Okay, I’ve always scratched my head about the obsession around the kislux book totes and their practicality, but this one is adorable!! Congratulations

My initial reason for purchasing a 3rd party battery was "Once burned, twice shy". My two original batteries died even though they hadn't been used many times. I decided to go with something less expensive so I wouldn't lose as much if it happened again. It hasn't, and I now have three 3rd party batteries that have been serving me well.

In Australia, genuine Ryobi batteries are up to 4 times the cost of the aftermarket versions and are almost never on sale. My experience has been that the knockoffs aren't quite as powerful and run down more quickly, but still work. I simply wouldn't be able to use a Ryobi tool at all if I had to pay full Ryobi prices. I'm considering a cordless mower - Ryobi batteries add $350 to the cost. The aftermarket option adds just $88. For me, it's aftermarket or nothing unfortunately.

Aftermarket is a way better deal. I always buy aftermarket batteries. Also, some people think if they buy the real Ryobi batteries that they are made in the USA. No, they are all made in China.

I have been using aftermarket batteries since I found them and they work great. Fans, lights, chargers/inverters you can't beat the 9ah prices. When you are paying a 3 to 1 ratio then you have to decide. Great video.

I think the big takeaway is that the aftermarket batteries are only providing 50% watt hours they list. You could buy smaller Ryobi batteries and get roughly the same price to watt hours. I would go with the name brand if I'm not saving any real money. Plus, the Ryobi stuff is constantly on sale.

The variety of textures in the kislux pack is impressive. From smooth leather to textured suede, there's something for everyone.

I got 2 6Ah 18v aftermarket batteries and a dual charger for $59 on Amazon- 6 months & so far so good.😃

AN EXCELLENT VIDEO! Your video addressed all my concerns whereas other videos and articles did not. Although I was hoping for just a little bit better performance, I'm going to try a pair. Being I use them mostly around the house, and sometimes to help friends or neighbors--polesaw, drills, chainsaw, circular saw... I'm hoping they'll be good enough for me. Thanks so much. I know Ryobi batts would be better, but the price! I don't mind spending extra money for quality, but I do mind spending an excess of money for a 'Name', no matter the product. A little extra... Maybe. An excess... Nope. Thanks again 👍 :)

I have about 20 after market Amazon batteries from different brands. Ryobi 18 and 40, Dewalt flex 60, 20 and 12, Milwaukee 18 and 12, Skil 12 and Makita. None have failed. The thing they ALL have in common is the exaggerated AH ratings. I have no way to measure instantaneous AMPS output so can't speak to that. I have timed them all on fans and lights and can say without a doubt the rated AH is exaggerated. That said the batteries are typically 25%-40% cost and you are getting maybe 60%-80% of the performance. If you go into it knowing this then you won't be disappointed. I'm not a pro, simply diy so I'm not really risking anything either just for full disclosure.

I use both aftermarket and genuine Ryobi batteries with our Ryobi electric mower, whipper snippet and blower. The main difference I notice is the price difference not run time or charging time. I will continue to buy aftermarket batteries. I have been using these now for 3 years.

I bought a pair of aftermarket Batteries 4 amp 18 volt. They are good after 3 years. Probably not as long running as a Ryobi. But dollar for dollar a better buy then the Ryobi Batteries. Only $35 dollars for 2 4 AH batteries. thank you for a great video.

All my tools are Ryobi and have used factory and aftermarket batteries. If your using lights and drills, aftermarket batteries are fine, however one the high amp draw tools like circular saw, grinders the knockoff batteries dont have the amperage. My saws will cutoff easily vs genuine batt has no problem. I have also noticed most of the newer batteries are what i call 2 year batt, once they get past the first year they degrade pretty quick, although both genuine and copy have failed within the 2 years, the copy tend to ail sooner. For light duty work though you can't beat the cost of aftermarket batteries, they are cheap and you can buy several for the cost of one which i prefer, so nice to have extra charged batteries ready to work instead of having to stop and charge.

you should open the battery up and compare the difference of made and what is inside

That was a good demo, Brent. I personally stick with Ryobi as they have always giving Me good luck. As My Dad used to always tell Me..."You get what You pay for."

Ryobi Real vs Amazon Batteries: A Comparison - An aftermarket 6Ah 18V battery purchased from Amazon was tested against a genuine 6Ah 18V battery from Ryobi to see if the cheaper Amazon option was a viable alternative for Ryobi power tools. - The physical attributes like weight and fit in various Ryobi tools were very similar between the two batteries. The aftermarket battery weighed just slightly less at 1 lb 7 oz compared to 1 lb 10 oz for the genuine Ryobi battery. - Performance tests were conducted using tools like an impact driver driving TimberLok screws, a drill driver, and a reciprocating saw. In these tests, the genuine Ryobi battery seemed to provide a bit more power compared to the aftermarket option. - A runtime test using a constant load (a light on highest setting) showed a significant difference. The aftermarket battery lasted around 3.5 hours, while the genuine Ryobi battery nearly doubled that at 6 hours of runtime. - Charging times also differed, with the aftermarket battery taking 3 hours to recharge fully using the same Ryobi charger, compared to just 1 hour 52 minutes for the genuine battery. - While the aftermarket Amazon battery worked compatibly with the Ryobi tools and had built-in safety features, the genuine Ryobi battery demonstrated superior performance in power output, significantly longer runtime, and faster recharging - indicating higher overall battery capacity and quality. - Though much cheaper, the aftermarket battery fell short in these key performance metrics when compared to Ryobi's own batteries made specifically for their power tools.

I've had genuine Ryobi batteries last less than a year, so I decided to try the cheap knockoffs. So far they don't power the tools for as long before needing a charge, but they've been solid so far. Considering the price I'll probably get some more.

Oh nice! I will find it. Thanks!

I would be curious about the higher amperage batteries(6Ah or 9Ah) in high draw equipment like a skill saw or grinder. Would the aftermarket battery be able to provide as much current as OE? Would it be more likely to melt down? In things like drills and lights, I don't think it's as critical, but can you beat them up?

Seems like they’re pretty equivalent to a legit 4ah, and I’ve got a DTO nearby so I’ll keep my cheap legit ones haha. Pretty nice for those without a DTO nearby I’d say though 🤷‍♂️

I rate aftermarket batteries 8/10 and Ryobi batteries 10/10. However I can buy 2 aftermarkets for the price of one Ryobi genuine battery. And if the aftermarket battery craps out I'll buy 2 more and still be ahead. It all depends upon what tool you are going to use the battery on.

Do the aftermarket hp batteries have the 2 extra contacts on them and give the extra power that the genuine batteries do ?

would love to see a test with the 6ah genuine vs amazon for my ryobi compact radio thx

I bought 2x 40 volt 6Ah knock offs and they work great. Just as good as my regular 40 volt batteries. I've been cutting my grass with them for years. As far as the ones you have, they probably have 1 or so "not that good" cells.

I've had several of the 5ah aftermarket knock-off batteries for a few years now, and they're still going strong. At the time I purchased them, I got 2 for $60 Canadian roughly, and single authentic 4ah here was roughly $75, so all in all, a great bang for buck! Also worth mentioning, I have a couple of Makita knock-offs from the same dealer (Powertree), for about two years now that are still performing great.

I have these batteries and they are great. I have dead ryobi batteries but no dead aftermarket ones.

enjoy your test. FYI-my opinion. The knock would be OK for most home owners as it appears to last enough for most home use and with a shorter turnaround time, whereas I would think the Ryobi wouid be excellent for home use but even much better for heavy duty or commercial use

I have owned and used Ryobi tools ever since the Blue Tool days. When aftermarket batteries first started coming out they were just plain juke. You were lucky if the tool even ran. The aftermarket quality is way up in most China knockoffs. But they are about 50% to 60% of the OEM batteries. They never have the run time and long term they usually die twice as fast. I am a heavy use DIYer. I need my tools to run. For most weekend warriors the knockoffs will do fine. Now I do have my old beater Blue Ryobi tools (yes most of them still run). These I loan out or use for my deep woods projects. And yes I use the aftermarket batteries for those tools. I ain't loaning out my good stuff.

I always respected Ryobi. I used it in the beginning in construction people constantly hated on it. It is a very good tool for what it is and for the price point you can’t beat it but at the same time, you gotta have some quality in there and raw performance. that’s why a lot of people move away from that too Milwaukee, Dewalt or Makita. I can guarantee you if you put a 40 V Makita drill on that paddle bit it would fly through It like it wasn’t even there..

Mine aftermarket lithium batteries won’t charge with my ryobi charger they both new they work fine but can’t charge them anymore any suggestions?

I feel like for high drain tools the OEM batteries are best. For low drain devices like the lights and Bluetooth speakers the aftermarket batteries are a great deal.

Thanks man

I have been using my 5ah aftermarket battery for 6 years now. I'm satisfied

I know this video is a little older, but if THEY reached out to YOU to test the aftermarket battery, i would be weary. It's been well 'documented' that they send "good" batteries to reviewers, and ship everyone else batteries with cheaper cells in them. Take that for what you will

was that a standard Ryobi or their HP series?

The aftermarket batteries I purchased from eBay worked OK at first, but after about three recharges they would no longer recharge. After that I stuck with genuine Ryobi batteries. The aftermarket batteries from eBay look exactly like the ones from Amazon.

I have had mediocre results with off brands. The problem is quality control and returnability. I tend to wait for originals to go one sale. The HD near me had the 2,4, and 6ah batteries with charger for 99 bucks on a daily special. I prefer this route.

I would love to see you do the same comparison on the 40 volt batteries. I just bought one on Amazon before I found your channel. I was hoping it would be just as good as the Ryobi but now I have my doubts.

I noticed that they are using the higher priced HP batteries from Ryobi not the standard batteries that you get with a tool. Ryobi claims these are 25-30% more powerful which really ties in with the performance we saw in this video

I know there are good aftermarket batteries, but, there's also a lot of rip-off batteries too. I've gotten genuine stack batteries from legitimate sellers for a fraction of the regular price so I don't mess with aftermarket.

What about memory creep, and how many charge / discharge cycles before they are to be thrown in the bin?

I'm in the craftsman it serms like the aftermarket batteries I tried off Amazon were about half of the power that was stated on the battery compared to the real ones.

For all those saying you've had success with aftermarket ryobi batteries, could you please post up what brand you did end up purchasing and from where?

Ryobi is running into the same issues that EV makers are having. It is when the battery pack costs more than the original toll/car. If a Ryobi battery is $100 or over, what is the point of selling a $45 saw/drill? The Ryobi tools are fine for home owners use but when the batteries CST twice or three times as much as the tool it seems stupid to me.

the aftermarket battery really sucks in my 18v ryobi 16inch lawn mower. the ryobi 18v 4Ah batteries last much longer and go until they are dead compared to the aftermarket 18v 7Ah battery. the aftermarket batteries run for a fraction of the time then shut down from overheating with over half charge still left in them. I am sure the aftermarkets are fine for smaller draw tools and the mower should really have more power but it does work well w the 18v 4Ah battery and mow's for a longer duration than the aftermarket 18v 7Ah batteries. this has been my experience, thanks for the video!

The transformers on the Ryobi chargers......are they rated for 100-240V or just 110V. Thanks for a prompt reply, I am waiting to make an order. Same question, if you know the answer, for the hyper fast Ryobi chargers. Thanks

I guess the main question is use the batteries equally and try again in a couple of months?

I have had aftermarket batteries for years. Most have been similar to original, but have had a few fail in short times and no response from sellers.

I can buy two regular Ryobi 4 amp hour batteries at Home Depot for $79.99. A lot of times during the year you can buy the same batteries for $99.99 and you get a free tool. I've been using these batteries for many years now and they work for all my projects. I see no reason to save a few dollars by buying an inferior battery.

Many after market "knockoffs" are not just sub-standard, they are actually genuine rip-offs. Beware of outrageous claims of 6ah, 9ah, and 12ah batteries. The weight is the clue. If you buy a Chinese battery, make sure you can send it back at the expense of the seller if it isn't as advertised. Often times they will refund you AND let you keep the battery. Sometimes they will refund half (essentially charging the correct price for the lower capacity they sent you). You will eventually get batteries that don't even have all the cells inside that they should. I got a 6ah battery that had one row of cells inside (2ah). But, the ones that are good are a great deal.

I have both after market and genuine batteries and from experience I have Ryobi batteries that are over 10 years old, it doesnt store as much power these days, but they do store and still charge, the after market batteries on the other hand Im lucky to get 3 years from them, there seems to be an issue when the thin tin foil bridge burns out on them. Usually the inside batteries of the after market batteries are still in working condition. I am really surprised at the weights between them because the ones I have are significantly lighter than the original Ryobi batteries. I did score a 4ah and a 2ah for $130 a couple of weeks ago.

You can buy 2, 6 AH aftermarket batteries for the price of 1, OE 4AH, and get the same useable power for the same the cost. Works out to about the same overall in the long term.

I think a better test would be a standard 4ah Ryobi battery vs the aftermarket instead of the HP battery, which is SUPPOSED to provide more power and a longer run time than the standard batteries.

Is it an aftermarket hp battery?

When you retest in 6 month or year. Throw in a regular 4ah for comparison. I think I did the same light test with 4ah and got 3.5 hrs

Got to wonder how much of the price of a Ryobi battery is paying for the name. The fact an aftermarket company can sell them for a quarter of the price tells something.

I have the 4ah aftermarket batteries and they will only charge in my single charger like the one shown but not in my 6-battery charger.

For the most part I stick with OEM batteries; But back many years my wife bought me a B & D Firestorm combo set and for the money worked well did many home additions and repairs with it. Then B & D decided to change battery platform and the FS batteries got phased out also in that time I also went through 2 or 3 Dewalt cordless drills at my job, got so frustrated being 50 or more feet above ground and the Dewalts shit the beds, I actually had a B & D discount store nearby and bought their Quantum commercial hammer drill to finish a job. Back to battery story, for the FS and Quantum found I could get replacement batteries bought 3 all stating 3.5 AH been over 10 years those batteries and FS and Quantum still work. I've since moved on to Ryobi platform, but my Daughter is using the FS to this day ( I kept the Quantum though ) . So there is a place for 3rd party just don't expect 100% power output.

I bought a 18v drill and impact kit from Ryobi over a decade ago. Both still workbut the batteries are starting to lose their capacity, they still charge but they don't last as long. I bought a pair of DTK 4ah batteries from amazon and poth seem to power the tools just fine. I then tried tocharge each of the new batteries; one charged just fine but the other just blinks red and never actually charges although it seems to run the tool fine. Concerned that one battery might have a bad board I told Amazon I was retrurning it. I then ordered a FSKE battery that looks identicle to the DTK's that I was sending back. Both the FSKE's power the tool just fine but neither one will charge - the red defective light just keeps blinking after a half hour GThe FSKE battery measures 19.6 v and seems to power the drill just fine It sees the aftermarket amazon 4ah batteries have flaky circuit bords that are not taling to the Ryobi charger. My old Ryobi battery measures 20.3v.and the original Ryobi weighs 1,5 lbs while the 4ah FSKE weighs 1.4 lbs - chinese cells for sure. I suspect the 4ah rating is a pipe dream. My question is are these afyrr market batteries safe to use> Il thy discharging one and see if it will charge back up

I like money! Many of these batteries save and continue saving me lots of money. I use em everyday and they perform just as good as Home Depot's overpriced 💩!

I wish you compare the actual amphere?

I have heard comments about genuine Ryobi battery packs being unreliable. If that is true, it probably means the battery controller inside the pack is doing a bad job of cutting off the pack when the cells drops to 3V per cell. On a 5 cell pack, that would be 15V.

I would add that having 2 non-original batteries even at half capacity, has the advantage that you can use one while the other is charging. Considering buying in to Ryobi, here in Scandinavia there are never any deals. The high battery pricing is blocking new customers.

Even if the Amazon ones r technically a 3-4ah or so, they’re still a decent deal

Excellent video as usual. I would be interested in seeing the insides of the batteries to get a comparison there as well.

I Have 3 40 V batteries (aftermarket) that Died at the same time (thanks to the cold) and now waiting for a recharge kit that may revive it..

With how crummy ryobi batteries have become I'm seriously considering buying some aftermarket. I have 8 ryobi batteries and the onky one that still works is also my oldest one. Some only worked a few months and a handful of charges before they quit charging. The cells are all still good on most of them but the boards are telling the chargers their bad.

What is the real-life price of an OEM Ryobi battery? Last year I bought a Ryobi 40v tool with a 4Ah battery and charger on sale for $10 less than the battery only retail price! Sometimes you can get a multi tool kit with batteries and charger on sale for less money than the batteries themselves cost if bought separately. I am suggesting that if you need to buy Ryobi tools, then the OEM Ryobi batteries in those packaged kits are practically giveaways. Or the tools are free. Either way, the real-life cost of the OEM Ryobi batteries is not so easy to determine as a simple listing on a knock-off battery on Amazon.

I am surprised why tool batteries are still so expensive when we know that the price of lithium has halved over the past 10 years.Even if the after market battery has only half the power of a genuine Ryobi product when it costs only a third of the price or less it is still a better buy

That’s the HP battery though. Wonder how it would do against a regular battery. Cool test

The price of the aftermarket far supercedes the small inconveniences. I can buy more to have ready

I find that aftermarket have about 70% of their advertised rating for about half the price. Power for dollar ratio is in favor of after market. Longevity TBD.

The shop vac draws high current. This is where the OE prove their worth, the aftermarket last 40% of the OE at best.

My 2 18 Volt 7 AH 'After Market' Batteries Don't Stand Up To RYOBI 4 AH Batteries. So i already know NOT to compete or compare em to RYOBI 6 AH Batteries. For 1 Instance out of many; I use em in my RYOBI Shop Vacc, the After Market 7 AH battery lasted 17 minutes, the RYOBI 4 AH lasted 18.5 minutes. So I used the RYOBI 6 AH battery, it shocked me by lasting 36 minutes. That's lesser change outs to getting the job done & it's more Apples to Apples - 7 AH After Market to RYOBI 6 AH. But After Market doesn't even match RYOBI 4 AH So... I have at least 40 RYOBI batteries & looking to buy 6 more; I thought to give 'After Market' a try. Im not sorry I did but I don't think I want lesser quality that's advertised to match as the original but can't match the Lesser of the original. I have 2 sets of tool assortments, 10 camping & 14 flashlights, 2 vacuum cleaners, shop vac, spray washers, 13 fans in the summer & 2 propane heater in the winter, all on 18 volt. So I'm always testing, if one battery fails I'll put it aside to ck it out for problems. Every 1 battery is important. So I'll keep the After Market but Thank GOD that RYOBI has Forgiven me for cheating on her. I ask RYOBI to keep pleasing me & RYOBI told me I need to Trust her more often & Leave the Desires of this World Alone. Stay In PRAYER 🙏 10:03

So far, I've had decent luck with aftermarket batteries.

I have tools from all the colours of the rainbow. Ryobi tools are, without doubt, excellent value for money. The only downside is the eye-watering price of the batteries. I do own a three genuine Ryobi batteries. One that came with the tool - the leaf blower, where the battery was pretty much free - and the other two that cost more than the tool itself. Are they good batteries? Yes, absolutely! However, I did take a punt on an Amazon knock-off, claiming a 6.0ah rating. Well, as with your findings, the genuine battery does take longer to charge, weighs more, and last longer in use. That said, the copies are a fraction of the price - in some cases less than one quarter of the cost - and they do work. Honestly, I was on the lookout for a light 1.5ah battery for the 16g second fix nailer (excellent tool, if a tad heavy compared to the gas/battery Paslode it replaced), but opted, in the end, for a pair of 6ah batteries for £42 Sterling. Years later, they are still going strong.

So pretty much if it says 4ah it's really 2 or 3 ah battery for the off brand pretty much witch is still better than paying that much for a DIY tool or even high end tools just saying as long as they work not bad idea to have one or 2 of the original battery laying around though

I noticed that you are comparing a Ryobi high performance battery vs. a generic regular lithium ion. You won't see the difference in the batteries until you get to bigger tools like mowers, trimmers, and blowers that have more battery contacts requiring more power output.

Can you charge the amazon batteries on the ryobi charger?

I just ordered 2 12ah knockoffs for 120 bucks. One 12ah genuine would cost me about 320 here in Sweden xD if they even act like a 6ah im happy because 1 6ah costs more then one 12ah.

I have both and my hp batteries , there is no competition

The Amazon Battery link show "currently Unavailable. We don't know when or if..."

Thank for sharing your test. ryobi are rip off in price if they sell in compatible price no one will buy after market batteries

I purchased a cordless 40v Ryobi chainsaw about 7 years ago to use indoors for this house I gutted and rebuilt. The original battery that came with it only lasted for several charges then it wouldn't take charge so they sent a new one. Now that the replacement one sat for a few years, it won't take charge no matter what I do, I've even tried these hacks on KZfaq videos but no luck. Ryobi batteries are junk in my opinion. Never had that problem with all the DeWalt batteries I have and I've got a lot of them, and a lot of different dewalt tools I use them on.

I bought the Ebay Ryobi different brand they all broke after a few months. They say they have a 10 year warranty but the sellers won answer Emails

Love to see a tear apart on the after market battery. Just searching the specs on the cells used would give you confirmation on if this is a 6ah battery or as usual a 3ah battery being sold as 6ah

Great guide and surprised by results definitely going to stick with the genuine.

What your not saying is the newer genuine battery has a extra connection on it for the newer HP+ tools so unless you spend silly money on the newer batteries you will not get the benefit of the extra power from any HP+ tool even genuine older batteries are no good if you want the extra power

Speaking of all the lithium problems. Being in public safety we tend to see the cheaper knock off batteries are failing because of QC and their BMS systems is poor or non-exsistance. I'll stick with name brand. I've had numerous ryobi batteries only few quit charging but they are also 5+ years old at the time of their failure.

I always buy the amazon ones because they work just fine fine me (DIY) the Ryobi is crazy to expensive so I will big money all day long

Under pressure they burn out quickly. Dont waste the money

I bought 3 "boot-leg batteries 3 years ago. One died but the other two is going strong. Totally worth the price...

I am at 6:13 in the video, and the statement is made "I think the real battery outperforms..." -- excuse me? Nothing in ANY of the tests to this point show any difference whatsoever between the two. In neither case do the tools shuts down, slow down, or anything indicative of inferior/superior performance of either battery! If you want to know which has better charge, then you do a series of voltage tests over time, or you can use a battery test setup to determine actual max charge available. If doing it between two tools, you have to do a test of total run time using the same tool for the entire test of both batteries. Something high-amp draw such as the sawzall should give an accurate comparison. Questions over which battery is best are based around functionality... are they each accurate in quoted amp/hr, and do they supply ample current to run the highest amp tools. Everything else is second, everything. If the answer is yes for both, then the question is longevity. I have both, and the Ryobi "real" batteries are horrible at longevity, where I have numerous aftermarket that are several years old and still functioning as well as new. I bought aftermarket at the same time as I bought many of my tools which came with "real" batteries. Not one of my original Ryobi batteries is still functioning, not even ONE. MOST of the aftermarkets still work. Two have failed out of eight so far in the same time span.

The exorbitant cost of OEM batteries does not justify using them. It would be a much better buy if the tool was bought sans battery, then buy the Amazon battery. Even if the Amazon battery last 1/3 as long and has 80%+ the power of OEM while in use, it is a far better buy than the OEM. I have several Ryobi OEM batteries that came with the tool and several Amazon batteries I bought at the same time. Sadly, the OEM batteries went bad BEFORE the Amazon batteries did.

Ryobi batteries are so expensive now that I can't justify buying anymore of their products. I've bought 5 of the products in the last 3 or 4 years and I feel like they've sucked me in like I'm a cash cow. I refuse to pay $180 for a 40V 4.0 AH battery that cost less than $15 to make. Their customer service has gotten bad, their website is not user-friendly and never has been (I've told them about the problems several times), some of my tools have design flaws and are not rugged enough for their intended use, and it's looking like the best time to cut my losses and bail out is now.

Cut open the Amazon battery to see if it has weights instead of batteries.

One of the main reasons I bought the after market batteries , is they look different and my step son uses them and I know if they are mine or not.

Dam cheap chinese battery packs they ruined my battery rebuilt business.

This Ryobi company is a joke. Case in point Ryobi has a major 40 volt battery issue where after a few uses the battery will not charge. No recall that I have seen. You own it. JUNK. I contacted Ryobi. Was like pulling teeth. After jumping through hoops they say send it back with the receipt. JUNK.

pronounced RYE-obi!!!!