The Best Value award goes to the Ryobi. In its price category, it bored the most holes on a single charge and performed the best in the torque and power tests. On the other hand, its small chuck sleeve made it difficult to tighten. The magnetic pad on the base of the handle is useful for holding bolts and screws. This drill also has two bubble levels, including a bull’s-eye level on the back end that helps align the tool 90° degrees for vertical drilling.
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