I just got the m12 fuel impact, m12 fuel hammer drill, m12 fuel cut off saw, a m12 2.0ah battery, a m12 2.5ah battery, a m12 4.0ah battery and the m12 charger for $270. I was going to just buy the cut off saw, a battery and charger, but that was $210, so the choice was easy. I am a maintenance electrician, so the m12 platform is perfect for my needs.
17:16 Ryobi has several vacuums. Multiple shop vacs in various sizes, hand vacs, full size "house vacuums" and even carpet spot cleaning vacuums. They also have a router. Besides very niche tools for very specific trades, the Ryobi line has way more consumer focused items. They even have an 18v pool cleaner. Ryobi is king for average Joe
The vacuum I was referring to was something like the packout vac I picked up. While they have a "link" one now. I don't think it was available at the time. I corrected they had a router. And yes, they are definitely king of average lol. All jokes aside, I have been testing a ton of Ryobi tools the last few weeks and have been pleasantly surprised by some and equally disappointed by others. One of which was their recip. saw we just posted a review for.
Im a professional (journeyman) industrial mechanic, at work id take a Milwaukee all day every single day because id destroy that Ryobi. At home? I have ryobi tools because the amount of work I do isn't half as demanding and I need shit that can perform on a budget while still getting my jobs done 👍🏻
U would be surprised at ryobi on the tools. I am a journeyman pipe fitter and milwright and carry quite a few ryobi tools with me on the road and they work just as well in most aspects.
I was a contractor. Owned every brand, including Ryobi and Milwaukee. And I agree that Milwaukee out powers and out preforms Ryobi. But my Ryobi tools can still do the job and have out lasted 4 sets of my Milwaukee's. I would say the lower performance, allows for longevity.
Great honest video! I'm a true believer in buying tools that best fit your needs. The fact that Ryobi has over 260 18v tools is impressive. I am an avg, slightly above avg DIYer for home and auto and all my tools are Ryobi which haven't failed me yet and do the job. Other Ryobi 18v tools I use frequently include their vacuum, fans, air inflators and their LED lights. Their 40v outdoor tools are great as well.
Yup and that’s why I have Dewalt 20v, M12, Stihl, and Ryobi batteries. I got Ryobi because of their power scrubber specifically because my elderly parents just got a new curbless shower bathroom and I needed a fast way to help them clean it when I visit 1x a week.
I'm an electrician and have 5 or 6 M12 tools but I also have about 12 Ryobi tools. I like both because there are some tools that just need more power like an sds drill, hammer drill. I also like ryobi because a lot of their peripheral tools like fans, speakers, and air pumps are so much cheaper. But I also think that compactness of M12 stuff cannot be beat. The M12 tools punch way above their size for power.
I have/use lots of Ryobi tools (DIYer). Was working on a project helping a friend (pro contractor) and driving 3 1/2 inch screws into 6x6 post, he handed me his Milwaukee, the difference was night and day.
The Ryobi is slow, wow, was not expecting it to be that slow. My Makita and Metabo impacts (even the Makita sub compact) would drive 3 screws in the same time. I have the M12 and it's slower as well, but it is 12 volt.
One important factor for me was not just the starting impact or dill. It's the lower price of everything else in the platform. Want a Mitre Saw? Ryobi can get a okayt starter in 100-200 range. Milwaukee 400-500 for cheapest one I cound find here in Canada. That is just one comparison, but my point is Ryobi will offer a wide range of others tools to get that will also be much cheaper on 18 platform.
The m12 and m18 share a charger. I like the m12 for using on a ladder and carrying them in my tool belt. However I own Ryobi tools because they have cheap specialty tools that I use way less often.
Kobalt would be another solid choice for a homeowner. The tools and batteries are cheap and perform much better than Ryobi in my experience. Still like my 4 tool combo set that’s over 6 yrs old now. Original batteries too.
The Kobalt brand is not something I have been able to test yet. Glad they are working out. I think for the homeowner Ryobi is a solid choice. BUT, if you can wait and find Milwaukee on sale you can get tremendous value.
@@mfcbuilds give them a try if you can. They are pretty solid tools. I’m a Milwaukee fan myself. But Kobalt offers great tools at a good price. And their Xtr circular saws are supposedly better than Milwaukee’s.
Would a 2-ah or 4-ah battery be more suited for this? all I've heard and know from personal experience is that the 1.5-ah batteries are bad. in other tests, I've seen a Ryobi 1.5 ah just underpowers the tool, and switching over to 2/4ah makes it faster and more powerful
I’m in the makita platform but I got the battery adapter for ryobi. I usually buy the tools I really don’t use on ryobi side like the inflator, nail gun, sander exc..all good tools in my opinion
i really like the idea of the impartial impression, but too much subtle nudging your neighbor to get him to agree with your preference. i was a carpenter for years and i have both the ryobi 18v and m12 platform nowadays (i do construction management now so no field work). For my stuff around around home i prefer the ryobi platform. I can buy two tools for the price of many milwaukees and there are so many options for tools that fit my uses at home better. if i was still in the field i’m sure i would feel differently but i started on the old makita 9.6v platform and even that served it’s purpose back in the day, moved to dewalt as most did back then. now, ryobi is the perfect versatile homeowner option, i like m12 for some lightweight uses but can’t justify jumping into m18 or today,s dewalt platform. the quality of ryobi now honestly feels on par with the dewalt i was using back when i was a carpenter
Milwaukee fanboy here too, but I also believe purchasing the correct tool for the correct job. I just received my M18 Fuel hammer drill yesterday, and am expecting my M12 Fuel hammer drill today. That M12 hammer drill will pair nicely with my M12 Fuel impact driver. Yes, I have a problem. :)
Lol I say fanboy jokingly. BUT.. I own 2 m12 impacts, 1 m12 impact, 1 m18 impact. When I buy the m18 fuel impact, I will admit I have a problem. I really just don't want to have a bunch of different batteries so I'm locked in with milwaukee.
@@mfcbuilds LMAO, I am trying my best to resist the temptation of getting the M18 Fuel impact. Am thinking I already have the M12. If I need more power for bolts I can always resort to my impact wrench. If I need more power for concrete, etc., I have the rotary hammer on hand.
I have a mix of ryobi and milwaukee. I have ryobi 18v, 40v, and usb tools, and milwaukee m12 and m18 tools. Ryobi's sheer versatility is unmatched and many task have a fixed requirement that ryobi's tools will meet. Also on some of the odds and ends tools, theres simply no justification for milwaukee, like the caulk gun being 60 dollars for ryobi and 180 and 200 for m12/18 respectively. Like who cares that the caulk gun is red and not green when both dispense caulk just fine. Also I don't use one often, but a jigsaw is handy to have. 50 bucks for a ryobi jigsaw is great. its not fast nor is it powerful, but for being used once a year why spend anything more. Ryobi also has the 40v line, which is just a straight up gas replacement for large tools. Milwaukee may have some dual 18v tools that perform just as well, but now you have two 12ah batteries or two 6ah forge batteries when any singular 40v ryobi battery gives you that gas like performance. But I can justify milwaukee for multiple reasons, as sometimes the better tool is simply worth it. Tire inflator introduced me to the m18 platform, ryobis tire inflators are just anemic. And the stubby impact just laughed home the ryobi compact impact as the head is smaller and the battery is contained into the handle, all the m12 tools just can't be beat on compactness, and you can whip out the big battery to use them more like regular tools. As for the m18, their power is insane and is often ahead of even 36/40v competitors, dewalt flexvolt 60v tools often compete head to head with milwaukee m18 tools. Makita had to make the 40v line just to try and keep up with the m18 fuel tools. One other thing is with milwaukee, m12 and m18 tools are designed to be used in parallel. This is even reflected in their own marketing, they have an automotive kit that comes with an m12 ratchet, m18 impact wrench, a battery for each and a singular dual platform charger.
Awesome comment. It's easy to tell when someone has used the tool. Literally just posted the jigsaw review vid and was pretty impressed with the Ryobi.
@@mfcbuilds Yeah, I did start out exclusively with ryobi as having the tool at all is better than none, and certain tools got upgraded over time as I figured out where I needed the more power milwaukee offers. Actually some of the upgrades were purely ergonomic with the m12 tools, like the stubby 3/8th and ratchets that don't have the big 18v battery sticking out. What suprises me is the lack of a 12v ryobi line, as their whole mission of being homeowner friendly, a 12v compact line of tools would be very homeowner friendly, being smaller and lighter. Easier to store in a closet as many homeowner tools are not kept in tool boxes, and easier to use by people who aren't accustomed to labor.
@@mfcbuilds Their usb line and the existence of the m12 line says they can. I'd bet its a lot more to do with not wanting to "abandon" the 18v platform. It could hurt in the longrun for ryobi if other DIY brands take on the compact tools, so far only pro brands have adopted the compact 12v lines I have a usb lithium ratchet, its great since it has no torque behind it, it stops at the slightest resistance, great for plastic fasteners you don't want to strip.
This has been discussed. At the time of the video... this was apples to apples and within $10. I like Ryobi. I've been using them since they were the ugly blue/green color. The M12 just outperforms
@@mfcbuildsNice review but I have to disagree. The neon yellow makes the Ryobi look like it's from the toy aisle.😂😂😂 Or makes it look like it has gender pronouns. 😂😂 The navy blue was better. Maybe Ryobi made it neon yellow as a theft deterrent.😂😂😂
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I just got the m12 fuel impact, m12 fuel hammer drill, m12 fuel cut off saw, a m12 2.0ah battery, a m12 2.5ah battery, a m12 4.0ah battery and the m12 charger for $270. I was going to just buy the cut off saw, a battery and charger, but that was $210, so the choice was easy. I am a maintenance electrician, so the m12 platform is perfect for my needs.
Cool video, to me Ryobi is like a BIC pen..I love mine the feel good and a lot of add ones..
You deserve better than a bic pen lol.
17:16 Ryobi has several vacuums. Multiple shop vacs in various sizes, hand vacs, full size "house vacuums" and even carpet spot cleaning vacuums. They also have a router. Besides very niche tools for very specific trades, the Ryobi line has way more consumer focused items. They even have an 18v pool cleaner. Ryobi is king for average Joe
The vacuum I was referring to was something like the packout vac I picked up. While they have a "link" one now. I don't think it was available at the time. I corrected they had a router. And yes, they are definitely king of average lol. All jokes aside, I have been testing a ton of Ryobi tools the last few weeks and have been pleasantly surprised by some and equally disappointed by others. One of which was their recip. saw we just posted a review for.
Im a professional (journeyman) industrial mechanic, at work id take a Milwaukee all day every single day because id destroy that Ryobi. At home? I have ryobi tools because the amount of work I do isn't half as demanding and I need shit that can perform on a budget while still getting my jobs done 👍🏻
U would be surprised at ryobi on the tools. I am a journeyman pipe fitter and milwright and carry quite a few ryobi tools with me on the road and they work just as well in most aspects.
That's a great perspective. There are absolutely some Ryobi tools that are more than capable. I just don't want to have multiple battery platforms.
@currbag Just tested the Ryobi jigsaw and was very impressed. I was impressed by the Reciprocating saw as well, but not in a good way...
I own a Milwaukee 1/4” at home and everything else is AEG (Ridgid) or Ryobi
Treat your tools better maybe. I've put my Ryobis through hell. Also they are made by the same company
The light placement is actually better in the Ryobi. The bit or socket on the Milwaukee will block most of the light
I'm going to have to strongly disagree with this one lol. The Ryobi light is in no way better.
I was a contractor. Owned every brand, including Ryobi and Milwaukee. And I agree that Milwaukee out powers and out preforms Ryobi. But my Ryobi tools can still do the job and have out lasted 4 sets of my Milwaukee's. I would say the lower performance, allows for longevity.
That's awesome to hear. I'm a huge proponent of using what works for you.
Is it also possible you used the Ryobi less hard?
Every tool is different
Milwaukee and his little brother from the same mother
lol, most people have no idea..
We know.... Ryobi tools are horribly underpowered.
Lol, it's not that bad.
@@mfcbuilds
I have Ryobi tools. Should have gone with Kobalt.
Great honest video! I'm a true believer in buying tools that best fit your needs. The fact that Ryobi has over 260 18v tools is impressive. I am an avg, slightly above avg DIYer for home and auto and all my tools are Ryobi which haven't failed me yet and do the job. Other Ryobi 18v tools I use frequently include their vacuum, fans, air inflators and their LED lights. Their 40v outdoor tools are great as well.
That's awesome. Tools that simply work are the best.
Yup and that’s why I have Dewalt 20v, M12, Stihl, and Ryobi batteries. I got Ryobi because of their power scrubber specifically because my elderly parents just got a new curbless shower bathroom and I needed a fast way to help them clean it when I visit 1x a week.
I'm an electrician and have 5 or 6 M12 tools but I also have about 12 Ryobi tools. I like both because there are some tools that just need more power like an sds drill, hammer drill. I also like ryobi because a lot of their peripheral tools like fans, speakers, and air pumps are so much cheaper. But I also think that compactness of M12 stuff cannot be beat. The M12 tools punch way above their size for power.
Spot on accurate
@@mfcbuildsbingo flamingo
I have/use lots of Ryobi tools (DIYer). Was working on a project helping a friend (pro contractor) and driving 3 1/2 inch screws into 6x6 post, he handed me his Milwaukee, the difference was night and day.
So is it worth the extra cost (which is not as much as people think)? For me, I use my tools daily and it's an easy decision.
Im sorry but if you actually bought there 4mode with a hp battery it will be a totally different story
Testing it this week! Should have the vid out by Friday.
@@mfcbuilds ok awesome
that be very interesting
The Ryobi is slow, wow, was not expecting it to be that slow. My Makita and Metabo impacts (even the Makita sub compact) would drive 3 screws in the same time. I have the M12 and it's slower as well, but it is 12 volt.
It is very much... if there is nothing there to compare it to, it's fine. But, when there's a side by side test...
One important factor for me was not just the starting impact or dill. It's the lower price of everything else in the platform. Want a Mitre Saw? Ryobi can get a okayt starter in 100-200 range. Milwaukee 400-500 for cheapest one I cound find here in Canada. That is just one comparison, but my point is Ryobi will offer a wide range of others tools to get that will also be much cheaper on 18 platform.
The m12 and m18 share a charger. I like the m12 for using on a ladder and carrying them in my tool belt. However I own Ryobi tools because they have cheap specialty tools that I use way less often.
Kobalt would be another solid choice for a homeowner. The tools and batteries are cheap and perform much better than Ryobi in my experience. Still like my 4 tool combo set that’s over 6 yrs old now. Original batteries too.
The Kobalt brand is not something I have been able to test yet. Glad they are working out. I think for the homeowner Ryobi is a solid choice. BUT, if you can wait and find Milwaukee on sale you can get tremendous value.
@@mfcbuilds give them a try if you can. They are pretty solid tools. I’m a Milwaukee fan myself. But Kobalt offers great tools at a good price. And their Xtr circular saws are supposedly better than Milwaukee’s.
Would a 2-ah or 4-ah battery be more suited for this? all I've heard and know from personal experience is that the 1.5-ah batteries are bad. in other tests, I've seen a Ryobi 1.5 ah just underpowers the tool, and switching over to 2/4ah makes it faster and more powerful
I will lyk in a week. I am current going through testing with that exact thing.
Not just that, it's an HP tool it'd make sense to give it an HP battery.
I’m in the makita platform but I got the battery adapter for ryobi. I usually buy the tools I really don’t use on ryobi side like the inflator, nail gun, sander exc..all good tools in my opinion
Most people would be fine with Ryobi. But, that's only based on cost. I compared these bc they were pretty similar in cost.
i really like the idea of the impartial impression, but too much subtle nudging your neighbor to get him to agree with your preference. i was a carpenter for years and i have both the ryobi 18v and m12 platform nowadays (i do construction management now so no field work). For my stuff around around home i prefer the ryobi platform. I can buy two tools for the price of many milwaukees and there are so many options for tools that fit my uses at home better. if i was still in the field i’m sure i would feel differently but i started on the old makita 9.6v platform and even that served it’s purpose back in the day, moved to dewalt as most did back then. now, ryobi is the perfect versatile homeowner option, i like m12 for some lightweight uses but can’t justify jumping into m18 or today,s dewalt platform. the quality of ryobi now honestly feels on par with the dewalt i was using back when i was a carpenter
Did you watch the "Final thought" at the end? I agree with you.
@@mfcbuildsi did but earlier in the video i felt you shaped your neighbors opinion instead of letting him come to his own conclusions
I know Ryobi's 18v Brushless 1/2" impact comes with the same three light system that the Milwaukee has.
I will be testing the Ryobi One+ HP line this week...
Milwaukee fanboy here too, but I also believe purchasing the correct tool for the correct job. I just received my M18 Fuel hammer drill yesterday, and am expecting my M12 Fuel hammer drill today. That M12 hammer drill will pair nicely with my M12 Fuel impact driver. Yes, I have a problem. :)
Lol I say fanboy jokingly. BUT.. I own 2 m12 impacts, 1 m12 impact, 1 m18 impact. When I buy the m18 fuel impact, I will admit I have a problem. I really just don't want to have a bunch of different batteries so I'm locked in with milwaukee.
@@mfcbuilds LMAO, I am trying my best to resist the temptation of getting the M18 Fuel impact. Am thinking I already have the M12. If I need more power for bolts I can always resort to my impact wrench. If I need more power for concrete, etc., I have the rotary hammer on hand.
I always go with, when I "need" a tool, then I buy. Try to resist the want to buy.
I have a mix of ryobi and milwaukee. I have ryobi 18v, 40v, and usb tools, and milwaukee m12 and m18 tools. Ryobi's sheer versatility is unmatched and many task have a fixed requirement that ryobi's tools will meet. Also on some of the odds and ends tools, theres simply no justification for milwaukee, like the caulk gun being 60 dollars for ryobi and 180 and 200 for m12/18 respectively. Like who cares that the caulk gun is red and not green when both dispense caulk just fine. Also I don't use one often, but a jigsaw is handy to have. 50 bucks for a ryobi jigsaw is great. its not fast nor is it powerful, but for being used once a year why spend anything more. Ryobi also has the 40v line, which is just a straight up gas replacement for large tools. Milwaukee may have some dual 18v tools that perform just as well, but now you have two 12ah batteries or two 6ah forge batteries when any singular 40v ryobi battery gives you that gas like performance.
But I can justify milwaukee for multiple reasons, as sometimes the better tool is simply worth it. Tire inflator introduced me to the m18 platform, ryobis tire inflators are just anemic. And the stubby impact just laughed home the ryobi compact impact as the head is smaller and the battery is contained into the handle, all the m12 tools just can't be beat on compactness, and you can whip out the big battery to use them more like regular tools. As for the m18, their power is insane and is often ahead of even 36/40v competitors, dewalt flexvolt 60v tools often compete head to head with milwaukee m18 tools. Makita had to make the 40v line just to try and keep up with the m18 fuel tools. One other thing is with milwaukee, m12 and m18 tools are designed to be used in parallel. This is even reflected in their own marketing, they have an automotive kit that comes with an m12 ratchet, m18 impact wrench, a battery for each and a singular dual platform charger.
Awesome comment. It's easy to tell when someone has used the tool. Literally just posted the jigsaw review vid and was pretty impressed with the Ryobi.
@@mfcbuilds Yeah, I did start out exclusively with ryobi as having the tool at all is better than none, and certain tools got upgraded over time as I figured out where I needed the more power milwaukee offers. Actually some of the upgrades were purely ergonomic with the m12 tools, like the stubby 3/8th and ratchets that don't have the big 18v battery sticking out.
What suprises me is the lack of a 12v ryobi line, as their whole mission of being homeowner friendly, a 12v compact line of tools would be very homeowner friendly, being smaller and lighter. Easier to store in a closet as many homeowner tools are not kept in tool boxes, and easier to use by people who aren't accustomed to labor.
Either they can't get enough power or they're staying true to the, "we're not changing batteries and keeping the same platform" position.
@@mfcbuilds Their usb line and the existence of the m12 line says they can. I'd bet its a lot more to do with not wanting to "abandon" the 18v platform. It could hurt in the longrun for ryobi if other DIY brands take on the compact tools, so far only pro brands have adopted the compact 12v lines
I have a usb lithium ratchet, its great since it has no torque behind it, it stops at the slightest resistance, great for plastic fasteners you don't want to strip.
I have not played with the usb line at all. I'll have to check them out for review.
You didn't test apples to apples. Ryobi has a 3 speed impact with tap con mode which you did not show....
This has been discussed. At the time of the video... this was apples to apples and within $10. I like Ryobi. I've been using them since they were the ugly blue/green color. The M12 just outperforms
@@mfcbuildsNice review but I have to disagree.
The neon yellow makes the Ryobi look like it's from the toy aisle.😂😂😂 Or makes it look like it has gender pronouns. 😂😂
The navy blue was better.
Maybe Ryobi made it neon yellow as a theft deterrent.😂😂😂
And Milwaukee has a whole line of 18v tools.
dope shit
Thank you!
Fun to watch.
Thank you!
Nice comparison
Thanks!