RYOBI 18V Hybrid Cooler Fridge Freezer [12V 18V 120V]

[@klwarhouse]

Once a year, me and the family go on a months-long camping trip. Im looking to grab one of these coolers since I'm HEAVY in the Ryobi line up. I've looked everywhere though to see if anyone knew if the 12ah batteries would fit. Thank you for covering this, you have once again sold me on another tool. 🤣

[@davidbutton3500]

Not charging the batteries when plugged in, is a huge miss. Priced way too high.

[@Zeaiclies]

Yeah for $5 big bills it really should charge those batteries. 👍😎🍻

[@yesnomaybeso5755]

Tbh the batteries would probably lose longevity faster if it was constantly charging like that. They probably didn’t include the batteries charging to save our batteries from accelerated degradation.

[@Zeaiclies]

@@yesnomaybeso5755 They would not have to constantly charge, but a circuit that puts them into charge mode by plugging in the 120v AC would have been easy.

[@ThisisForTheTV]

I almost guarantee it was a EU certification problem/cost that made them steer away from the battery charger idea. Or they're greedy that they want you to buy battery chargers also.

[@JimYeats]

For everyone lambasting the price; you’re looking at this wrong. This is a true compressor fridge/freezer that runs on AC and 12v. It also just happens to use Ryobi 18v batteries when in between power. Similar sized fridges from normal brands like Dometic are about $500-900 bucks. I own one. It’s amazing having a cold fridge in my truck all the time (solar and auxiliary battery setup). This isn’t some thermoelectric cooler you buy for $199 bucks and it sort of keeps things cool. It’s an actual compact compressor refrigerator/freezer. Those are expensive. Edit: I do agree that not charging the batteries while on AC power is a miss. Also, yes, portable fridges have relatively small compartments, you have to realize though that when you don’t have a jumble of ice to deal with, it’s actually way more roomier than you thought.

[@MikesManCave]

Was reading the comments and this is the first one that gets it. It's a fridge that can run off your vehicle off mains power and you can also use batteries that you likely already have to power it when away from any power source. If you do not already have batteries then this is probably the wrong fridge for you.

[@cameltoast]

Thank you for this, this makes the price tag seem slightly better!

[@nickabel8279]

you can make your own for half the price. 12v/ 120v fridge can be 150. 18v battery inverter. 30-200 depending on what youre looking for

[@JimYeats]

@@nickabel8279 Sure, you could cobble one together. Most of the compressor units are already up around $200 bucks for the good ones, and then it’s easily going to be another $100 bucks in miscellaneous parts. Some things are worth DIY’ing, but for me this isn’t one of them. The Ryobi unit is only $399 at this point. Now making my own DIY battery power box for $300-400 and having the same output as a $1200 Goal Zero battery power box is well worth it.

[@nickabel8279]

@@JimYeats you can buy that diy battery box for 100 ish right now..

[@TyeWills]

I travel a lot and had this last summer for a few trips. I’d run it on 12v all day while driving. And I’d charge the batteries while driving. When I was done moving for the day I’d clip the batteries in and leave it in the truck overnight. It worked great but it’s bulky for the cold space that it has.

[@CaseySexton]

Anyone else kind of shocked at that price? I was expecting about $300.

[@sklise1]

was thinking the same. Would have liked to see powerpole adapter as well.. I like how ryobu comes up with crazy stuff, or more use cases for their batteries.

[@thebigdoghimself]

​@sklise1 I was shocked at how big it was but yet the actual usable space is tiny.

[@TurboDV8]

I'm just thinking of all the money I'm going to save.

[@kd8opi]

I’m more shocked at the small volume, and how quickly it wiped out two 4ah batteries which you can’t recharge in the cooler. If it were half the price it’d still make way more sense to get a large standard cooler and fill it with ice or freezer packs and have a way more useful sized cooler that stays cold for days no power needed. If you didn’t own ryobi tools to begin with, it makes even less sense to drop a few hundred bucks in addition to the cooler to get a couple batteries and a separate charger to run this thing for a few hours. As cool as ryobi is about finding new devices for their batteries, I think this one is a miss.

[@thebigdoghimself]

@@kd8opi If it were made by Ego, i'd buy it only because I have a ton of their big batteries.

[@josijo]

Im excited to check it out. I have a 22qt $300 one that stays in our truck, itx great for groceries, bringing drinks to the beach and we use it almost everytime we go to town. Only problem is when we go to the beach for the day we kill our battery running it. So having the battery power to run it through a night of camping or a day of beaching is really ideal. I would like to solar charge inputs though, that would be a real sweet setup.

[@james2042]

put everything in it, plug it into the wall or 12v outlet to get it down to temp then use the batteries to maintain it. Odds are you're gonna either be in your yard or have to transport this somewhere before its used so just use external power to boot

[@logothaironsides2942]

We have just bought a very similar fridge made by worx (who also make a tool system with shared batteries). I was lucky to find one for £149 in the recent sales. 2 compatible batteries set me back £58 (20v , 6AH). Its just me and my husband camping so we dont need a huge fridge. I like that it can run off a powerstation, car 12v, AC AND the batts. I believe what is happening with the batteries is, it uses one, then the other. If you plug into AC it will charge the needy one and then the other.

[@tjsells9288]

This gives me hope that a actual small portable Air Conditioner is rite around the corner!!!😊

[@Pro1er]

I'm hoping for a microwave and a K-Cup coffee maker. 🤞

[@Bassarocious]

Search Dion Sanders air conditioner & cooler.

[@adirondackwoodsman]

Thanks for the review. I was looking for something like this a few months ago when we were taking a trip to Atlanta.

[@orrgazmo]

A little bit of forward planning goes a long way-plug it into mains power the night before with beverages in. The next day when you’re ready to go out on your day, it won’t have to cool it down from a high temp.

[@Kylewraps]

This would actually be a game changer for people that live in their cars / cans since it can not only cool things but also freeze

[@kylefowler5082]

Great video, I enjoyed your testing of its performance and also showing that even the 12ah batteries fit. As a tradesman who keeps a cooler in the van stocked year round for me and my help this looks like a great idea. However for a "worry free" experience with this cooler it sure seems like an expensive way to go about it. By "worry free" I would want to have at least four 8 or 9 amp hour batteries to go with it and a dual bay charger so a set of 2 batteries could last 24 hours without issue even with the van having to set in the sun. Then at the end of the work day switch out the batteries and charge the dead ones simultaneously. Rinse & repeat daily. Any more effort than that and I might as well stop at the gas station every day {in the summer} and buy ice like I currently do. So a little math and even cheating a little by buying four 9ah batteries from Direct Tools at $78 a piece and driving 45 minutes one way to a Direct Tools to get them I'm at $1000 all in. A little more math and it would take around 2 to 2.5 years to break even on the purchase versus buying a $35 cooler and on average buying ice around 2.5 to 3 times a week (depends on the season obviously). So it can be cost effective but it definitely has a steep entrance price. Sorry for the long winded post but for someone like me the math was worth it to know how to spend my hard earned money! Hopefully someone else gets something out of it. Cheers!

[@Sylvan_dB]

Or since you are talking about a dedicated battery, buy a $350 LiFePO4 12v, 100ah battery and run it from that. To charge it at home with a 20amp charger (seems to be the sweet spot) add $50-100. Sometimes a 10a charger can be found in the $30-ish range and it would charge it from empty to full in about 14 hours. If you have an inverter in your van you could use the same charger there (a 20amp charger needs about 300 watts) or you could get a DC to DC charger for the van to charge while driving.

[@CorgiDaddy]

I can wait for it to hit Direct Tools.

[@Pro1er]

I want one but it will still be too expensive for me.

[@DG-mo5kr]

As a OTR trucker I like this. I like the fact that it is a freezer and has battery options. I think it is a little small. It would be nice to see bigger options. Would be nice to know how durable and long lasting this is as many electric coolers like this don’t last very long if you use them all the time 24/7 as truckers do. Comparing price to a Dometic cooler it is a little bit lower plus you have the battery option. But it is smaller and you don’t have several sizes to pick from. I’m interested. Wish EGO would make this since I already have their batteries and lawn tools. Thanks for the review!

[@Zenith_V]

I know a solar company called “renogy” has a similar cooler with two separate sections for fridge and freezer with power station and vehicle battery options

[@zgomez68]

So does ecoflow and it has an ice maker

[@Zenith_V]

@@zgomez68 they really coming out with some neat things

[@Klaaism]

Aye it looks handy for quite a few situations. Shame it doesn't double as a charger too, or have more outlets when on a hardline.

[@wildbill23c]

An Ego version with their battery platform, in a refrigerator/freezer combo unit would be great, but I'd hate to see the price given all the Ego products and their batteries are ridiculously priced. Great idea, way too expensive, for the price I'd just buy a Dometic or Engel at that point.

[@rodneystewart8958]

Milwaukee needs this

[@wildbill23c]

Milwaukee would want $1500 for it LOL....although I'd hope Milwaukee would make it so you could charge the batteries that are in it while its plugged into a vehicle or at home....and that they'd make it an actual refrigerator/freezer combo like the Dometic and Engel ones are. I don't really see needing something that runs on its own batteries, having it plug into a vehicle's 12V power port, or to a regular 120V outlet would be enough power options for most users. You'd have to pack around a dozen 18V batteries to keep the thing going especially on really hot days and if you were were out for several days at a time.

[@paulowen4328]

I'm gonna get one and paint it red and put a Milwaukee sticker on it. 3d print a Ryobi to Milwaukee battery adapter and boom I get to piss off offend everyone. 😮😊😅😂

[@jeffwomack5821]

When you plugged it into the adapter and the battery voltage jumped up on the one battery indicated that it would charge the batteries. I wish you would have plugged it back in after the batteries were dead to find out if it will charge them. I guess the manual will tell me.

[@2down4up]

Alexandria Egypt? Not meaning to pry but that surprised me far more then the rest of the video. Great review by the way, thank you sir!

[@bobdebouwer7835]

I'm in Europe and Ryobi is very small here. Like, they are available but I've never heard of it and I don't know anyone who has one of their tools. But I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised to the things they offer. Like the inverters that they have. Prices are quite acceptable. The cheapest Makita cooler is 730,-. Ryobi batteries have all the protections in the battery instead of the tool. That makes the battery useable to power other things too. That's a major advantage.

[@dalebargen]

How necessary is it to keep a 6 pack cold? $500 worth?

[@100acresintasmaniaoffthegr7]

I have one it’s amazing , it holds all my meat when I go away . I flat pack all my meat and to my surprise any left over meat is still fine to freeze when I get home , that includes my seafood scallops , fish everything is still good . I want another one just for drinks butter etc. I can tell you I take a lot of meat away with me it’s amazing. I have no power so this is a real luxury . The 5 battery goes all day and another 5 battery runs all night .this was a special order cost me around $750.00 with two 5 batteries and a charger it was money well spent.

[@blueschild61]

If this could run off of solar panels and also doubled as a battery charger, I would happily pay $1000 for this. Also, RYOBI, why on earth didn't you make the lid white? That's just stupidly counter productive. I'm still gonna have to get one. Thanks for the great review. Cheers.

[@Andy-df5fj]

It can run off 12 volts which means it can run off solar.

[@wildbill23c]

For $1,000 I'd just buy an Engel Refrigerator/Freezer combo or a Dometic one...and have a much better product and a more usable space as they offer different sizes. I think they're also far more efficient than these coolers are as well.

[@vicpetrishak7705]

Is it possible to partially fill the compartment with ice and maintain it ?

[@bearkawiboy6246]

Yeah but if it’s like the one I returned the drain plug will leak and of course your capacity goes down. I ended up buying the Makita and it’s a much better cooler. Better performance, better build quality but not a better price but worth the extra money.

[@roybevins8682]

Is it waterproof? Can it get rained on if you were to take it camping?

[@weldonpinder7295]

I tried putting two 12ah batteries in mine and it won't close. If I put the 12ah at the back like Tim did then yes but 2 it will not close

[@tinytim45601]

I really like this concept! I currently use an Igloo iceless cooler, it works okay especially if the chest and product is pre-cooled. But a TE-Cooler device can only do so much plus it can and will run a starter battery down if you forget to keep an eye on it.. I like the capability to freeze, auto off feature and still portable & off grid if needed. Like most every other Ryobi product I'll wait until they offer a couple 8 or 9 AH batteries in that price ;)

[@ndanieltx]

Shocked that at that price point it doesn't charge the batts when plugged into AC wall power. That is a huge feature oversight for $500 😒

[@loriekaczmarek9788]

I've been waiting for the follow up model. Hope it charges batteries when plugged in to ac.

[@takenusername]

You have a thermal (flir) thermometer Why not tell us specifically what the drink temps were when the cooler was at 34?

[@TheTeeDay]

So if you have batteries in it and also plugged into your truck will it run off the 12v then when it gets low it switches to the batteries. Then the 12v charges the batteries when you turn your truck back on ?

[@StarbyTheKid]

Awesome review, also, I think the BT in the model name stands for Bare Tool

[@bearkawiboy6246]

They are all over priced. But I’d buy the Makita for a little more money. It’s worth the extra cash! Sent one of these back. They are sketchy in operation, build quality isn’t near as good, Makita has an internal led light, also run time was longer, drain plug didn’t leak like the ryobi did and I trust it more than the ryobi after the experience we had! The Makita for what it’s worth can also be used as a warmer. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@animalsofflorida]

How does it do in the outdoor heat ? Thank you

[@wildbill23c]

I have a Coleman 12V/120V cooler/warmer. What I've always done was bring it in the house the day before I was going to use it, and plug it in and let it cool down, once it was cooled down I'd put the items in it I was taking with me, then leave it plugged in overnight....then I'd simply unplug it and put it in the truck when I was ready to go and plug it into the 12V port in the truck...that way it was already cooled down to temperature prior to the trip....A person should do the same with that cooler, plug it in at home the day before, let it come down to temp, and then add the items they're taking with them, and leave it plugged in until they're ready to leave....then put it in the car and leave it plugged in during the trip...then when you get where you are going then switch it to the battery packs, so you aren't wasting batteries trying to cool the cooler down, and then maintain it while you have a 120V or 12V power source available. Saves your 18V batteries for when you actually need them. The downside to that Coleman cooler, was it would only cool down about 20-30 degrees cooler than whatever the ambient temp was where the cooler was sitting....so if you left it in your hot car, whatever was in it wasn't going to stay cool LOL. I used to take that cooler camping all the time, I'd set it up in the tent and leave it plugged into the power port in the truck the whole time, and never had an issue as I'd just start the truck occasionally to keep the battery charged and keep the cooler from shutting down. One of the Ryobi coolers might be nice, but for $500+ I think I would put that money towards an Engel or Dometic refrigerator/freezer combo. As at the $500 mark you are already about 1/2 way to the cost of an actual refrigerator/freezer that runs on 12V or 120V. I guess maybe having the ability to use batteries might be ok for some, but really serves no purpose as many people leave the cooler in their vehicle, or on a tailgate, or use it at home where they can just plug it in. Good idea, but having the ability to charge/maintain the batteries that are in the cooler when its plugged into a 12V or 120V outlet kind of would make far more sense especially in the price range they're asking for that cooler. If you have a lot of batteries you aren't using for anything else for several days if you are going to be using that cooler for an extended period of time on battery power, great, but if you don't and you have to buy batteries too, you may as well buy a real refrigerator/freezer unit and skip lugging around batteries LOL.

[@rickreid81]

Excellent idea by Ryobi. But with that little run time, I will stick to my middle of the road Igloo cooler & ice for 1.5 days.

[@IMRROcom]

how well will it hold a 1 gallon jug of milk?????

[@greggv8]

How much are the 12AH batteries?

[@dackjohnson3922]

So many better options available but I like the ability to use the Ryobi batteries. Maybe a larger unit using 40v batteries?

[@vihreelinja4743]

I like My Ryobi tools. and would immediately buy this if it would CHARGE THE DAMB BATTS WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN. btw, coolers are made to keep things cool. freezers and fridges are made to cool things that are warm.

[@gregdee530]

Interesting seeing I have around 8 One+ batteries and a 6 port charger. The Australian Manual instructs for "Transport turn it off and remove the food", not so good for in-car use if correct. Page 13 instructs to turn it off before moving it by the handle, and there are sensors in it that do so based on the angle of the Unit, potentially in a vehicle off road that is hilly, those could override the functions and switch it off. Have to do a little more research before I'd spend the current $449 AUD (Oct '24).

[@dale5282]

For that price point there are others on the market with two compartments that can both freeze or refrigerate.

[@bearkawiboy6246]

They ain’t cordless!

[@nickabel8279]

@@bearkawiboy6246 for roughly 100 you can make them cordless lol

[@rajas1432]

Nice review 👌

[@OzSteve]

Great review. One question How many beer bottles do you think you could get in there? 24?

[@shaunbateson2300]

When you plug in to mains power , does that also change the batteries?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

No, it does not charge the batteries when plugged in. Thanks for watching.

[@greggv8]

@@Shoptoolreviews pfft, if this person and the rest asking that question *had* watched, they wouldn't be asking that question.

[@MikesManCave]

What does he say in the video?? It's fully explained and discussed.

[@ericanderson9004]

120v, not 110v. So how does it perform when +100F.

[@Bob-kl3es]

What about the freezer?

[@jamminwrenches860]

I use the 12v charger and it will blow my power port fuse so i understand why they couldn't offer pass thru charging. If charging one batt pulls so much theres no way you can run a compressor too. Maybe charging while the comp is off?

[@JimYeats]

It would only charge batteries when on AC power (or should). I wouldn’t expect it to charge batteries when on 12v power.

[@Mr.SisterFisster]

The light in the cooler only works if the compressor is running...any way to fix this via one of the E codes?

[@MrJH-qk7op]

excellent video

[@justaninja1]

Can you plug it into the Ryobi solar panel?

[@Sefton.]

Good review, appreciate the content. Just some slight repetition in the first minute where you covered the power inputs twice.

[@georgehuerta1990]

That’s pretty nice kind of expensive $500 and then you gotta go out and buy the big batteries to really get more runtime really looking closer to like $650 maybe. I don’t know I think just buying a regular yeti cooler with ice would be better for me I think.

[@sacongo1624]

How could you deal with 98°F in your shop?

[@the-original-ghost]

Price is out of the park.Are those HP batteries?

[@ShrinkHouseGamer]

Crazy idea. If you can't chill it in advanced can you put ice in it to speed up the process with cooling? I was thinking of using this to bring ice cream to a picnic and have it stay Frozen

[@addicted2tools]

Obviously 😂 thats y it has a drain and the addition of ice will make it last way longer

[@Turk380]

no probably not. These types of portable fridges are usually not water-tight. the drain is just there for rinsing it out / draining condensation after use.

[@Peter-yn8uy]

Like Makita it probably has a small condensing unit in it and that is not cheap.

[@mikepeterson443]

I like reaching into a cooler with ice water to find my drinks.

[@hmiguel167]

I would like to see a review on the skil mid torque impact wrench

[@kenrodriguez9645]

Yeah, no pass through charging of the batteries is a massive loss. My use case is to leave it in the trunk of the car with waters and gatorades all the time. I drive my car at least once a day, or probably even every 16 hours. The battery keeps them cold when the Alternator is off, the car charges the 18v batteries up and runs the cooler when it’s on. Plus you always have a place for cold groceries.

[@CCWSig]

I bought the Anker one. Price sucks just as bad, but will recharge the batteries off of 12v.

[@omarhayward742]

I've had this cooler for about a month now, & I absolutely love it, except the pricing is too high for only 24quarts, but other than that, it's an awesome cooler. But May I ask where did you get that "Unplug with Ryobi 18v one +" decal sticker decal from? Please help.

[@cdbnum1]

Perfect in a boat

[@dhansel4835]

How many watts does it take. Most cars have both a cigarette plug and a 110VAC outlet @ Max 150 watts.

[@EfficientRVer]

Pretty much all 12V compressor fridges like this use about 35-40W in eco mode, and 50-70W in max mode. Never a problem using the cigarette lighter 12V socket fused for 10A.

[@stevenpellegrino997]

When does Ryobi plan to release the new 8ah and 12 ah batteries. I just got two new 9ah batteries. For my duel port 36v Ryobi miter saw. The 9ah last 3-5 days in the construction site. The 12ah will last for ever. 👍Great video I like the cooler. But I'll stick with my Coleman power cooler for now.

[@sloanNYC]

At that price it just doesn't make sense for that small of a fridge/freezer. Maybe the next version they'll free up cooler space and move the batteries outside the main dimensions? You can get a BougeRV fridge/freezer with dual zones for less with much more space. A battery is extra, but it makes more sense to me. Or go Iceco with a proven track record as well. These might sell to some, but these and their 1800w power sources just aren't competitive price/performance.

[@LifeWideOpen780]

Your videos are awesome 🎉

[@monbaby77]

it charges batteries when adapter connected?

[@Shoptoolreviews]

No, the adapter does not charge the batteries. Thanks for watching.

[@GuyBelmont]

I just got mine for fathers day for half off the price so im more excited than anything but it definitely a big miss the no charging capability when plugged to the wall

[@Shoptoolreviews]

You are correct, no charging from the wall charger. Pretty much all these battery powered and non-battery powered mobile coolers/fridge/freezers run on 12V. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy your cooler. Make sure you have some big batteries ;).

[@johnmcalisterjr3913]

Can you charge the battery s when it is plugged into your car or 115 power outlet

[@MikesManCave]

What does he say about it in the video??

[@deemcclanahan]

Really wish it would charge the batteries while plugged

[@johnallen7367]

In Australia, its $800, with 2x4ah batteries...............having said that, i had to have one! Ive recently bought a pair of 9ah batteries, primarily for this. I hope the lid closes, i didnt check first.

[@snakesonn]

or $449 on its own

[@johnallen7367]

@@snakesonn yes, a year or so after they came out, they were on special for around 500 with batteries. I dont think they were selling well.

[@snakesonn]

@@johnallen7367 yeah I don’t think they are even stocked in store any more. Have to specially order them

[@imopn]

Would be nice if they made one that can use 2x 36v batteries. Could use the two big batteries from the lawnmower on a cooler when away for a day or two

[@jon27d]

I think my biggest issue with this cooler is the footprint compared to the capacity. Lots of cool features but it takes up so much room for how little it can carry

[@Grandassets]

you are reviewing it and you dont know if it has Bluetooth?

[@VictorLaster]

Does it charge the batteries when plugged in to AC?

[@xinmingchen2051]

No, from the reply above.

[@MikesManCave]

What does he tell you in the video??

[@MattManduke]

If I compare it to wynter Dometic freezers it is inferior I was hoping to find the 18 volt feature to last longer than it does other comparable freezers that run on 12v/110v are more efficient and give more freezer/fridge space they do cost more but the cost is Justified because they are also more efficient on energy and space

[@jamesinscoe9267]

Informative video , Thanks. Now lets talk about how Ryobi has left its primary market that allowed them to grow to the mammoth they are today. I am 60 years old and have well over 200 Ryobi tools and at least 40 batteries . I even have some European Ryobi tools that were never offered here in the USA. The past 3 years Ryobi has deserted their customer base in pursuit of BIG PROFITS by jacking almost all the tools up in price so much that the normal user can no longer justify the purchase . Drills, saws, whatever they are making have gone from starting at the $49 dollar range to almost $200 for each tool. Its pretty bad.. Take the power source they came out with at $59, I used mine every single day in the truck. The same and new model is out at $100, REALLY? Basically doubling the price. The sad part is Ryobi went from the McDonalds Theory of selling EVERYBODY a hamburger at .29 cents and making a ton of money to now selling only a select few a hamburger at $5 bucks. What you will see is people leaving the brand, or like me buying hardly anything new from them at all when in the past I was always the first to have whatever tool came out that month being that early adopter/ tester to not even buying one single tool or battery during this years Ryobi Days...NEVER, EVER thought I would NOT buy something but they have left a BAD BAD taste in my mouth by jacking up the prices to triple and quadruple of what they used to be. I think this will come back to bite them HARD when the economy slows down or other people feel the way I do. I also think your seeing all theses new tool releases at high prices they will see bad sales numbers because they are charging DeWalt prices and its not a DeWalt , Once theses sales numbers drop they will drop the making of these tools thus any parts you need for them further alienating the customer base they are losing now. Hopefully Ryobi will see and read this but I know they won't change until they are force too, hopefully the Ryobi fans that made this company what it is will still be around and forgive them. If you agree with my thoughts please post your thoughts too so Ryobi people will have a better chance os seeing how the customer feels when they have that STICKER SHOCK of $500 for a tiny 11 inch by 11 inch cooler then $300 worth of batteries needed to have it run for a full day . Y'all enjoy your $800 dollar coolers !

[@DG-mo5kr]

Everything is going up in price right now. It’s called inflation. If Ryobi gets more competition in this cooler market the competition will force the prices down. I applaud Ryobi for making this cooler. Hope other companies like EGO do the same.

[@Azusa-dn7mi]

I'm sure Ryobi was trying to reach a price point with this, which will undoubtedly be a low volume product. So not adding the ability to charge batteries while plugged in makes sense, even if it's frustrating. They'd probably be better off explicitly stating that the intended use case is to have the unit reach the desired temp on external power, then use the Ryobi batteries to maintain. Do what you want of course, but if you're not using it that way, you're not using it right.

[@Silky_boi]

Leave it to Ryobi? Makita has had this for well over a year now.

[@DayvidSlice]

I do like the fact that it comes with the wall and 12v plug. But the price point seems pretty steep. When you can get a pretty decent battery power station and a 12v fridge for about that price..

[@saywhat524]

That was a lot of imperial numbers :)

[@skylerwilliams]

So how long was the cooled runtime on 2 x 4ah batteries?

[@DriftoMunkeE]

In description

[@MikesManCave]

What does it say? The information is right there for all to see.

[@mrjack8849]

Waiting for them to update this cooler so it will charge the batteries when plugged in.

[@michaelpersaud4587]

The Anker everfrost imo is a better deal. It comes with a battery and it’s bigger storage than the ryobi, it charges the battery when plugged in. It cools faster and the 33 qt cooler is the same price. It has better wheels and a table that doubles as a pull handle. It also has a much better app. So Anker everfrost is a better buy.

[@Turk380]

man, I was excited until I saw it wasn't for the 40v battery line. But I guess it's probably running the same SECOP 12/24v compressor that all the other portable fridges on the market are using. Just needs better options to plug it into a 3rd party battery pack. having to run the power brick on 120v just to get 12v again will tank the efficiency.

[@scottobrien963]

What temperature gauge you using?

[@john-j7e7e]

only use case i can see is driving groceries from the store or keeping lunch cold a few hours. for well under $500 i can get a small 300wh power station and a 21qt setpower 12v fridge.

[@swedishpsychopath8795]

Maybe RYOBI got their 24 hours run time on the norwegian north or south poles where the thing was already deep frozen when they started to measure? You weren't even close to what they claimed.

[@dirwinbower4374]

Send it over to the Outdoor gear review Luck will give it a real test 😂

[@cwmoore11]

They should invent a box that holds a bag of ice and a twelve pack. It would be way more convenient and maybe even cost less.

[@davegeorge7094]

40 Mile drive for ice or just quiet solar panel, micro MPPT/super cap. and this would be COOL. Charging battery pair if you got em. Stay put for weeks.

[@RNMSC]

So, no Ryobi retention system plates integrated into it, I suspect that one of their deeper portable toolboxes, some pink styro board, and a plastic bag will get you a cooler that will work for most people for a lot less. As others have noted, $500 covers a lot of ice.

[@james10739]

Id get one from China that works in 12v that is much bigger for like half the price but it would be awesome for keeping beer ate like 29° or some

[@craftymulligar]

Would of been better two compartments for freezer and cooler than batteries inside. They should of put them on the outside or some other design. Also they say compressor shouldn't be turn on its side or upside down. The oil runs away and dry the lubrication they say. Could damage things.

[@jamessmith2668]

I think the price is a bit steep but all things aside pretty darn cool

[@Shoptoolreviews]

We agree on both accounts.

[@Gbus85302]

Better features than the Pricey Yeti coolers

[@frankcanha]

Seems to me this has very poor insulation to keep things cool. Should have temped the walls or lid to see how well it retains the coldness.

[@josem2468]

Pre-cool it with 120v, then switch 12v when traveling, then switch to 18v battery's, then invite Kid Rock over to shoot your cool Bud Light. lol

[@xinmingchen2051]

I would buy one if it can recharge the batteries when plugged with 12V or 110V/230V power source. Strange design without a recharging function.😢

[@wt9653]

Oh Lord!!!! For 500 dollars, you can buy high end fridge freezer with batteries and larger size. I think Ryobi wants to be just like big brother Milwaukee. Very expensive 😂

[@Robertrls01]

ryobi and milwaukee are owned by the same company...

[@munecaeburro]

Anker cooler is $800

[@wt9653]

@@munecaeburro Costco has one for 499 Comes with batteries and much bigger. Costco also has Lyon 52qt with 2 batteries and solar panel kit for 799. Its not even on sale yet. Typically, Costco drops the price by 200.

[@munecaeburro]

@@wt9653 Great... I'll go next time just to see that

[@wt9653]

@@munecaeburro Ive only seen it Online. I bought a 50qt Massimo on Black Friday with spare battery for 399.00. I believe Lyon is a premium over Massimo.

[@joweeholmes]

This wouldn’t be bad at all if you had some ice in there with the drinks!