Ryobi

The Best Cordless Drills: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tools & DIY

RYOBI 18V ONE+ HP Brushless Compact Drill/Driver Kit (PBLDD02K1)Runner-up

Nearly top-tier driving performance in a complete ready-to-go kit, on one of the most affordable big battery platforms.

Best for: First-time buyers and budget-minded DIYers who want a complete kit and a cheap path to more cordless tools

$ · budget

The Best Cordless Leaf Blowers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Garden & Outdoor Living

RYOBI 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 730 CFM Blower (RY404100)Runner-up

The most air for the money, and quiet enough to run early on a Saturday without annoying the neighbors.

Best for: Value-focused homeowners who want maximum airflow and low noise and don't mind swapping batteries on big jobs.

$$ · mid-range

The Best Cordless String Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Garden & Outdoor Living

RYOBI 40V 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer Kit (RY40ST01K)Runner-up

The value pick: one attachment-capable powerhead that grows into a whole yard toolkit.

Best for: Budget-minded homeowners who want one battery platform for many yard tools.

$$ · mid-range

The Best Drill and Driver Bit Sets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tools & DIY

Ryobi 120-Piece Drill and Impact Rated Drive Kit

Impact-rated bits at a budget price, fine for weekend jobs, but the count is padded and Ryobi now lists the kit as discontinued.

Best for: Homeowners and light users who want impact-rated bits without spending much

$ · budget

The Best Electric Screwdrivers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tools & DIY

Ryobi USB Lithium Screwdriver Kit (FVD50K)

A cheap pivoting screwdriver that shares a battery with Ryobi's USB Lithium tools.

Best for: Budget buyers and Ryobi USB Lithium owners doing light household jobs.

$ · budget

The Best Handheld Vacuums (2026): Four Tested Picks and One to Skip · Home & Kitchen

Ryobi ONE+ 18V Wet/Dry Hand Vacuum

The garage and spill specialist that sidesteps the runtime problem if you already live in the ONE+ battery system.

Best for: Garages, workshops, wet spills, and people already invested in Ryobi ONE+ tools.

$$ · mid-range

Tire Inflators: Which to Buy and Which to Skip · Automotive

RYOBI 18V ONE+ Dual Function Digital Inflator/Deflator (PCL031B)

A low-cost bare tool that inflates tires and deflates air beds, if you already own RYOBI 18V ONE+ batteries.

Best for: RYOBI 18V ONE+ owners who want one cheap tool for tires, sports balls and camping air beds.

$ · budget

Which Lawn Spreader Should You Buy? · Garden & Outdoor Living

RYOBI 18V ONE+ Power Spreader (P2402BTL)

A battery-powered handheld spreader with a 1-gallon tub for small lawns, sold as a bare tool.

Best for: Small yards, spot seeding and owners already invested in RYOBI 18V batteries.

$ · budget

The Best Cordless Hedge Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Garden & Outdoor Living

Ryobi ONE+ 18V 22" Hedge Trimmer (P2606)

The cheapest way in, but the 18V motor runs out of muscle the moment hedges get serious.

Why we skip it: 18V motor is underpowered, and owner reports say it struggles on thicker branches

$ · budget

The Best Rotary Tools: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tools & DIY

Ryobi USB Lithium Rotary Tool Kit (FVM51K)

A tiny 4V USB-rechargeable rotary tool with a 25,000 RPM ceiling and a thin kit for the money.

Why we skip it: Tops out at 25,000 RPM, the lowest maximum speed here, which slows cutting and grinding.

$ · budget

The Best Scroll Saws: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tools & DIY

Ryobi SC165VS 1.2 Amp Corded 16 in. Scroll Saw

A common 16-inch hardware-store saw that costs more than the WEN without matching its published capability.

Why we skip it: It matches the WEN's 16-inch throat and 550 to 1,600 strokes per minute range but costs more.

$$ · mid-range