Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium Ion Cordless Impact Driver Review
Overview
The Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver can deliver all your fastener driving needs. At 3,200 revolutions per minute and 1,600in-lbs of torque, it has more than enough power for most driving functions around the house.
It’s also loaded with useful features that make tackling heavy-duty jobs much more comfortable — LED lights near the chuck help to brighten up your workspace, and a rubber overgrip that increases friction and stability for slippery conditions. You can also use both hands on the unit without holding fasteners and extra bits thanks to the magnetic tray at its base.
The Good
Our review of the Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver put this impact driver through its paces. Let’s take a look at some of the best features of the Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver…
Versatile and Functional:
The Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver uses tri-beam LED lighting to illuminate your workspace upon activating the trigger, so you can see where you work. Its tool-free bit changing feature allows you to plug a bit into the chuck and lock it in, pull the collar back to eject the bit into the palm of your hand. Its magnetic tray keeps
Features That Take You Further:
Its Magnetic Tray keeps fasteners and bits on the unit so you can have both hands free so that you can do more. It also has a notched mold on the pistol grip that allows you to keep a firm hold on this tool for better accuracy — even when it gets wet and slippery. The Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver is also compatible with all 18V Ryobi accessories.
The Ryobi Promise:
With this impact driver, bit replacement is a breeze too! Just pull out the collar and slide in the bits to keep them locked, then do the reverse to pull them out — no tools necessary. Also included is a Phillips bit added at the base of this tool, and because it’s part of the One+ family, it will work with the Ryobi 18V batteries that already exist or will exist as long as the One+ name does.
The Bad
With plenty of features, the Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver shows a lot of promise. However, it also has its flaws, such as having the wrong item shipped to customers by the company. Because of incidents like this, many customers are afraid to return the item and to reorder, and we are not surprised.
The company’s customer service isn’t any better than their quality control, as a customer experienced first hand just how service-oriented Ryobi is. Unfortunately, for this customer, this impact driver has given up on him not once but twice — hitting dead spots, stopping even when using a fully charged battery. After getting his third impact driver, he hoped that it would work correctly, only for the same thing to happen again. When it was time to contact customer service, the person on the other side refused to acknowledge that there was a problem with the product.
The Bottom Line
In the end, the Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver leaves a lot to be desired, as its company’s subpar customer service and quality assurance doesn’t encourage us to trust them. That said, they offer the most affordable impact driver in the market, and such unpleasant incidents don’t often occur, making us want to try the product regardless of its shortcomings.
Overall, this tool would still make an excellent addition to any professional’s toolbox. And if you’re more into DIY projects at home, the Ryobi One+ P236 18V 1/4 Inch 3,200 RPM 1,600 Inch Pounds Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver is versatile enough to fulfill all your needs — as long as you get a unit that works properly. But there’s no time to waste, get your hands on this brilliant tool before everyone notices how dirt cheap they are — such bargains don’t last long!
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