I agree about the expense. This is on my wish list for use in minivan camping, where the battery is a consideration. Something that may contribute to cost is the 3 year warranty. I think Bailey has it figured out and way ahead of us all. ❤🐾
Warranty is a good talking point. If battery power is the most attractive feature, there's a place for it. I am curious about the 40v version as well. Thanks for commenting!
So I just bought it cuz here where I live (Puerto Rico) we tend to get a lot of power outages and plus now we are entering Hurricane season so yeah I think it's alright for my current situation
If having a portable fan is the highest priority and fits the budget. Yes, especially if you have a collection of 18v batteries. Note it will not be as powerful as a fan running from an outlet.
The fact it has an EXTERNAL adaptor now is simply a cost cutting measure. The previous fans that could plug into an extension cord had an internal rectifier. All Ryobi fans that can run on a battery are DC only fans. This fan is also not brushless so it will eventually stop working when the brushes wear out. Probably right after the three year warranty is up. The 40V model has a brushless motor. This should be much more reliable, but if a person has a sizeable investment in 18V tools and batteries this isn’t a great path either. The best fan in their lineup is the smaller misting type fans. They move decent air for a personal/kids sports team type device. They are decently priced when on sale and run for a long time on high with a 4ah battery, If the 14v fan was $79-99 then it would be a better investment. 55w on high isn’t really very efficient. Many box fans that are 20” can do that or better and move MORE air. Most of those box fans are going to cost under $40. Battery option is the ONLY feature that makes this fan attractive.
You need to relax lol. If someone has a bunch of 18v tools and are invested in the lineup, and just needs a portable fan every now and then, it's just fine. "The 40v line is better" lol. Considering the price it better be. For the price of one 40volt battery, you could buy 2 or 3 of these fans. That argument has no substance here. Might as well go compare a Ferrair to a Honda Civic. Brushless is more efficient, but longevity isn't measured in efficiency. I have brushed tools that are going long after a decade. I have this fan. And it's fine for what I need it to do.
@@bmir89 I think you need to take your own advice. Calm down. Most people are not willing to drop $150 on a tool only FAN. Losing the power adapter is a very real possibility when it is external to the fan. There is a reason that Ryobi went back to internal rectifiers on the new 40V brushless fan. The feedback was my own impression of the VALUE of this fan (I have two of them given to me as gifts). I don't think I would pay full price for these. The value is not there for me. I have 6 kids in sports and these are used primarily by them. Once batteries are factored in this is a $200 plus investment for a FAN. If someone already has batteries then it might be an easier choice, but at full price it is expensive for what it is. $79-$99 is about the correct price.
For its size, I think its acceptable but you can still hear it, if you listen for it, especially on the highest setting. I think its still over priced though.
It's bad because u need a ton of batteries to run a fan like this on high in a power outage. And while in a power outage it gets hot and u probably need it on high and need batteries for other stuff
@chrismcaulay7805 of course it's better but what if u need to run it all night in a power outage. It's just inconvenient to have to get out of bed just to switch batteries
Then in that case buy a battery pack and conventional fan. But as someone who is deeply into emergency prep, a good battery pack that will run a fan all night will cost you a lot more than this fan. For someone already in the line that.wants a portable fan, it's perfectly fine. Furthermore on low (15 watts), with a 6 amp hour battery that'll get you a touch over 7 hours. Is that "all night" ? No. Is it enough to get some decent rest ? Yes.
"Users give up the use of an extension cord..." Wny? If you have an extension cord, plug the adapter into it. Yes, it's an extra part but it's not that big of a deal. If you need to set it up more than four feet from an outlet, just plug the adapter into the extension cord you were already going to use if this didn't have an adapter at all.
Your comment has warrant, but to address your question "why?". In the event the adapter is misplaced, (and misplacing something in the journey of life is not uncommon) a user is presented with a less than ideal situation.
@@imaginariumpictures Oh, I agree entirely on that front and said as much, back when they came out with the 40v that needed the adapter. Extra pieces are never ideal, unless there's on-board storage for such, at the least.
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I agree about the expense. This is on my wish list for use in minivan camping, where the battery is a consideration. Something that may contribute to cost is the 3 year warranty.
I think Bailey has it figured out and way ahead of us all. ❤🐾
Warranty is a good talking point. If battery power is the most attractive feature, there's a place for it. I am curious about the 40v version as well. Thanks for commenting!
Thanks for the review!
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So I just bought it cuz here where I live (Puerto Rico) we tend to get a lot of power outages and plus now we are entering Hurricane season so yeah I think it's alright for my current situation
Would you recommend this fan for a home gym? Looking into the 18v series that i can use at home and outdoors away from power source
If having a portable fan is the highest priority and fits the budget. Yes, especially if you have a collection of 18v batteries. Note it will not be as powerful as a fan running from an outlet.
The fact it has an EXTERNAL adaptor now is simply a cost cutting measure. The previous fans that could plug into an extension cord had an internal rectifier.
All Ryobi fans that can run on a battery are DC only fans. This fan is also not brushless so it will eventually stop working when the brushes wear out. Probably right after the three year warranty is up.
The 40V model has a brushless motor. This should be much more reliable, but if a person has a sizeable investment in 18V tools and batteries this isn’t a great path either.
The best fan in their lineup is the smaller misting type fans. They move decent air for a personal/kids sports team type device. They are decently priced when on sale and run for a long time on high with a 4ah battery,
If the 14v fan was $79-99 then it would be a better investment.
55w on high isn’t really very efficient. Many box fans that are 20” can do that or better and move MORE air. Most of those box fans are going to cost under $40.
Battery option is the ONLY feature that makes this fan attractive.
Thanks for sharing the insight.
You need to relax lol.
If someone has a bunch of 18v tools and are invested in the lineup, and just needs a portable fan every now and then, it's just fine.
"The 40v line is better" lol. Considering the price it better be. For the price of one 40volt battery, you could buy 2 or 3 of these fans. That argument has no substance here. Might as well go compare a Ferrair to a Honda Civic.
Brushless is more efficient, but longevity isn't measured in efficiency. I have brushed tools that are going long after a decade.
I have this fan. And it's fine for what I need it to do.
@@bmir89
I think you need to take your own advice. Calm down. Most people are not willing to drop $150 on a tool only FAN. Losing the power adapter is a very real possibility when it is external to the fan.
There is a reason that Ryobi went back to internal rectifiers on the new 40V brushless fan.
The feedback was my own impression of the VALUE of this fan (I have two of them given to me as gifts). I don't think I would pay full price for these. The value is not there for me. I have 6 kids in sports and these are used primarily by them. Once batteries are factored in this is a $200 plus investment for a FAN.
If someone already has batteries then it might be an easier choice, but at full price it is expensive for what it is. $79-$99 is about the correct price.
Mine soon shuts off on hot days using the cord. change to battery and works fine.
Now that's a gremlin. Does the power cord / brick feel warmer than usual? Maybe try Ryobi's warranty service. I had a good experience for a battery.
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It's probably better to have the 40v version because if u have a 18v inverter you can run it off of either battery
Good point, always good to have choices.
What do you think about the noise level?
For its size, I think its acceptable but you can still hear it, if you listen for it, especially on the highest setting. I think its still over priced though.
It's bad because u need a ton of batteries to run a fan like this on high in a power outage. And while in a power outage it gets hot and u probably need it on high and need batteries for other stuff
isnt a few hours better than 0 hours? I got one for my soccer team, as it gets hot as heck in the summer and my team stays cooler.
@chrismcaulay7805 of course it's better but what if u need to run it all night in a power outage. It's just inconvenient to have to get out of bed just to switch batteries
Then in that case buy a battery pack and conventional fan.
But as someone who is deeply into emergency prep, a good battery pack that will run a fan all night will cost you a lot more than this fan.
For someone already in the line that.wants a portable fan, it's perfectly fine.
Furthermore on low (15 watts), with a 6 amp hour battery that'll get you a touch over 7 hours. Is that "all night" ? No.
Is it enough to get some decent rest ?
Yes.
@bmir89 I live in the bahamas and no setting does any good for us only high
"Users give up the use of an extension cord..."
Wny? If you have an extension cord, plug the adapter into it. Yes, it's an extra part but it's not that big of a deal. If you need to set it up more than four feet from an outlet, just plug the adapter into the extension cord you were already going to use if this didn't have an adapter at all.
Your comment has warrant, but to address your question "why?". In the event the adapter is misplaced, (and misplacing something in the journey of life is not uncommon) a user is presented with a less than ideal situation.
@@imaginariumpictures Oh, I agree entirely on that front and said as much, back when they came out with the 40v that needed the adapter. Extra pieces are never ideal, unless there's on-board storage for such, at the least.
LOVE RYOBI SYSTEM ,, But i go with HYPERTOUGH DC MOTOR FAN,, 8400 cfm , variable speed ,,110V only draws 112 watts on max i run IT on my RYOBI 150 WATT INVERTER ,, OR GET GENERIC 200 WATT INVERTER ON EBAY FOR RYOBI ,, ITS A 24 INCH FAN WITH WHEELS // OR THEY ALSO HAVE 20 INCH DC MOTOR FAN ITS ALSO VERIABLE SPEED ,//// BEST FANS OUT THERE FOR USE ,, PS A RYOBI FAN IS ONLY ABOUT 3000 CFM 3400 ON MAX ,, HYPERTOUGH FANS KICKS ITS ,,,LOL,LOL PS HYPERTOUGH 24 INCH ON LOW DRAWS 12 TO 14 WATTS