gift whose variable speed settings get regular use, though never the assist mode, and it is worth it over the cheaper version if the budget allows.

Really liked, with the variable speed settings in constant use.

The collet release mechanism is nice, but a bit used for about 100 decking screws jammed fast and could not be removed, and the tool ended up discarded.

A few tries of the auto function ended with giving up on it, so a premium for the multi-mode version over the basic one seems pointless.

The multiple modes are much less useful on this 1/4 inch driver than on a bigger impact wrench, and auto mode stutters when removing screws, so extra money for it is not worth it.

The lowest impact setting covers most work since full torque is rarely needed, which keeps it quieter, with higher modes only for stubborn fasteners.

The impact kicks in later than on a brushed Milwaukee and it runs best on the lower speeds, while the auto mode controls speed well.

Disappointed after purchase: the impact action only engages at very high resistance, the lower modes just limit speed, and the auto mode seems pointless compared with an old 12V driver.