Ryobi R18SDS-0 ONE+ SDS Plus Cordless Rotary Hammer Drill (Body Only) - Hyper Green

Why it's worth it

The Ryobi R18SDS-0 is a body-only 18V rotary hammer for the homeowner who needs to mount a TV bracket on a brick wall or set a few anchors in the garage slab. It's the least capable tool here, and for occasional jobs that's fine.

It runs on batteries a lot of homes already have. Ryobi's ONE+ platform covers more than 300 tools, so if there's a Ryobi drill or string trimmer in your garage, the pack fits this. Buying the body alone is the whole cost. That's a much easier entry point than starting a professional battery system for a tool you'll use a handful of times.

Four modes cover more than you'd expect at this level. You get hammer drilling, rotation only, and a chisel setting, plus variable speed in the trigger. So it handles brick, block, and light tile removal without a second purchase. For a shelf bracket, a mailbox post, or a handrail anchor, that's the full job.

From our review of 7 rotary hammer drills, by David Sinclair, Managing Editor

What we like

• +It runs on batteries a lot of homes already have
• +Four modes cover more than you'd expect at this level
• +The shape helps in tight spots

What to know

• –It has the least impact energy in this guide
• –It's not built for daily use
• –It's body only