Ditto. And they all improved greatly when the Li batteries came out. The circ saw used to be useless, now it's great. Only blue tool for me that bit the dust was the recipro saw, the blade device broke, but the motor is still good. Great tools all.
After my De Walt gear was stolen I bought the Ryobi One+ set as a stop gap just to get me back out working and earning. I have not replaced them! 5 years later they are still going strong. They are used every week day but not for really heavy duty stuff. I really cannot complain and I will be sticking with them as they just do the job and cost a fraction of the price of De Walt and Milwaukee..
I’m a collision tech for a living. Admittedly I use Milwaukee exclusively at work but, ALL of my cordless tools at home are Ryobi and I put them through hell and they hold up great.
As a widowed middle aged lady, I’ve used my Ryobi tools for different jobs around the house. It has made it easy for me to take care of myself. Today I picked up a hand held air inflator: I saved so much money by already having two batteries at home. I bought a duffel bag kit a few years back that had a few tools and charger in it and two batteries. So grateful it was on sale at HD and I could afford it. I’m into brand loyalty of this company because it’s less expensive for this lower income hard worker to afford.
Honestly, big ups to Ryobi for keeping the same old battery system on their tools, and upgrading technology by adding to it in a way that doesn't invalidate the rest of the eco system. Sure the HP contacts might mar a bit of the housing on non-HP batteries, but you can still use either battery in either tool, or use newer batteries in older tools, or keep using the older batteries in newer tools. Not to mention that other tools at one time used the same D shaft style of connector. Long term battery platforms is honestly what makes me prefer Ryobi, they're dedicated to this style of battery, where any other company would ditch one platform for another once tech changes enough. My only concern is that these tools are getting so damn stubby, they need a new battery form factor to allow the tool to be as stubby s they're getting; such as reducing the length but increasing the height, as a stubby battery. What in the hell would a new form factor do to the long term ecosystem Ryobi has going for them? Sure, they could use a similar platform on top of the battery, chop the edge off of stubby tools to allow full sized batteries, but there's no solution for adapting full size tools to a stubby battery where balance is concerned, a full sized tool would just topple over, unless you shoehorn an adapter block on the front to act as a stand.
I think one day they will face to change battery it will be sad moment for all users. In my opinion that type battery is old compares other batteries but for me its good specially how simple tools are. I hope Ryobi will not die because of simplicity like Mercedes-Benz when produced engines that works too long :)
The main issue with them, aside from being a bit lower voltage than others, is that they stick out pretty good. So for instance, using their compact racket, they had to make the head swivel to compensate for the battery sticking way out past the head. My batteries never seem to last that long so I guess swapping them to a new system wouldn't be too bad, especially if they provide adapters in the interim.
They really screwed up doing this now their manuals don't even get the proper battery right. Their packaging the wrong batteries with tools to unload them. They won't be honest about cell construction and so on. Ryobi has become more expensive than milwaukee when bought at the right time and sales do to the battery bs. I'm returning everything I own and switching to milwaukee it's not even close when comparing.
@@onlywenilaugh6589 i'm guessing they will switch to a newer battery sooner than later. It limits them in tool design severely. The only way they could ever make this work is by having an adapter to make the new batteries work on older model tools AND giving people like 50% off a new battery when bring in an old battery to exchange. That way its decently fair and gets batteries recycled
Ryobi said they will keep this battery platform for years to come. they have more then 100-120 tools using this platform. It is very hard to do this change for a company that is oriented to home use and DYI-ers....
I used Ryobi tools for 20 years while working as an independent contractor and was always happy with them, especially after the introduction of lithium ion technology.
Same here and still am to this day. It's kinda funny that people call them "Homeowner tools," since the majority of what I do with these tools is the stuff that homeowners do with them. I just do it right the first time (and get paid for it). The vast majority of what I do is remodel work. I don't ever need to drive dozens of giant lag bolts through steel embedded concrete (or whatever stress test someone comes up with next). I need tools that cut, drill, drive, etc the things found in homes. My Ryobis handle those tasks all day, every day...at a fraction of the cost of Milwaukee and DeWalt.
In my experience, job site tools tend to go free range at some point in their life no matter how closely you watch ‘em. Whether they really are migrating to that farm for tools my dad told me about or they are being forcibly “adopted” by someone I don’t know, I just have to assume a certain % of tools will be lost when I leave the shop. That’s why I keep my more expensive Makita tools captive in my shop, and bring the less expensive Ryobi’s with me when I go out & about. They have more than enough power to get the on-site jobs done at a much less precious price point.
I have to say Ryobi HP brushless is a game change and have to give them hands down alot of credit for sticking to their guns and moving fwd in their brand. So far so good on our end. Love the channel
@@randybobandy9828 Agreed. I think tool fanboys started the whole brand war that we know of today in all other circles. I remember tools snobs well before I do video game and others. Guys and their tools are the original fanboys. It's like watching a bunch of ladies. I can't stand it.
Love the new Ryobi tool line. Have a few on my list of must haves. I prefer the bright green color over the dark blue they once had. The green is easy to see and makes for a good look.
For 10 years i have been very pleased with ryobi. I have restored 4 houses and have only 1 battery fail. I did have the skillsaw start smoking and thought it was toast. with a new sharp blade it has gone on and worked as new. Just built a 10x10 chicken coup off grid and did all the cuts. Dollar for dollar + selection, you can not beat those tools
I bought a Ryobi bandsaw and drill press many moon ago when their color was blue. Although I still use those tools...the quality wasn't very good at all but they were inexpensive for a DIYer. Fast forward 10 years later...I am redoing my basement. I bought a new Ryobi impact driver...had to put in about 300 2x4s framing...and build a bar...and soffit and so on. I figured...for the price...if I burn out the drill...that's fine. However, so far, I have been super impressed by my Ryobi drill. It is now one of my favorite. I love the battery system. It's done everything fantastic and saved my wrist at the same time. Ryobi is much different now than it was 10 years ago. And yes, I love the green color.
I got my first Ryobi kit over 21 years ago. Everything works as well now as it did then. I would love to see a test against the best in class. I’ve gone through lots of batteries over the years and definitely like the new tech for weight and longevity.
I love the bright lime green personally. It's high vis in your work area... More important than esthetic appeal (although I personally think they are esthetically pleasing)
I am a real fan of what Ryobi has been doing, tool line ups, 18VONE+ system. And so many new tools all the time! I think it’s over 280 tools now. Once you build your battery line up, they sell tool only tools that are so cost effective. So great that I want to start with some of their lawn and garden equipment. 18V (2) 4 ah batteries, 13” trimmer and a blower for $548 in CDN. What a deal and all 4 ah batteries, getting a start on high trigger time volume batteries!
Same here. Upgraded to the smaller batteries & Ryobi One. Only need my tools occasionally. Gears failed on the drill motor. Drive mechanism on the hedge trimmer attachment failed. Miter saw blade won't stay tight on the arbor. Depth stop broke on the Drill Press. Weed eater attachment died. Contacts on the 40 Volt battery fried on the drive head. Nearly every Ryobi tool needs to be replaced. "Ya gets what ya pays for." Moving to Milwaukee, too. Are the Lion batteries compatible?
Many years ago, that was true. But everything I have been reading recently has Ryobi really stepping up it's game. Most tools are considered "prosumer" and some are even dipping into the pro market. They have become legitimate competition for Dewalt and Makita and the like but at a significant savings.
I have the 18v one+ hp brushless blower and it has a 4AH battery, can the batteries be swapped between that the the drills? I was kind of hoping that since they are all one+hp products that i could interchange batteries between everything
Ryobi ain't what they use to be but in a good way. They keep suprising me. I have been test them in a commercial hvac world. I don't worry as much about them walking away while my back is turned, like my Milwaukee tools do. No one trys to take my batteries, maybe because no one has ryobi on site. Everyone makes fun of it but it always gets the job done. Never left wanting more power. Ryobi = AWESOME for the price!
For Christmas 2020 I was lucky to have been gifted the Ryobi One+ hex impact driver and I was absolutely impressed!👌 Sadly 3 months later, it grew legs and I never saw it again. 😢 Fortunately for me, I still had the extra battery with charger and Ryobi green bag and being that I loved it enough I went back a few weeks ago and figured I'd just get another one.. Well, another one I did get! They had upgraded to the HD line, so the choice was clear. I picked up the newer Ryobi One+ HD 18-V Brushless 4-Mode Hex Impact Driver! (tool only) I'll most likely pick up a second battery or more soon. The battery I have now seems to get the job done. I'm impressed with this one as well, like with the old version I had. This one is just staying within eyes sight. This makes item #3 in the Ryobi family I have purchased. First up was the Leaf blower (Awesome) and second came the 1600 PSI Pressure washer which does everything I need it to do, as I own my own automotive detailing/light mechanic business as a part time side gig for now. Love green and just so happened to fall in love e with the Ryobi brand. Perfect match for me and my needs! Thanks for the videos! 👍
My construction company is split evenly Makita and Ryobi. After working with other contractors who use mainly DeWalt, we will be buying Ryobi tools almost exclusively from this point forward.
Does everyone own ryobi for their home tools? I thought it was just me,mainly because of the battery being swappable with everything. At work I have a combo of makita and milwaukee since they had more available power tool options more suited to what I need them for. But yeah all my home tools besides my drill will be ryobi.
I’ve been thrilled with Ryobi. I bought them as an affordable beginner option into woodworking and home renovation and continue to expand the line years later. It’s unfortunate how swayed some people are by marketing and write off Ryobi due to price (as I almost did)
I've had Ryobi for over 10 years when my wife brought home a tub of Ryobi some guy sold her for 20 bucks. They had the old junk Ni cad batteries. I had a Ryobi drill at work for several years. Everybody used it and never a problem. Wish I could afford the brushless tools.
Love this channel because they always bother to use the proper batteries with the proper tools... Which gives me great accurate information. Thank you guys for all you do
I'm a black 'n yellow guy, but I gotta say, Ryobi has definitely stepped up the last few years. If you look at their entire product line, I'm pretty sure they have more cordless tools than any other company. They've got so much shit.
I have a mix of Ryobi and Dewalt. Most of my Ryobi stuff is all HP brushless - and the quality of those tools is pretty on par with most of the major brands - jigsaw, recip saw, drill, impacts, multi-tool, brad nailer, and a couple others. Even the miter saw I have, Ryobi, is pretty nice. But the few Dewalts I have that I prefer over Ryobi are the routers, table saw, sanders and I have a couple Dewalt drills I really like. Most of my work is just DIY projects - so the Ryobi preform very well for the minor demands I have
I love my Ryobi and realize that the long-term battery form factor is one of their selling points. I would like to see a future where Ryobi batteries have more of a Milwaukee / DeWalt form factor with a detachable adapter post to make them compatible with all previous tools.
I've used ryobi as a contractor for many years love the power on the 3 speed brushless. I also use matabo drills and drivers. Which are much lighter. But they both perform good imo
Look at a One + battery disassembled and you will see heavy wires connected to the two additional terminals. They are not signal wires. They are heavy conductors added to get more current out of the battery to help the tool when it is at the threshold of bogging. But they are extremely well engineered and I buy Ryobi whenever I can.
I’m a flooring contractor and own a business and all I use is ryobi except my m fuel 18 10”miter saw and they work just fine never a issue at all for my needs
also flooring contractor, also all ryobi, but i DO have the ryobi 12 compound miter saw. works great. The 12 is nice because you can cut 2x4 on side or cut 4x4 out right.
That’s funny I did the same thing. Beginning wood worker. Milwaukee m12 fuel impact and driver with the ryobi lights, inflator, handheld blower, boom box, scrubber.
Ryobi is boo boo. The box the drills come in are the same color as the tools which drownds out the product. Not the greatest marketing color scheme. They need a color change and they would take off like a rocket.
I bought Ryobi impact & drill in May, switched to Dewalt in June, and switched to Makita subcompact a few weeks ago. 😅 Size & weight of the tools I decided was really important to me.
I am impressed with the weed eater I got recently. It lasts a long time with the 4ah. The best part is the variable speed, you can slow it down in areas the use a lot of string like next to cement or metal fencing. So much easier to maneuver that gas. Replacing the trimmer line is faster and easier than any I've ever used. I was skeptical but now I'm sold. I don't like the color, if anybody wants to steel a Ryobi, you can pick it out in a crowd.
I am a residential maintenance person and my tools are ryobi for what I pay and value I get I cannot complain I still have some of the old blue ones and they still work just smoked my blue reciprocating saw after years of use found another blue one for $20 at a pawn shop not hardly a scratch on it so I will take my chances with it
Roger Tyler The plural of Battery is Batteries NOT batterys. You are a failure at the English language, and not fluent. Why is that. Your education system is worse than Third world, and scores near the bottom end of all the OECD countries. Congratulate yourselves for being successfully dumbed-down to an illiterate population. There is sufficient evidence to prove that to be correct. The dumbing down process started in 1970, and has been largely successful in its implementation. The USA is beyond saving and has been on a downward slope for well over three decades.
I'd like to see the new compact HP Ryobi vs current brushless Ryobi. To see if it's worth the upgrade from what I currently have. Understandable that the new tools should be better, but by how much of a margin, and is it worth it, in the long run.
The new HPs all seem to be compact variants. I think they're there to be an expansion on the brushless collection, not an improvement on it. I can guarantee that the new one-handed recip saw won't hold a candle to the full-size brushless. Same with the drill and impact driver. The specs aren't close. They're the "tight spaces" tools to add to what you've already got...if you happen to need such a thing.
I’ve been happy with my ryobitools. One failure was a brushless drill that just grinded itself to a halt and one complaint and it’s pretty much consistent with both of the brushlesss drivers. The chuck opens and drops a hex head bit and also locks it stuck. I have around a dozen tools in the 18v and to be honest I use the drill a lot so I’m tempted to switch brands because of it. There is nothing quite like the sound of a 6 inch hex head driver bit hitting a customers nice tile floor from ladder height and I’m tired if it.
I still have ryobi blue tools 15+ years a solid DIY tool! I've up dated to milwaukee 12v fuel tools just love them lightweight and plenty powerful if you have the right battery's, the 18v milwaukee fuel tools are beasts
I have never been a Ryobi tools fan, I run Ridgid and mostly Milwaukee now. The only Ryobi tool I have was a corded router and a Ryobi router table. I did get a Ryobi garage door opener when I replaced my old one cuz I love how you can add things onto it, I have the battery backup in mine so if the power goes out it'll still work and the accessories I have on mine are the 30 foot 3 receptical retractable extension cord which is awesome cuz I can get power anywhere in my garage without have to get an extension cord out and then put it back away and the dual laser park assist that let's me know when I've pulled my truck in just right and 2 fans which are a god send in the summer! I never had any of their cordless tools until I saw they have a cordless hot glue gun and I went out and picked it up right away and now that I'm in their platform I'll probably get their battery powered caulk gun, I've always wanted the Milwaukee M18 one but it's a fortune and I don't do enough caulking to justify spending that kind of money on it, even the Milwaukee M12 version is a lot of money but the Ryobi one is affordable, it may not have as many features but for how much less it is that's ok.
I use ryobi, very good tools, I also still have a black and decker drill going strong from years ago, I use hart also another great tool, I would say ryobi have the edge thoe and I like the bright green, it’s refreshing to see.
I call the color "Seahawk Green". I presently own Dewalts but as soon as they check out I'm going for Ryobi! Ryobi the most innovative tool company in the world. The trendsetter for tool features, tool comfort & great customer experience.
@@peger In medicine, Baltimore Shock Trauma uses (or used, not sure about currently) pink scrubs that were an attempt to keep people from wanting to keep them but every doc I know that has worked there has kept multiple sets because it's instantly recognizable. May work in reverse.
@@peger Myself and 1 other I know have been painting our tools pink for years. The drawback is that we occasionally get our tools confused with each other lolz.
Same question. I bought this exact drill and was sorely disappointed. But yet I bought a brushless hammer drill that the heavily advertised as brushless that actually has the HP terminals with no mention of it on the packaging nor in the manual.
I believe that Ridgid tools are contractor grade, I've never had a problem with any of mine. Granted my Milwaukee tools are nicer but my Ridgid tools are still real nice and they are tough and will get the job done.
@@sandyovals That surprises me I've never had one of mine quite working, although I take really good care of my tools people always think they are new or have never been used since I am really careful not to scratch them up and clean them after each use before I put them away. But even my really old ones that other people used and have been beat to hell still work. The only Ridgid thing I've had fail on my is one of my 5.0amp batteries died.
@@chevy5137 Ha, the exact opposite again here. I'm a landscape contractor so my tools get beat to hell from the elements and my crew using them on a daily basis. Only the toughest survive with me unfortunately.
@@sandyovals I love my tools and they cost me a lot of money so I don't let anyone else use them, at least my powertools that is, and I use my tools in all sorts of situations and they do get used hard I'm just careful with them so the outside of them doesn't get all beat up and when they are avaliable I always buy brotective boots for them, like my 2 Milwaukee 1/2" One-Key High Torque Impact Wrenches I have protective boots for both of them so that they don't get all beat up.
@@chevy5137 My own set of tools I take really good care of. But running multiple crews, it cost me more time and money to baby our power tools than just let them ride. Besides, I've been a contractor for almost a decade now, I've learned what can take a beating and what cant over the years.
I would like to see them put to the test with a 300 Winchester Mag at 325 yards. The test may most likely void the warranty, but we the VCG would have an accurate durability test. Also the blue Ryobi was much nicer that the Little Tike yellow.
The go is within the terminal contacts that delivers the power. For the non brushless tools require the extra contact terminals for the deliverance of the power. As you know brushless is better, last longer, and delivers consistent power. Makita, Milwaukee dewalt all over rated and very high priced! I live Ryobi tools been using them for years!
Im a roofing contractor nad I use Ryobi tools. Ryboi smash the jobs, Even the small 1.5 baterry last whole day, I use 1.5 since it makes the drill super light which makes it more handy. I also have 4 amps batteries but I only use them ryobi blower that last about 40 mins to hour depends on the variable trigger usage. I love their eco system due to its variety in tools options and easy to get hands on replacements.
Ryobi used to be dark blue. My favorite angle grinder is from their older blue line and it still runs well even though I pretty much beat it like a rented horse.
For me the best tool I know is cheap compared whit other brands but I never regret whit this brand I have still whit me the first generation of kit of 6tools I pay 199$ in black Friday 11years ago and still working very good course is my next purchase this year all the HP brushless tools of Ryobi brand
Bought the tool kit with free tool bag the circular saw and driver drill both caught fire on separate occasions not a fan of they’re tools but the weed whip holds up pretty well for my lawn
According to other TH-cam reviewers the HP technology is now in the tool not on the battery so that they can use the Hp tech even on non HP batteries but idk how true that is
I got the flourescent green brushless Ryobi angle grinder. And cant say I'm impressed. Leaniing on it even a little shuts it down.i also have their blue 18v one plus angle grinder with swiveling base that's real handy in tight spots , it allowed you to change the position of the battery, I wish they would have kept that feature on the brushless.. but hey I ' liked' ' the vid so, woo hoo! 7 years good luck starting right now !!! (that's forthwith, right? You just unleash it immediately upon receiving the 'like' , no ' covid delay 'nonsense ? right right Peace!
I got the angle grinder as one of my “ free” tools when I got the new brushless 1/4” impact tool. I’ve used the angle grinder more than the impact. I haven’t had an issue with it stopping on me. I give the tool time to cut and don’t “push” the cutter through the work.
I have this exact same HP brushless drill driver. I don't have the impact driver, but i've also the Ryobi HP angle grinder, and batteries both with and without the large extra contacts. The drill driver doesn't use thoses, so obviously it doesn't make any difference whichever battery i use (so i usually use the smaller ones for the drill for lightweight and manoeuverability), but for the angle grinder, it's noticeably more powerful when using the battery with the extra contacts (only losing about 25% speed VS totally stalling on the same hardest materials). Far from home yet so can't check if the angle grinder has the extra contacts or if the lower batteries might have not only a capacity difference (2 vs 4Ah) but maybe also of instantaneous max power, but i highly suspect those contacts explaining this difference.
The Ridgid will win. TTI keeps Milwaukee at the top, Ridgid at the middle, and Ryobi at the bottom. That way they have a pricing structure to ensure they are making money in each level of tool buyers. If they make Ryobis too good, they risk losing some money from more people choosing those budget-friendly tools over Ridgid. They can't have that.
I'm an exterior contractor so my Ryobi tools take an absolute beating being exposed to the outdoor elements day after day. I have to say I'm really happy with their smaller tools - such as drills, drivers, saw zaw, jig saw, hedger, etc... but have been awfully disappointed with their larger stuff, especially their gas powered tools like chain saws, power broom, pressure washer, etc. For the price, they're great. But if you plan on making a career in contracting, it's 100% worth spending the extra money and investing in a higher grade brand like Makita, Milwakee, or DeWalt. Bosch is really good too, been very happy with all their tools I've used.
I still have some Ryobi tools from 20+ years ago and still work fine. Milwaukee has always been the beefiest and strongest. Makita's were always the best on the compact side. Ryobi is competing with Makita it seems. If you are looking to get started look at the whole line of tools and look at battery replacement costs. I think Ryobi wins that over makita.
@@kan-zee Since I last looked at Makita batteries they have become more competitive it seems. I also meant the tool lineup and it seems they have made major strides there also. Again my advice is to look at the whole tool lineup and battery replacement costs because in most cases you will replace a battery before a tool.
Chris Wise either way. I just want to see how reliable it is going to be. I bought a ryobi pole saw once.... the pole had snapped in two after 3 branches. Never again will I cheap out on a tool... even if I do only need it for a few hours of work
You have not lived until you use the 40 volt, 14 in. Ryobi chainsaw. Had to talk hubby into it because I am a bit intimidated by the gas one. Well, he used it and it lasted longer than he did! He told our daughter that if it wears out he is going to go buy a new one immediately. BUT....it has a 5 year warranty on it so it might be awhile. He hasn't let me play with it yet! Love Ryobi tools!
My guess is they did away with the extra contact points because the “HP” designation does nothing meaningful. I see no difference in performance between Ryobi standard lithium 4ah batteries and their 4ah HP batteries, and yes, I use their tools with the extra contact points. Had to go look after seeing this video because I had no idea I was using batteries that were supposed to be better. Likely you just see better performance overall because lithium batteries and brushless tools are getting better and better. What do folks think those two extra contact points are doing? Changing how electricity works? Unless the normal batteries/drills have woefully undersized wiring and terminals and are having a significant voltage drop over a distance of 6 inches then adding more contacts isn’t going to do anything. It would be like adding an extra positive and negative wire to your car battery and hoping it starts your car better.
I didn´t even notice there are HP batteries honestly, but I have some High Energy ones and those are game changers really. Can´t recommend them well enough. If you are interested in seeing the difference between 3Ah High Energy battery and 5Ah regular one I recommend checking this video (and we know more Ah usually means better performance and yet the 3Ah High Energy destroyed the 5Ah one). It is in polish but one can see the difference, no need to understand to what he says. th-cam.com/video/C1Iesy9EmOQ/w-d-xo.html
Ever since I became a homeowner in December of 2004 I've owned Ryobi tools exclusively. Everything from a light to a impact drill to a weed wacker to a power inverter to a nail gun. I love how all of my batteries and tools that have lasted me from way back in the beginning still work to this day with all of the new batteries and tools. It just shows me that Ryobi is a company that values my money that I have invested into their company and their OnePlus system over the years.
Many Ryobi tools, especially the drills and drivers are solid commercial tools. Others are not. I ran a set construction program where we had 50 students building sets all day every day. I started with Dewalts, which the kids stole, so I switched to Ryobis just for cost. I was surprised to find the batteries to last longer then the Dewalts (at 1/3 the price!), and in a dozen drills and drivers used and abused for 5 years, I never had a failure.
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For a diy'er huh lol... my Ryobi lithium 18v impacts are unstoppable on any commercial residential mechanical projects. People used to laugh at me bustin out these neon yellow green little fellas... every time they shut their mouths quick! They are just as good as Dewalt Milwaukee etc
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bought a Ryobi kit 30 years ago when they were blue, every tool still works perfectly.
Same just revived my dead batteries yesterday 2. Not the nicd
30 years ago!? holy cow
That’s insane, gives me high hopes I just got the 2 piece One+ HP with the actual HP 2.0 batteries
Ditto. And they all improved greatly when the Li batteries came out. The circ saw used to be useless, now it's great. Only blue tool for me that bit the dust was the recipro saw, the blade device broke, but the motor is still good. Great tools all.
@@dkeith45 loved my dads blue reciprocating saw! That thing was a monster cutting our trees down!
After my De Walt gear was stolen I bought the Ryobi One+ set as a stop gap just to get me back out working and earning. I have not replaced them! 5 years later they are still going strong. They are used every week day but not for really heavy duty stuff. I really cannot complain and I will be sticking with them as they just do the job and cost a fraction of the price of De Walt and Milwaukee..
I’m a collision tech for a living. Admittedly I use Milwaukee exclusively at work but, ALL of my cordless tools at home are Ryobi and I put them through hell and they hold up great.
Almost a year has passed from your comment but I’d love to hear your opinion on if you think new ryobi tools could handle your occupational work?
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As a widowed middle aged lady, I’ve used my Ryobi tools for different jobs around the house. It has made it easy for me to take care of myself. Today I picked up a hand held air inflator: I saved so much money by already having two batteries at home. I bought a duffel bag kit a few years back that had a few tools and charger in it and two batteries. So grateful it was on sale at HD and I could afford it. I’m into brand loyalty of this company because it’s less expensive for this lower income hard worker to afford.
Honestly, big ups to Ryobi for keeping the same old battery system on their tools, and upgrading technology by adding to it in a way that doesn't invalidate the rest of the eco system. Sure the HP contacts might mar a bit of the housing on non-HP batteries, but you can still use either battery in either tool, or use newer batteries in older tools, or keep using the older batteries in newer tools. Not to mention that other tools at one time used the same D shaft style of connector. Long term battery platforms is honestly what makes me prefer Ryobi, they're dedicated to this style of battery, where any other company would ditch one platform for another once tech changes enough.
My only concern is that these tools are getting so damn stubby, they need a new battery form factor to allow the tool to be as stubby s they're getting; such as reducing the length but increasing the height, as a stubby battery. What in the hell would a new form factor do to the long term ecosystem Ryobi has going for them? Sure, they could use a similar platform on top of the battery, chop the edge off of stubby tools to allow full sized batteries, but there's no solution for adapting full size tools to a stubby battery where balance is concerned, a full sized tool would just topple over, unless you shoehorn an adapter block on the front to act as a stand.
I think one day they will face to change battery it will be sad moment for all users. In my opinion that type battery is old compares other batteries but for me its good specially how simple tools are. I hope Ryobi will not die because of simplicity like Mercedes-Benz when produced engines that works too long :)
The main issue with them, aside from being a bit lower voltage than others, is that they stick out pretty good. So for instance, using their compact racket, they had to make the head swivel to compensate for the battery sticking way out past the head. My batteries never seem to last that long so I guess swapping them to a new system wouldn't be too bad, especially if they provide adapters in the interim.
They really screwed up doing this now their manuals don't even get the proper battery right. Their packaging the wrong batteries with tools to unload them. They won't be honest about cell construction and so on. Ryobi has become more expensive than milwaukee when bought at the right time and sales do to the battery bs. I'm returning everything I own and switching to milwaukee it's not even close when comparing.
@@onlywenilaugh6589 i'm guessing they will switch to a newer battery sooner than later. It limits them in tool design severely. The only way they could ever make this work is by having an adapter to make the new batteries work on older model tools AND giving people like 50% off a new battery when bring in an old battery to exchange. That way its decently fair and gets batteries recycled
Ryobi said they will keep this battery platform for years to come. they have more then 100-120 tools using this platform. It is very hard to do this change for a company that is oriented to home use and DYI-ers....
I used Ryobi tools for 20 years while working as an independent contractor and was always happy with them, especially after the introduction of lithium ion technology.
Same here and still am to this day. It's kinda funny that people call them "Homeowner tools," since the majority of what I do with these tools is the stuff that homeowners do with them. I just do it right the first time (and get paid for it). The vast majority of what I do is remodel work. I don't ever need to drive dozens of giant lag bolts through steel embedded concrete (or whatever stress test someone comes up with next). I need tools that cut, drill, drive, etc the things found in homes. My Ryobis handle those tasks all day, every day...at a fraction of the cost of Milwaukee and DeWalt.
I guess That's Why Some
People Call The Color
Radio Active Green.
Some Call Them Lime Or
Neon Green.
In my experience, job site tools tend to go free range at some point in their life no matter how closely you watch ‘em.
Whether they really are migrating to that farm for tools my dad told me about or they are being forcibly “adopted” by someone I don’t know, I just have to assume a certain % of tools will be lost when I leave the shop.
That’s why I keep my more expensive Makita tools captive in my shop, and bring the less expensive Ryobi’s with me when I go out & about. They have more than enough power to get the on-site jobs done at a much less precious price point.
@@Tinkery Ryobi is nice because they don't get stolen as often (Not as much $$$ in pawning them) and it's cheaper to replace when they do.
I have to say Ryobi HP brushless is a game change and have to give them hands down alot of credit for sticking to their guns and moving fwd in their brand. So far so good on our end. Love the channel
Wfe bought me Ryobi tool set in 1995, every tool still works! I am a firm believer in Ryobi!
That's impressive
@@tomruth9487 of course I'm onto new batteries, but drill, sawzall, skill saw and battery have seen a lot of use!
I have a few corded Ryobi tools for my workshop and I've not been disappointed. Hate when people call them "trash"
People are married to their brands, it's tribalism. Just like people who are Chevy vs dodge fanboys or Xbox vs Playstation.
@@randybobandy9828 Agreed. I think tool fanboys started the whole brand war that we know of today in all other circles. I remember tools snobs well before I do video game and others. Guys and their tools are the original fanboys. It's like watching a bunch of ladies. I can't stand it.
Love the new Ryobi tool line. Have a few on my list of must haves. I prefer the bright green color over the dark blue they once had. The green is easy to see and makes for a good look.
For 10 years i have been very pleased with ryobi. I have restored 4 houses and have only 1 battery fail. I did have the skillsaw start smoking and thought it was toast. with a new sharp blade it has gone on and worked as new. Just built a 10x10 chicken coup off grid and did all the cuts. Dollar for dollar + selection, you can not beat those tools
I bought a Ryobi bandsaw and drill press many moon ago when their color was blue. Although I still use those tools...the quality wasn't very good at all but they were inexpensive for a DIYer. Fast forward 10 years later...I am redoing my basement. I bought a new Ryobi impact driver...had to put in about 300 2x4s framing...and build a bar...and soffit and so on. I figured...for the price...if I burn out the drill...that's fine. However, so far, I have been super impressed by my Ryobi drill. It is now one of my favorite. I love the battery system. It's done everything fantastic and saved my wrist at the same time. Ryobi is much different now than it was 10 years ago. And yes, I love the green color.
I got my first Ryobi kit over 21 years ago. Everything works as well now as it did then.
I would love to see a test against the best in class.
I’ve gone through lots of batteries over the years and definitely like the new tech for weight and longevity.
In the past six months I've bought six different Ryobi tools. Love them so far.
I love the bright lime green personally. It's high vis in your work area... More important than esthetic appeal (although I personally think they are esthetically pleasing)
I am a real fan of what Ryobi has been doing, tool line ups, 18VONE+ system. And so many new tools all the time! I think it’s over 280 tools now. Once you build your battery line up, they sell tool only tools that are so cost effective. So great that I want to start with some of their lawn and garden equipment. 18V (2) 4 ah batteries, 13” trimmer and a blower for $548 in CDN. What a deal and all 4 ah batteries, getting a start on high trigger time volume batteries!
I started out on Ryobi tools. Great tools for beginners who don’t have a lot of $$$
Same here, I jumped on the Milwaukee train a little while ago though.
Same here. Upgraded to the smaller batteries & Ryobi One. Only need my tools occasionally. Gears failed on the drill motor. Drive mechanism on the hedge trimmer attachment failed. Miter saw blade won't stay tight on the arbor. Depth stop broke on the Drill Press. Weed eater attachment died. Contacts on the 40 Volt battery fried on the drive head.
Nearly every Ryobi tool needs to be replaced. "Ya gets what ya pays for." Moving to Milwaukee, too.
Are the Lion batteries compatible?
In Europe Ryobi is the same price as Makita and DeWalt.
@@michaelandrejczuk803 like wise
Many years ago, that was true. But everything I have been reading recently has Ryobi really stepping up it's game. Most tools are considered "prosumer" and some are even dipping into the pro market. They have become legitimate competition for Dewalt and Makita and the like but at a significant savings.
I have the 18v one+ hp brushless blower and it has a 4AH battery, can the batteries be swapped between that the the drills? I was kind of hoping that since they are all one+hp products that i could interchange batteries between everything
I smashed the like button to start my 7 years of good luck! Thanks Vince...
Ryobi ain't what they use to be but in a good way. They keep suprising me. I have been test them in a commercial hvac world. I don't worry as much about them walking away while my back is turned, like my Milwaukee tools do. No one trys to take my batteries, maybe because no one has ryobi on site. Everyone makes fun of it but it always gets the job done. Never left wanting more power. Ryobi = AWESOME for the price!
“Move up range” you wish Milwaukee had it 😂😂
I have used Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee at work. I use Ryobi at home. Price, performance and range of tools is great.
For Christmas 2020 I was lucky to have been gifted the Ryobi One+ hex impact driver and I was absolutely impressed!👌 Sadly 3 months later, it grew legs and I never saw it again. 😢 Fortunately for me, I still had the extra battery with charger and Ryobi green bag and being that I loved it enough I went back a few weeks ago and figured I'd just get another one.. Well, another one I did get! They had upgraded to the HD line, so the choice was clear. I picked up the newer Ryobi One+ HD 18-V Brushless 4-Mode Hex Impact Driver! (tool only) I'll most likely pick up a second battery or more soon. The battery I have now seems to get the job done. I'm impressed with this one as well, like with the old version I had. This one is just staying within eyes sight. This makes item #3 in the Ryobi family I have purchased. First up was the Leaf blower (Awesome) and second came the 1600 PSI Pressure washer which does everything I need it to do, as I own my own automotive detailing/light mechanic business as a part time side gig for now. Love green and just so happened to fall in love e with the Ryobi brand. Perfect match for me and my needs! Thanks for the videos! 👍
My construction company is split evenly Makita and Ryobi. After working with other contractors who use mainly DeWalt, we will be buying Ryobi tools almost exclusively from this point forward.
Does everyone own ryobi for their home tools? I thought it was just me,mainly because of the battery being swappable with everything. At work I have a combo of makita and milwaukee since they had more available power tool options more suited to what I need them for. But yeah all my home tools besides my drill will be ryobi.
I’ve been thrilled with Ryobi. I bought them as an affordable beginner option into woodworking and home renovation and continue to expand the line years later. It’s unfortunate how swayed some people are by marketing and write off Ryobi due to price (as I almost did)
Same with me. Don’t really get the bashing people do with Ryobi. I’ve owned my sander from there for 5 years still doing great work.
I've had Ryobi for over 10 years when my wife brought home a tub of Ryobi some guy sold her for 20 bucks. They had the old junk Ni cad batteries. I had a Ryobi drill at work for several years. Everybody used it and never a problem. Wish I could afford the brushless tools.
I LOVE my Ryobi tools! And the lime green color. I don't like blue :)
Love this channel because they always bother to use the proper batteries with the proper tools... Which gives me great accurate information. Thank you guys for all you do
I'm a black 'n yellow guy, but I gotta say, Ryobi has definitely stepped up the last few years. If you look at their entire product line, I'm pretty sure they have more cordless tools than any other company. They've got so much shit.
I have a mix of Ryobi and Dewalt. Most of my Ryobi stuff is all HP brushless - and the quality of those tools is pretty on par with most of the major brands - jigsaw, recip saw, drill, impacts, multi-tool, brad nailer, and a couple others. Even the miter saw I have, Ryobi, is pretty nice.
But the few Dewalts I have that I prefer over Ryobi are the routers, table saw, sanders and I have a couple Dewalt drills I really like.
Most of my work is just DIY projects - so the Ryobi preform very well for the minor demands I have
I love my Ryobi and realize that the long-term battery form factor is one of their selling points.
I would like to see a future where Ryobi batteries have more of a Milwaukee / DeWalt form factor with a detachable adapter post to make them compatible with all previous tools.
I've used ryobi as a contractor for many years love the power on the 3 speed brushless. I also use matabo drills and drivers. Which are much lighter. But they both perform good imo
Look at a One + battery disassembled and you will see heavy wires connected to the two additional terminals. They are not signal wires. They are heavy conductors added to get more current out of the battery to help the tool when it is at the threshold of bogging. But they are extremely well engineered and I buy Ryobi whenever I can.
I’m a flooring contractor and own a business and all
I use is ryobi except my m fuel 18 10”miter saw and they work just fine never a issue at all for my needs
Love my ryobi cordless 10inch sliding miter saw
also flooring contractor, also all ryobi, but i DO have the ryobi 12 compound miter saw. works great. The 12 is nice because you can cut 2x4 on side or cut 4x4 out right.
Green looks a lot better than blue.
Love green.
VCG construction Vince ultimate cordless Ryobi vs Ridgid vs craftsman smack down. Raw tool test !!
I want to see this
RTT all the way
I'd like to see this.
I have Rigid and Ryobi both are goid Rigid has a lifetime Warranty Ryobi has a load of tools and some batteries are not good some are the Hp ones.
I have this set, and they do everything I need for around the house. Just bought them this summer.
Thanks Vinnie! I'm just a weekend warrior and invested in the Ryobi for the 18V platform and M12 for compact platform
That’s funny I did the same thing. Beginning wood worker. Milwaukee m12 fuel impact and driver with the ryobi lights, inflator, handheld blower, boom box, scrubber.
Ryobi is boo boo. The box the drills come in are the same color as the tools which drownds out the product. Not the greatest marketing color scheme. They need a color change and they would take off like a rocket.
@@paedahe4975 I’m not looking for a fashion show when I go work. Hope you where joking.
I switched from ryobi to the brushless makita a few years ago im glad I did
Thanks for the feedback! 👍🏻
I bought Ryobi impact & drill in May, switched to Dewalt in June, and switched to Makita subcompact a few weeks ago. 😅 Size & weight of the tools I decided was really important to me.
Love the new RYOBI HPs. Very nice
I have Ryobi tools. I purchased from Home Depot, the water proof cleaner. I ❤❤❤❤ love it. I love all Ryobi cordless tools.
I am impressed with the weed eater I got recently. It lasts a long time with the 4ah. The best part is the variable speed, you can slow it down in areas the use a lot of string like next to cement or metal fencing. So much easier to maneuver that gas. Replacing the trimmer line is faster and easier than any I've ever used. I was skeptical but now I'm sold. I don't like the color, if anybody wants to steel a Ryobi, you can pick it out in a crowd.
Oh man I got a 40V Brushless one and it's a beast. Will put any gas engine one I've ever had to shame. I'll never need to buy another one.
I am a residential maintenance person and my tools are ryobi for what I pay and value I get I cannot complain I still have some of the old blue ones and they still work just smoked my blue reciprocating saw after years of use found another blue one for $20 at a pawn shop not hardly a scratch on it so I will take my chances with it
What I like about ryobi tools is the batterys are so eazy to get
Roger Tyler
The plural of Battery is Batteries NOT batterys.
You are a failure at the English language, and not fluent.
Why is that.
Your education system is worse than Third world, and scores
near the bottom end of all the OECD countries.
Congratulate yourselves for being successfully dumbed-down
to an illiterate population.
There is sufficient evidence to prove that to be correct.
The dumbing down process started in 1970, and has been
largely successful in its implementation.
The USA is beyond saving and has been on a downward slope
for well over three decades.
@@andrew_koala2974 And yet still superior than Australia!
@@andrew_koala2974STFU
Bought the Ryobi HP 8 piece tool kit and also a Brad nailer. I love them for just home use! getting more to complete the set in the future!
I'd like to see the new compact HP Ryobi vs current brushless Ryobi. To see if it's worth the upgrade from what I currently have. Understandable that the new tools should be better, but by how much of a margin, and is it worth it, in the long run.
The new HPs all seem to be compact variants. I think they're there to be an expansion on the brushless collection, not an improvement on it. I can guarantee that the new one-handed recip saw won't hold a candle to the full-size brushless. Same with the drill and impact driver. The specs aren't close. They're the "tight spaces" tools to add to what you've already got...if you happen to need such a thing.
Makita did the all black sub compact line, dewalt did the atomic, ryobi now has hp
Mancaver tools has a comparison on his channel.
I assume he meant Milwaukee when he said up range since the manufacturer of milwaulee also makes Ryobi and Hart
I’ve been happy with my ryobitools. One failure was a brushless drill that just grinded itself to a halt and one complaint and it’s pretty much consistent with both of the brushlesss drivers. The chuck opens and drops a hex head bit and also locks it stuck. I have around a dozen tools in the 18v and to be honest I use the drill a lot so I’m tempted to switch brands because of it. There is nothing quite like the sound of a 6 inch hex head driver bit hitting a customers nice tile floor from ladder height and I’m tired if it.
AEG does the same
Other makes do it including my Bosch. Very annoying when you are up a ladder or scaffolding, over a weedy garden .
I still have ryobi blue tools 15+ years a solid DIY tool! I've up dated to milwaukee 12v fuel tools just love them lightweight and plenty powerful if you have the right battery's, the 18v milwaukee fuel tools are beasts
Ryobi vs Rigid vs DeWalt Atomic. The ultimate prosumer contest
I have never been a Ryobi tools fan, I run Ridgid and mostly Milwaukee now. The only Ryobi tool I have was a corded router and a Ryobi router table. I did get a Ryobi garage door opener when I replaced my old one cuz I love how you can add things onto it, I have the battery backup in mine so if the power goes out it'll still work and the accessories I have on mine are the 30 foot 3 receptical retractable extension cord which is awesome cuz I can get power anywhere in my garage without have to get an extension cord out and then put it back away and the dual laser park assist that let's me know when I've pulled my truck in just right and 2 fans which are a god send in the summer! I never had any of their cordless tools until I saw they have a cordless hot glue gun and I went out and picked it up right away and now that I'm in their platform I'll probably get their battery powered caulk gun, I've always wanted the Milwaukee M18 one but it's a fortune and I don't do enough caulking to justify spending that kind of money on it, even the Milwaukee M12 version is a lot of money but the Ryobi one is affordable, it may not have as many features but for how much less it is that's ok.
That dual ball bearing retention needs to make it's way up to Milwaukee I mean up to the contractor grade tool companies
Ive been using ryobi cordless stuff for close to 7 years. Turms out its all great stuff for camping and touring/overlanding.
Love these new brushless impact and drill, are absolute beasts! Much more power in a smaller lighter package.
I bought the hammer drill and took it back the following day. It felt way too heavy and clunky compared to most makita and dewalt drills tbh
I use ryobi, very good tools, I also still have a black and decker drill going strong from years ago, I use hart also another great tool, I would say ryobi have the edge thoe and I like the bright green, it’s refreshing to see.
Yo VCG you hit 280 thousand subscribers!!! LETS GO BABY!! great job! 👍👍
Thanks Treehouse !!
Of course!
I call the color "Seahawk Green". I presently own Dewalts but as soon as they check out I'm going for Ryobi!
Ryobi the most innovative tool company in the world. The trendsetter for tool features, tool comfort & great customer experience.
Go Hawks!
Ryobi has very effective anti theft built into the tool with that color.
🤣
ROLF. Imagine tools in pink color LOL
@@peger In medicine, Baltimore Shock Trauma uses (or used, not sure about currently) pink scrubs that were an attempt to keep people from wanting to keep them but every doc I know that has worked there has kept multiple sets because it's instantly recognizable. May work in reverse.
If you forget your Hi Vis Safety Vest, just hold up your Ryobi
@@peger Myself and 1 other I know have been painting our tools pink for years. The drawback is that we occasionally get our tools confused with each other lolz.
My wife bought me the Ryobi 8 piece kit with bag and it's amazing!
I love the bright green always been a ryobi fan and I love the new compact versions wish I had a set😁
I Just Bought A Right Angle Drill
I Haven't Used Yet But I'll Be Glad I Have It
When Ever I Plan On Using It For 1 Of My Projects.
I agree Milwaukee has some learning to do! As of late my Ridgid Impact Collet failed, smh.
Same question. I bought this exact drill and was sorely disappointed. But yet I bought a brushless hammer drill that the heavily advertised as brushless that actually has the HP terminals with no mention of it on the packaging nor in the manual.
I believe that Ridgid tools are contractor grade, I've never had a problem with any of mine. Granted my Milwaukee tools are nicer but my Ridgid tools are still real nice and they are tough and will get the job done.
Dang, I've had the complete opposite experience with Rigid. Have had so many of their tools quit on me after only a year or two of use.
@@sandyovals That surprises me I've never had one of mine quite working, although I take really good care of my tools people always think they are new or have never been used since I am really careful not to scratch them up and clean them after each use before I put them away. But even my really old ones that other people used and have been beat to hell still work. The only Ridgid thing I've had fail on my is one of my 5.0amp batteries died.
@@chevy5137 Ha, the exact opposite again here. I'm a landscape contractor so my tools get beat to hell from the elements and my crew using them on a daily basis. Only the toughest survive with me unfortunately.
@@sandyovals I love my tools and they cost me a lot of money so I don't let anyone else use them, at least my powertools that is, and I use my tools in all sorts of situations and they do get used hard I'm just careful with them so the outside of them doesn't get all beat up and when they are avaliable I always buy brotective boots for them, like my 2 Milwaukee 1/2" One-Key High Torque Impact Wrenches I have protective boots for both of them so that they don't get all beat up.
@@chevy5137 My own set of tools I take really good care of. But running multiple crews, it cost me more time and money to baby our power tools than just let them ride. Besides, I've been a contractor for almost a decade now, I've learned what can take a beating and what cant over the years.
Love the green color
So what is the dirty secret?
@@x1area51ii7 The secret is claiming a "dirty secret" gets more clicks than calling it a review.
@@Kalabajooie and it’s barely a review. More of an overview of the raw stats.
I think it the HP battery that won’t wort in an HP tool. That is so strange.
Delco in the house👍🏻🤘🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I’d like to see a TTR of: Ryobi Vs Ridgid!
I would like to see them put to the test with a 300 Winchester Mag at 325 yards.
The test may most likely void the warranty, but we the VCG would have an accurate durability test. Also the blue Ryobi was much nicer that the Little Tike yellow.
Aren't Ridgid and Ryobi made by the same parent company? The company that used to make the Craftsman 19.2V "C3" tools?
The go is within the terminal contacts that delivers the power. For the non brushless tools require the extra contact terminals for the deliverance of the power. As you know brushless is better, last longer, and delivers consistent power. Makita, Milwaukee dewalt all over rated and very high priced! I live Ryobi tools been using them for years!
Been using Ryobi since they were blue and the only place you could get them in America was Aldis grocery store
Im a roofing contractor nad I use Ryobi tools. Ryboi smash the jobs, Even the small 1.5 baterry last whole day, I use 1.5 since it makes the drill super light which makes it more handy. I also have 4 amps batteries but I only use them ryobi blower that last about 40 mins to hour depends on the variable trigger usage. I love their eco system due to its variety in tools options and easy to get hands on replacements.
Wheres the Magnet on the base of the tool . My favorite part. I thought that was a Ryobi trademark
if missing, then hot glue and a strong magnet will do the trick :-)
I couldnt find the extra screw in my tool bag, lol. It was stuck to the base of my drill.
Love that new green color
JUST BOUGHT THAT SET... so we will see how it works out.
me too
Bought this set a few weeks back and have really been happy with it.
I just love that lime green. Nah, to the boring dull blue. Makes the tool look cheesy. Keep the lime.
Agree. It reminds me of HiVis Safety Vests and like Dewalt’s Yellow feels complimentary to construction.
Ryobi used to be dark blue. My favorite angle grinder is from their older blue line and it still runs well even though I pretty much beat it like a rented horse.
@@kendallemory8455 feel bad for that horse. Lol.
For me the best tool I know is cheap compared whit other brands but I never regret whit this brand I have still whit me the first generation of kit of 6tools I pay 199$ in black Friday 11years ago and still working very good course is my next purchase this year all the HP brushless tools of Ryobi brand
Can’t argue with 7 years of good luck
Might pick up the drill
Bought the tool kit with free tool bag the circular saw and driver drill both caught fire on separate occasions not a fan of they’re tools but the weed whip holds up pretty well for my lawn
According to other TH-cam reviewers the HP technology is now in the tool not on the battery so that they can use the Hp tech even on non HP batteries but idk how true that is
This was my understanding as well.
I got the flourescent green brushless Ryobi angle grinder. And cant say I'm impressed. Leaniing on it even a little shuts it down.i also have their blue 18v one plus angle grinder with swiveling base that's real handy in tight spots , it allowed you to change the position of the battery, I wish they would have kept that feature on the brushless.. but hey I ' liked' ' the vid so,
woo hoo! 7 years good luck starting right now !!! (that's forthwith, right? You just unleash it immediately upon receiving the 'like' , no
' covid delay 'nonsense ?
right right Peace!
I got the angle grinder as one of my “ free” tools when I got the new brushless 1/4” impact tool. I’ve used the angle grinder more than the impact. I haven’t had an issue with it stopping on me. I give the tool time to cut and don’t “push” the cutter through the work.
TTR them. Makita would be a good one
I have this exact same HP brushless drill driver.
I don't have the impact driver, but i've also the Ryobi HP angle grinder, and batteries both with and without the large extra contacts.
The drill driver doesn't use thoses, so obviously it doesn't make any difference whichever battery i use (so i usually use the smaller ones for the drill for lightweight and manoeuverability), but for the angle grinder, it's noticeably more powerful when using the battery with the extra contacts (only losing about 25% speed VS totally stalling on the same hardest materials).
Far from home yet so can't check if the angle grinder has the extra contacts or if the lower batteries might have not only a capacity difference (2 vs 4Ah) but maybe also of instantaneous max power, but i highly suspect those contacts explaining this difference.
TTR with ridged subcompact impact vs the ryobi subcompact impact
The Ridgid will win. TTI keeps Milwaukee at the top, Ridgid at the middle, and Ryobi at the bottom. That way they have a pricing structure to ensure they are making money in each level of tool buyers. If they make Ryobis too good, they risk losing some money from more people choosing those budget-friendly tools over Ridgid. They can't have that.
Tool challenge please! Let’s see how they drum up against them both!
do a tool test raw on ryobi vs kobalt tools.
When will we see the makita 40v
I would like to see these match up against the Makita sub-compacts. The specs are similar and should make up for a battle.
Got a set this week and love them. Color is great and size and weight are awesome.
I'm an exterior contractor so my Ryobi tools take an absolute beating being exposed to the outdoor elements day after day. I have to say I'm really happy with their smaller tools - such as drills, drivers, saw zaw, jig saw, hedger, etc... but have been awfully disappointed with their larger stuff, especially their gas powered tools like chain saws, power broom, pressure washer, etc. For the price, they're great. But if you plan on making a career in contracting, it's 100% worth spending the extra money and investing in a higher grade brand like Makita, Milwakee, or DeWalt. Bosch is really good too, been very happy with all their tools I've used.
I enjoy the winged eagle wwf championship In the background.
I still have some Ryobi tools from 20+ years ago and still work fine. Milwaukee has always been the beefiest and strongest. Makita's were always the best on the compact side. Ryobi is competing with Makita it seems. If you are looking to get started look at the whole line of tools and look at battery replacement costs. I think Ryobi wins that over makita.
Canadian Home depot
2 pack of 4.0 AH Ryobi batteries = $134 cad
2 pack of 4.0 AH Makita batteries = $149 cad
1 x 9.0 Ah Ryobi battery = $118 cad
1x 6.0 Ah Makita battery = $179 cad
@@kan-zee Since I last looked at Makita batteries they have become more competitive it seems. I also meant the tool lineup and it seems they have made major strides there also. Again my advice is to look at the whole tool lineup and battery replacement costs because in most cases you will replace a battery before a tool.
@@MrPageyjim 😎👍
@@kan-zee 2 4.0 ah ryobi's =79.99
@@brickswisher7672
Ontario price for a 2pack of 4.0 ah ryobi battery's is
is $119 + 13% taxes = $134.46 cad
LOVE THE GREEN!
Definitely want to see it go up against pro grade tools. Maybe even a stress test. See how long it last till it burns up a motor
The chuck and gear box will give out first. Ask me how I know. Older brushed ryobi tools were more tolerant of abuse.
Chris Wise either way. I just want to see how reliable it is going to be. I bought a ryobi pole saw once.... the pole had snapped in two after 3 branches. Never again will I cheap out on a tool... even if I do only need it for a few hours of work
@@TATTOOFREAK937 I had a Remington pole saw that didn't last through the first job. Ego from here on out.
You have not lived until you use the 40 volt, 14 in. Ryobi chainsaw. Had to talk hubby into it because I am a bit intimidated by the gas one. Well, he used it and it lasted longer than he did! He told our daughter that if it wears out he is going to go buy a new one immediately. BUT....it has a 5 year warranty on it so it might be awhile. He hasn't let me play with it yet! Love Ryobi tools!
My guess is they did away with the extra contact points because the “HP” designation does nothing meaningful. I see no difference in performance between Ryobi standard lithium 4ah batteries and their 4ah HP batteries, and yes, I use their tools with the extra contact points. Had to go look after seeing this video because I had no idea I was using batteries that were supposed to be better.
Likely you just see better performance overall because lithium batteries and brushless tools are getting better and better.
What do folks think those two extra contact points are doing? Changing how electricity works? Unless the normal batteries/drills have woefully undersized wiring and terminals and are having a significant voltage drop over a distance of 6 inches then adding more contacts isn’t going to do anything. It would be like adding an extra positive and negative wire to your car battery and hoping it starts your car better.
I didn´t even notice there are HP batteries honestly, but I have some High Energy ones and those are game changers really. Can´t recommend them well enough.
If you are interested in seeing the difference between 3Ah High Energy battery and 5Ah regular one I recommend checking this video (and we know more Ah usually means better performance and yet the 3Ah High Energy destroyed the 5Ah one). It is in polish but one can see the difference, no need to understand to what he says.
th-cam.com/video/C1Iesy9EmOQ/w-d-xo.html
I would think that the extra contacts are for the charger, for cell balancing.
I love this green. Forget anything else.
Vince,
Were you just in a pizza commercial?
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You said it correctly, R-I-O-B-E-E!
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Oh my goodness. U care that much?
I'm about to become a DIY'er so I'm keeping my eyes on these
I have the last Gen, one+ line from Ryobi. Solid tools for diy in my opinion.
Nobody becomes a DIY'er, DIY'er are made.
@@willmercier2852 I started with the Gen 1 early this year. You're absolutely right, they are great tools.
@@izziereal2010 glad you like em! Sure there are better tools out there, but for the price the Ryobi is awesome. Plus the color is cool ☺️
Ever since I became a homeowner in December of 2004 I've owned Ryobi tools exclusively. Everything from a light to a impact drill to a weed wacker to a power inverter to a nail gun. I love how all of my batteries and tools that have lasted me from way back in the beginning still work to this day with all of the new batteries and tools. It just shows me that Ryobi is a company that values my money that I have invested into their company and their OnePlus system over the years.
love ryobi, good product. my first drill kit was a ryobi in 2003, and the colors were blue/grey then.
Look like a nice tool for a diy'er.
Many Ryobi tools, especially the drills and drivers are solid commercial tools. Others are not. I ran a set construction program where we had 50 students building sets all day every day. I started with Dewalts, which the kids stole, so I switched to Ryobis just for cost. I was surprised to find the batteries to last longer then the Dewalts (at 1/3 the price!), and in a dozen drills and drivers used and abused for 5 years, I never had a failure.
@@nesdonbooth9726 I think dewalt used to be a good brand but I think your just paying for name
@@salty6849 Remember, that which follows your belongs to the person you are writing to. In your sentence use you are or you're, not your. When spoken your and you're sound the same. When you're and your are improperly written the sentence does not make sense; as in your sentence.
@@ricdonato4328 stfu
For a diy'er huh lol... my Ryobi lithium 18v impacts are unstoppable on any commercial residential mechanical projects. People used to laugh at me bustin out these neon yellow green little fellas... every time they shut their mouths quick! They are just as good as Dewalt Milwaukee etc