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Ryobi
Is Ryobi worth buying?
Ryobi earned a buy verdict on 3 of the 9 Ryobi products we compared (33%), well below the 50% average across every brand on the site. 3 are an "it depends": right for a specific buyer, not for everyone. We would skip 3: Ryobi ONE+ 18V 22" Hedge Trimmer (P2606), Ryobi USB Lithium Rotary Tool Kit (FVM51K) and Ryobi SC165VS 1.2 Amp Corded 16 in. Scroll Saw.
Verdicts synthesize independent testing and long-term owner reports; we do not run a lab and never take review units. Each product below links to the comparison it was judged in. How we review.
Buy it 3 products
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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
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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.
$$ · mid-range
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The Best Cordless String Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Garden & Outdoor Living
RYOBI 40V 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer Kit (RY40ST01K)Runner-up
The value pick: one attachment-capable powerhead that grows into a whole yard toolkit.
Best for: Budget-minded homeowners who want one battery platform for many yard tools.
$$ · mid-range
It depends 3 products
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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
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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
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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.
$$ · mid-range
Skip it 3 products
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The Best Cordless Hedge Trimmers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Garden & Outdoor Living
Ryobi ONE+ 18V 22" Hedge Trimmer (P2606)
The cheapest way in, but the 18V motor runs out of muscle the moment hedges get serious.
Why we skip it: 18V motor is underpowered, and owner reports say it struggles on thicker branches
$ · budget
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The Best Rotary Tools: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tools & DIY
Ryobi USB Lithium Rotary Tool Kit (FVM51K)
A tiny 4V USB-rechargeable rotary tool with a 25,000 RPM ceiling and a thin kit for the money.
Why we skip it: Tops out at 25,000 RPM, the lowest maximum speed here, which slows cutting and grinding.
$ · budget
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The Best Scroll Saws: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) · Tools & DIY
Ryobi SC165VS 1.2 Amp Corded 16 in. Scroll Saw
A common 16-inch hardware-store saw that costs more than the WEN without matching its published capability.
Why we skip it: It matches the WEN's 16-inch throat and 550 to 1,600 strokes per minute range but costs more.
$$ · mid-range
Ryobi in our categories: Tools & DIY (5) · Garden & Outdoor Living (3) · Home & Kitchen (1)