One for each armpit... perfect! 🥶 I carry my DeWalt fan everywhere in the summer. Work, outside jobs, business meetings, it is always with me. It starts slow then sweeps up with 18 indented increments. Perfect for just enough in quiet situations. Their newest model last year they removed the AC plug socket, seeing the Ryobi and Ridged having one, this will put them ahead.
The Ryobi has like 1 million mounting options. You can set it on a table, you can set it on a chair, you can set it on a bucket, you can can set it on the floor… 😂 Oh well, I’m not in the Ridged line yet, so I’ll probably get the Ryobi version.
Don't forget, you can bungee it to a table, bungee it to a chair, bungee it to a bucket, bungee it to the floor (with optional floor mount bungee kit)...
Take heart, this Michigander is living in Texas and we’ve already had a week of mid-90 to 100’s already. I’m praying for 70/80 degree weather. 60 would be a god-send!
I'm on the Michigan/Indiana line and we've already been in the 90s down to the 40s and that's in less than 7 days with cloudy to sunny to downpours. In other words normal spring Midwest weather😎
FANtastic overview bro it really BLEW me away! I have the original rigid fan and I like it. Even though the Dewalt hybrid fan is pricey it’s still the best 18v, Makita 40v XGT is quite an upgrade over any of the 18v options!
Great comparison as always Clint. I install and repair garage doors. They should definitely incorporate a magnet on the bottom to mount to steel. Keep up the great content! BTW, high 90's in NE Florida.
Hey Flint that fan it's really good I like it a lot! Really cool it keep cool for good it's better that the first fan that rigid has 2 gen fan it's well worth it it cool! I like it a lot it's nicely!!
I have the old Ridgid and it still works strong after lots of work abuse after 3 years. I bought the newer version as its 670 cfm over the older ones 450 cfm. But the design and cheap plastic made me return it.
Yeah, I looked at the new one (as reviewed in this video), but I prefer my 2 previous generations. The power's in the back, the control nicely centered in the front. Not sure why they changed it.
The new one pushes 40% more air, but the design is nicer on the old one, IMO. Same mounting options I believe, of which I've only ever used one - sitting on a surface.
I'm from Ohio, can't seem to get away from it. Moved to Alachua county Florida and guess what, flip Alachua county upside down and what do you get? Ohio..
Every fan from my childhood had speed control like the Ryobi. Hell even the A/C I used to this day works that way. I don't know how that became a thing, but I'm so used to it that it blew my mind a little that you pointed out how weird it was for a fan to go from off to high speed.
Hi Clint Mate the start of your video had me in stitches mate, couldn’t stop laughing so beeeeeep funny You think it’s bad where you live, come over to where I live in England it’s beeeeeeping freezing 🥶 brother
That rigid is using a potentiometer. Not the same as ryobi. However ryobi should be low to high but I have high velocity fans that are high medium low. And household fans that do the same.
This is a cool video. Was blown away by the difference in the same parent company product. I’m a fan of my Milwaukee M18 one. Which starts on low to high. Also you think that the weather there is crazy. Going to be in the 90s already here in NC
Haha lil Vance is too used to people kissing his lil cheeks so he will play along and act like you are funny but you know he will be crying on his Milwaukee collection while watching this video over and over. Science rules
Clint I’ll take my milwaukia m18 and his baby brother the new m12 that is more portable, smaller to fit in attics or basements so you can take it to the places you need it the most and when you get there you can use the the spring loaded clamp to hang it from a floor joist or find some metal and it’s really strong magnets will hold it in place all day then the cherry on top is it’s 360 degree head movement so you get the most air possible! Then the chocolate to cover that cherry is the battery gage to let you know that you better hurry up and finish or whip out another m12 battery. But if you have 6ah battery that won’t happen for a very long time! I take mine everywhere on forklift in the heat of the desert not sweat feels like I’m cruising with my windows down that cool refreshing breeze from such a small but powerful unit!! Funny that is the same thing my wife says about me!! No wonder I like it so much and I keep the m18 at home n take it camping with me!
i mean technically the handle on the top is a mounting option so to speak. Since you could hand the fan from a rope, cord, something. Why would. I dont know. but its an option nonetheless.
As always, great job on reviewing tools. Can you review Makita’s cooler, & are there any other companies making rechargeable battery coolers? (Ryobi, Rigid, Milwaukie, etc…)
The new Ridgid fan seems like a step backwards, like it's only to make it more like the Ryobi and cheaper to build. The Gen5X has a LARGER Fan Blade than the new one. The Gen5X max CFM is lower but since the new version uses a smaller fan, that likely means it will not run as long with the same battery at the same CFM. I thought you brought out a new product to improve it? The main complaint has been airflow on these. If they wanted to improve that, they should have "increased" the size of the Ridgid fan (not Decreased it) or upgraded it to a metal blade or something. I'll keep the Gen5X, I'm starting to think the new version was just made to be a cheaper version (shrink-flation).
It may be an industrial thing but all the fans in our machine shop start on high.. Maybe ryobi is simply saying they are more industrial than rigid.. kinda like a Ram 3500 commercial showing it can tow more than a ford 4500. - classic!! Keep up the good video. Little internet fun on vga is good...
I actually like the ryobi 40v battery clip. If any 18v company went to that 1 clip style...I might have to change over... unless it's default, I'll never go use a default battery tool
Solid video. I only wish during your super scientific method you mouthed “# Vance don’t know fans” into them on slow motion 🤣 Loved the ohio weather bit. I’m from Cincinnati and know all to well the weather there.
As far as I'm concerned, if that's how rigid counts mounting points, then they're at least exaggerating if not false advertising their product and don't deserve a capitol R in their name. IMHO 😎 Whatch out for the gnome. He might steal your fans🙃🤣🤣
Not a big Fan of these Fans 🤣 since I'm in DeWalt which thank goodness I got their fans before they changed them and took away the power plug. Great entertaining video (and educational) great way to relax after a long day ...thanks again for your videos.
@@ToolReviewZone seems like a nice investment also check out the little Ryobi air compressor been using it awhile will inflate tire paid $20 has digital air gauge
I love real science, and your scientific test earned you a thumbs up. Thank you, fellow intellectual!!!
Omg 🤣🤣🤣Thanks for this comment Paul 👍👊👊👊
You went all scientific!
We keep it real world round here!
#VDNF
@@ToolReviewZone ahahah no words just hashtags needed!!!!
Dude I love this rivalry!!
He's just so mean bro 😪
Boy doI love when stars collide lmao
Most fans with a rotating power knob, including the previous Gen 5X Ridgid fan, start at high speed. I believe this is to avoid the motor stalling.
Yep it's to get a fast start since they have little torque .
Yup.
Watch 'Technology Connections' channel, discusses why High is first selection.
This is correct. Fans that start on low tend to have an extra starting capacitor to help.
One for each armpit... perfect! 🥶
I carry my DeWalt fan everywhere in the summer. Work, outside jobs, business meetings, it is always with me.
It starts slow then sweeps up with 18 indented increments. Perfect for just enough in quiet situations.
Their newest model last year they removed the AC plug socket, seeing the Ryobi and Ridged having one, this will put them ahead.
I have 2 Ryobi fans I bought when they first came out. Maybe 6-8 yrs ago. They are still going strong.
The Ryobi has like 1 million mounting options. You can set it on a table, you can set it on a chair, you can set it on a bucket, you can can set it on the floor… 😂
Oh well, I’m not in the Ridged line yet, so I’ll probably get the Ryobi version.
Don't forget, you can bungee it to a table, bungee it to a chair, bungee it to a bucket, bungee it to the floor (with optional floor mount bungee kit)...
lol, true. We can’t forget all the screw and duct tape options either.
Take heart, this Michigander is living in Texas and we’ve already had a week of mid-90 to 100’s already. I’m praying for 70/80 degree weather. 60 would be a god-send!
I just wish it wasn't so gloomy 😕
I'm on the Michigan/Indiana line and we've already been in the 90s down to the 40s and that's in less than 7 days with cloudy to sunny to downpours. In other words normal spring Midwest weather😎
Bro! As a Texan, don’t complain about cool weather. We’ll be eating our air around these parts here soon.
Same here, is a fan even necessary in Ohio? Our Texas heat and humidity SUCK!!!
That fan is now free when you buy the $99 starter kit (2 Ryobi 4ah batteries and a basic charger) during Ryobi Days.
$37 if you hack the deal.
Can you take either of them apart to clean them a year and a half after cooking in my greasy kitchen spoon?
With Ryobi or Ribeye days amoung us, the fact that one can get the Ryobi fan for under $40 with taxes makes it a no brainer.
I use the ridgid for work and my house at night when I go to sleep. When I’m at work a use a regular battery then when I’m at home I use a cord.
FANtastic overview bro it really BLEW me away! I have the original rigid fan and I like it. Even though the Dewalt hybrid fan is pricey it’s still the best 18v, Makita 40v XGT is quite an upgrade over any of the 18v options!
Treeboss 👊👊👊
Funny guy turned me into a … fan
Ahhhhh, I see what you did there 👍👊🤣
Did I miss the battery life runtime section?
Great comparison as always Clint. I install and repair garage doors. They should definitely incorporate a magnet on the bottom to mount to steel. Keep up the great content! BTW, high 90's in NE Florida.
Clint always giving us straight facts on tools and explaining to us the pros and cons
Hey Flint that fan it's really good I like it a lot! Really cool it keep cool for good it's better that the first fan that rigid has 2 gen fan it's well worth it it cool! I like it a lot it's nicely!!
🤣 I have the ridged fan from last summer. I love it. The new one is similar. Like the fact the older fan the battery and cord is in the back
Vegan Cookies Good….that killed me!!🤣🤣🤣
Great vid Clint…highly entertaining and informative as usual!!
I have the old Ridgid and it still works strong after lots of work abuse after 3 years. I bought the newer version as its 670 cfm over the older ones 450 cfm. But the design and cheap plastic made me return it.
Yeah, I looked at the new one (as reviewed in this video), but I prefer my 2 previous generations. The power's in the back, the control nicely centered in the front. Not sure why they changed it.
Anyone know what’s the beef about between these two?
2:54 this is basically how every fan is.
Heya Clint! I feel for ya on the Ohio weather thing. Come spend some time in Wisconsin this "summer" and we'll cry into our beers about it. 🍺
Random optimistic afterthought:
At least we don't live in northern Minnesnowta, or Canaderp. ❄⛄😓🌬⛸🏒
Loo, I'll definitely be making my way up brother. I'll give you a heads up when I do 👊
What do you think about the m18 Milwaukee fan? I really like mine but little more expensive.
Haven't tried it brother 😪
What do you think about it? I was thinking about buying it.
Scientific test: blow out the arm pit - > Yeah, there are high sensitivity sensors in there.
Is that Sandusky?
I'd like to see a comparison between the predecessor ridgid fan and the new one.
The new one pushes 40% more air, but the design is nicer on the old one, IMO. Same mounting options I believe, of which I've only ever used one - sitting on a surface.
I'm from Ohio, can't seem to get away from it. Moved to Alachua county Florida and guess what, flip Alachua county upside down and what do you get? Ohio..
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Every fan from my childhood had speed control like the Ryobi. Hell even the A/C I used to this day works that way. I don't know how that became a thing, but I'm so used to it that it blew my mind a little that you pointed out how weird it was for a fan to go from off to high speed.
Only if these fans were battery chargers aswell.
You forgot to mention the Lifetime Warranty From Ridgid.
Hi Clint
Mate the start of your video had me in stitches mate, couldn’t stop laughing so beeeeeep funny
You think it’s bad where you live, come over to where I live in England it’s beeeeeeping freezing 🥶 brother
that rigid is real nass like. thanks.
Whaaaaa???
Haha that test was hilarious!!!! Made me laugh. Awesome video! Great job 👍🏻
Hahaha,awesome... thanks zzmalone 👊👊👊
That rigid is using a potentiometer. Not the same as ryobi. However ryobi should be low to high but I have high velocity fans that are high medium low. And household fans that do the same.
Id like to know if the ridgid causes interference noise to nearby radios. The old version causes a loud high pitch noise. Dewalt fan does not.
Every fan I own goes 0 3 2 1 with the speeds, except one that runs on DC instead of ac power and it is NOISY
Great scientific test I have the Rigid fan and love the versatility and quiet cool it puts out. Thanks for the test demo.
This is a cool video. Was blown away by the difference in the same parent company product. I’m a fan of my Milwaukee M18 one. Which starts on low to high. Also you think that the weather there is crazy. Going to be in the 90s already here in NC
I want 90s Dan The Man 😪
@@ToolReviewZone uuugghhh. I forgot to mention the moisture (humidity)🥵🥵🥵
If you think it is bad in Ohio just come out to southern Arizona and enjoy the 100-plus-degree dry (no rain ever ) weather.
Vegan cookies Good 😆 🤣 😂
Haha lil Vance is too used to people kissing his lil cheeks so he will play along and act like you are funny but you know he will be crying on his Milwaukee collection while watching this video over and over. Science rules
I hate that they make "quiet" fans. I want a loud fan as it helps to sleep in the tent.
Please do review on Flex fan and compare to this ones. Thank you.
You did a video a few months ago on a sneak peek at a new DEWALT cordless miter saw and I’ve been waiting for it. Any idea when it’s coming out?
Clint I’ll take my milwaukia m18 and his baby brother the new m12 that is more portable, smaller to fit in attics or basements so you can take it to the places you need it the most and when you get there you can use the the spring loaded clamp to hang it from a floor joist or find some metal and it’s really strong magnets will hold it in place all day then the cherry on top is it’s 360 degree head movement so you get the most air possible! Then the chocolate to cover that cherry is the battery gage to let you know that you better hurry up and finish or whip out another m12 battery. But if you have 6ah battery that won’t happen for a very long time! I take mine everywhere on forklift in the heat of the desert not sweat feels like I’m cruising with my windows down that cool refreshing breeze from such a small but powerful unit!! Funny that is the same thing my wife says about me!! No wonder I like it so much and I keep the m18 at home n take it camping with me!
i mean technically the handle on the top is a mounting option so to speak. Since you could hand the fan from a rope, cord, something. Why would. I dont know. but its an option nonetheless.
As always, great job on reviewing tools. Can you review Makita’s cooler, & are there any other companies making rechargeable battery coolers? (Ryobi, Rigid, Milwaukie, etc…)
Bro I'm in Sacramento. I wish it was only in the 80s. I'm a costal boy.
Well if you already have one type battery, the best fan is one that uses that battery. Fans are fans , right?
*Dude you've got that AL Bundy thing on lock!*
🤣 he is from my home town
... you know you should go ahead and use that same formula and do a Power Tools version of it like a Married with Children meet king-of-the-hill
I've had several of the ridgid previous model and they are very good lots of air ,more than the others though I did have one crap out on me.
Hey Clint up here in Michigan we say the same thing about Ohio 😂👍👊✌️
Hahahaha 👊 🤣
Could compare battery life?
The new Ridgid fan seems like a step backwards, like it's only to make it more like the Ryobi and cheaper to build. The Gen5X has a LARGER Fan Blade than the new one. The Gen5X max CFM is lower but since the new version uses a smaller fan, that likely means it will not run as long with the same battery at the same CFM. I thought you brought out a new product to improve it? The main complaint has been airflow on these. If they wanted to improve that, they should have "increased" the size of the Ridgid fan (not Decreased it) or upgraded it to a metal blade or something. I'll keep the Gen5X, I'm starting to think the new version was just made to be a cheaper version (shrink-flation).
I hope you don't treat everybody that doesn't know something, the way you treat Vance. He can't help it.
You just made me feel bad for Vance 😪
I like both because they are hybrid. Ridgid is my favorite
My dude John 🙌 💪
It may be an industrial thing but all the fans in our machine shop start on high.. Maybe ryobi is simply saying they are more industrial than rigid.. kinda like a Ram 3500 commercial showing it can tow more than a ford 4500. - classic!!
Keep up the good video. Little internet fun on vga is good...
I actually like the ryobi 40v battery clip. If any 18v company went to that 1 clip style...I might have to change over... unless it's default, I'll never go use a default battery tool
I live in Ohio... Lorain county😂😂😂 and he right about the weather😂😂😂
the carrying handle, and setting it down are #9 & #10
Solid video. I only wish during your super scientific method you mouthed “# Vance don’t know fans” into them on slow motion 🤣
Loved the ohio weather bit. I’m from Cincinnati and know all to well the weather there.
Hahahaha, #vancedontknowfans 🤣🤣🤣👊👊👊
You forgot the duct tape to your head securing of the fan😊
Damn, you are right 👊👊
Where can you get Ridgids new fan I looked everywhere but can't find it?
Link in the description 👊
@@ToolReviewZone no wonder it's out of stock even online
Yeah, May have sold out with the deals they have going on at the Deeps. I would think it should be back in stock soon.... hopefully
These fans really blow! 😂
Cool update Clint 😎
Lmao @ Vance don't know fans 🤣 😂 💀. Love your reviews on ridgid tools. I'm a ridgid guy and have been for years.
419 👊👊👊
Ok this is funny!!! Thanks for the laugh!!
I cant stand vcg! So bad I've blocked them because that guy is so damn annoying! You are much better!
Yo Clint! *beep* Ohio! 🤣🤣
Hahaha 🤣
You missed attachment options on the Ryobi
So never stated the cfs
What up Clint, that Ridgid matches the car in your background😂🤣😂 That CRYobi hurting my eyes Clint🤢🗑️🤢🗑️🤢
Lmao 🤣👊
love the clip fan bought 5
Lol 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆 please
If it really had a 18v motor it would really put out the wind
That Vance guy is a real weirdo.
He crazy George
O-HI-NO!!
The plug being in front of the Rigid is so dumb lol
Nearly every single fan produced goes from off directly to high then medium and low.
The winner is…. TTI
Can to Arizona - it’s a dry heat…. :-)
REE-OH-BEE
Never!
Why does he keep saying Ryobi two times... 😏
VDNF --->🤣
The old Ryobi fan looks better, the new one looks cheap.
As far as I'm concerned, if that's how rigid counts mounting points, then they're at least exaggerating if not false advertising their product and don't deserve a capitol R in their name. IMHO 😎
Whatch out for the gnome. He might steal your fans🙃🤣🤣
Orr....do I pay $79 for the m12 fan...orr do I pay $99 for the M18 fan......Off the top of your head , how do Milwalkiiiiaaaa fans compare?
Mind blown 😳. I actually haven't tried the Milwaukee fans brother
@@ToolReviewZone thats cool. Maybe in the future...but I'm glad you did this comparison . I was pondering the Ryobi the other day at the Depot
You’re not originally from Ohio I know that. 😬
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Not a big Fan of these Fans 🤣 since I'm in DeWalt which thank goodness I got their fans before they changed them and took away the power plug. Great entertaining video (and educational) great way to relax after a long day ...thanks again for your videos.
real nice like
Mofos in Ohio. Pure Gold !!
Real Nass Like 👍
HahaH
F@&k Ohio is right I'm sick of it to bro 😂
Amen brotha
Honestly, if these were my fans I'd seriously just throw them in the trash. I'm a Milwaukee Man FOR LIFE!!!!!
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It’s all that global cooling in O-H-I-O 😂
You talked more then showing it in action more
What's your point?
@@ToolReviewZone would like to see the thing blowing wind more and didn't say much about the battery
About 6 hours run time on a 4ah battery. Not to much to see with wind. Just blows enough to keep the sweat off you
@@ToolReviewZone seems like a nice investment also check out the little Ryobi air compressor been using it awhile will inflate tire paid $20 has digital air gauge
@@doitalldavey8788 definitely 👊
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agreed Ohio sucks Go Blue!