![]() The HP Brushless started off a little faster in each of the first three sections but gained a massive advantage by staying at high speed with the spade bit. That’s the slowest of the heavy-duty drills we’ve tested, and in with the compact models, and the exact same time as the HP Compact drill. Using the 4.0Ah battery that came in the kit, the P251 finished the track in 4 minutes, 35 seconds. For our 1” hole saw, we were back into high, though, and finished off the track in low gear like most of the drills we’ve tested. We had to drop into low gear for the spade bits and that’s something most of the bigger drills we test can handle in high. That top gear held steady through the twist bit and auger bit sections, too. Unsurprisingly, there’s more than enough top-end speed for the drywall screws and we had to feather the trigger for the sake of control. To see what that means practically, we ran both hammer drills on the PTR Test Track. The hammer blow rate is significantly higher as well-jumping from 24,000 beats per minute to 31,000. Low gear moves from 410 RPM to 500, and high raises the top speed by 300 RPM-from 1800 to 2100. There is a big difference in speed, however. With that said-on paper, both hammer drills have the same 750 in-lbs of torque. Personally, if we’re going to upgrade to a new tool, it’s typically going to be because of a performance boost. If that were all they did, it’s probably not enough to pass on your P251 and make the upgrade to HP. The only major difference here is that you now use the clutch collar to change between drill, driver, and hammer drill modes.Įrgonomically, the handle is pretty much the same shape but with a darker overmold color. On top of the housing, the 2-speed gearbox switch is still in the same place. The new model also drops the magnetic plate and bit holder. We also see a slight difference in the LED design-though it’s still mounted on the foot. It moves from below the trigger to clamp a bit more securely behind the chuck. ![]() The location of the auxiliary handle design makes a change for the better. ![]() The HP hammer drill is about 1/2 an inch shorter and it weighs a couple of ounces less. Well, other than the fact that the model numbering system isn’t as easy.Ī closer look reveals some differences, though. When you’re finished with this video, check out how Ryobi did against Skil and Craftsman!Īt first glance, there doesn’t seem to be a ton of difference between Ryobi’s P251 brushless hammer drill and the new PBLHM101 HP brushless model. Thanks for clicking on our video-we hope you enjoy it! While you’re here, consider subscribing to our channel and give us a thumbs up if you like what you see. But is it worth making the upgrade? We brought in the two flagship hammer drills to find out! Ryobi has been coming out fast and furious with their new HP and HP Compact brushless tools to replace the previous generation. Also check out our best cordless drill article for our top picks. Editor’s Note: Think you know everything? Our How to Use a Drill article might still manage to show you a thing or two. ![]()
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