The Hater's Guide to Ryobi Tools | What To Buy and Avoid
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- People love to hate Ryobi Tools. I'll tell you what tools are worth the price and which ones to avoid.
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0:00 Hater's Guide to Ryobi Tools
0:35 Least Favorite Power Tool Brand
1:01 History of Ryobi Tools
1:22 Who Owns Ryobi
2:45 What Sets Ryobi Apart?
3:28 How Many Tools Does Ryobi Have?
4:14 Ryobi is Innovative?
4:42 Ryobi Warranty
5:08 Ryobi Tools Availability
5:47 Ryobi Battery Compatibility
6:35 Why Do People Hate Ryobi Tools
8:14 Ryobi's Strong Marketing Division
8:51 Best Ryobi Tools To Buy in 2023
9:40 Ryobi vs Milwaukee Cordless Tools
10:28 Ryobi vs Ridgid Cordless Tools
11:38 Ryobi vs Milwaukee Router
13:07 Is Milwaukee or DeWalt Better than Ryobi?
13:50 Is Ryobi Real That Bad?
14:09 Pros and Cons of Ryobi Tools
14:56 Don't Buy These Ryobi Tools
16:00 What Do You Think about Ryobi?
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Ryobi did split in 2018 and Kyocera got Ryobi limited in Japan and handles power tool markets in , Asia , Latin America , Middle east and Africa .
TTI handles Ryobi brand in North America , Europe , Australia and New Zealand ... totally different tool lines .Blue Ryobi tools are Kyocera .
I have over 20 Ryobi tools. I use them for everything basement , tiles, cabnets, countertops, wood working for over 10 years. They work as good as Dewalt, milwaukee . I used them before
highly recommend getting the HP Oscillating Multi-tool over the regular. The regular requires a hex nut to change blades and drives me crazy, whereas the HP has the lever for switching blades. HP is also 30% more powerful, which you'll need for metal (the regular can get by on max power but leaves more to be desired).
@pete_lind did you know that TTI
Make Milwaukee tools. The same thing as Ryobi
Their commitment to battery compatability over time is key. It's easier justifying a tool purchase when you know that access to a battery is a non-issue.
it's the reason i stuck with them. Also, I have NEVER had one break on me after years of house fixes, projects, and weekend warrior work on my car.
@@FTsingos I havent exactly had a ryobi tool fail on me but I did over work and overheat one of their cheap brushed 5.5" circ saws. And smoked it. I dont blame the tool for failing under abuse. Ive got a ryobi brushless 7.25 with likely a spotty trigger switch. Doesnt reliably start when trigger is pulled. Havent gotten to fixing it yet.
@@fixerupperer I do NOT understand tool snobbery. I get it. You can buy cheap stuff and it's cheap for a reason, breaking, etc. But hearing people rip on ryobi when I've had nothing but dependable service from them perplexes me.
This is exactly right. I still have an old set of blue tools from them that I still use. There was a time when you could buy a new "set" for not much more than new batteries, so I have newer duplicates of tools that I use more often, but I don't think any of my tools are non-functional even after all of these years.
It is fair to say that some of the other brands may be higher quality and beefier, but for my home shop I'm invested in the Ryobi ecosystem. I will agree with the assessment on the table saw and miter saw. Although it was cheap and it works, the table saw is pretty sloppy. The miter saw is better and works for me, but if I were to do it again, I would probably spend a little more money and get something better.
What you gotta do is avoid 2009-2017 lmao
Ryobi has a special place in my heart. My entire life, my Dad used Ryobi for household fixes. So I grew up watching him use them. They were a reasonable price and got the job done. When he passed away in 2014, my mom gave me a lot of his Ryobi tools since I am a woodworker. I love those tools. I love even more that I can buy new batteries and use them in my Dad’s tools. ♥️
I'm still using a DeWalt Radial Arm Saw, made in Towson, Maryland, that my dad bought brand new in 1971. Finally had to have the motor rewound. But after all these years, the saw is still square and has no play.
Big ups to your old man and may he rest in peace. Those tools will be cherished.
Make sure to give them some grease every once in a while to keep em running. My dad is a dewalt guy but used ryrobi for houshold things as well. I got my own dewalt set of tools but ryobi is special to us
How dare you make me teary-eyed at 9 in the morning...
Sorry for your great loss, you have a treasure using your dad's tools.
I love the fact that Ryobi kept the same 18 volt battery when they went to lithium batteries. It breathed new life into my old blue tools I bought back in the early 2000’s. I still have every blue tool and they all work flawlessly. I’ve been adding the newer tools to my collection and my two favorites are the grease gun and the backpack sprayer. I run a lawn care business and have been using the backpack sprayer almost every day with zero issues.
Do you know if the Ryobi weed wackers and air blowers are as powerful as they need to be?
@@Deno2100 No offense intended but that's a bit of a loaded question I think. If they are powerful enough to do the job you need them to do, they're as powerful as they need to be. What is powerful enough for me may not be for you ... One thing I have noticed however that directly addresses your question, my leaf blower is twice as powerful when I use the 6amp battery than the 2 amp battery. This could be by design but I always thought that more amps meant more time between charges. Hope that helps.
i quit them got sick of batteries dying
Amazing! 🤩
All my old blue Ryobi tools are also still working over 20 years later. They don't look pretty, but they still do the job
I’m very much a Ryobi fan. Love the wide array of tools available. I’m an avid DIYer and woodworker. I don’t work on a job site or stress the tools daily. For light to moderate duty use I think these work just fine and have a great price point.
I feel sorry for you looking at the ugly lime green. When you use it.
Great video man- I think people hate on Ryobi because everyone can afford it whereas the big brands are more of a status symbol
Yup. Its like cars. A budget car still functions as a car. Maybe it doesn't have all the bells and whistles but it can get the job done at a large cost savings.
huge part of it
I only ever used their drill driver and i hated that you cant tighten it by hand but you have to press the trigger, so you can never get it tight
@Gigachad-mc5qz huh? Have you ever used another drill? Mine works amazing
Definitely an element of this at play, yes.
Like car models sometimes being a 🍆 extension.
My shop is predominantly Ryobi. I am a hobbiest, but they have been great and I have had them for many years and handed the older ones down to my son.
Great review, have a very large Ryobi tool collection, probably 80% of what they offer from drills, saws, snow blower, inverter, and even a chainsaw. These tools are ideal for me and a lot of people because of the cost and the diy factor, which let's you keep the tool after the job is done, unlike when you hire a pro. Pros will always down these tools because of durability, warranty, quality, power, and reliability, which is probably only a 10-17% difference between Ryobi or tools like Milwaukee or DeWalt. The thing I did like about Ryobi is that Hart tools look exactly like Ryobi and will do nothing but devalue Ryobi and my collection.
I bet you have to take the battery out and pop it back in every 20 minutes. I know from experience and it's common across all of their tools.
never ha\d to do this.@@DudeEggs
I use Ryobi tools almost exclusively. They have come a very long way in the last 10 years. All my Ryobi tools work great and have never let me down. They are coming out with so many great products for their 18 volt line. I am not ashamed to be a Ryobi user.
Bought a small kit and added to it. Love the 18 gage nailer. Ryobi days are like Christmas for 4 amp batteries. Love your channel. Keep up the good work.
I'm a professional cabinetmaker. I've used Ryobi tools since they were still blue and grey and ran on Ni-Cad batteries. The commonality of the battery design was the deciding factor for buying the new brushless models; the new batteries would fit my old tools which would become my "Home" set. I still have a few of the new, green tools that are not brushless, but the majority of my collection is. I have pretty much every tool type in this video and 10, 3 and 4 amp hour batteries along with five chargers. Pro Tip: Wait until the "Ryobi Days" sale, buy the 2 batteries and charger combo and get a free (brushed) tool. I've picked up a couple like that. The tools with brushed motors are being discontinued so don't have the best features.
I use these tools every day, both to build cabinets and countertops, as well as install them. The brushless impact driver will drive 3" #8 screws hard enough to snap them on it's high setting. The 6" circular saw is a battery hog, but handy for quick cuts, the router _is_ top heavy, and the table saw has alignment problems at times. That said, I had a coworker over-stress a sander and kill a new battery. Ryobi replaced it with no questions asked, I just had to go to Home Depot and pick it up. Some of my coworkers have Rigid and Milwaukee tools, but don't have the variety I do, so my tools get a LOT of use. These are NOT DeWalt. But I think DeWalt are overpriced for what they are. What Ryobi has produced in the One+ line are good tools for the money they charge. They are not the best you can get, but they are worth every penny and then some.
I still have some of those “blue tools”!!!! A jig saw, light and reciprocating saw. I don’t use those particular ones often. Yet every time I slap in the battery, they fire up and get the job done.
I finally had to discard the last old battery that I bought probably 20+ years ago as it no longer would hold a charge. I’ve done everything from minor repairs to tearing a 1920’s kitchen down to the studs and joints and rebuilding it with my Ryobi. We did have to buy a corded circular saw to cut through the hardwood and subfloor, but everything else was done with battery Ryobi.
And as a woman, I like that they are not overly heavy and fit in my hands.
The brushed tools are not being discontinued. Just like Ridgid and Milwaukee, Ryobi also has base tools they use to bring new customers in with attractive prices and basic features for the home owner. Most of their old brushed tools were revamped like a year ago: The drill, impact driver, impact wrench, circ saw, sander, jigsaw, you name it
Good video. When people ask me which is best, I say “pick a color and stick with it.” I chose black and yellow, I don’t want 3 different chargers taking up room in my shop. For most, the green, yellow, blue or red brand will do everything they need it to do.
Have you found the newer random orbit sanders to be battery hogs as well? Asking for some friends. I like their lil compact router, and their yard equipment is actually really decent not considering the pricepoint.
The router is awful imo, but almost all of our tool are ryobi. We've done a lot with them
The biggest thing I love about Ryobi is that they were the first one to adopt the battery platform idea and really run with it. Since the beginning of battery-operated tools my biggest complaint was that they changed the battery every time the new tool came out almost forcing you to buy it and throw your old tool away.
Me too. The 18+ is a great platform and they have so many tools available for it!
I have several Ryobi tools that worked just fine
It's so dumb to orphan a cordless tool line. Once the customer has committed to a manufacturer, he's more or less locked into the manufacturer. It's not like coded tools, where brand loyalty isn't enforced. At the price of batteries, once a customer buys a tool (the reason for sales, BTW) he's pretty much locked into that line by the battery. Orphaning the battery design not only gives the customer an opportunity to jump ship but almost pushes him out the door, perhaps never to return.
I've switched brand at least twice when the old batteries were obsoleted. Makita was the first. Their batteries were absolute junk (had them rebuild several times) and when they changed to NMH, I went with DeWalt. When DeWalt switched to LiIon and a new form factor (for no reason), I went to Bosch. I just threw away my last DeWalt tool as my final battery died. Yes, I know there is a converter but that's a kludgy afterthought.
I'm not going back to either Makita or DeWalt for anything. There are too many, better, alternatives. Ryobi, in its own way, is one.
@@kwilliams2239 Makita batteries was the exact reason why I finally bit the bullet on the Ryobi cordless world. My Makita drill/driver itself was great, but neither battery was particularly good, even when new. The first one died completely a while back, and when the second one recently hit its last legs I discovered those batteries aren't even available any more. Sure you can get ones that *look* the same on Amazon/Ebay, but batteries are something I'll only trust if I know they're genuine - and the original ones were crappy anyway, so it was time to change.
I took the motor out of the Makita and added a power supply and controls to make an electric table lift mechanism for my DIY drill press though, so it's not all bad :)
@@rickmartin7674 Yup, say what they want about Ryobi but I have batteries from them that are 10 years old and still working.
Swapping out all my DIY-tools for ryobi when it’s possible or something breaks. They have a really nice feel and the number or products with the same battery makes it for me. Started with garden tools but now also more and more for my hand\build tools. Think they are great value and yes go for the HP brushless. 👍🏻
I bought the brushless Ryobi tool set for home renovation projects 4 years ago & they were all great. I've never ran across issues & they've all held up well over the years, doing 4-7 projects/year. I recently bought their hedge trimmer & absolutely love it! I have no idea how these tools will hold up if you were to use them everyday but it's the best bang for your buck for casual hobbiest DIYers + homeowners!
My first power tools were Ryobi and Ive been planning on upgrading to more premium brands over time. However Ive been having a hard time since my Ryobi tools just wont die, they have never done me wrong. I will agree you should stay away from the larger saws and whatnot, but their drill/drivers and other small tools are great for the price minded diy/homeowner.
I agree..sort of. I got my ryobi tools before the brushless versions and intend on replacing each tool as they break or fail with the newer brushless, however, they haven't died yet.
Same story. 18 years ago I was a new homeowner on a budget. Bought a starter set of Ryobi tools. They have all been heavily used and are all still in operation.
Yes my exact same experience! As far as durability I am still running some Blue tools. I am so vested in Ryobi now that I just won't switch.
Yup. My dad left me a couple of the old blue Ryobi tools ... and they still work. They are bulkier, but they just won't die.
The only problem I've had with any Ryobi tool was a 10 year old 18v blower I used ALL the time. The switch failed, but I definitely got my value out of it, and didn't cry about buying another one - for $79.00 !!! I'm not going to knock a brand that has been so good to me for 10+ years.
The big saws works great you just need a bigger battery. I use 9ah batteries for my Ryobi tools that need the extra power. Ryobi brushless are the bomb.
I keep hearing "if your a home owner or DIY'er". I have used Ryobi for over 25 years in commercially work and still use them today. I still own blue Ryobi tools that work like new...once I updated to lithium batteries powering them, it was like renewing them. have had great results while costing less than others. The battery compatibility is also a huge plus. I have dropped them several stories and they survived, never broken one yet. Love them. Really like the channel.
I have numerous old blue ryobi tools. Also several 10+ year old batteries still kicking
Great review! Impartial and not biased. I have Ryobi products and purchased them just for reasons you mentioned. I don't use them daily but have put them through the paces over time. I do take care of all my tools and imagine that is why my drill driver and impact driver have lasted 13 years and still kicking. You hit the nail on the head when you spoke of the batteries and cost. That is what attracted me to Ryobi initially.
I’ve been doing HVAC for 10 years and 90% of my tools are Ryobi 18V. Never had an issue with lack of power. From their portable band saw for cutting 1 1/4” black iron pipe on a boiler, to the impact torque wrench for changing out anode rods. My go to brand for tools
I've been a custom home builder for almost 25 years now and the majority of my tools are Ryobi. Using the right tool for the job as well as the larger capacity batteries is what truly makes a difference. I have some makita hammer drills and drivers that i abuse the crap out of for more industrial work. My Ryobi tools have lasted me many years in residential construction and still perform very well. I even have lots of that older blue line, still running strong today with the help of the newer battery technology. I do feel the cheap combo kits are for beginners and are priced really affordable for them, but the separate perchased tools and HP brushless line are game changers. I've also over the years wasted tonnes of money and have bags of broken Dewalt and Milwaukee tools in my garage, that suffered burn outs, multiple motor and battery failers, non brushless and brushless. I like Dewalts larger tools chop saws, table saws etc, but avoid their cordless hand tools like the plague.
Same here. I'm a contractor both residential and commercial. I switched to Ryobi years ago and love them. Durable and cheap. Like you I have bags of Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch, Makita etc; I'm sold on Ryobi. I always hit Home Depot each year around the holidays and buy the 2 batteries, charger, bag, and get a free tool too. I own about everyone they make now.
@ronlovell5374 would you be willing to sell those broken tools? Struggling to make ends meet and am trying to do furniture repair on the side so upgrades to old tools i have would be great
The older blue Ryobi's were much better built. As much as I think Ryobis are on the bulky side, DeWalt and Milwaukee of late have the reliability of an Samsung Washer... 2 years.
Yup, I have a similar story especially about the blue tools. I have a blue tool box set that I bought from Home Depot in 2002 and I still use it for my main moneymaker. Got a lot of the newer Ryobi stuff too but I like the box set because everything is together, and I just wheel it around the job site with the new batteries. The new batteries make the blue tools better than ever. They’re kind of like they are on steroids. Long as you have a good blades, drillbits and accessories you can’t go wrong. Started using Ryobi in the late 90s.
Meat loaf
I was given a tool set of Ryobi 15 years ago and never looked back. My big reason for using them is affordability. I’m a DIYer and beginner woodworker. I don’t use the tools enough to just the costs of Dewalt or others. Plus Ryobi seems to keep getting better and better as the years go on.
My son dogged out my Ryobi tools when I starting buying years ago, but now he has many drills, saws and lights now! He finally realized his dad does know a little something!
How’s the plastic table saw ?
@@adffafsfdafdfdfd2451 I have an Admiral 12 inch compound miter saw and a Kobalt 10 inch portable table saw. I looked at Ryobi table saw and miter saw, but didn't buy them. Was a value for my money decision.
I have used Ryobi over the past 20 years. Have an old Clutch Driver still going strong. Right now I just have Ryobi corded but I am going to start acquiring the cordless tools. Great video presentation.
We started with the Ryobi 1 system a very long-time ago and love them with heavy use! Only had one break- mider saw (operator error) and it was fixed and no cost! Just got the brushless jigsaw and love it! Im over all the tool snobs! Peace ✌️ and great video
At my highschool we use Ryobi exclusively in tech theater for building sets, I’ve seen a drill or impact drop 50 feet from the catwalk while we were changing lights. It still works. The main problem with the older ones is that the rubber grips peel a bit but they get used with people who have no idea how to use tools all the time and hold up well.
That is the good reason to have an economic tool. I worked in a university wood shop where they had every high end tool. The 2 table saws where 20k each. Every semester we have new students do a safety class. Five minutes after they are set loose to do their personal project a 1/3 of the class are miss using the tools.
When I was a student I bought all my own tools and never let anyone use them.
I am a big fan of Ryobi. My collection of tools spans almost the full breadth of the 18v line (both brushed and brushless) and a good chunk of the 40v line. The versatility of the 18v battery across so many tool options is a godsend for the hobbyist and home owner because I can make a big mess during a project using several 18v tools, then turn around and use the same 18v platform to clean up my mess as well as finish and polish my project. Then I can turn around and use that same 18v battery platform to make and clean up another mess in my yard from trimming my trees to pruning my hedges and string trimming my grass before switching to the 40v platform to cut and bag my grass and blow everything into a nice pile. And if I were feeling particularly productive, I could switch back to the 18v platform and wash, polish, and vacuum out my car after covering it in grass clippings from the string trimmer.
All that being said, I do think that you have a point about full scale construction site durability. Do I think the batteries or equipment would fail if used for their intended purposes on a job site, no. But I, too, used to do construction, and I have witnessed the thoughtless abuse of tools by workers because the tools weren't their own. So, I believe that under those circumstances I would opt for more robustly constructed tools simply because people are going to be people, and often they have a more callused approach to things that are not their own or that they don't have a vested interest in.
I appreciate the honest assessment you gave of the tools you purchased. Great video.
For me thats the biggest problem with Ryobi....NOT ADDING TO MY GROWING COLLECTION!
@@shadowbanned5164 true, it can be addicting. But there comes a point where you own so many that there's really nothing new to buy. Lol. That's me. Sure there are some 18v and 40v items of theirs that I don't own, but I absolutely have no justifiable use for those items, so I can now resist the urge to purchase them. Ha!!
@@Brad_R_LiveFit Bought that Ryobi drain auger the other week just in case my drain gets blocked lol Im screwed....(using a ryobi impact driver)
You hit the nail on the head here. If you're a professional, or someone using these tools heavily every day, its best to avoid Ryobi. But for 90% of homeowners and hobbyists who use the tools occasionally, Ryobi is great.
Agreed. I’m a DIY homeowner (pretty handy) using Ryobi tools for years and haven’t had any problems with any of them. I will say though, I’m an Electrical Engineer working in construction and visit a lot of job sites and see contractors using Ryobi tools all the time. Most say that they work great and cheap enough that if they break due to employee neglect, they don’t feel bad about buying another.
I use the brushless Ryobi tools professionally and I haven't had any issues the past couple of years. I burned out a recip saw that wasn't brushless. It still works, but I got it to smoke so I don't use it anymore.
The only thing I haven't figured out yet is if the batteries are lasting as long as other brands. Never have a second tool doing the same job to compare it.
@hulkhuggett The brushless Ryobi are pretty decent, but I wouldn't want to be using them all day, everyday. More for comfort. I have Ryobi and Milwaukee m12 and m18. I really love the m12 stuff for comfort and size, but whenever I want the extra power, the m18 stuff is just more comfortable and feels better than Ryobi.
@@mikebonom My first thought was the same that Milwaukee felt better in my hand. After using the brushless Ryobi for a while and then grabbing my Milwaukee I didn't really notice it anymore. I haven't used the M12. I keep my Milwaukee at home and take Ryobi to work.
@@mikebonom not necessarily true. I see more and more Ryobi tools on construction site
Ryobi days are on! Great time to increase your workshop with good stuff. I haven’t had any issues with the Ryobi tools I have. Love the battery system compatibility.
Used them professionally for a few years. I stepped up to Dewalt 20v XR and the difference is huge. That being said, I use Ryobi for all my diy stuff and couldn't recommend it more highly for that purpose. Ryobi is 100% the best for at home. The versatility is crazy. They make a pool cleaner for Gods sake haha.
Ryobi is getting WAY too expensive! I bought a DeWalt pole saw that is far better than the POS Ryobi pole saw that I returned AND IT WAS THE SAME PRICE! WTH???
@@joeking433 WOW
I'm a maintenance technician at a local University and every one of my 13 power tools is Ryobi and I have yet to have one fail on me. To be fair I have only been in maintenance for about three years and I just recently decided to buy most of these tools, within the last 6 months. I am absolutely loving all of my tools so far and I hope they do last. I will update if anything changes
Thanks for putting this together, extremely helpful and well put together!
One of the best product reviews I’ve ever seen 💪
I have bosch for work but recently started using ryobi garden tools and they're fantastic especially for the price. Mower, chainsaw, brush cutter and hedge trimmer work great. Their features and ergonomics are really well considered. I'm aware that I need to be more careful with them compared to my bosch tools but I'm still very pleased.
Howdy Mr. 731...
I am EXTATIC at this video!!!....
I literally put down my buffer and work in my shop came to a COMPLETE stop so I could watch this video. 😅
I feel personally responsible for this videos creation as I've been harping on you about Ryobi for over a year now.
Am I a fan. Yeap. Absolutely. And keep in mind, I'm a Dewalt guy. Let's also keep in mind to those who don't know and "hate" Ryobi....Dewalt is made by Black and Decker. How many woodworkers out there wouldn't even think about having a Black and Decker in their shop? Well, if ya got a Dewalt, congratulations, you've got a Black and Decker. SURPRISE!!!! Back in the day, "Dewalt" was sold exclusively by Sears. Which also exclusively sold Black and Decker. This was Dewalts infancy, the "call to action" if ya will of Black and Decker stepping up to include "Contractor" grade tools. So, those who shy away from Ryobi...take that under consideration.
Ryobi does have its caveats. As you mentioned, tablesaws and miter saws. Those are an outstanding NOOOOO!!!!! As well, Ryobi has recently got into the "Dremel" side of tools and bits. I can't personally speak about their line of carvers n such, but I can speak about their bits. AVOID THEM!!!! Spend a little extra and get the Dremel line of bits or Kutsall.
Ryobi, for the most part, make excellent tools "DEPENDING" on your purpose of that tool. Drills and Impacts. Fantastic. I've had mine for over a decade. You're drilling a hole. Do you need a $200-$300 drill for that? Absolutely not. Circular saw. Mine is corded, I wouldn't go battery powered for that regardless of manufacturer. Mine holds a standard 7.25 blade and has a laser...albeit laser had to be adjusted, no biggie. Again, what am I using that saw for? I am rough cutting lumber. Do I need a $300-$400 saw for that? Absolutely not.
Allow me to list my "Ryobi" tools if ya will.
Ryobi: Drill and Impact-battery, Drill corded. Buffer. Miter saw STAND (extremely well made, holds my Dewalt miter saw). Router table, very well made and durable. Router, plunge, plunge ain't so great, but the router itself has LOTS of power and variable speed. Battery powered trim router, agreed, a bit awkward but I got it on an Xmas sale for $50 bucks. Works great. Wet Saw Tile cutter. Less than $100 bucks, upgraded my entire bathroom with it including curved cuts around the toilet. Corded belt sander, fantastic. Angle grinder, WOW!!! Mosquito sprayer, TOTALLY kick ass!!! Leaf blower, HOLY CRAP!!!! What leaves? Grass trimmer and brush cutter. Kick ass. AND, they all Fir onto the same gas powered motor, just swap them out. Starts on first few pulls, have had it for several years, no maintenance and starts right up. Tree trimmer chain saw. I've got 12 Oaks in my front yard alone over 70' tall. Slap that saw on a pole and go to town. Battery powered fan and shop light....Got both PLUS a battery and charger for less than $100 bucks.
ALL of those tools....NEVER had to return and ALL still work flawlessly. I've had Makitas, Boshe, Milwaukee tools, each of them failed. Dewalt and Ryobi are the only tools in my shop and I can build ANYTHING someone else can with more expensive tools and have equal or BETTER results for wayyyyy less money.
I will BASH Ryobi on one thing though.....Their batteries.....There is ZERO indication that it's about to die on ya.
One minute you're using it and everything is fine....Ya put it down, pick it back up and BAMMM. Dead battery.
You yall read all of that....Virtual Fist Bump to ya.
Thanks Mike! Ha yes, you have been a voice for me to try Ryobi. I appreciate your input!
Great review in itself
I feel like Ryobi has stepped up a lot in recent years. Went from like a Black & Decker type brand to something pretty legit. My chop saw and circular saw are Ryobi.
Love my ryobi. They allowed my to start and build mu toolkit rapidly. A few years ago when I bought a medium sized chainsaw and a polesaw, greenworks' had much better reviews than ryobis so I went with greenworks for cordless, electric chainsaws.
Good description. Definitely not the top of the class tools, but very descent products for light duty us. I just build a wall closing off a loft. Used my Ryobi circle saw, impact driver (brushless), drill, and I'll be using the brad nail gun for putting the trim back on. All the tools work well and are fine for small projects. If I were building a whole house, then get the Milwaukie. Ryobi is great value for solid quality products.
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I just switched to Ryobi this last weekend to work on the car and around the house. The brushless tools are smooth and feel very well built compared to the porter cable cordless tools I had before.
I have had some Ryobi tools for many years. Started with the Blue ones and now am into the new styles. I was working on the roof of a van and knocked my drill off. It went about 7ft down and bounced a couple of times. Still works perfect years later.
Ryobi is great for the price. I own over 20 Ryobi product. I love the versatility of the battery platform. My wife bought me a combo set back in 2008 and they lasted over 10 years.
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I'm a DIYer so these tools suit me just fine. Price and availability are key points. I do small projects and minor fixes around the house so this is why I've been a Ryobi user. And those battery deals that they've had in the past are hard to pass up, hahaha.
The tools aren’t as bad. One friend has a set and he uses them for his DIY. I also owned a pressure washer that comes handy removing the snow with a bucket (I don’t need to get a long hose and risking forgetting not closing the water and leaving it the pipes) and ice with is less damaging than trying to scratch your windshield with an icebreaker.
When we purchased our home 15 years ago, I picked up the Ryobi "blue" starter set & it worked well for our needs. Over the years, I upgraded those to the new One+ tools & have a pretty decent collection.
In 2017, I added the Rigid brand to my set, as I had a friend doing a major renovation for us & I knew he would want the better quality found in Rigid tools, as he was a general contractor & "fussy" about the quality of cuts etc...
At work we use M18 tools (primarily Impact drivers & grinders) & I have come to like the quality of those tools
Milwaukee makes some tools that I would like, the 5" grinder in particular but I'm not buying another set of batteries for one or two tools. Thankfully I can now buy an adapter & run either my Rigid or Ryobi batteries in the few Milwaukee tools that I would like to own
Thanks for a good review
Great video! All of my battery tools are Ryobi. My plug-in tools (110v) are a mix of Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi and Rigid. I agree completely on the DeWalt saws. I had both a Ryobi miter saw and table saw and it took a lot more time to build something square and straight compared to my DeWalt miter saw and table saw because I kept having to remeasure. The DeWalt saws are just on point every time. I've only had 1 newer (green) Ryobi tool give up the ghost on me and it was the multitool - replaced it with a Rigid plug in and have had no issues. My drills and drivers from Ryobi have been great the only issues I've run into is with batteries failing prematurely. I had a couple of older blue Ryobi tools that went up in smoke but they lasted for many years. Thanks for the content.
Once you have a few batteries, the logistics of Ryobi tools makes so much sense. My wife and I have 11 tools, 4 batteries and two chargers. We can get projects done in our home. My blue corded Ryobi drill is still working, too. Ryobi rocks on. :-)
When I bought my house 10 years ago, I bought a Ryobi combo kit. It was extremely affordable and more than adequate for my needs.
I really appreciate the background you provide! That gives it a LOT more depth.
You nailed that review. I own several Ryobi products as well as others from Dewalt, Porter Cable, etc. They all have their place. Love the flexibility of the Ryobi system.
I started my woodworking several years ago with Ryobi. I picked them up at a swap meet from a guy that bought return pallets, and he would test them and sell the ones that worked. I only had a couple that failed in the first year, and the rest I am still using. I have added and upgraded with new ones from Home Depot over the last couple years when they sold more brushless tools. I have been very happy with them. The $$ I save on tools allows me to buy wood other than pine.
Thanks, Matt. This has rapidly become my fav channel. You are super insightful and people can tell you are a been there done that kinda guy based on the way you review tools. As far as ryobi, i bought my set based on everything you said at the beginning, but primarily because of battery swapability. For bigger jobs and longevity, obviously go for the plug in highend stuff. For us weekenders, ryobi has my money. I've built a garden, deck, cutting boards, workbench, and numerous other projects around the house with just ryobi. Keep up the great work. I'm interested to see if you ever get into lathe work. I'll stay tuned.
As a home DIY person with only the basic home set up my Ryobi power tools and gardening gear has been very good and served me well. Having everything use the same batteries is a big bonus.
Thanks for taking the time to do this! Transparency is appreciated!
I have gone mostly all in on Ryobi over the past 3-4 years and have been completely satisfied. The single greatest motivation is the battery compatibility. Ryobi has gone on the record to say their batteries will always have compatibility. I had bought a set of Craftsman cordless 20 years ago but they eventually not only left the C-3 system behind but disappeared as a store. I use not only the drill driver, impact driver, saws and sanders but also have the tire inflater, impact wrench, hedge trimmer and caulk gun. Yes. The caulk gun. It gives a smoother bead when filling long, narrow cracks in my blacktop driveway than I ever could using a manual caulk gun. I have a few if their portable lights as well that are as handy under the bathroom sink as they are under the hood of a car.
Happy to see this cuz I was curious about the caulk gun
The Caulk gun works perfectly. My wife even uses the battery powered hot glue gun for her crafts. We have about 25 or 26 battery powered items. One we use daily is the vacuum that looks like a Dyson with the foot or so wide brush head.
I replaced an older DeWalt impact driver and drill set with a Ryobi set for DIY around the house. They've worked out very well for me so far (purchased maybe 6 months ago) and battery compatibility across the lineup was a key factor. This was a great video, and reinforced my purchase reasoning.
When I first started out, I got some advice that I am incredibly thankful for. Start with Ryobi tools, and upgrade when it breaks. Saves you a ton of money by not buying expensive tools you’ll only use once. Needless to say - while my garage has all the nicest sanders, tablesaw, saws etc, there are still plenty of lime green tools hanging out too.
Thank you for this video. When I graduated from college someone gave me a Ryobi kit that I have expanded on until this day. And yes the battery compatibility is so convenient. I didn't even realize this wasn't a thing with other manufacturers. But now that I have seen the Milwaukee track saw and the other Milwaukee tools compared to the Ryboi ones, I think I am ready to 'upgrade' :D. Appreciate the time (and money) you put into this video. Thank you again.
Hey Matt, this seems like an extremely fair assessment of Ryobi, from what I can tell. I appreciate that you dug deep for the history and even took polls about the tools before hand… You did your homework and we appreciate that thoroughness! I have a few Ryobi tools. I’ve been happy with the cordless brad nailer and caulking gun, not too crazy about the router or the drill bits & router bits... my Ryobi plunge router always plunged unevenly, and actually got worse as I had it.
First time home buyer, here. Your described use case for these is exactly why I went with Ryobi. They're great for the occasional DIYer. I have their 40v brushless string trimmer, one of their impact wrenches, and one of their palm sanders. I've been really happy with all of them. Their battery compatability throughout their massive product catalog definitely played a role in why I chose them. Great video!
I have a ton of Ryobi tools. My favorites are the staplers and nail guns. I like the PVC pipe cutter. I like the cordless router. I even like the small circular saw because it's so light. I have the blower, the weed whacker, and the hedge trimmer that I use often and they're great! If you don't use them every day they last a long time.
I've been happy with Ryobi. As mentioned, the battery consistency is great. I have so many from over the years, including some nicads even. Tho I think those have probably all died by now, still; the forward/backward compatibility is a huge factor for me. And I have some of the older tools which I can still use. Another thing I love is the fact that they so frequently have deals. Special buy, or whatever. I suspect that's just marketing, but I can't imagine paying so-called regular price for anything in the product line. I've never been desperate enough to need a particular tool "right now." You'll find a special buy where you get tool plus charger and a battery or two for less than the "normal" tool-only price. Or buy this tool, or kit, and get an additional "free" tool. As you noted the huge product line..... I have batteries and chargers. So when I wanted a fogger I could just buy the tool when there was a special. Ditto the electrostatic sprayer. Get on HD's email list, and you'll be alerted to those specials.
The Ryobi drill is amazing. I treated mine so badly - completely overloaded it mixing tons of concrete, dropped it off decks, accidentally left it in the rain for days, spilled paint all over it etc. It lasted 5 years and I was amazed. Bought a replacement immediately and was so cheap. For the price you just can't go wrong.
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That’s not cool bro!
I love mine as well; I have a drill driver and impact driver that I got in a combo kit (along with a nonreciprocating saw, circular saw, and multi tool) about a decade ago; the drill driver is still going strong, despite constant use and abuse (not quite what you put yours through, but still!). My wife suggested I might want to get a new driver this past black Friday and, while I thought about it, when I saw that the newer model lacks the mag tray, I decided mine worked just fine, even if it was a little rough looking around the edges. In fact, everything in that bag is still going strong, and I used all five of the tools within the last week.
Don't believe a single word you say! no cordless will survive rain for days!! is a tool! is not a magic show!
I am a handyman/carpenter and I have committed to Ryobi HP platform for all the reasons you have stated. I have no regrets. Great video, God Bless.
This is the way the HP platform is the sweetspot
My Ryobi string trimmer has been awesome over many years. Also, my Ryobi Sawzall has been fantastic as well as the right angle drill (cut off tool). And I love the very powerful spotlight flashlight. Also, I’ve had no trouble with the circular saws. As far as drills go, I use Milwaukee.
Great review. We live on a 3 acre country property in Western Australia and have loads of Ryobi and they all work well. We have two 8” chainsaws, one on an extender pole, sprayer, lawn mower with mulcher, hammer drill, Secateurs and an angle grinder. No issues with any of them. Small chainsaws cut much thicker than recommended and since a lawnmower catcher is useless on a property the mulcher insert works a treat. So they do get more of a workout than your average home diyer but have not had any fail.
Your comments are spot-on, especially regarding the ergonomic fit. I started with the blue models years ago. The standard drill failed after many years, but I severely abused the kit's reciprocating saw and it's still going strong. Recently purchased the multi tool. My only wish for it is that the battery didn't hang down at the end. Makes it difficult when working on flat surfaces. The One+ battery system is what keeps me going back.
I have had Ryobi tools for years now. It started with an old blue drill and driver set that my father gave me and I have stuck with the platform ever since. I love the compatibility and versatility of their tool line and have never had an issue with anything breaking or failing. I would highly recommend any of their tools.
This was ver informative, thanks. I'm looking at getting into woodworking with the aim of it being a fulltime endeavour that sustains me. This advice helps a lot. Particularly of interest to me is the 3 year warranty. I'm happy to invest in the set you've show, learn a ton load through practice and upgrade my tools (and skills) over 2 years, sell these with a year on their warranty for industrious gear. Glad I watched. New sub unlocked. Shout out from JHB South Africa
My wife and i just bought a old house and it needs some work. So I'm on a budget to get things done. So yup, i did some homework on the brands came to the same conclusion as you did this Ryobi brand was the winner for me, i purchased the multi tool set during Christmas and have been adding on to my power tool collection as the needs arise. Yes i do own a DEWALT drill and a Milwaukee screw gun, but those were bought before i got the house. i have no regrets buying the Ryobi tools they work just fine for me. I will be watching more of your channel, you do a great job in doing a deep dive into the products and give us great information
I'm considered a beginner woodworker but, I've used Ryobi tools due to the price and I've found them to be pretty durable for what I use them for. I do exclusively Barrel Stave Art and small projects. I will continue to use the Ryobi tools. Thanks for the video and I really enjoy your content.
Great review. Couldn’t agree more. I grew up helping my dad who was a self employed residential contractor that used Ryobi since they came out with a cordless tool kit. My uncles and others have used Dewalt, Milwaukee and Ridgid over the years and Ryobi can hang with any of them on a job site so long as you’re not needlessly abusing them. A few of the original models did burn up but I’ve got some from the pre-lithium days still in use. If you’re looking for the most durable for a commercial application, you just need to break down and buy Hilti tools. Milwaukee aren’t too far behind though.
When I bought my first house, I had a lot of projects on the list and needed to get a good bundle of power tools to accomplish these projects. I probably have had my ryobis for 7 or 8 years and still working like champs. The drill itself has done some heavy duty work, one job of which I thought would be the one to toast that drill lol, but it came up on top at the end and that drill is still working great. I like that I have so many power tools that all use the same batteries and so I just stay in the system. Same as my lawn gear, except im an EGO guy for that stuff. Great vid and look forward to more of your recommendations!
I use Ryobi impact and drill/driver daily building decks. I also take care of all my tools which plays a huge roll in how they perform and how long they last.
I love my Ryobi tools, have been in the platform since they were all blue. Have never had one actually fail on me and I have remodeled more than half my house and built a 12x12 shed using them. I probably have more than 30 of the tools now and will continue to buy them as needed. Just bought the stick vacuum and speaker last weekend, wife loves the vacuum and the speaker lasted almost 12 hours with the 4ah battery and sounds pretty good.
I have a ton of Ryobi tools both 18 and 40 V. I agree with you that some of them are really worth having. I like the versatility that Ryobi offers. I would love to see you build something using the Ryobi tools you have.
I bought a house a few years back and didn't have a battery platform, just a couple of random corded power tools. Came across a bundle during Christmas and picked them up due to the price. It was great for all the work I needed to do around the house and I'd check in from time to time to see what their deals are and have bought a handful of batteries and some of the more specialized tools over the last few years. They've been perfect for me. I hadn't even realized people hated brands until I go online and see comments. I can't say I'm missing much from the other brands, except for extra money to buy more wood for projects.
Love all my Ryobi's except the top heavy router...so with that being said I set it on the battery and move the wood around it on small light peices and it works great! Also great warranty and customer service!
As a beginner woodworker, I've been researching different brands to slowly replace my old cordless Porter Cable power tools(tools still work great, but the batteries are wearing down after 15 years). I started looking at Ryobi and was impressed with the variety of tools available and they almost fit my budget. Looking at the larger tools, I agree that the table saw quality isn't the best, so I would probably go with a more premium brand. However, I bought the Ryobi 18v miter saw and it seems like a much better quality tool, plus it was a great value for the price this past Christmas. I've only had it a few weeks, so I'll have to see how it performs long-term.
I have been using a set from Ryobi for at least 15 years. Exactly as you stated, they are a good choice for the home DIYer, but would not be first choice for contractor service. That said, I have been satisfied with them.
Great video. I tell you , ever since I bought the garden tools way over 13 years ago , and have passed them along to my friend a few years ago. I've liked the reliability of the product. I even started buying into the tools , just like you mentioned. ,I'm a big Bosch fan. But it takes forever to release new cordless tools in the Bosch lineup. But Ryobi are constantly bringing out New stuff. I have the 18 gauge Brad nailer , that is amazing , and the 5 inch cordless sander is extremely good , the heat gun works flawlessly. That 1/2 impact is strong , the glue gun. And the inflato/deflator. Along with a few other tools I've been buying. So far so good 👍
I have Ryobi way back to the dark blue original tools. The old batteries were prone to not hold charge after a while, so I was beginning to doubt my choice. But they've vastly improved over the years, and the huge array of choices of tools for every imaginable project is impressive. Nice video - thanks.
As a DiY homeowner, it's Ryobi for me. Battery compatibility is key for me. I've several of them and one of their pod chargers. Had them for years and convenient knowing I can just grab a battery and a tool and do the job. Not one battery for this tool, another for that one plus whatever chargers. Great review.
I know this is an older video however I just started watching your channel and I came across this on. This video is right up my alley. I was in business for about 20 years doing plumbing, electrical and hardwood flooring. I know, a weird combination right? However, back in the early days I used a lot of different brand tools. I tried Ryobi and I thought, wow, sucky tools. Then when they came out with the lithium batteries, I decided to give them a try again. What a difference. I actually started to like them. Some were better than others but all in all they were pretty good for the price. Now that they have brushless tools, I really like them. Many of their new brushless tools are as good as most other brands. But not all of them. They seem to get better each year and the prices are still as good or better then other brands. I like my Milwaukee tools a lot but I can't get past the price difference so as I need a new tool, I find myself buying Ryobi almost every time. I don't know about other people but, unless Ryobi has a sudden drop off in their quality or a huge price increase, I will continue to buy Ryobi. Just my two cents worth. Thanks for the video.
I agree with your assessment. I am a DYIer. Battery compatibility on a wide range of tools is the main reason I keep expanding with Ryobi. Plus I like it all matches. I have nearly 100 of their tools. The table saw (due to fence) and the leaf mulcher are the ones I wouldn’t buy again. The rest have been great. Miter saw works for my needs, band saw is great (a bit small), but the hand tools are perfect for my needs
I personally have several Ryobi tools, compound miter saw, plunge router, sanders, sawzall, trimmer and leaf blower. I’m very happy with their performance and mostly the price. Great for around the house
Having already been bought into another power tool line, I decided to expand into Ryobi also for their oddball tools that either have no equivalent with the line I have, or are seldom needed but quite useful on those occasions. At Ryobi's price point, I can justify the purchase.
They're PVC cutter is very good and half the cost of the big boy brands.
I am a weekender. Love my Ryobi battery tools. I use a Ryobi CORDED circular saw. Not had a bit of trouble in several years of use.
I got a blue ryobi set for Christmas in 2008. I've used the drill tens of thousands of times. I've added to the collection when the batteries eventually go bad. The hp air pump is my newest fave. Fills a bike tire in seconds
Being almost entirely A Dewalt shop, I was hesitant to buy into a new battery platform. But then I found the Dewalt Battery to Ryobi tool adapter, which allows me to buy Ryobi tools, but still use my Dewalt batteries. I especially love the Ryobi glue gun…it’s terrific! As always, thanks for your videos!
Dewalt has terrible cordless drill i has some but big shit i fight all my Dewalt tools to trash because have too heavy use,no balance in hand use, broken alltime very expensive, not good, i buy all my factory handtools ryobi 3 year before and fight all Dewalt,makita,boch to trash, lot better working now. and not has come broken any tools after i change all tools to ryobi. Dewalt,rigid,bosch,festools has alltime broken or shit battery need many battery one little work, ryobi can workig one battery all day 8-12 hour no need change battery.
@@mattivirta wow - i borrowed 2 drill dewalt XR drill motors from a buddy - and then were both much more balanced than my ryobi drill motors and esp. my ryobi impact .. which is noisy and one speed.
I personally love Ryobi tools. I have never had an issue with them. The only thing I would probably skip out on is the drill bit and countersink drill bit sets. They are not the steadiest, and I have broken a few before. I love how lightweight they are, as well as how they fit in my hands. Gotta love the interchangeable battery system, too!
ME TOO!!! I am a woman and love my Ryobi tools!
I've used drill bits from everyone. They are all mediocre at best. Harbor Freight bits just as good as name brands.
@NATIONAL Security and Automation very true...I love Harbor Freight. I get some of my essentials from there instead of getting them from the big box stores.
I find the impact driver and drill a little uncomfortable, same with Milwaukee's little drill and impact. I like the way dewalt feels after a few hours but value-wise Ryobi has them beat.
I have many Ryobi tools and never had any problem. I'm just casual user. I do like how they feel in my hands. great video many thanks
I'm a Ryobi fan boy(78 year old kid), they work great and I like the ergonomics. The only tool I wasn't to happy with was the 12" chain saw, leaks bar oil out all over the place(maybe the line is off, will take it apart and see). I even have the 40+ system for lawn care and quite impressed with the 20" lawn mower, works much better than I thought it would. Will keep buying Ryobi for my home shop.
As a DIYer, I’ve been using Ryobi for about ten years. I love the battery compatibility. The only issue I’ve had with my Ryobi tools have been with their 18v nailers. I’ve had two, and both broke. I personally love their drills/drivers 1) because they have a light and 2) they have the magnetic base to hold bits.
same here. 18v nailer seems to be stuck after a few months use. I've tried to adjust everywhere that is adjustable and non of them works.
I've never used an electric nailer that didn't have issues. They just don't have enough power to reliably clear each nail and they jam up all the time. After enough jams, things go seriously wrong. For cordless nailing, gas fired (which I guess have electric ignition, so they are technically battery powered as well) seem to be the only type that are reliable over time. And, if you don't use it all the time, the gas cylinders are a lot cheaper than even the smallest air compressor.
Same here! The mosfet can’t handle 18 volts. I had to pull mine apart and direct wire it to finish a job.
I use their One+ gardening tools a lot, and they just work - to the point that when I had to buy a few hometools, like a drill and a handheld vacuum, I also setteled for the One+ models, and having that interchangable battery just rocks.
My heavier duty tools are Milwaukee but I have ryobi for lightly used tools. The 18g finish nailer was highly rated and has never really failed me with diy trim work
I live totally off grid in the wilderness. I have 22 Ryobi Lithium tools. They have been reliable and cost effective for me. I had a 7 1/4 inch Ryobi brushless circular saw that was used daily to cut firewood for my wood stove. I cut thousands of pieces of ironwood and mesquite with it. I also used it for wood working. It lasted 3 years before it died, so I without question bought a second one.
Great video Matt, the tti facility is about 10 minutes from my house in anderson sc. it’s a spectacular facility, and they have a factory outlet where you can go buy discounted tools
Very cool!
I started using Ryobi tools when they were blue. I choose them due to price and at one point wanted to try another brand but again price won. In my opinion, Ryobi is now competing with professional brands and can handle bigger jobs. I've had two contractors test my P238 impact driver and was impressed. One used it to drill several lag bolts through 6x6 cedar posts for a gazabo and another drilled self-tapping screw through 2x4's into a 14 gauge square tube for a sliding gate, they both continued using the impact! Majority of my tools are Ryobi and I will admit not all of Ryobi's line is ready for heavy lifting, so I do have other brands in my shop.
Great video. I think a key comment from the video to note is how and where will these tools are used. I work for a large kitchen cabinet company. We make/install 2000+ kitchens in a year. We use air powered tools as much as possible along side battery powered tools. We used DeWalt for years and recently switched to Milwaukee. Neither of these 2 brands were better that the other, but Milwaukee has a much better warranty on the batteries. Before switching we tried a few other brands including Ryobi. It was not bad at all, but we run two 10 hr shifts a day and they could not handle the constant use/abuse. They certainly seem to have improved since the days of the blue Ni-cad Ryobi tools used in the first cabinet shop I worked in the late 1990's.
I very much enjoy Ryobi! They are great for DIY and even some more intermediate stuff! Especially now a days, and they have never strayed from their original battery design for their main battery operated line, now they have the 80V, 40V, and the small USB Lithium lines which is great! Over the years, they have definitely gotten much much better. We still have a drill and saw from probably 15+ years ago, they've been dropped, kicked, tossed, or whatever and are still working well!
Today my bro and I just picked up a brushless set deal for 200 bucks, 2 1.5ah batteries, a charger, carrying bag, Brushless Drill, Brushless Compact Circular Saw, Brushless Angle Grindor, and Brushless Impact Driver, all fantastic feeling and very quality overall. Also got the Brushless High Impact Torque gun and it's very nice. Looking to get the Gen2 Oscillating Multi-tool next. The router is decent overall, the Soldering iron set is pretty good too, and so is the plainer, also the electric stapler is fantastic.
I started with a Ryobi string trimmer because it was $20 used with battery and charger. Now I've got their driver and a drill and feel they work really well for the price. I'm not doing heavy construction with them, but they handled building a laundry room very well. What sold me was the battery compatibility.
I got a Ryobi string trimmer in 2009 for like $60. The old NiCad batteries didn't last more than 10 minutes and my home had a LOT of edging and trim that needed cut. I also picked up the cheap leaf blower which was under-powered for the 3 trees that needed the leaves blown each year. I gave up on it and went back to my beloved gas powered tools. Now 16 years later, I've moved into a new home with a larger property. It's super easy to take care of the 1/2 acre here and way less trimming. I've pulled out the old trimmer and blower and upgraded to a 9 amp hour Lithium battery. I can now trim and blow my entire yard when I use the riding mower to cut the grass. They are 1/4 the weight of my gas powered equipment. And the battery lasts for 2 mowing/trimmings without charging.
I don’t have much experience with Ryobi, but I do think they have their place in the tool world.
I really think you should try out Flex tools. They really hit the ground running since their release of their 24 volt line in 2021. They have also extended their lifetime founders warranty through 2023. I bought into the line and love them. Definitely worth a try. Only downside of the line is the amount of tools they have at the moment, but that is because it is so new. They are releasing many more tools this year.
My first cordless tools were craftsman19.3 volt. When I saw the writing on the wall for craftsman, I started buying Ryobi 18v., mainly because they were sold locally. I started with the yard tools, " limb saw, chain saw, and string trimmer ", all the ONE + tools. Later I replaced all my craftsman woodworking tools with the Ryobi brand. I had three tools fail on me pretty close together, and almost ditched the whole bunch, but after I calmed down, I decided to stay a little longer. I don't regret it because I think they have improved a lot in the last few years.
I’ve had a Ryobi chop(miter) saw since 2009 and I have built kids playhouses and cut railroad ties for garden beds secret door bookshelves and more… I love it.
I started with mostly ryobi and ridged. Still have a few ryobi tools. If you treat them well they are decent and will get you by until you can afford the really nice stuff. I'd kinda like to see you build a barn style table out of just the ryobi tools. That was my first big project with mostly ryobi and it still sits in my dinning room 6 years later. I've offered my wife to build her another one now that my skills are much greater, but she loves it so much that she won't let me.
I've been invested in Ryobi since my first years as a homeowner in the blue tool days. I stayed with them for compatibility and because the value was there for my limited needs. I now have 20+ tools and have really enjoyed the non-traditional ones. The nail guns and the outdoor line have been especially helpful and somewhat unique at the time I picked them up. I still have the blue drill and impact driver. As I look to replace them with something more compact, it's obvious that Ryobi is also held back by their larger battery footprint. I want to stay with them, as I have 12+ batteries, all 4+ Ahr, but I'm also drawn to the more compact offerings, especially those 12 volt ones. I would love to see Ryobi offer a limited 12V lineup that does not cannibalize their One+ 18V tool commitment.
Have a good collection of Ryobi tools and I’ve been very pleased with their performance. I keep adding to it as much as I can.
You never get better tool reviews than from the US, these guys, like you, are enthusiastic and balanced. Great, interesting video. Thanks.