Ryobi PCL265 Impact
- Impact
- 4.2 pounds
- 18 volts
- More reviewed than 72%
An 18 volt, 4.2 pound impact tool with a 4.6 rating across a large review base is a solid pick for cordless work, though no purchases were logged in the most recent tracked month.
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How it ranks among the 284 impacts we track
4.6★ across 863 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
863 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 284 impacts we track - how the scorecard works · full impacts data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
Running on an 18 volt platform and weighing 4.2 pounds, the Ryobi PCL265 impact tool holds a 4.6 average across 863 ratings, with no purchases logged in the most recent tracked month.
The 18 volt rating places this on Ryobi's common cordless battery platform shared across much of their tool lineup, so an existing Ryobi battery may work with it, though that is not stated directly in this listing. At 4.2 pounds it sits in a fairly typical weight range for a compact impact driver or wrench.
- 18 volt power rating
- 4.2 pound item weight
- 4.6 average from 863 ratings
- Model number PCL265
Who it's for
Suited to buyers already invested in an 18 volt Ryobi cordless tool set who want to add an impact tool. Less relevant to buyers with no existing battery platform, since inclusion of a battery and charger is not confirmed here.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 18 volt cordless platform
- 4.6 average rating across 863 reviews
- Zero purchases logged in the most recent tracked month
- Battery and charger inclusion not confirmed in the listing data
Performance notes
At 18 volts and 4.2 pounds, this fits Ryobi's typical cordless impact tool profile, sized for one-handed use in fastening or removal work. Impact tools use rotational hammering to deliver higher torque than a standard drill of similar weight, which is generally the appeal of this tool class.
Specifications
| Brand | Ryobi |
|---|---|
| Model | PCL265 |
| Item Weight | 4.2 pounds |
| Voltage | 18 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in impacts.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryobi PCL265 ImpactThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 863 | 3.7 / 5 |
| DEWALT DCF845B ImpactDeWALT | 4.7 / 5 | 12,700 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Milwaukee 2457-20 ImpactMILWAUKEE | 4.6 / 5 | 8,078 | 4.5 / 5 |
| GEARWRENCH 81270 ImpactGEARWRENCH | 4.7 / 5 | 4,983 | 4.4 / 5 |
| AOBEN AB7331T ImpactAOBEN | 4.4 / 5 | 10,707 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the Ryobi PCL265
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What voltage is the Ryobi PCL265?
18 volts.
How much does the Ryobi PCL265 weigh?
4.2 pounds.