Ryobi, are they worth it? The good bad and the ugly, A Ryobi review of popular Ryobi tools

Ryobi, are they worth it? The good bad and the ugly, A Ryobi review of popular Ryobi tools

Here is my honest review of the different Ryobi tools that i have purchased over the years. Some of the tools i review are over 4 years old, and have been used really hard. I do not take good care of my tools so what you are seeing is the worst case scenario that a tool could possibly go through. It is my personal opinion that some of the Ryobi tools made today are comparable to any of the other major brands. I'll tell in this video which ones are those.

[collinhammond]

When i started working construction i was hired by my girlfriends dad. I didnt have any tools and i was pretty broke. He gave me a list of what i needed so i bought the ryobi impact/drill kit at HD for 100 bucks.. 5 years later theyre still rockin everyday.

[buckbaer]

I left a impact driver with a 4 ah battery outside on a jobsite for 3 months over the winter last year. Returned to that site to do another project found it right where i left it. Still works. Battery still had charge. I use it almost daily. Love it

[sourwords]

If these tools last as long as they do with the way you treat them, it's safe to say the rest of us have a good chance. Thanks for the review 👍

[jo]

I am thinking one of the absolute best selling features is the battery compatibility. Just the fact you can plug in a battery in a 20 year old drill and it still works is what makes them great.

[smallcityhomesteaders]

Im also a ryobi guy. Had the same set on the job for 6 years. Get wet, fall off the scaffolding, get mortar and stone chips/dust in them and they all still run. The 4Ah batteries bring them to life.

[AK-ozew]

It is the most underrated Ryobi review on YouTube. Thank you, Sir

[WTF_BBQ]

I bought the ryobi line of tools simply because they have a lot more selection than other brands. They even have bolt cutters and all the weird stuff that nobody makes. And also, they never changed the design of their batteries. This gives me confidence that my $ 2K worth of tools will be future

[johnspruit]

I have both RYOBI and DE WALT tools. The DE WALT are stronger BUT you CANT BEAT RYOBI fore price and Value, I still have many of the original BLUE Ryobi tools still running great .

[bobbylibertini]

I bought a set of Crapsman cordless tools for like 200 clams back in the early '00s- Ended up using them when they were 10 years old to build a 22x25 garage and four porches, etc. They got the job done. Finally replaced them just last month. Was considering Ryobi, as I like how they have committed to not changing their battery platform....but I really wanted tools that I wouldn't have to make apologies for, and that wouldn't slow me down...so I went with DeWalt. Cost me 40% more....but man, it's well worth it. No apologies, and truly always a pleasure to use. Wish I had had them long ago, as they allow me to get things done so much faster and easier. The few hundred extra bucks I had to spend seems well worth it- as is usually the case with tools, especially as they age. Pays to buy quality with things you'll keep a long time and or use often. Ryobi is certainly decent, but it's nice to take it up a notch or two...and the few hundred extra bucks spread out over the years I'll be using the DeWilt won't really even be noticed in the long run. Honestly, just for the feel of them in my hand, it was worth it.

[richardbertrand]

I Love My Ryobi Tools and also looking at buying more of them.

[georgesrepair]

I run a handy man service, Gave up dealt 7 years ago went to ryobi never a regret

[kbond]

The picture quality on your video is amazing!!! Cant believe this was posted 3 years ago. Great review!!

[shadvan]

I got my first ryobi tools as a gift from my in-laws when we moved in to our first house back in the early 2000s. they all still work great. they work even better now with the Li batteries. i have purchase a lot of additional tools since then. the 3/8 and 1/2 impacts kick ass. I disassembled an entire 350 small block to get it ready for the machine shop in less than 15 minutes with it. didn't get hot or run out of juice. I restore old cars as a hobby and do DIY projects around the house. for that level of work they are great. I have friends that work in professional mechanics and tradesmen. they swear by Milwaukee and DeWalt. but the Ryobi's work just great for the things I do. if you do go with Ryobi get the bigger batteries and buy either the 6 pack charger or the rapid chargers. the small charges that come in the kits suck compared to either the 6pack or rapid charger.

[frestkd]

TTi Manufacturers Milwaukee, Ridgid Orange, Ryobi and Hart. I love my Ryobi Tools. The Ryobi version of the multi attachment tool is not being made as a Ryobi, but now is made as a Ridgid Orange 18v.

[TheSonsOfSimon]

Some of Dewalt and Milwaukee’s tools are stronger, but ALL of the Ryobi’s I have used have been great. Some of their tools have annoying quirks, but that can be said for all of the brands.

All the guys that I hear trashing them haven’t used them in the last 25 years.

[lakerdigital]

He's a better carpenter than cinematographer.

[MrVisde]

Been slowly replacing my older tools with cordless Ryobi Ones. Love em. Great value for the amount of use they get.

[glynnsimms]

Thanks for the review. My 18v DeWalt batteries finally bit the dust. Decided to try Ryobi, so hopefully will last as long as the DeWalt. Suggest for future videos you set up in better light so that we can see the tools

[SavedbyGrace]

I just bought my first set of Ryobi’s. Drill, circular saw, reciprocal saw, battery and charger with bag. Got it on offer up for $75. Set is in good condition. Can’t wait to start using them.

[sealtechblades]

FYI: The tool that used to be called a "Fien" tool, is an oscillating tool. IF Ryobi would add a fan to that tool to cool the motor, it would be AWESOME. But as it is in the model I own, you can only run the tool for maybe 20-30 minutes before it needs to rest and cool down or it will burn up.