Ryobi’s TVD12K 12V Rechargeable 3/8” Drill/Driver is listed at $34.98 on ryobitools.com, and the battery is built in, so there is no pack to buy, swap or match to a platform. SlashGear and Hunker both flagged it in October as a Ryobi tool marked coming soon, and neither gives a release date.
What do you get for $34.98?
Ryobi’s own page lists an all-in-one design with a built-in rechargeable battery, up to 525 RPM, a 3/8” keyless chuck, an on-board LED worklight and a weight of 2.2 lbs. SlashGear adds that the price covers the tool and a charging cable, and lists a variable speed trigger and a two-year warranty.
Hunker reports that the drill charges through a USB-C cable plugged into a wall outlet. Ryobi’s page does not say which cable it ships with, and it publishes no torque figure or battery capacity, so runtime per charge is unknown.
How is it different from a regular cordless drill?
It trades flexibility for simplicity. Hunker describes it as less powerful than an 18V drill but lighter and easier to handle, and says the catch is that you cannot keep a spare battery charged: if it dies mid-job, you wait for a recharge.
Ryobi’s product photos show it driving a cabinet pull and a bracket for window blinds, which fits that light-duty picture. The 525 RPM ceiling and the missing torque number are the details to weigh before using it on anything dense.
Is it available in Canada?
The sources reviewed do not say. Ryobi’s page shows $34.98 without naming a country or currency, and neither SlashGear nor Hunker gives a Canadian price, a retailer or a date. Check ryobitools.ca and Home Depot Canada for a listing before planning a purchase, and treat any Canadian price as unconfirmed until one appears there.
Who it suits
- First time buyers and renters: a low price, no battery system to commit to and a light 2.2 lbs tool for furniture, shelves and hardware. Check that a corded charge from a wall outlet works for you.
- Homeowners on a budget: a drawer or garage tool for small jobs. Expect to recharge between projects, since a spare battery is not an option.
- Someone already on Ryobi ONE+: Hunker frames it as a tool for people who do not want to commit to the ONE+ system, so existing owners get little from it beyond a smaller body.
- Tradespeople: this is not positioned as a daily driver. With no published torque or runtime, a pro would want the specs before it goes in the truck.
What to do next
Read Ryobi’s product page for the current price and any added specifications, then look for the same model number, TVD12K, on ryobitools.ca. If Canadian pricing arrives, compare it with a bare 12V or 18V drill before buying.
