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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.

I buy Ryobi tools. No one steals my tools. Checkmate.

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.

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.

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. ♥️

Great video man- I think people hate on Ryobi because everyone can afford it whereas the big brands are more of a status symbol

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I bought a set of 18v ryobi tools when we bought our house 12 years ago, and more over time. They’ve held up very well with light and medium duty use. A couple years ago the batteries started failing, so I’ve replaced them, but to get 10-12 years out of the batteries and have none of the units fail in that time is quite good in my opinion.

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 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.

Love Ryobi tools. Thirteen years and my original set has been “abused” and is still going strong.

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

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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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. :-)

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.

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.

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.

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.

I really appreciate the background you provide! That gives it a LOT more depth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

i've used the Ridgid lifetime warranty a few times and they always take care of me.. they even send me just parts to make repairs myself instead of forcing me to take the tool to an authorized repair facility and have them do the repair.. internal parts that require disassembly too.. that was impressive..

I love Ryobi! I'm a prop and set builder for movies and amusement parks I've dropped them many times and they still work! A lot are scuffed up a bit but still work! And also when you're on a huge movie set and have many crew members working on set sometimes your tools might walk away! If that does happen you can replace your tool without breaking the bank!

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.

I am a full time wood worker. I decided to upgrade to “better” drill and driver and purchased Porter Cable. I’m back to using my Ryobi drills. The battery life is longer and provides better power.

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’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 purchased my first Ryobi cordless drill 25 years ago. I was a cheap DIY and couldn't spend 2.5X for another brand. The tools were blue at the time. When I decided to finish my basement, I purchased the cordless combo kit and a cordless reciprocating saw. These were inexpensive and used the same 18V batteries that I already had. They were blue as well. Since then, I've purchased the new line of brushless tools including their cordless circular saw and new drills. All of the Ryobi tools that I've purchased are still working. All of them...even the ones I purchased 25+ years ago. I own a bunch of Festool tools as well and know what works best for me. The Ryobi line is great for a lot of folks. Tools snobs and those married to another platform won't love them, but to each their own. The only Ryobi tool I've been disappointed in is the jigsaw. I replaced it with a Festool jigsaw last week. :-)

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

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.

I love most of Ryobi's smaller tools. I have been using them for years and have never has a bad experience. I have used Dewalt, and Milwaukee tools on jobsites and found that for the type of projects I do on a regular basis at home, Ryobi works. They have stood the test of time for me and have been through some abuse on my part. I agree that when you get to larger tools, chop saw, table saw, etc. you definitely get what you pay for. I am about to retire my Ryobi table saw and upgrade to a higher quality brand. It served its purpose but I would not trust the its accuracy for fine precision woodworking. Thank you for putting out these videos and helping all of us DIYers see where we can add value to our tool collection without breaking the bank.

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!

Yeah, I think you nailed it. I was a professional cabinet maker / contractor, and I used pro tools. I am not a pro now, and I use tools maybe 10 hours a month, rather than 10 hours per day. Ryobi are just fine for me. Actually likely better for someone who has the "feel" for when a tool is being abused. A lot of beginners are going to over stress the little brushed motors. The brushless are quite a bit better.

The bug zapper is one of my favorites, A lot of of mosquitos in my area. Also my 20" 40v mower has lasted 3 years with no issue same battery too.

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!

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.

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.

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

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!

I started as a handyman 3 years ago and I picked Ryobi because of the amount of tools and the battery. Out of the 3 years I've been doing my handyman service, I only had one tool die on me. That was the oscillating tool. I do have that table saw and that miter saw, I think it does all right. For what I needed to do which is cut wood relatively straight it does a job.

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!

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've used Ryobi 18 volt tools for over 20 years. I've found them very durable, and I like the wide variety of tools available.

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.

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.

I started a home remodeling/repair business about twelve years ago and only had a certain amount of money to fund it. I bought Dewalt, Milwaukie, Makita, Bosch, basically pro grade tools. Since money was tight I had to pinch on some of my purchases and I decided to go with a Ryobi miter saw. 12 years later it still runs like a champ! Thankfully, it is NOT that ugly alien green color. LOL

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.

I think the main takeaway from all of these tool brand review videos is to "do what's right for you." Nice Matt. FYI I had a Bosch corded router that burnt up just like that. I exchanged it for the exact make and model and haven’t had any other issues. It seems that no matter what brand you choose, sometimes you just get a dud!

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.

My problem: female with tiny hands that has problem removing battery; brain fart- just put BLASTER on the inside connection and inserting removing the battery is slick & easy. Thank you for your informative 731 Woodworks Videos. I am basically self taught from books and ‘KZfaq’ videos.🦋

I’m a Ryobi guy. I still have several of those old blue and yellow tools, as well as an ever-growing collection of green ones. And you’re right - the same batteries work on every one of them. I’m very happy with all my Ryobis! I don’t have the table or miter saws (I have two old Craftsman models that work well enough), nor do I think they’d be very good, but I love the Ryobis I have. At my church there is a contractor who works with me for church projects, and after using my Ryobi Impact Driver, he said he was going to steal it from me! 😄 And I have a 1/2” Impact Wrench that I use all the time working on the family vehicles. It’s probably my favorite, even more than I like my Glue Gun or my Workshop Blower,.

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.

Thanks for putting this together, extremely helpful and well put together! One of the best product reviews I’ve ever seen 💪

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.

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.

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 am A home owner and on wekens I do work on my proyests and RYOBY is just the perfect tool for the job.

I currently have a Ryobi edger, string trimmer and just bought a 10" orbital buffer (for polishing my vehicle) and I've had ZERO issues! The batteries charge without issue, they're interchangeable, they ALWAYS start and run WITHOUT ISSUE. I've had the edger for about 5 years, the string trimmer for 2 years and the buffer for less than a week, but I would buy every one of these 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.

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 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

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.

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.

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.

Good morning from the UK. Loving your videos l, especially as I'm trying to get into woodworking myself. I have a limited mix of DeWalt, Bosch and Ryobi so I'm glad to see you using the Ryobi. I think you should make a Ryobi tool storage solution for the Ryobi tools you have. Big love from Ginge🎉

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.

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.

Good video….about time we DIYers shared some appreciation for RYOBI. My favorite is the 18v small circular saw….great for zipping along on a school project….TJ

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

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.