USB Lithium Cordless Screwdriver: a home run for Ryobi? 

I was eyeing this, you sold me on it. Lol Thanks for the very thorough review.

I was planning on buying the M12 hex screwdriver from Milwaukee but seeing this review made me completely go for the Ryobi. I just want to use it for removal and tightening things like a guitar or electronics. Seems perfect, thanks for such a great review!

Thanks for the review. FYI, the new Ryobi USB Lithium 3ah batteries are 2-way, so they can be used as a battery bank to charge your phone. Little pricey, but cool feature. Also, there's a new Ryobi USB Lithium soldering iron coming out next month, supposedly.

I was shopping for a powered screwdriver, and i like the fact the ryobi and dewalt are batteries removable. I went I head and got the dewalt just because of the torque capability. I am already feeling the pain on my back when carrying a full belt + a full size drill, I will be using it for troubleshooting switches, receptacles, etc. I still rely heavily of my full drill when I am assembling, anchoring.

"Cannot recommend it enough" aight bro say no more imma buy it.

Home Depot in AF, UT has some batteries on sale. Idk about other locations but keep an eye out! (02/18/2024)

Ima buy it and try it for electrician work it will come in handy for installing light switch wall plates

Waiting for some of the old TEK4 stuff. Multimeter, Stud Finder, Infared Thermal Sensor (temp gun), Laser Level, Camera Scope and more!

I have been upgrading 3.6V or 4.8v electric screwdrivers (right from Skil to Mastercraft) using 18650 battery and TP4056 BMS. It is the Amps of the battery which increase the torque. Also putting the DPDT switch at the back saves space inside the battery compartment.

Also if you want to charge the batteries a faster, Ryobi does make a 3 port charge for these USB lithium batteries, looks like the going price is $30-40 (also grabbed a deal on 6 of those batteries for $40). Bought 2 of these one for home and for work (low voltage field tech, works wonders for taking outlet plates off, or working in a data rack).

Thanks for pointing out that it’s magnetic. Will have to look for magnetic hex drill bits to use with this

Another quick tip for charging the battery. Once plugged into a USB C charger the battery should flash green around the charging port, once fully charged the light should turn solid green, No light = Error. Great intro video!

The Dewalt gyroscopic feature is if you turn your hand to the right it tightens the screw. If you turn it left it unscrews. It’s variable speed. It has no button for forward/ reverse. You push the trigger and turn left or right. It works great. I use it for RC cars. I have the dewalt that doesn’t twist into the pistol grip. I wish I would of bought that model though. Now for Ryobi I have all the 4v flashlights and lights. The 3ah battery will charge your phone will the 2ah won’t. I like the 4v set up .

These types of low power screw drivers are the best for replacing locksets for doors and automotive interior trims. It's a must have for me. But not for heavy duty high torque use. Often high torque can damage the soft brass and tiny screw heads.

I have the similar one from Ryobi in Canada. Its similar like that one. its the hp74l. with a right angle and corner drive. I bought it for just assembly and disassebly for this even for building computers. you don't really that high torque stuff.

For $39 you can get a dedicated charging cradle for 3 batteries at a time.

Looking for an electric screw driver for working around drums... ie., removing and re-fastening lugs, on the tension rods for rapid removal of rims and drum heads etc.... Enough torque for these types of jobs with out over cranking as I have better drills and screw guns for that. I looked at everything you had on here and then some but keep coming back to this unit.... LOFL.... Guess it was destiny for me to see this video.. your TBL band.. instruments in the background... working on firearms and instruments...we suffer some of the same vices😉... Thanks for sharing...

As an electronics technician, I found that Milwaukee is the best driver you can buy for my application at least. I've tried most brands from Dewalt, Makita, Metabo, Ryobi, a few of the really cheap Chinese models, and, of course, the Milwaukee. If you have the money, Milwaukee, then Makita, and lastly, Metabo is the best, in my opinion.

I’m a drywaller thinking about using this while I spotting screws to fix high screws the hangers left. Throw it in my back pocket like it’s a concealed carry.

Right now the ryobi you get it with an extra free battery for 40. Also the skil can twist now.

I wish Ryobi would make a palm impact screwdriver

Helpful video.. Thank you! I just paid $39.95 here in California. Inflation is out of control..After 2 more years (of you know who in charge) it will probably be $159.95 by 2024. I will say that the amount of torque is relatively weak compared to my main dewalt drill..it’s fine for small spaces and relatively small screws.

$40 at my Home Depot. Got the Bauer from harbor freight for $15

does it have a front led light

The ability to charge these batteries inside the car or anywhere with just regular USB plugs to C cables.

It's all about those USB C batteries! Freedom from charging ports. Ability to use tool battery to charge your devices.

lets' be honest, this is an abysmal upgrade. 1 speed of 200 rpm, the old 4v be it the twist handle or the one with the tri LED had a 2 speed gearbox 200 rpm in speed 1 and 600 rpm in speed 2. this while being a slimer twist handle which is great for those who have smaller hands like myself , one speed of 200 rpm is laughable. can't believe they call this an "upgrade". they should have put a proper collet on it like dewalts 12v extreme. it is nice they put a magnet in the bit holder, that was the issue of the old one where the bit holder would wear out over time from the bits going in and out of, The bits would refuse to stay in place. For 40 bucks is not worth the asking price in the slightest. I know this is meant for light duty work but still they could have done better if they were gonna discontinue the old one that only needed a bit holder revision.

I would have bought it by now if it had an adjustable clutch

Is this variable trigger?

it suffers from the same problem that all the Ryobi cordless screwdrivers suffer from....the chuck. It isn't locking nor is it even magnetic. The bits constantly fall out. If I only used one bit I could just glue it in but that isn't happening. Extensions with a locking chuck are longer than I would like.

Everyone know Ryobi is one of the cheapest quality brand you can buy, if you being using tools for a longe time you should know this already and if you don't it parent company TTI even says it the most entre level tools you can get, as for Harbor Freight stuff everything from Bauer, Hercules and Earthquake is better than Ryobi. Recently Ryobi tools are actually not bad because it just downgrade Milwaukee tools. Gyroscope is to use left and right rotation and how much you twist for it to turn, I own this Ryobi 4v and DeWalt 8v, and Milwaukee M4 screwdriver, The M4 is the worst electric screwdriver when looking at the price good thing I paid $40 bucks for mine because ain't no way this thing should cost $169 current price, a fanttik electric screwdriver $30 on Amazon is better than all of this brand which is sad. I would actually buy Ryobi over Milwaukee M4 even if both is $30 each that how bad the M4 screwdriver is