Ryobi Brushless Impact Wrench: Which ONE+ Model Fits You?

The ONEAND HP 18V BRUSHLESS Cordless 4-Mode 1/2 in. High Torque Impact Wrench (model PBLIW01B) is the full-size option in this group. The listing writes “ONEAND HP,” which appears to be how “ONE+ HP” was rendered. Its title tells you most of what you need: an 18V brushless motor, four operating modes and a 1/2 in. drive, the size most lug-nut sockets use. The spec sheet adds a weight of 5.1 pounds and a metal build.

Be aware that the feature text on this listing is a generic sentence about lawn and landscape replacement parts that has nothing to do with this wrench, so the listing does not specify torque, speed, lighting or what the four modes do. “Tool only” means you get the wrench alone, with no battery or charger. Check the product page for torque numbers before you buy.

This is the pick for someone who already owns Ryobi 18V batteries and wants the biggest drive size for wheel nuts, suspension bolts and rusted hardware. A beginner with no batteries is better served by the PCL265K1 kit at the end of this list.

The ONEAND HP 18V BRUSHLESS Cordless Compact 3/8 in. Impact Wrench is a small, light brushless wrench. The spec sheet lists 160 ft-lb of torque, an 18-volt battery, a 5.4-inch length, a 2-pound weight and a 3/8 in. fixed square drive with SAE (inch) measurements. A 3/8 in. drive takes the medium-size sockets common in engine bays and on mowers or bikes.

Like the 1/2 in. listing, its feature text is an unrelated sentence about replacement parts, so details such as speed settings, LEDs or anvil type are not given. It is sold tool only.

This wrench suits light automotive and small-engine work where a big wrench cannot reach. The newer-listed compact 3/8 in. below claims nearly double the torque in a slightly shorter body, so compare both before choosing. Our separate guide to the Ryobi 3/8 impact wrench covers this drive size in more depth.

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RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact 3/8 in. Impact Wrench (Tool Only)

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RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless

Best for: DIYers wanting compact size with muscle

Pros

• 300 ft-lb in a 5.3-inch body
• 3 speeds plus Auto Mode
• Tri-beam LEDs and belt clip
• Friction ring anvil

Cons

• Battery and charger sold separately
• 3/8 in. drive limits big sockets

The RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Cordless Compact 3/8 in. Impact Wrench has the most detailed listing of the tool-only models. At 5.3 inches long and 2.4 pounds, Ryobi calls it the most compact in its class, and the spec sheet lists 300 ft-lb of torque. It offers four modes: three speed settings plus an Auto Mode that helps control the tool across different jobs.

Tri-beam LEDs light up the work area, and the 3/8 in. anvil has a friction ring, a spring ring that holds sockets firmly yet lets you swap them quickly by hand. A die-cast gear case adds durability, and a belt clip keeps it handy. It works with all Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries, which are sold separately.

For most new DIYers doing brakes, suspension or garden equipment, this is the best balance of size and power here. It gives way to a 1/2 in. model when you need larger sockets, and the kit below is simpler if you have no batteries yet.

The ONEAND HP 18V BRUSHLESS Cordless 1/4 in. Impact Driver is not an impact wrench, and that matters. An impact driver has a 1/4 in. hex chuck that takes screwdriver bits, not a square drive for sockets. The spec sheet lists 2,200 in-lb of torque (about 183 ft-lb), a top speed of 2,900 rpm, variable speed and an 18-volt battery. It also lists one speed, and a “battery capacity” of 4, but the listing does not say that a battery is included, and the title says tool only.

The feature text is again the unrelated replacement-parts sentence, so the listing does not describe LEDs, modes or accessories.

Choose this for driving long screws into decking, building furniture or fastening lag bolts. With a hex-to-socket adapter it can handle small nuts, but for lug nuts pick one of the wrenches. Our guide to the Ryobi impact driver lineup explains the category further.

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RYOBI R18IW7-0 18V ONE+ Cordless Brushless 3-Speed Impact Wrench (Body Only)

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RYOBI R18IW7-0 18V ONE+ Cordless Brushless

Best for: Metric-minded car owners avoiding over-tightening

Pros

• Auto-stop tightens to 120 Nm
• 3 speed settings
• Controlled nut removal system

Cons

• Specs listed in metric only
• Drive size not clearly stated

The RYOBI R18IW7-0 18V ONE+ Cordless Brushless 3-Speed Impact Wrench is listed with metric specs: up to 270 Nm of torque (roughly 200 ft-lb), an 18 cm length, a 1.53 kg weight and eight years of EU spare-part availability. It is sold body only, which means the same as tool only.

Its standout feature is an auto-stop mode that tightens nuts to 120 Nm and then stops, helping prevent over-tightening, which Ryobi says is ideal for car wheels. An intelligent nut-removal system slows the tool near the end of the thread so the nut does not fly off. Three speed settings give extra control. The listing’s head-style field names several shapes, and it does not clearly state the drive size, so confirm it on the product page. It belongs to the ONE+ system, and the listing notes over 100 tools run on one battery.

This suits careful car owners who like the idea of a built-in torque limit. Buyers in the US may find the inch-rated models above easier to match with their sockets.

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RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench Kit with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger, (PCL265K1)

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RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1 2

Best for: First-time buyers needing battery and charger

Pros

• Includes 4.0 Ah battery and charger
• Up to 375 ft-lb torque
• 1/2 in. anvil with friction ring
• On-board LED worklight

Cons

• Not described as brushless
• Listed weight looks unreliable

The RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1 2 in. Impact Wrench Kit, model PCL265K1, is the only listing here that comes ready to use. The box includes the PCL265 18V ONE+ 1/2 in. impact wrench, a PBP005 4.0 Ah lithium battery and an 18V charger. It delivers up to 375 ft-lb of torque and up to 3,100 impacts per minute, with a variable-speed trigger from 0 to 2,700 rpm.

The 1/2 in. anvil has a friction ring for quick socket changes, an on-board LED worklight lights your view, and on-board wrench storage keeps accessories handy. The listing gives a height of 7.7 inches. Two cautions: the title and features never call this model brushless, and the listed item weight of 1.1 pounds seems unlikely for a 1/2 in. wrench, so rely on the product page for weight.

For a gift or a first cordless wrench, this is the easiest recommendation because nothing else needs to be bought. Anyone set on a brushless motor should pair a tool-only ONE+ HP model with a battery instead. See our look at the Ryobi 18V 1/2 in. impact options for more on this size.