Best New Ryobi Tools – July 2024 Update

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Ryobi 18V HP Brushless 4 1/2-inch Angle Grinder/Cut-Off Tool

The Ryobi 18V 4 1/2-inch angle grinder/cut-off tool has a power equivalence of an 11-amp corded grinder. The brand tells us it gets up to 210 cuts per charge, with a maximum speed of up to 9200 RPMs. This is thanks to its brushless motor coupled with the High Performance battery included with the kit. As for design, this grinder is complete with a paddle switch for increased comfort and safety, as well as a three-position side handle to give you more control at different working angles.

  • Model: Ryobi PBLAG02
  • Corded equivalence: 11 amps
  • Up to 210 cuts per charge
  • Mex speed: 9200 RPM
  • Brushless motor
  • Paddle switch
  • Weight: 4.1 pounds

Price: $129 bare; $199 kit with 4.0Ah High Performance battery and charger

Ryobi 18V LED Stick Light

The Ryobi PCL668 LED Stick Light is the newest member of the brand’s 18V jobsite lighting lineup. It has a maximum brightness level of up to 900 lumens, with three brightness modes to choose from. When using a 6.0Ah battery, this light can run for up to 50 continuous hours on the lowest setting. It features a variety of hands-free lighting options, including a hanging lanyard and a 2-by compatible metal hook. Additionally, it can rotate up to 335° using the dual-hinge pivot to provide light in almost any direction.

  • Model: Ryobi PCL668
  • Max brightness: 900 lumens
  • 3 brightness modes
  • Up to 50 hours of runtime on low
  • 335° rotation

Price: $39.97 bare

Ryobi 18V Verse Link Stereo

The 18V Verse Link stereo adds to Ryobi’s growing audio lineup. It features Bluetooth connectivity to listen to your favorite music or podcasts, or an FM radio setting with 10 presets. Ryobi tells us it has a 250-foot Bluetooth streaming range in ideal conditions. Additionally, you can connect 100+ Ryobi Verse Clamp Speakers within a range of 125 feet to enjoy surround-sound audio. There are four audio modes to help you customize your audio experience. You can choose between Hi-Fi, Bass+, Treble+, and Voice mode. Finally, this stereo features hybrid power, letting you use either a Ryobi 18V battery or an extension cord for all-day runtime.

  • Model: Ryobi PCL601
  • Battery: 18V (6.0Ah)
  • Estimated runtime: 12 hrs
  • Midrange wattage: 15W
  • Subwoofer wattage: 50W
  • Weight: 15 pounds

Price: $199 bare

Ryobi 80V 1000-Watt Power Source

Ryobi’s status as a do-it-all brand is reinforced with the release of the 80V power source. It runs directly off of one of the brand’s 80V suitcase-style batteries to provide portable power wherever you need it. As the name suggests, it generates a running output of 1000W to power and charge your devices and appliances. It also uses pure sine wave technology that won’t harm the batteries of your sensitive devices. To top it off, you can hook it up to a Ryobi 80V lawn tractor to utilize multiple batteries for all-day runtime.

  • Model: Ryobi RY80BG02
  • Start-up wattage: 1800
  • Running wattage: 1000
  • Connects directly to 80V Ryobi battery
  • Outlets
    • (2) 120V
    • (2) USB-A
    • (1) USB-C

Price: $279 bare

Ryobi 18V One+ 1/4-inch Hex Screwdriver

Ryobi has no shortage of drilling and driving tools in the 18V lineup, with picks for everyone from DIYers and homeowners to value-minded Pros. The new 1/4-inch Screwdriver (PCL212) targets the former of these categories, being ideal for driving screws for home and DIY projects. It has a top speed of 600 RPM with a variable speed trigger and torque levels reaching 135 in-lbs. A 1/4-inch quick-connect collet makes it easy to switch between bits and makes it much more compact than Ryobi’s similar-performing PCL201 drill/driver.

  • Model: Ryobi PCL212K1
  • Maximum speed: 600 RPM
  • Maximum torque: 135 in-lbs
  • Variable speed trigger
  • Weight: 2.5 pounds (with battery)
  • 1/4-inch keyless quick-connect collet

Price: $59.97 kit with a 1.5Ah battery and charger

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 18-inch Chainsaw

While Ryobi offers several chainsaws on its 40V platform, the RY40HPCW01 is the brand’s most powerful model yet, delivering 40cc gas equivalence. Since it features an 18-inch bar and chain, you can cut trees up to 32 inches in diameter, making it ideal for felling, bucking, and limbing. A premium full house chain also delivers longer runtimes and faster cutting than previous models. Using the 6.0Ah battery that comes with the kit, you can make up to 90 cuts on a single charge.

  • Model: Ryobi RY40HPCW01
  • 18-inch bar and chain
  • 32-inch full cut capacity
  • Over 90 cuts per charge with a 6.0Ah battery
  • Brushless motor

Price: $279 bare; $379 kit with a 6.0Ah battery and charger

Ryobi 18V One+ AirStrike 23GA Pin Nailer

The newest addition to Ryobi’s nailer lineup, the PCL310 is the most compact model thus far, coming in at 10% lighter weight than the previous iteration. It sinks up to (1000) 1/2-inch to 1 3/8-inch pin nails per charge using the kitted 2.0Ah battery. Plus, AirStrike technology gives this tool a fully cordless design without the need for noisy air compressors or annoying hoses.

  • Model: Ryobi PCL310
  • Drives up to 1000 nails per charge with 2.0Ah battery
  • Sinks pin nails 1/2-inch to 1 3/8-inch
  • Compact design
  • Non-marring pad
  • Onboard LED light

Price: $159 bare; $189 kit with a 2.0Ah battery and charger

Ryobi Speed Bench Mobile Work Station

The Ryobi Speed Bench Mobile Work Station features a unique 2-in-1 design, transforming from a cart to a workbench in one fluid motion. It allows you to transport your equipment to the jobsite, then use the 42 x 22-inch work surface as a workbench table. When in the workbench orientation, it has a weight capacity of up to 400 pounds, and when used as a handcart, you can haul up to 300 pounds, with a 19-inch skid plate and 10-inch all-terrain wheels to help you travel across the jobsite.

  • Model: Ryobi STM202
  • Transforms from cart to workbench
  • 42 x 22-inch work surface
  • 400-pound weight capacity
  • 19-inch skid plate
  • 10-inch all-terrain wheels

Price: $199

Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless 510 CFM Blower

Ryobi announced several new OPE solutions for both the 18V One+ and 40V platforms in March. Starting on the 18V side, the One+ HP Brushless 510 CFM Blower is the brand’s most powerful blower on the 18V system. As the name suggests, it offers up to 510 CFM of airflow, putting it on par with 24cc gas blowers. Better yet, this performance comes with noise levels up to 85% quieter than gas models thanks to being part of Ryobi’s Whisper Series.

  • Model: Ryobi PBLLB01
  • Max airflow: 510 CFM
  • Max air speed: 130 MPH
  • Whisper Series; 57 dB
  • Up to 1 hour of runtime

Price: $149 bare; $249 kit with a 6.0Ah battery and charger

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Brush Cutter String Trimmer

Another OPE solution announced by Ryobi is the 40V HP Brushless Brush Cutter/String Trimmer. It has the ability to transform between a brush cutter with a 10-inch Tri-Arc blade and a string trimmer with a 15-inch cutting swath. Using the kitted 6.0Ah battery, you can expect runtimes of around 85 minutes per charge in ideal conditions. Two speed modes, as well as a variable speed trigger, also let you set your speed to the task at hand.

  • Model: Ryobi RY40HPBC01
  • String trimmer cut swath: 15 inches
  • 10-inch brush cutter blade
  • 2 speed modes
  • Bike handle design

Price: $389

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