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.

[@collinhammond3716]

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.

[@buckbaer613]

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

[@nikolajvincenzo6678]

That was Ryobi?

[@michaelsheets6851]

I left my rotary saw in my truck bed for 3 weeks rain almost every day. Still works like new.

[@EricGreniervideo]

Yeah I’ve had mine rained on several times never lost a battery.

[@sourwords1808]

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 👍

[@veggitarianredneck]

Finally someone gets it. You are welcome

[@steveherr8866]

Hey man awesome review. That's for taking the time to tell us your review. I'm done with kobalt i like that ryobi keeps there batterys the same. Kobalt isn't all interchangeable.

[@detroitsurvivor4989]

I was thinking the same thing. 😆 By the way he's just tossing these things to the side, You know this guy beats these tools up pretty good. I have been using ryobi for a while myself. Started with all the lawn care stuff (blower, weed wacker,etc) all still holding up after at least five years of constant use. Talk all the crap you want about ryobi, they will get the job done.

[@PostprandialTorpor]

@@detroitsurvivor4989 40v or 18v lawn care tools?

[@detroitsurvivor4989]

@@PostprandialTorpor40v.

[@jo9732]

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.

[@travischaddock4826]

That was a big selling point of makita for me. I have a few Milwaukee tools but they all have different batterys. So, I went makita. My dad has tools for 20 years ago that still work, not perfectly. But take the same battery as my 2019 tools.

[@sealtechblades]

The compatibility of the batteries through EVERY tool they have made to this point is why I use Ryobi tools. But now that I've seen Ryobi tools keep pace with the bigger names, I'm out of reasons to "trade up" away from the Ryobi battery tool line up. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@douglasmcgill282]

I’ve had all the major brands…hands down the compatibility is why I’m all in on ryobi. The other brands are constantly upgrading to sell more tools n ur old ones are lost to technology

[@davidguenther8170]

@@douglasmcgill282 I've used them all in my 40+ years in the trades. When my $500 DeWalt 18v 5 tool set went out after 2 years of daily use, I went to Ryobi cordless tools and I've been with them ever since. At least 10+ years.

[@smallcityhomesteaders1600]

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.

[@montrich1]

As an electrician that does strictly remodels this is an absolute essential tool. kzbin.infoUgkx0vyBwjtx9GGOuiqUVT2sRoYqmDoNT_RI Being able to precision cut any material with a light weight tool is priceless.I upgraded to this Dewalt 20v from a competitor's 12v. The Dewalt 20v is just as light as the competitor's 12v. I am extremely pleased with the overall performance and battery life of this tool. As far as oscillators go, they just aren't very ergonomic tools. The dewalt oscillators have an offset handle that do make them somewhat more ergonomic than the competitors' oscillators.

[@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 proof.......

[@dwarvengamesmith9726]

The variety of selection is what is pushing me toward them

[@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.

[@AK-oz4ew]

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

[@kbond002]

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

[@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.

[@veggitarianredneck]

Spot on

[@billsedutto8824]

Exactly. You say Ryobi and they’re all thinking about the blue tools but the green are so much better. I started with the blue when I ought my first home 11 years ago. They served their purpose but we’re definitely on the weaker side. Switching to Lithium batteries was a big upgrade and then going to green was a huge improvement. The brushless are now even better. My only issue is that the HP tools are priced so high that they for a few bucks more you might as well go to Milwaukee, Dewalt etc. especially for the tools that will benefit from the extra power and durability i.e. saws and impact tools.

[@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.

[@aussiegruber86]

AEG....which is Australia's rigid knockoff

[@georgesrepair]

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

[@ellisonbenson9882]

Ryobi is more than capable on a job site so it will definitely suffice for your DIY projects.

[@bread-gz3rl]

@Garrison Wood I'd try the new full size HP tools and then decide, imo I'd go with ryobi though.

[@shadvan9494]

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.

[@SavedbyGrace1157]

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.

[@chadjazeera9960]

That IS a good deal. 👍

[@superduperboyx]

2 years later since your post.. have you started using the tools? How are they?

[@SavedbyGrace1157]

@@superduperboyx honestly, I never used them. I wound up selling them and buying Dewalts I use them all the time now. Not sure if the ryobis would have been good or not. I know people that love them and some that don’t.

[@superduperboyx]

@@SavedbyGrace1157 that's too bad you didn't try it. All good though.

[@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.

[@MrVisde]

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

[@johnspruit7296]

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 .

[@elic.2443]

I started with that same blue drill! When my dad passed away that was the drill he had. I used it for years and eventually bought a new kit. But those are all pretty great

[@richardbertrand8895]

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

[@lakerdigital]

He's a better carpenter than cinematographer.

[@glynnsimms1250]

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

[@madpogue]

They make a bigger inflator with an auto shutoff, you set it for the pressure you want, turn it on and walk away. I bet it would do better than that little one on your semi tires, and would hold up better. I've aired up 10-ply tires for a 3/4-ton from dead flat to 55 psi with mine. For that little driver with the stuck bit -- lock a needle-nose vise-grip on the wee bit that's sticking out, hold the chuck collar forward, and pull like hell on the vise-grip. Might just pop out.

[@BoraHorzaGobuchul]

I have one, it's great. Only thing is people complain that it tends to die if you let even a few raindrops hit it :)

[@jamesbannerman4804]

Ryobi is the sh!t. I love mine. I have several of the old Blue tools and they still work great!! I also now own several of the newer yellow tools. All of them are worth every penny I have spent on them. No regrets at all.

[@arnoldolorenzo3474]

I agree with you, for 5eir price, they hold up very well throughout the years for me. I also treat them badly too.

[@redneck4528]

The Ryobi 1/2 brush less impact is the best for the money, yeah Milwaukee has stronger ones..for 5x the price

[@billsedutto8824]

Unfortunately that’s no longer true especially with the Ryobi HP. A Ryobi HP impact driver tool only is currently $99. The Milwaukee is $119. I only use Ryobi currently but I think I instead of upgrading to the HP I’m going Milwaukee now.

[@rh3309]

I love the 7 1/4 brushless circular saw. That thing cuts through pressure treated like a champ

[@veggitarianredneck]

Almost bought that one but opted for the dewalt instead. Be interesting to do a comparison

[@rh3309]

@@veggitarianredneck I have experience with the Milwaukee non fuel brushless model and the ryobi doesn't hold a candle to it speed wise so I am sure the Dewalt will smoke it. But even though slower I haven't found a cut that the ryobi couldn't make yet

[@13yearsaprepperr.jtilbury.51]

unless you want to be like me 7 fingers PUT THE BLOODY GAURD on the grinder

[@JasonSipe16]

Whenever I get a bit stuck in those quick connect chucks, I just tap it lightly toward the drill with a hammer and it'll usually come loose.

[@veggitarianredneck]

I'll give it a try

[@mikecurley2072]

I still own the the same blue Ryobi Drill you showed at the start. It still works great. I still see them popping up on other youtube channels.

[@veggitarianredneck]

It's what got me sold on the darn things

[@RustyX2010]

Is the the black rubber starting to deteriorate?

[@mikecurley2072]

@@RustyX2010 The rubber is still good. I only use the drill a few times a week, and I store it inside. I'm not a tradesman, so that's why it's probably lasted so long.

[@RustyX2010]

@@mikecurley2072 I have seen videos where the rubber has been peeled off of the drills and thought they were like mine that are in the beginning stages of "melting" off.

[@evanmustard5740]

First honest review of Ryobi stuff. Thanks for the video.

[@jesusostos3184]

Glad I watch this video... Gonna buy me a Ryobi tool set. Thans for the info!!!!

[@TurboDV8]

This is, by far, the best tool review in silhouette I have ever watched.

[@arrowflin1]

Love this video! Just raw and honest review! Hilarious when you said you were embarrassed with that one tool that was clean 😂!

[@wastelander89]

Finally someone being honest there not the best but work just fine with out breaking the bank👍

[@VanquishAudio]

Use a strong magnet to take the drill tip out

[@Jdmsword14]

i got started with the ryobi 18v blower and weedeater combo. i have a small lot, about a 1/4 acre total with maybe half of that grass. I can do the back on one battery and the front on 1 battery and its just so light its a joy to use. i have one of those small vaccumes i use around the house (so much dog hair) and on jobsites (flooring) and you do have to clean out the filter pretty often but its a snap and very convenient. got an orbital sander which not sure how i feel about but i probably need more practice with. got a shop blower small handheld thats pretty cool. the versatility is really fun and i think great value for home diy stuff

[@diypapie8428]

Good review no bullshitting.. 👌🍻

[@cztech2631]

I got a small collection of Ryobi going because I couldn't find some of the tools in other brands plus my Wife got me into the platform this past Christmas. I have a hand vac, 7.5-inch fan which can be corded or battery powered, Multitool, and an orbital buffer. Most of my other tools are Brushless Kobalt tools or DeWalt tools. I gotta say Ryobi stuff has impressed me. It is miles ahead of the stuff from Harbor Freight I have, which I have a couple from Chicago Electric and Bauer. Great video of abusing and using Ryobi tools daily. I enjoyed your honest review of it from day-to-day use.

[@robertlee4172]

Ryobi tools are worth it if they get you through the day without issue. When the job is done and you charge a good price, the customer is happy , you're happy, then it was a good choice.

[@sdriza]

"You don't want the knuckleheads taking your stuff...." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@veggitarianredneck]

Lol

[@firstlast7090]

Great video. Looking forward for part 2.

[@pg9112471]

Best silhouette review I have ever seen. I stayed for the whole thing.

[@wakamiwailer]

I like Ryobi. For a homeowner. This guy seems like a busy contractor who works fast and demands a lot from his tools. Ryobi may not be the best brand for him or pros like him. I don't know if Ryobi ever claimed to be in the same league as Dewalt, Milwaukee, or other top brands but I wouldn't expect my Ryobis to be as rugged. Like he said, some of the tools are great but others fail and if you paid close to what you would've for a higher brand then that's a letdown that reflects on the entire line. One of the main reasons I go with Ryobi is that they said they will never change their battery platform. I had a few dewalts on their old platform and then they went and changed it. probably for the better, but it kept me from sticking with them. So I hocked my old dewalts and changed over to new Ryobi. Fine for a DIY'er/homeowner

[@jamesbannerman4804]

Used Ryobis for commercial work for years, over 15. They have held up great.

[@michaelmaroney1660]

I remodeled my entire house using nothing but ryobi. I upgraded to brushless hp. Between the hp line and their corded tools, you could easily trust them on the jobs jobsite.

[@brucedodge2757]

also love my Ryobi's!! Great tools

[@davidlee3187]

My multitool just last week give it up. Can't blame it-was really hard on it. Am going to buy the new version tomorrow. My old hand vac (blue) was pretty worthless. Got the new version and it works very well. Just bought the Quiet Pulse driver for $49. Really is quiet with good power-love it. All my others (drills, saws, drivers, lights, batteries, chargers) have been great. Ryobi has been good for me for over 20 years now.

[@johnmartin1114]

I have good service with ryobi still have some old blue ones for a residential maintenance person they can't be beat

[@joshd108]

I abuse my multi tool and I’m glad it hasn’t pooped out yet. Especially with a sander on it getting frequent use

[@nizarnabhan7573]

We should call you Ryobi Dealer I hope this company pay something for making free marketing and sale for them. I had my milwaukee tools collections brushless only I have 12 pcs without the two dual chargers and 4 batteries M18 XC5.0 large. You did beat me with tools I don't have and some of them I never used 6 tools still in their boxes. You are the king the tools Ryobi.

[@veggitarianredneck]

Thanks bro. Ryobi hasn't offered me a dime but several other companies have given me tools to review so I guess it worked out in the end

[@petrokemikal]

I agree with the comment you made about the price nowadays.. Why would I buy a ryobi circular saw for 135 when a makita is 20 quid more and designed for fulltime trade use !!! Ryobi starting to get a bit big in there boots and forgetting there target audience if you ask me..

[@harryd1664]

I second this. Need a few new tools and there's not much difference between them and Makita in a fair few cases.

[@wastelander89]

Thanks for honest reviews i still have older blue 18v blue ryobis and new green ryobis thanks for being honest with ur reviews

[@bcreason]

I received a set of the Blue tools 20+ years ago and they really sucked. No power, short battery life, terrible. Then they came out with the compatible lithium batteries. Breathed new life in those old tools. They work great even today. The new HP Brushless tools are great. I recently bought a Ryobi HP drill. It’s much smaller and lighter than my old blue one. The best thing is the electronic speed control. In old tools the speed control, controlled the power to the motor so at low speed there is no torque. Trying to turn something slowly and carefully is impossible because it just stops. The new HP drill has full torque at slow speed. Say you’re trying to put a screw in part way and you want to go slow so you don’t go to deep. The HP drill can drive a big screw at it’s slowest speed. The speed control actually controls the speed and not the power.

[@lordrichard8184]

With that bright blue sky behind you’re backlite so it’s hard to see you and the color of the tools. Try facing into the sun as much as possible when filming to help fix the lighting

[@veggitarianredneck]

Couldn't agree more

[@johnmecca9008]

10:30 I DIIIEEDD 🤣🤣!! “Drag from the back of a truck to make it dirty…” I subbed just because of that brother. Great video.

[@veggitarianredneck]

Lol can't have a new looking tool. Thanks for subbing

[@jimbo2629]

I love Ryobi 18+. The chuck doesn’t loosen like it does with other brands. My Bosch chuck always loosens. So much so I always tighten it a second time after a couple of seconds. The brad nailer is a dream. The small mitre saw is a bit weak but really convenient. I would recommend the bigger one. Sabre saw is good in the garden. Strimmer works fine. ……..

[@truesimplicity]

Funny, I bought my 1st RYOBI to replace a Dewalt to finish s Jig also... I now have over 40 Ryobi tools 18v and now 40v OPE have taken down over 200 trees with the RYOBI chainsaw and just got their 8" oiless18v pruner as a free tool on RYOBI days it's my go to limber now... Thanks for your review

[@dwade6322]

What size Battery was that in the start if the vid?

[@BoraHorzaGobuchul]

The light thing is super cool. The button sucks and there's complaints about the plastic light diffuser cracking with time, but it is still great. Very bright and versatile. Have a bigger tire pump, also like it, but saw people warning not to get it even slightly wet. The 36v lawnmower is also quite nice, find using it more and more often instead of a gas powered one i have. I wanted to get the glue gun by they don't sell it where i live, so i had to go with a smaller version they have which is now suitable for arts and crafts but it's all right for me since i don't use it only occasionally and for small tasks. I have a real zoo of tools, Bosch, Aeg (ridgid), Festool, Ryobi, worx, a B&D nailer (it's mechanical so works better in cold weather unlike ryobi which is air-driven) and a couple noname tools. Can't really say ryobi is bad, but maybe that's because I'm picky about tools and get only the ones which have good reviews.

[@adrianrugerio1505]

Damn loved the review.! Straight forward

[@ptrollan]

same thing happened to me, with the bit breaking off in the impact gun, hate that

[@jeffwhitney3369]

"I usually leave my tools out in the rain" he's a true hillbilly!

[@veggitarianredneck]

Spot on 👍

[@billsedutto8824]

Well how else would you clean your tools with zero effort needed?

[@bonifer6662]

Ryobi is so strong i love them i have a decent ryobi tool collection and they are the best tools ive ever used, awesome video man can put ryobi through hell and they'll be good

[@horaciosalinas8145]

i use both ryobi and milwaukee , like them both thr same

[@bruceking65]

I love the scenery behind you ⛰️

[@adondonahue9357]

been using ryobi since day one i am not a business owner or contractor but i do construction for a living i am a union sheet metal worker and part time carpenter roofer all around residential construction worker... i have all my own ryobi tools and they kick ass i do my own side jobs and work on my house for them and they are great for the money all tools die eventually so get a 60 dollar grinder instead of a 250 dollar grinder cause when it breaks you wont feel so bad and its cheap to replace am team ryobi for sure

[@user-iu5rd9pj3z]

great that you are showing the world that work is not brand based. I agree with the airstrike stuff and the brush less grinder awesome. For sure there circular saws are not good enough for accuracy.

[@michaelgraham6959]

Looks like their rotary tools are good, all the tools you give a high rating are the ones I have to use for woodworking so I'm good to go. Overall a great review, I can go ahead and purchase what I need.

[@djdrisco123]

I have a B&D corded drill from the early 70's. Works like the day I bought it. You can still pick them up for 10 bucks on Etsy. Y'all are the result of marketing.

[@keales9564]

Awesome review...does anyone know if the chuck can be fixed? One does spin, and another one the switch is stuck in the forward position...

[@Aurelisk]

Thanks, I was looking at getting one of their circular saws.

[@ericmartin3396]

The Old beat up angel grinder is ment just for that grinding. It is not ment for cutting. I did the same mistake.

[@Nessal83]

I use mainly Makita and Milwaukee but have a few Ryobi here and there. Great tools for the price especially for the average joe.

[@CAwolfguy]

I've found Ryobi to be great....Makita is better, but for a lot more, but I still have a corder 3/8 reversable Makita drill motor that I've had for over 40 years. The only repair was brush replacement and a new, longer cord.

[@wm1958]

Not sure what you mean but a friend of mine said that Frank Mir threw a bag of fire ants through his car window at a red light and just sped off like nothing even happened.

[@menbobbymagee2594]

Ryobi doesn't break the bank n are great for part timers. But my opinion DeWalt , Makita,etc.. are built to withstand a whole lot more abuse n can be a longer lasting tool if taken care of. Like the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.

[@marumarukira]

No. You get what you're supposed to get. People just don't get it. Ryobi is for DIY'ers. Done. If you're on a jobsite. Stay away from it. People needs to stop acting like, chihuahuas can be a wolf too. Heck, i've built more or less than 10 decks/patio with black and decker tools. It was fine. Took longer but it gets the job done. But I will never use it for jobsite. End of story. Ryobi HP+ line however!! Which I own 9 of them :) is a different beast & story.

[@michaelbudniak2193]

@@marumarukira So Hp line is still Ryobi and you said "Ryobi is for diy" Then go on to say "there Hp line is a different story" Doesn't that mean that Ryobi is for the job site? Found it contradictory. So what I took away from this is you would use Ryobi on the job site but only there Hp line?

[@briangammon6155]

I have been using Ryobi since the blue ones they work great and don't break the bank. People are as likely to want to steal them as a Milwaukee Or Dewalt. I have dropped them in the lake building a dock shake it off still works great. Because of the price I have a set at cottage and another at home.

[@duggydugg3937]

got a ryobi weed whacker.. chain saw ... hedge trimmer.. hand vac ... all battery.. all the relatively smaller 18v versions.. i've had 18v ridgid tools got an adaptor so i could use ridgid batts and chargers.. mini batt worked on the chainsaw .. bigger bats don't fit... 9ther 3 no prob

[@baine5.7]

An im waiting for ryobi link tool boxes, I use ridged ones an I love them ,but not sure when ryobi is coming out for sale .

[@wastelander89]

I always use ryobi for drills drivers and inpacts and Milwaukee and makita for other stuff

[@xsomledxxnosniborx8417]

I bought a bought a Blue Ryobi drill in '4 and just recently here in mid' 21 the brake stopped working but it still works otherwise.

[@aryan1448]

@offgrid, did you know ryobi has 6, 4, or 2 year warranty ? Some of your newer green tools can be covered if you contact them.

[@veggitarianredneck]

It wouldn't be right ethically for me to replace tools that I've treated so harshly. Lol

[@WeSRT4]

I've enjoyed my Ryobi tools but decided to try Metabo HPT... man, there is a notable difference!

[@DonJohn87_YT]

Great no bs rundown!

[@Shawner556]

Solid review, thanks dude

[@matthoffman6962]

Any thoughts on the brushless HP models? Videos of the motors smoking have me worried lol

[@veggitarianredneck]

Have not tried a singled one yet. Currently giving up on Ryobi as the costs of the tools are that of other name brands.Maybe I'll change my mind in the future.

[@philadams493]

to get the shorty out grind 2 sides flat to get a drip on a pull out with vice grips (dw40 hole) i like my Ryobi's, but im now a professional (the rain on battery and it dyeing was disturbing, what pro has not been caught in the rain? )

[@Bmuslim27]

You can use a magnet to pull out your stuck drill bit

[@markpelzer725]

I loved the reveiw. Too the point and facts.

[@Freakopac]

Ryobi : poor man's high-end

[@jamesross350]

Milwalkee/Dewalt fanboys: Or a man that's trying to compensate for something and has to PRETEND to be high end...

[@erickim2025]

Best tool I got was tire inflater works great & convient got other ryobi stuff . Your wearing a kauai t?

[@acheide]

I have been on hold for 1 hour and 20 minutes so far just to talk to someone about a dead battery. It has a 3 year warranty and is dead at 18 months. Home depot doesn't honor the warranty after 90 days, so here i am, on hold. I don't call this service. I won't by ryobi again. I have quite a few Milwaukee tools for a reason.

[@govtfunded]

Solid real world use review 10/10

[@baine5.7]

The other hand vacuum is awesome, an I think it goes dewalt, Milwaukee, the ryobi, ive not used any other ones ,with Milwaukee an dewalt some of there tools are better then another but my opinion those two are pro tools,but ryobi is doing great I myself just picked up a bunch of ryobi on sale an I do flooring an man they are surprisingly good .

[@Superracoonballz]

The escalator multi tool has a cord that gets cheifed over time and eventually cuts

[@Bicloptic]

Like most of their tools but there are some misses. They need some work on their circular saws.

[@kieranrichardson7929]

I had a 5 1/2 circular saw from them and while I was cutting wood the crew for the shoe fell out and sent the bolt flying it also destroyed my workpiece and the blade

[@geirleirvik1478]

You are a pro and need to use pro tools, Ryobi makes consumer tools. Higher end DeWalt, Blue Bosch is more your style. Still all tools need maintenance and fresh blades.

[@Nessal83]

Try and use a strong neo magnet to get that bit out.

[@LakersCentral]

assuming since this is an "after 4 years" review, most (if not all) of these are the brushed versions?

[@veggitarianredneck]

True

[@jpnphom5470]

Never had luck with ryobi...I’m general contractor and I thrown them out more than other tools

[@Sunlandexpress]

I don’t drop my tools on purpose