Is this new Ryobi the BEST BATTERY STRING TRIMMER OF 2022? Ryobi 17" whisper review RY402110VNM

I have been on a quest to find the best battery string trimmer for homeowners and have owned probably 10 different ones in the last 3 or 4 years. In this video I show the new for 2022 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 17 in. Cordless Battery Carbon Fiber Shaft String Trimmer w/ 6.0 Ah Battery string trimmer. I was honestly shocked at how good this trimmer was!
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[@keithfernandez8965]

It's so quiet and a beast ....it cuts right through my neighbors rose bushes late at night ninja style....they don't know what hit them !!

[@michaeldodd3563]

😂😂

[@TheJeeva143]

I had a model older than this one that I love. My sister has difficulty with tools that are too heavy and she actually loved mine and found it easy to use kzbin.infoUgkx_rBCFuDW1zD6blTGhLkvAkxU657uR_lG . This is a newer model but was even lighter which she really appreciates. She enjoys it and I no longer have to go to her house to trim as she can handle it fine. Haven't used it enough to comment on the battery life but lithium batteries last longer than the old style. Being cordless makes it easy to trim the far edges of the property. The entire yard can be trimmed with one charged battery.

[@kagnewmp12]

Good honest looking review. I actually started with the little 18 volt string trimmer as I have 32 Ryobi 18 volt tools and thought this one would do the job. The honest truth is that it's great for around trees an occasional bush and the four mailboxes on my side of the road but it's only a single line of 065 and is not powerful enough for taller thick grass or thicker weeds. I have started to purchase the 40 volt tools and will get the new trimmer in the spring when the 2023 models show up. Thanks and I sure hope you get to fish in that nice looking pond.

[@samstoff]

Thanks for the review. Looking into purchasing a "gas" weed eater and this put things into perspective. Since my wife already purchased a Ryobi product, I'll stick with Ryobi for now. Plus, your review definitely proved it will do for my lawn.

[@k.morrighan-buenafe552]

Awesome! This gave me exactly the info I needed to make the decision to purchase this

[@grumpy1311]

I have been running the carbon fiber Gen 1 Ryobi 40V trimmer for 2 seasons now with daily commercial grade use. It's my favorite tool I own. That's a bit of a heavy battery to run , but well worth the cost if you have other 40V Ryobi tools

[@paulinthe6194]

Just bought this weed wacker today. Great instructional video for new buyers. Cheers man. Appreciate the help. Lol, nice robot mower too.

[@ic5838]

Excellent video. I just got one as a recommendation from my neighbor. Like most, I don't read directions so your video took care of that. Many thanks.

[@MrErpman]

They come with instructions? Wasted paper!

[@brandonhyden9454]

Nice review. I agree to keep in the same battery line equipment.

[@C.P.C3719]

Thank you for a great review. I brought a house and I’ve been looking for a battery powered string trimmer.

[@Striperman]

Great to see you back in the review game. It's been a while since Mr. Silver Cymbal had some competition lol. Nice cameo by robomower .

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Thank you sir! Excited to see an update on your lawn!

[@lilflip1820]

I have the old version of this that I'm happy with. The old version allows universal attachments which is a bonus.

[@smartassist9700]

You have 4 cycle gas?

[@GreenMonsterDee420]

Badass love your review

[@michaeldodd3563]

I just bought one. Very informative video. Also, I think your Roomba escaped. 😂

[@Miked1332]

Ryobi is getting very bold with their pricing lately. Especially with HP and their 40v lineup. A 40v battery costing over $200 is nuts because they used to be the cheap, affordable brand. Now their "Milwaukee" is showing a bit.

[@Brysonandrus]

Anyone else see the Bat Mobile 😮

[@duanepiosca]

Where?😮

[@Xmarduk]

@@duanepiosca 08:36

[@FrankStein1]

Did you see Wonder Woman fly over in her invisible jet right after? Justice League keeping suburbia safe.

[@unclefester6033]

I converted 1 of my string trimmers also to a brush cutter

[@cuppadan]

Brett, great video. Thanks. I bought this a year ago and it is a fantastic trimmer. However the spool head is not as easy as you claim. To unlock the head is a royal PITA. Even after that the string would not wind evenly and would always jam up. I finally gave up and bought a Speed Feed head which works so much better. It's true the batteries are great as long as you have the fast charger. The small slow charger takes four hours to fully charge a 4 AH battery which is what mine came with. One more caveat, after a year you need to relubricate the gear head and the flex rod in the shaft. It started making noise, and when I took it apart there was hardly any grease on the flex rod inside. After greasing with some Red Armor lithium grease it was humming once again.

[@lym3204]

If yours came with a 4 AH battery you do not have the same trimmer as in the video

[@cuppadan]

@lym3204 Its exactly the same trimmer. It's just a smaller capacity battery.

[@lym3204]

@@cuppadan You have the attachment-capable 16" Ryobi string trimmer. The one in the video is the Whisper 17" trimmer with a 6 Ah battery, which does not need relubrication and does not run well with a 4 Ah battery.

[@cuppadan]

@@lym3204 Ahh, i did not notice that. Thanks for the clarification.

[@trevormuggeridge4560]

First Aussie 😁. A great honest review. 😎

[@vegasjh]

Solid. I just got their 40v cross cut mower that comes with 2 6AH batteries so I'd like to pick up the trimmer that also comes with a 6ah battery for 3 total & 2 chargers. I can mow my yard with 1 battery & have to switch to the other for about 3 passes at the end. I'm sure there's enough juice I can maybe get the trimmer tool no battery or charger but to have a 3rd battery & 2nd charger would be sweet.

[@MrJeep75]

I just bought a 15in one for 229.00 at home depot it seems to work pretty good

[@mikemagri1631]

Thanks! Just bought one today. My only concern for you was, was a gator in your pond! Nice palm trees! We don't have those in Michigan!

[@ericnichols9275]

Got it back in May then I got the back pack power with 3 batteries so I can have it for my 190 blower and $300 trimmer

[@internalharm]

I have this trimmer, good for 40v and I have the edger attackment. I just wish it had an autofeeding line. I chose this over back then was due to weight concern. I have ego 765 blower, select x sp mower, 2 stage snowblower but i can see myself carrying the ego battery with the trimmer lol

[@waynehayes8237]

Enjoyed the video.

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Thanks Wayne!

[@TheLawnLover]

That thing looks pretty awesome 👍

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

I was very pleasantly surprised. I haven't had the best experience with ryobi in the past but this one proved to be different!

[@glenculp5236]

I chose the 40V HP with carbon shaft but not the whisper quiet one. That one I didn’t like the shaft connector joint seems loose even though bolts were tightened. Also it’s not attachment capable since motor is in the trimming head. Pretty happy with mine so far but time will tell. The extra head with blades is a nice throw-in to the kit.Not quite as much power as gas but much quieter & very convenient.

[@TheLawnMentor]

Nice of them to give you a head for trimming St Aug, I mean brush!

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

😂😂😂

[@rkgsd]

The best battery-operated weed wacker for me would be one that can cut through tall growth without cutting off like the 3 Echos you tested in another video. The Echo DPAS 2600 would have to one consideration. Having said that, this Ryobi surprises me considering the lower voltage (40V vs 56V). The negative reviews on Home Depot are worth reading though. It also appears the plastic cutting blades are no longer included.

[@susanlatham224]

I have had the same issue with trying to unlock the two sides of the head. I’m glad I’m not the only one with this issue but the trimmer is new and so far I’ve been unable to use it cause I can’t unlock it-frustrating

[@Jeep4Wrk]

But always, my two important questions are: How much does it weight? and What is the run time in real world use?

[@inepetersen802]

And you can use it to fend off the aliigators too.

[@hutmaker28]

Man! I really wanted to love this product. I purchased one 5 days ago because my 6 year old Ryobi weed eater/edger died. The new trimmer has been nothing but problems so far. The first one died 10min after I fired it up, the second one had a battery issue from the factory, and now the third one has a sticky trigger and I can’t get it to turn off after I use it! Home Depot is tired of seeing me and I’m not sure I want to give this trimmer a 4th try.

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

That's awful to hear! I have had zero issues with mine still. Hopefully you figure it out or go to another one.

[@hutmaker28]

@@Brettsgrasscapades Unfortunately, I took my THIRD one back a few days ago and immediately went to ACE to get the EGO Line IQ. So far, the EGO is performing great! I really wanted the Ryobi to work out because I have so many Ryobi products, but it didn't seem like it was in the cards.

[@hewang9957]

Nice one, just a question, can you use this one as an edger as well?

[@joseurquiza1664]

Awesome video man. I just started with my tool collection and I did Milwaukee first and there a bit more pricier then ryobi:/

[@zekigpr]

Great trimmer, with a few modifications it would be perfect, direct competition to the top of the line gas trimmers (Sthil, echo, Husqvarna, etc) from the competition: (1) at the top where the battery is connected the wider side should be at the bottom side and the batteries should be incline forward. (2) the motor casing at the bottom should be all metal, smaller and of the same color as the shaft. The idea is to make it lighter and almost invisible. (3) the spinning trimmer head at the bottom should be wider at the bottom and of Ryobi green. Combined with point #2 this will help the user to focus on the spinning trimmer head, and not the casing when looking down toward the area he is trimming (4) some people love the reflector guard, some people hate it, especially when using fixed line. So attached it to the pole and not to the motor casing, and make it easy to remove it or move/slide it upward and out of the way. (5) emphasize and improve the use of the fixed line. Using 0.105 line it is more difficult to remove it to replace it with new line. Using 0.095 line is a lot faster and easier. (6) include a small, light backpack where the user can carry trimmer line, line cutter, and even an extra battery. (7) Develop an 8ah, 300+Wh battery of roughly the same size and weight as the 6ah. 225wh battery. For commercial use the trimmer kit should include two 8ah, 300wh batteries, one high speed charger and the extra battery/tool, backpack. all this for $400, or slightly less....

[@lthegr81]

Is there a trimmer you recommend over this one? I have ryobi lawn mower. Just wondering if I should get this or a different brand

[@TCPUDPATM]

How does this compare to the Ego?

[@1975oldschool]

Unless you’re just trying use your gas string trimmer until it dies, it makes 0 sense to not buy. Battery trimmer. They’ve come so far! I’ve had my 1st gen Milwaukee for 5 plus years, love it!

[@ChuckAtComicList]

Great video, great trimmer, but I can't believe you wore shorts while using it. When I use mine, I get nailed with debris so badly, I'm going to get protective goggles. And I always wear pants, not shorts.

[@markhargravemusic]

Does the head rotate so you can edge?

[@thenedanocap7673]

To be honest the Skil PWRCORE40 40-volt line is a bit cheaper as combo kits, and batteries alone. I've had my 16in string trimmer for about a year, and it does excellent even on a 2.5ah battery.

[@andyslawncareandoutdooradv]

Ryobi really came out swinging with this one! On a different note are you still enjoying tbe auto mower as much as you did the day you got it?

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Yes they did! Yessir love that thing!

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

@@Brettsgrasscapades what is the auto mower?

[@CrystalNinja07]

How did you find the weight of this unit?

[@SPJonez]

Great video! What's that robot in the background?

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

It’s a Husqvarna 415x automower I love it! I’ve got a video on it if you want to check it out.

[@DissedInformation]

I have this model. I tried the plastic blades and broke one on my first time out. I was probably trying to cut something larger than it was designed for. Have you had the head apart? I'd like to know if I could put a forester brush blade on that head. I don't see how the head comes apart.

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

I'm not sure you can do that unfortunately.

[@karmicselling4252]

Great review. Clearly explains the product and demonstrates all the important features of the trimmer. Personally think the EGO trimmers with the POWERLOAD head are the best for domestic situations. From an engineering pov, the EGO battery technology is right up there. One hopes that Warranty support and Customer Service won't be needed but that is an important thing to consider when comparing Brands. Here in Australia, the Ryobi trimmer retails for $600 AUD (approx $420 USD), ships with a 36V battery. (However for all intents and purposes it is the same battery as you guys topside call a 40V battery). The local bundle DOES NOT include the extra head with the hard plastic blades is not available as a local purchase option. Warranty coverage is 4 years on the unit although you can extend that to 6 years if you register your product with Ryobi. It seems that EGO is probably better value for money in Australia unless you already invested in Ryobi ecosystem. Cheers :)

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Thanks for the well thought out and articulated comment! Always appreciate hearing what you aussies are seeing and doing down south.

[@karmicselling4252]

@@Brettsgrasscapades Cheers Brett. It's really fantastic that you guys Stateside do all these reviews and post them here. North America often gets stuff months before we see it here in Australia - if we ever see it locally at all. So the effort that people like yourself put in to doing these reviews often gives us Aussies a great heads up when it's time for us to consider purchasing a new piece of kit. Much appreciated.

[@rkgsd]

In terms of battery engineering and tool build quality, I would agree that EGO is tops, but in terms of heavy duty cutting involving thick, tall growth, I'm not so sure after seeing his other video where he tested three EGO trimmers. They all briefly cut off under load.

[@AndrewSzekely]

does this model support 'expand it' attachments? I have edger, blower and tiller.

[@CrystalNinja07]

It does not

[@pierremorin4775]

I’m sold on it I’m waiting for my gas one to quit but it still going after 15 years

[@lym3204]

It is so cheap to buy repair parts for gas string trimmers. Sometimes you can buy a whole new carburetor for $15. The Ryobi Whisper series are the most neighbor-friendly tools on the market. They make even the other cordless brands sound loud and they are definitely more quiet than the EGO line. I am making the transition because I want to do yardwork more often without worrying about noise so quiet is more important to me than power, although this model is very powerful.

[@BrianRouse]

I bought the 15" version of this (came in a dual pack with a leaf blower). When I try to replace the spool head with the hard plastic cutter head, it WILL NOT LOCK. I can't turn it at all. It'll turn if I don't install a head at all. I can see the tabs move into place that locks the head, but if I put either on, they won't lock. Has anyone had this problem? Did you solve it? I'm tempted to try and file the four holes on each head to make them a little bigger. I'm at a loss here; I'd really not have to go through the hassle of returning these things.

[@MrJeep75]

You doing something wrong

[@thomashybiske5399]

They had to pry my fingers off my 25 year old Stihl FS-85 handlebar trimmer/brush cutter, but I went with the Ryobi. Battery is charging now. The Stihl is sulking in the corner of my shed..... We'll see.....

[@nick_john]

I’m about to replace my 20 year old FS90. It still runs but I can’t keep the line from jamming. How is your new Ryobi? Does the trimmer head jam?

[@thomashybiske5399]

@@nick_john I'm amazed at it's power, and battery longevity. It trims my entire 3/4 acre lawn, plus has plenty to spare. I won't be cutting brush with it, but that's ok. Line is very simple to load. It is a bit heavy. I miss the shoulder strap and handle bars though.

[@CHOPPER030279]

Brett hasn't used a weed eater since the ego review lol. I hate weed eating and edging! I don't mind mowing .

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

😂😂😂

[@Wtfpleasehlp]

Bro, I just saw the Batmobile

[@mekkler]

Is there any reason why you wouldn't use the plastic blades all the time? 'Cause I would.

[@wiseinvestments5134]

The cutting diameter gets cut down a lot with them. Probably to about 12 inches. Also if going around things like fences, trees, you will easily break them. They are good for open areas.

[@PrincessCutLawnCare]

ryobi steppin up thier game or waa??

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

I had heard several people say that they were but didn't believe until I tried this one! Now I'm a believer.

[@th.981]

My experience is, it burned up motor froze within 15 minutes out of the box. Returned it

[@RoadieWingZZ]

So you were raving about an Ego a few months ago. Which is better, the Ego or the Ryobi?

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

I think honestly after using them both for the last few months I'd go ryobi if I wasn't invested in either line. But if you're already invested in ego you'll be happy there too.

[@scrapplepig]

I have a dewalt trimmer, I think it was $260. I'm a retired landscaper and that dewalt is as powerful as a new gas trimmer, I was floored when I first used it. 2 speed for trimming after cutting I just use the low speed, if there are heavy areas that haven't been cut in months this will fly through it.

[@smartassist9700]

What is the weight ratio compared to 4 cycle Ryobi weed eater? Weed eater attachment on it? Do you have all attachments that 4cycle weed eater has?

[@PacificNorthwestLawns]

For a guy that doesn't like weed whacking you sure do have a lot of them... 🤔😁👊🏼

[@mauricehenderson6531]

Can I get this at wallmart? Or home depo?

[@isight54]

Home Depot

[@bobbywiegner525]

Ryobi or ego? Which one would you recommend

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

I think honestly after using them both for the last few months I'd go ryobi if I wasn't invested in either line. But if you're already invested in ego you'll be happy there too.

[@bobbywiegner525]

@@Brettsgrasscapades I actually went with the ego. So far I like it alot. I was using koblat but didn't like it at all

[@legazondetexas]

ha when a ryobi multifunction

[@josephtpg2205]

Slow charge your batteries. The charge last longer. Also keep dry. Put batteries in a cooler whe it's hot

[@nikhilmoe]

The brushed version of this product is absolutely terrible. I had the expand it and it would get real hot and smoke while only string trimming my first season with it. Revoews suggested it was a common problem. Then when I bought the edger attachment it died first use. However, the brushless expand it has been an absolute workhorse.

[@Nick-1828]

If you weren’t invested in either brand, would you buy the ego line IQ or this?

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Thats a great question! If I was forced to choose stand alone Ryobi over Ego line IQ I think I might have to give it to the Ryobi on this one.

[@TH-vw4qn]

@@Brettsgrasscapades Can you please give some reasons why you would choose the Ryobi over the Ego?

[@montanawhite5699]

What the hell is that robot driving around your yard? A roomba?

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

It's a Husqvarna automower.

[@mrkraymnd]

Battery lawn tools like this are becoming no brainer for home owners over gas options

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Absolutely they are. There really is no reason to buy gas for most homeowners.

[@othatdude30]

He trimming with shorts on. I know debris hitting his legs lol

[@gq4u85]

When the Lower Housing and Spool Assembly will not un-lock its not so simple to add the Fixed Line and Blade Housing Assembly. Mine is brand new, never used, and the locking mechanism is stuck, it will not rotate. Push in & rotate counter-clockwise to remove??? Sound easy, but its not if it will not rotate. It seems the Upper Housing and Locking Assembly (Inc. Key No. 48) is poorly designed. Ryobi customer service/support is a 100% joke. I"m not convinced it even exists. After 4-hrs of trying I have not spoken with anyone yet. Put that in your rating for this crappy design. Thanks.

[@chrisruiz1215]

Cutting in shorts? 😅😅

[@dunnoyolo2238]

Ryobi is hit and miss with a lot of their tool line. And they could of put a better string head on it like Echo or EGO does and downside also cant use other batteries so thats a big Fail.

[@dsr30]

It is similar to the Echo speed feed head actually.

[@lym3204]

I would like to confirm your statement that you cannot use other smaller Ryobi 40V batteries. I tried my lighter 4 Ah blower battery and the trimmer would constantly shut off if I press the trigger fully. If I use the 6 Ah battery it came with it works as it should. You can use the fixed line head or put an aftermarket head on.

[@davidhires7403]

More lawn videos less product reviews please.

[@heep34987yt]

Could do without that annoying music… rather hear the tool run than bongos. Other than that good video.

[@stevedowns8601]

Why spend $300 on a trimmer?

[@madworldusa255]

I had one, it broke the first time I used it. Instead of trying to fix it or find someone to fix it. I threw it in the garbage, because IMOH it is trash and not even worth fixing. Because this carbon fiber trimmer will just break again. If I have to keep fixing an electric trimmer, it defeats the purpose of having an electric trimmer. So no, no rebate, no ryobi technical help, just garbage. Its garbage, you wasted your money, so did I. Lesson learned. @Ryobi

[@stevemellinger3776]

Ryobi... Bahahahahahahahah

[@LessThanHandy]

Impressive, yet out of my price range....mic drop...

[@lawnpanda]

Flaunting your AutoMower.....

[@Brettsgrasscapades]

Always!

[@MT-xs4fu]

I have an 18 v one and it is absolute garbage. Won't cut more than a few seconds then string jams or gets stuck. Tried all types os string up to .095. Junk. Do not waste your money.

[@JT-sl3ui]

Ryobi is absolutely the best line of electric motor yard equipment. They are actually unmatched.

[@tubeloobs]

EGO says hi