Ryobi is Awesome and Bad [wrong!]

@RYOBITOOLSUSA Ryobi has reputation of either awesome or bad, in the video we are going to dive in and show you why it can be great and sometimes no so great. What has your experience been?

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[JohnB-ppdn]

I had a sheet metal contractor in Chicago back in 2018 use Ryobi tools. Basically drilling holes in steel then running in self-tapping screws to fasten siding to the sheeting girts and roof purlins. This wasn't a pre-engineered metal building. It had structural shapes not gage thickness CFM. I asked why Ryobi? His answer - they worked as well as other "big name" tools.
The keys -
#1 SHARP DRILL BITS
#2 CHARGED BATTERIES

#3 LET THETOOL DO THE WORK

[rishimakhanlal]

I own a brushless non HP drill and impact driver. They never let me down and people at work admire my tools. Thank you Ryobi for making decent tools affordable.

[jasongreenwood]

I have the Brushed Ryobi tools. I don't use them every day, but when I do I use them hard. I've had them for years with no issues. I'll upgrade to brushless when they burn out.

[garyolsen]

In 2018 I bought a Ryobi Impact and drill combo set at HD for $79. I saw impact drivers alone there for $180 so I thought I would take a chance on the Ryobi drills. I didn't know much about Ryobi, but I've been using them for five years and am really pleased. I've since then bought other Ryobi tools.

[lordrichard]

I love ryobi. They’ve been really good to me over the years. Still using my blue tools from like 2006.
It’s really a case of letting the tool do the work and not beating on it and forcing it.
They’re a great value brand. And the tools are probably the least used ryobi things I have. We use the vacuum daily. The power inverter and radios and lights.

[smacfe]

THANK YOU for highlighting the differences in the lines. I'm so tired of the guys who buy the cheapest Ryobi drill and whine about how crappy they are.

[jaynpeeps]

Nice breakdown. I did notice you were running a 9ah HP battery verse a 4ah non-hp battery. I would have loved to see 2 4ah batteries to keep it a more fair comparison.

[NYstranger]

I have tools from both lines. My old brushed drill and impact literally did a drywall job, fixed up 2 decks, and framed my shed. The oscillating tool has also been used for like 3 drywall jobs. I always use 4amp batteries. Never an issue. I am upgrading to the hp as I go, but none of the brushed have died yet. Including the brushed impact driver I dropped in a pond.

[bretttoynton]

Love the videos. I was against Ryobi when I was in the trade. I liked dewalt and Milwaukee. I got a shock when my father in law gave me a few Ryobi tools for Xmas. The new Ryobi tools are just as good as the other brands. Some Ryobi tools are better like the nail guns.

[ronlovell]

I get so tired of telling people all the time to stay away from the cheaper ryobi products and those budget friendly combo packs if they're expecting long lasting quality, mostly because of the under-performing batteries. Also constantly preaching using the correct tool for the job can make a huge difference. I have a huge arsenal of Ryobi tools as well as Makita that I use everyday as a tradesman and and they perform nearly the same for most uses. Also, I'll mention that over the last 20+ years I've sent lots of overpriced "Yellow's" and "Reds" to the great tool cemetery, but not many "Greens"!

[georgefredericks]

You did a great video on Ryobi. I have a very full line of Ryobi tools, and a few Milwaukee 12 volt tools, and a few Makita tools. Ryobi holds it's own against the other brands. By the way, I am not a contractor. I am a pastor, but I serve in a small church in a rural setting in NW Florida. I do a lot of fixing work at my house and the church. Bottom all my tools are better than my skill. Ryobi is Great. Thank you for your video.

[harrychoke]

Doing a lot on a little is definitely a good thing. Wasn't aware of the two lines, so thanks.

[roncollins]

All this talk of Ryobi being some 'entry-level' brand actually grates on me a tad. I was entry-level when Jimmy Carter was in office, and I am a total longtime devotee of 18+1 tools now, so

I began building up my Ryobi 18+1 collection nearly a decade ago, most of that time having been in the business of doing neighborhood home improvement projects around a small farm town where I live, plus a huge amount of work on my own old house. Hardly a shift at any task goes by that I don't use several of my Ryobis throughout. I don't put in the long hours like I did for years in the residential construction field, but I can say that what I have put my Ryobi tools through definitely adds up to some pretty rigorous usage on all of them.

I now have two 1/2 drills, an impact driver, (why drive 3" screws with a drill, I'm wondering? I drive hundreds per year with my impact) a 6-1/2" circular saw, a jigsaw, reciprocating saw, seven batteries of various sizes, three chargers, and just now started on my second weed trimmer after finally beating the first one to death using it as a bush hog on heavy weed growths for six or seven years. I can also say that what I do with all these items pushes each one to their limits fairly routinely, and that all of them (every one the so-called 'homeowner' grade) never fail to do what I ask and keep right on running. I've been so pleased with the abuse they all endure that I never saw any reason to pay more for the 'professional' line.

Two keys to my success have been: a) to always use my 4ah batteries on the weed trimmer & saws, and any task with the drills that calls for much loading on the motors, and b) to keep in mind that cordless tools are all well and good, but when I need truly serious power I also have much heavier saws and drills I can just plug in and leave no doubt.

For instance I might mix paint with a cordless drill but grab my big Ridgid to mix drywall mud or any kind of cement. And I haven't even considered cordless sanding tools to be a serious option because what I have works fine with cords. (What I've required of a corded DeWalt orbital sander for its fifteen-odd years of service I would never even think of using any cordless version for, and I do a LOT of pretty brutal sanding, mostly for removing old finishes from old wood, with

A guy can pay three times what I've invested over the years for Milwaukee Fuel tools and batteries, or others at that level, and never have to plug anything in, but why? One has to assume there will be a 120v power supply most places where at least my kind of work is going on, and one has to have it to charge batteries anyway, so in a sense buying the high-end cordless tools just to be impressed with them without a cord is kind of a vanity thing in my view. When it's time to use a Skil77 worm-drive, it's time to use the worm-drive, and even the toughest high-dollar cordless tools will only be an adequate substitute up to a point, and a very costly point for my purposes. I use my cordless stuff because I can and because it always works, but I also know its limits, and so my cordless stuff runs and runs and runs when I need it to.

For price, selection, availability, battery compatibility, ergonomics, power, and reliability, building up my Ryobi collection from a single 1/2 drill ten years ago (that is still going strong) has been one of the best tool strategies I ever came up with. I'd say paying extra for the pro-models might feel good for being able to, but if you want solid performance from a totally affordable collection built up over years, I'm here to tell ya the 'entry-level' series are more than satisfactory, and after 45 years in the trades I hardly call myself any beginner.

[mikahundin]

Yes, the cheaper tools from Ryobi, often referred to as entry-level tools, still offer good functionality and value for money, especially for those on a budget or new to DIY projects. While they may not have all the advanced features or durability of the higher-end professional-level tools, they are capable of performing a wide range of tasks effectively. As demonstrated in the transcript, these entry-level tools can still drive screws, drill holes, and handle various tasks adequately, making them suitable for many home improvement projects. Therefore, while they may not be as powerful or feature-rich as the higher-end options, they still serve their purpose well for casual or occasional use.

[loktom]

I purchased my first RYOBI because they tried to get rid of blue version with the nicad battery drill on a HD special sale. Knowing if I like it, I can simply add more to grow my collection.
I was impressed, forwarded to get their mainstream updated green versions with the new lithium ion batteries in my collection of RYOBI One+ system.

[jamesduncan]

I'm a homeowner with a 45 y/o house on 3/4 acres. Among other things, I needed some cordless tools to help maintain a fence that really needs to be replaced. I'm not using them every day, but I need to have reliable tools that will get the job done.

The Ryobi brushed tools have been serving me nicely.

[eaelionheart]

RYOBI has really improved a lot over the years. I’m impressed.

[rubo]

Got the Brad nailer cordless gun and wow simply amazing! No more dragging compressor around and hoses.Overall stellar tool.

[geraldhettel]

THANKS FOR A VERY INFORMATIVE VIDEO. SURPRISED THAT THE BUDGET TOOLS WORK SO WELL.

[davidharnett]

Good video right on the mark, I have almost the full range of Ryobi both here and in US and have never found a bad one 🇦🇺