The best thing about Ryobi is that Ryobi batteries fit all Ryobi tools no matter how old. The other companies hange the battery type with every up grade so you have to buy new batteries and chargers
I think that's why they never changed them. People get all worked up about the stem, but at least you can use these batteries on tools made Yeats and years ago
Since I own the Ryobi battery system it would be nice if Ryobi would build a battery operated recreational wagon. The type of wagon you see at baseball, football, picnic, etc. They carry everything that people have at those events and more. I think it would be a winner.
What’s amazing is the five piece set I purchased 20 yrs ago For 199.00 is still 199.00 just purchased it for my son 199. Truly amazing now that’s a good company. Every tool from that kit still works AND. I have purchased very few batteries namely because I charge them properly !
The blower is awesome! I use it with a 9ah bat-ree and it's been more than enough for my needs. Less than half the time to blow my yard then with my previous blower. I was blown away! LOL!
I've been using Ryobi for years and I've always expected less that what I got, like when you buy harbor freight. However, this is not the case. In my pile of power tools that don't work any more there are no Ryobi tools, I never feel like I've been ripped off. So I'm actually impressed with Ryobi's performance. Even my old blue Ryobi tools still work. I can not kill my old blue impact driver, I've even gotten a new one anticipating that old one giving out and it just won't die. I get a smirk on my face when I see a contractor using Ryobi, and they can't hide it cuz the damn things practically glow in the dark. Thanks for the video Clint
It would be really nice to see some of those Tools up here in Canada. Some of the Nice Ryobi Tools that You Guys have in the United States would be nice to have Up Here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and with Deals like You Guys are Getting.
I'm actually in the market for 40v string trimmer and blower, went ahead and got the dual battery mower last year and just tired of messing with 2 stroke maintenance and carbs.
Hey, I had one of the earlier versions of the laser level but I found that it "burnished" the area under the suction cup. It worked well but the mark it left behind was a deal breaker.
The last company i worked for one of the oldest guys used ryobi tools he picked up in the 90s. They still worked JUST fine and he was super clumsy and always dropping them. batteries still worked
The only time that I've had to repair one is from dropping it to a 10' step ladder, and then all that happened is a cracked case. It only cost me $10 for the replacement, and I did it myself over 30 years ago. Still working, but I haven't replaced the battery because I upgraded from 14v.
My first Ryobi was the blue drill when I switched from B&D and CRAFTSMAN corded tools and some other no faith to their battery upgrade or available replacement battery tool brands. Then comes the new lithium ion battery 🔋, I am impressed with the power after the nicad 🔋got weaker and weaker. Afterward, there's no turning back but expanded to the over 100+ same platform eco system. Boy, am I glad! Definitely no regrets.
I really love how Ryobi has so much. But I just haven't bought into them because of the stupid petrusion on the battery. Just make a normal sliding battery and have some sort of adapter or something.
A LOT of guys crap on Ryobi and yeah, they're kinda wimpy compared to team teal or team red or even team mustard but honestly, if you're just using them around the house and aren't already invested in someone else's battery system Ryobi is probably the best at making it easy to justify buying whatever new tool. They're good enough for home gamer use and honestly, they have EVERYTHING, from hot glue guns to yard tools. Yes, Milwaukee/Makita/DeWalt is better for shop or jobsite use, if only to avoid getting laughed at but the big 3 are usually 50-100% more expensive for the same tool.
Believe or not some of the pros use them because they are competent enough and they are very affordable to buy several of the same type of tools instead of one tool for their assistance at work for the price of one of the BIG RED, YELLOW, & BLUE or Black brands tool.
I have a lot of ryobi stuff that I use every day the have never let me down. I can't say that for the Dewalt and Ridged that I had and cost more money@@chakagillis
Great video. Thanks. For what it’s worth, it’s pronounced Rhee-oh-bee. Doesn’t feel natural to me, either, but they used to have it spelled out phonetically on their old black and white boxes.
Last time I got the buy 2battery and get a free tool, one battery dead right out of the box.and it's not the first time.Went to Bauer and Hercules tools and happy with them.
I purchased the SKILS cordless hammer 🔨 after relentlessly researching that Ryobi used to have one but got deleted the product. Bring it back, maybe I can add it on the 100+ eco system.
I would Like to Get the Ryobi Booster Pack but We don't have them Our Home Depot Stores Here Witch is really very Sad. Because I would Purchase One Write away.
@@ToolReviewZone I really like the 4 volt line as well , I do some " handyman stuff" and the smaller lighter 12 volt line(I'm running skil right now ) is nice to carry in a bag keeps it light .
If I wasn’t given a Milwaukee set I would’ve gone with Ryobi doesn’t make sense to me to have several batteries that won’t fit. Milwaukee’s are very tough so I’m really happy with them but still eye those Ryobis
I use green Ryobi everyday. Reserving the RED Milwaukee for the extra big tough material crisis only a few random cases. Ends up with more affordable GREEN 💚 brand of 100+ eco system than the expensive but good RED brand.
How many categories do they need to cover in outdoor power equipment cause I believe they have 10 plus different push mowers not including the joystick zero turns or the tractor mowers And leaf blowers they now have 550cfm,600cfm,650cfm two 730cfm and with each tool they have many different options depending on much you want to spend don’t get me wrong there great I’m a hard core in to the 40v platform but wow to a of options
Since the Early Nineties _Been adding newer Ryobi tools here and there over the years' _ Tho I swear_ we're still using some of the Same Batts the were bought a Decade+ Ago! 😳 Only one or two Batts from like 20 years ago_ finally failed, Excellent products!🌐
I believe that Bosch and Milwaukee are better quality, but at 2-4x the cost, its not really cost effective for your average DIYer. I'll prolly be switching over the Ryobi eco system soon, especially since you can get a 10% military discount at Home Depot. I have a couple of Harbor Frieght (bottom of the barrel tools) for a projects I do maybe every 3 years. Ridgid pist me off when trying to make a warranty claim with all this small print b.s., so aint going back to them.
Given Ryobi is both made and sold by the same company as Ridgid, I would look into warranty process, as I don't know how much different it will be. HD no longer warranties the tools in store. You have to send them off. If I had to start over, I'd go to Hercules brushless, since the quality is about on par with Ridgid and you can walk into any store and swap it out in five minutes.
@@srobeck77 sounds like you've thought it out. The battery form factor and warranty horror stories have slowed my 18V tool purchases from them, though I've bought more non-tool items like speakers, lights, and fans this past year, as well as moved to their 40V platform for the things I could, so I'm overcommitted, but concerned. LOL
@@markkempton4579 idk just made an observation and shared my past experiences with Ridgid is all. Ridgid is good dont get me wrong and I love expensive Milwaukee up at work. I just dont want that high price tag when I only very occasionally use power tools around the house is all Im sayin.
Tool only is what gets me that’s like buying a car without the engine it’s $370. My God they can afford to put a smaller amp battery and a charger with that and still make money I’m sure.
I think it's fine for people like me that have a ton of large batteries and don't need the smaller ones so you save some money not having to buy a new battery and charger for it. I find myself buying the tool only more often
Not buying more Ryobi tools. They had my 23 ga. Pin Nailer for 8 months, before they decided to give me a new one. If I had a Ridgid, I would have gotten a new one right away and besides they guarantee their tools for life.
Why Ryobi, why? Why do you have so battery style. I want a platform like Ryobi but with a different style of battery. I'm so bothered by those batteries that are so big and take up so much space that I don't want to enter the platform. A platform that brings out as many tools as Ryobi. Craftsman just as varied in the future?
With ryobi the tools that do well usually better quality version with orange rigid or a slightly cheaper version with hart at Walmart and Bauer at harbor freight has good variety two
@@thatguyagain2693 I hear a lot about adapters, but they also have their downside. Some of my tools have 4 connectors and so do my batteries, but when using an adapter only two connectors are used, what function do the other two connectors do and what damage can it do to the battery? Also hear that many tools communicate with batteries through sensors such as temperature or disuse to avoid damaging the battery. That scares me, that by using an adapter it will damage the batteries and be more expensive in the end.
@@arbuckleworkshop9857 I have RIDGID and Hart tools. The problem is that RIDGID is very slow to release new tools, and if it does, it's more of the same. A new drill or impact driver, and Hart is just as slow as RIDGID at pulling out new tools, but for a cheap tool brand, batteries and some tools are much more expensive than Ryobi.
Great... More chinese junk rushed to production.... They've been selling stick vacuums for like 7 years now and they have yet to make one that can make it past 30 days without breaking...
I had a steadfast rule with my wife if she ever wanted to buy me power tools - NO tools that start with the letter R. 3 brands, all made by the same company just different colors and labels and all totally worthless
Ryobi has made their own huge honkin fat assed mountain that Ryobi has to climb to get me to even consider buying anything they make and they built that mountain One god awful worthless piece of shit tool after another for more than a decade. They have been as bad as Horrible Fright. Today there is nothing Ryobi can do to convince me to take a chance on them. I see Ryobi and all I see is worthless trash. Giving tools away free? I prolly won't want one.
I have a few Ryobi tools and they seem to work just fine. Some guys can smash the shzt out of any tool and then blame the tool. Godzilla is fine for movies....not so much for skilled workmen. Be a thug, wreck your tools....life goes on
The best thing about Ryobi is that Ryobi batteries fit all Ryobi tools no matter how old. The other companies hange the battery type with every up grade so you have to buy new batteries and chargers
I think that's why they never changed them. People get all worked up about the stem, but at least you can use these batteries on tools made Yeats and years ago
That’s what made me switch over to Ryobi several years ago
It's like Apple Chargers and Cords. Never let the chance to make another $29.99 get away.
* mostly fit all Ryobi tools. I found out the hard way that certain 40 A batteries have a new shape that don't fit my snow blower.
@larrymurphy2092 I'm pretty sure that he's just talking about the Ryobi One 18v, which has been the same since they upgraded from 14v years ago 🤔
I still have a full set of the old blue Ryobi that are 25 years old, and they all work great.
I've been working with Ryobi for 4+ decades and I have some that are that old and still working fine. 😊
Same here still have the a couple of the blue drills That work great.
@@uwhynot I've still got complete sets that are all working except for the batteries. They're 30+ years old.
I've upgraded several and passed the old ones to my daughter and son-in-law. Still working admirably.
Same here, still using the blue Ry's, no need to replace them.
I have no skills or understanding with tools in general. Glad a page like yours exists to help me as I start doing projects around the house 😊
Since I own the Ryobi battery system it would be nice if Ryobi would build a battery operated recreational wagon. The type of wagon you see at baseball, football, picnic, etc. They carry everything that people have at those events and more. I think it would be a winner.
Well I guess if one was so inclined to. You could repurpose the riding mower and turn it into a cart. Lol
What’s amazing is the five piece set I purchased 20 yrs ago
For 199.00 is still 199.00 just purchased it for my son 199. Truly amazing now that’s a good company. Every tool from that kit still works AND. I have purchased very few batteries namely because I charge them properly !
The blower is awesome! I use it with a 9ah bat-ree and it's been more than enough for my needs. Less than half the time to blow my yard then with my previous blower. I was blown away! LOL!
My brother yet another great video. Always keeping us informed with the newest stuff
Always brother 👊👊👊
Love my cryobi. Absolutely love them. Keep a 1/2 inch impact in my Toyota at all times. Love their brushless drill. Keep it coming.
I've been using Ryobi for years and I've always expected less that what I got, like when you buy harbor freight. However, this is not the case. In my pile of power tools that don't work any more there are no Ryobi tools, I never feel like I've been ripped off. So I'm actually impressed with Ryobi's performance. Even my old blue Ryobi tools still work. I can not kill my old blue impact driver, I've even gotten a new one anticipating that old one giving out and it just won't die. I get a smirk on my face when I see a contractor using Ryobi, and they can't hide it cuz the damn things practically glow in the dark. Thanks for the video Clint
same experience here. Those true blue ryobi tools are bulletproof
I wait for Ryobi days and buy 2 batteries and a free tool. Most tools are good.
O snap when is Ryobi days? Nvm googled it: end of spring or early summer
@@srobeck77 Usually around Christmas and one other holiday.
😂😂😂😂😂😂
It would be really nice to see some of those Tools up here in Canada. Some of the Nice Ryobi Tools that You Guys have in the United States would be nice to have Up Here in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and with Deals like You Guys are Getting.
I'm actually in the market for 40v string trimmer and blower, went ahead and got the dual battery mower last year and just tired of messing with 2 stroke maintenance and carbs.
Hey, I had one of the earlier versions of the laser level but I found that it "burnished" the area under the suction cup.
It worked well but the mark it left behind was a deal breaker.
Just bought a Ryobi 2000 psi electric pressure washer. Cant wait to use it. Love your chanbel Clint
Hope you kept the receipt
@@chakagillis that instills confidence🤣🤣
Let me know how you like it brother. I haven't used it myself
@@ToolReviewZone I will keep you posted!
The last company i worked for one of the oldest guys used ryobi tools he picked up in the 90s. They still worked JUST fine and he was super clumsy and always dropping them. batteries still worked
The only time that I've had to repair one is from dropping it to a 10' step ladder, and then all that happened is a cracked case. It only cost me $10 for the replacement, and I did it myself over 30 years ago. Still working, but I haven't replaced the battery because I upgraded from 14v.
My first Ryobi was the blue drill when I switched from B&D and CRAFTSMAN corded tools and some other no faith to their battery upgrade or available replacement battery tool brands.
Then comes the new lithium ion battery 🔋, I am impressed with the power after the nicad 🔋got weaker and weaker.
Afterward, there's no turning back but expanded to the over 100+ same platform eco system.
Boy, am I glad!
Definitely no regrets.
Man, they do come out with a lot of tools.
Lot of junk
@@chakagillisc’mon Chaka, we know you’re a closet Ryobi fan. 😂
I like that new Ryobi hp blower. I think that is the best 18 volt tools. Thank you!
Ryobi does indeed blow
@@chakagillis ryobi Is the best!!
Yeah $150 ain’t bad for those numbers
Ryobi should make a small motorized box or bag or crate for carrying tools for husband and can be used as a shopping tollbag for the Mrs.
I really love how Ryobi has so much. But I just haven't bought into them because of the stupid petrusion on the battery. Just make a normal sliding battery and have some sort of adapter or something.
To be fair, the 40V are sliding ones. I think, idk I don’t have many power tools yet
I have the SDS hammer drill, love it!
Appreciate the feedback 👊
A LOT of guys crap on Ryobi and yeah, they're kinda wimpy compared to team teal or team red or even team mustard but honestly, if you're just using them around the house and aren't already invested in someone else's battery system Ryobi is probably the best at making it easy to justify buying whatever new tool.
They're good enough for home gamer use and honestly, they have EVERYTHING, from hot glue guns to yard tools. Yes, Milwaukee/Makita/DeWalt is better for shop or jobsite use, if only to avoid getting laughed at but the big 3 are usually 50-100% more expensive for the same tool.
Believe or not some of the pros use them because they are competent enough and they are very affordable to buy several of the same type of tools instead of one tool for their assistance at work for the price of one of the BIG RED, YELLOW, & BLUE or Black brands tool.
Great review, 80% of my tools are Ryobi worth every penny
Damit, ryobi stop! you keep costing me money. I just bought the 18 volt brushless miter saw kit on sale and a 18 volt 3 gal vac
Why waste your money on ryobi junk? Buy some good stuff
@@chakagilliswhy waste your time watching a Ryobi video..... 🤨
I have a lot of ryobi stuff that I use every day the have never let me down. I can't say that for the Dewalt and Ridged that I had and cost more money@@chakagillis
Great video. Thanks. For what it’s worth, it’s pronounced Rhee-oh-bee. Doesn’t feel natural to me, either, but they used to have it spelled out phonetically on their old black and white boxes.
do they have an electric can opener?
Last time I got the buy 2battery and get a free tool, one battery dead right out of the box.and it's not the first time.Went to Bauer and Hercules tools and happy with them.
Combination Cotton Candy/Snow Cone maker next please
I had the previous one... Now I'm wondering what I did with it.
Me too 🤣
I purchased the SKILS cordless hammer 🔨 after relentlessly researching that Ryobi used to have one but got deleted the product.
Bring it back, maybe I can add it on the 100+ eco system.
I would Like to Get the Ryobi Booster Pack but We don't have them Our Home Depot Stores Here Witch is really very Sad. Because I would Purchase One Write away.
Letting us know what is coming is good, but please put your hands on these and give them a review
Will do my best 👊👊👊
I'm passing on that rotohammer because it's lack of hammer only function. Best tool for doing tile demo is a paddle bit with a rotohammer.
The only thing I dislike about Ryobi is that they come with a bag not a case
I would really like to see a 12 volt platform again!
Probably won't for a while if ever Chris. They are really pushing their 4v line
@@ToolReviewZone I really like the 4 volt line as well , I do some " handyman stuff" and the smaller lighter 12 volt line(I'm running skil right now ) is nice to carry in a bag keeps it light .
How about a rotozip ryobi?
If I wasn’t given a Milwaukee set I would’ve gone with Ryobi doesn’t make sense to me to have several batteries that won’t fit. Milwaukee’s are very tough so I’m really happy with them but still eye those Ryobis
I use green Ryobi everyday.
Reserving the RED Milwaukee for the extra big tough material crisis only a few random cases.
Ends up with more affordable GREEN 💚 brand of 100+ eco system than the expensive but good RED brand.
When will they come out with an e-bike for 40 volt platform
How many categories do they need to cover in outdoor power equipment cause I believe they have 10 plus different push mowers not including the joystick zero turns or the tractor mowers
And leaf blowers they now have 550cfm,600cfm,650cfm two 730cfm and with each tool they have many different options depending on much you want to spend don’t get me wrong there great I’m a hard core in to the 40v platform but wow to a of options
Since the Early Nineties _Been adding newer Ryobi tools here and there over the years' _ Tho I swear_ we're still using some of the Same Batts the were bought a Decade+ Ago! 😳 Only one or two Batts from like 20 years ago_ finally failed, Excellent products!🌐
The only tool I'm waiting on these people to make is a right angle impact wrench. Just like ridgid did.
should I switch from dewalt to Ryobi? I'm tempted to.
Not sure what the hell Dewalt is doing. Other than their concrete tools, they haven't released anything cool lately
Ryobi has a few excellent tools but those tools are within $10 of the dewalt equivalent.
"Batray" 😂😂
I’d like to see them produce an electric cart that runs off the 18 volt batteries. Just something to haul wood in
RYOBI not RYOBI
Smeeesh that like button 👀👉🏽 👍🏽
Haha, thanks for the comment and SMEEESH Jason!!!!
I believe that Bosch and Milwaukee are better quality, but at 2-4x the cost, its not really cost effective for your average DIYer. I'll prolly be switching over the Ryobi eco system soon, especially since you can get a 10% military discount at Home Depot. I have a couple of Harbor Frieght (bottom of the barrel tools) for a projects I do maybe every 3 years. Ridgid pist me off when trying to make a warranty claim with all this small print b.s., so aint going back to them.
Given Ryobi is both made and sold by the same company as Ridgid, I would look into warranty process, as I don't know how much different it will be. HD no longer warranties the tools in store. You have to send them off. If I had to start over, I'd go to Hercules brushless, since the quality is about on par with Ridgid and you can walk into any store and swap it out in five minutes.
Don't switch. Stay away from that ryobi trash
@@markkempton4579 theres not a carrot to dangle with Ryobi for a "lifetime warranty" so I wouldnt expect much and would pay less too instead of Ridgid
@@srobeck77 sounds like you've thought it out. The battery form factor and warranty horror stories have slowed my 18V tool purchases from them, though I've bought more non-tool items like speakers, lights, and fans this past year, as well as moved to their 40V platform for the things I could, so I'm overcommitted, but concerned. LOL
@@markkempton4579 idk just made an observation and shared my past experiences with Ridgid is all. Ridgid is good dont get me wrong and I love expensive Milwaukee up at work. I just dont want that high price tag when I only very occasionally use power tools around the house is all Im sayin.
Tool only is what gets me that’s like buying a car without the engine it’s $370. My God they can afford to put a smaller amp battery and a charger with that and still make money I’m sure.
I think it's fine for people like me that have a ton of large batteries and don't need the smaller ones so you save some money not having to buy a new battery and charger for it. I find myself buying the tool only more often
Need a new dust extractor
Hey Clint is ridgid not going to stay in business for there cordless power tools? I someone said they might
Na, that's definitely not true. They have been putting out a lot more tool this past year, they were just quiet there for a while
Not buying more Ryobi tools. They had my 23 ga. Pin Nailer for 8 months, before they decided to give me a new one. If I had a Ridgid, I would have gotten a new one right away and besides they guarantee their tools for life.
It's battery not bat ray
Hmmmm.....I really think you are wrong 🤔
@@ToolReviewZonehe probably says Ryobi too... lol
REEEE-obi fan right there!
Lol,they should fit all Their tools at The cost of The batteeries
40v future
Why Ryobi, why? Why do you have so battery style. I want a platform like Ryobi but with a different style of battery. I'm so bothered by those batteries that are so big and take up so much space that I don't want to enter the platform. A platform that brings out as many tools as Ryobi. Craftsman just as varied in the future?
With ryobi the tools that do well usually better quality version with orange rigid or a slightly cheaper version with hart at Walmart and Bauer at harbor freight has good variety two
I've heard the battery dislike comments before. Mostly the stem they don't like. Appreciate the feedback brother
@@thatguyagain2693 I hear a lot about adapters, but they also have their downside. Some of my tools have 4 connectors and so do my batteries, but when using an adapter only two connectors are used, what function do the other two connectors do and what damage can it do to the battery? Also hear that many tools communicate with batteries through sensors such as temperature or disuse to avoid damaging the battery. That scares me, that by using an adapter it will damage the batteries and be more expensive in the end.
@@arbuckleworkshop9857 I have RIDGID and Hart tools. The problem is that RIDGID is very slow to release new tools, and if it does, it's more of the same. A new drill or impact driver, and Hart is just as slow as RIDGID at pulling out new tools, but for a cheap tool brand, batteries and some tools are much more expensive than Ryobi.
Great... More chinese junk rushed to production.... They've been selling stick vacuums for like 7 years now and they have yet to make one that can make it past 30 days without breaking...
Can you give the audience what to buy, new, and affordable that are proudly made in USA?
@@loktom4068 you'll have to ask that to the gay liberal Barack Hussien O'ueless, he spent eight years sending all those jobs to CHINA.....
Ryobi is ok for homeowner use. They do not hold up for more than that.
I had a steadfast rule with my wife if she ever wanted to buy me power tools - NO tools that start with the letter R.
3 brands, all made by the same company just different colors and labels and all totally worthless
What's the third R?
@@ToolReviewZone Ryan and Ryobi - then Rapid has them make their power tools which I think greatly reduces the image of Rapid tools.
Stop saying ryobi five different times in one sentence, just say it once haha
Ryobi,..... ohhhh, you mean Ryobi "haha"
Rigid tools and batteries have a lifetime warranty. I'm just saying....
Scam artists. On my 3rd returned ultrasonic fogger. They won't refund now this one stopped working too
What stopped working, these aren't even available to buy yet 🤷
RE-O- be!!!!!
Hmmmm, I really think you are wrong 🤔
🎉🎉🎉😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😊😊😊😊😊😊
i've had a ryobi jigsaw & set of drill bits for some years now....
never again....
ryobi is crap....
Ryobi has made their own huge honkin fat assed mountain that Ryobi has to climb to get me to even consider buying anything they make and they built that mountain One god awful worthless piece of shit tool after another for more than a decade. They have been as bad as Horrible Fright.
Today there is nothing Ryobi can do to convince me to take a chance on them.
I see Ryobi and all I see is worthless trash.
Giving tools away free? I prolly won't want one.
I have a few Ryobi tools and they seem to work just fine. Some guys can smash the shzt out of any tool and then blame the tool. Godzilla is fine for movies....not so much for skilled workmen. Be a thug, wreck your tools....life goes on
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You da man Chris 👊👊👊👊
Reeobi not Riobi. It's always been a long e sound.
Garbage, rubbish, ryobi it's all the same
.myu uu