Ryobi Real vs Amazon Batteries
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2023
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In Australia, genuine Ryobi batteries are up to 4 times the cost of the aftermarket versions and are almost never on sale. My experience has been that the knockoffs aren't quite as powerful and run down more quickly, but still work. I simply wouldn't be able to use a Ryobi tool at all if I had to pay full Ryobi prices. I'm considering a cordless mower - Ryobi batteries add $350 to the cost. The aftermarket option adds just $88. For me, it's aftermarket or nothing unfortunately.
WoW What A Big Difference In The USA. Do you have other date options to buy it cheaper for - On Sale Deals?
I have over 40 batteries & never buy batteries at regular price, we can't afford it here either. We buy on Black Friday, Father's Day & special sale days only. If I don't see a deal that's reasonable that I like them I keep it moving. Like - 18 volt 4 AH Battery, but 1 for $99. & get 1 Free. But if not on sale then each battery is $99. Ryobi is the cheapest with quality here in the USA. I set funds aside waiting on the deals to roll in.
We have Ryobi tools assortment, propane heater, camping lights, flashlight, vacuum cleaners, shop vac, fans, & more; all on the 18 batteries. Leaf blower, chainsaw & lawnmower is 40 volt. I use all of my tools for ministry work & my electric backup plan. So GOD has been Good to us.
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In Sweden one 12ah cost about 300 and 2 fake ones cost 120. Even if they are worse ill be happy
I have been using aftermarket batteries since I found them and they work great. Fans, lights, chargers/inverters you can't beat the 9ah prices. When you are paying a 3 to 1 ratio then you have to decide. Great video.
Me too. The 9Ah batteries are more like 6Ah. I wish they would be honest about that. $35, vs $180 for the 9Ah. I'd rather have 5 of the generic ones.
@@qua7771 ikr! But still awesome to have two for the price of one official and have one on charging standby.
My initial reason for purchasing a 3rd party battery was "Once burned, twice shy". My two original batteries died even though they hadn't been used many times. I decided to go with something less expensive so I wouldn't lose as much if it happened again. It hasn't, and I now have three 3rd party batteries that have been serving me well.
Aftermarket is a way better deal. I always buy aftermarket batteries. Also, some people think if they buy the real Ryobi batteries that they are made in the USA. No, they are all made in China.
It seem everything make in China but just sticker made in USA or Mexico difference price
Never had any luck with the ebay/amazon aftermarket batteries, they suck ass and fail quickly.
I think the big takeaway is that the aftermarket batteries are only providing 50% watt hours they list. You could buy smaller Ryobi batteries and get roughly the same price to watt hours.
I would go with the name brand if I'm not saving any real money. Plus, the Ryobi stuff is constantly on sale.
I got 2 6Ah 18v aftermarket batteries and a dual charger for $59 on Amazon- 6 months & so far so good.😃
Jus don't let them sit for over a year with no use. They will not come back
Could you list brand name & company on Amazon you bought them from pls?
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I bought a pair of aftermarket Batteries 4 amp 18 volt. They are good after 3 years. Probably not as long running as a Ryobi. But dollar for dollar a better buy then the Ryobi Batteries. Only $35 dollars for 2 4 AH batteries. thank you for a great video.
Oh nice! I will find it. Thanks!
I would be curious about the higher amperage batteries(6Ah or 9Ah) in high draw equipment like a skill saw or grinder. Would the aftermarket battery be able to provide as much current as OE? Would it be more likely to melt down? In things like drills and lights, I don't think it's as critical, but can you beat them up?
would love to see a test with the 6ah genuine vs amazon for my ryobi compact radio thx
AN EXCELLENT VIDEO! Your video addressed all my concerns whereas other videos and articles did not. Although I was hoping for just a little bit better performance, I'm going to try a pair. Being I use them mostly around the house, and sometimes to help friends or neighbors--polesaw, drills, chainsaw, circular saw... I'm hoping they'll be good enough for me.
Thanks so much. I know Ryobi batts would be better, but the price! I don't mind spending extra money for quality, but I do mind spending an excess of money for a 'Name', no matter the product. A little extra... Maybe. An excess... Nope.
Thanks again 👍 :)
Ryobi Real vs Amazon Batteries: A Comparison
- An aftermarket 6Ah 18V battery purchased from Amazon was tested against a genuine 6Ah 18V battery from Ryobi to see if the cheaper Amazon option was a viable alternative for Ryobi power tools.
- The physical attributes like weight and fit in various Ryobi tools were very similar between the two batteries. The aftermarket battery weighed just slightly less at 1 lb 7 oz compared to 1 lb 10 oz for the genuine Ryobi battery.
- Performance tests were conducted using tools like an impact driver driving TimberLok screws, a drill driver, and a reciprocating saw. In these tests, the genuine Ryobi battery seemed to provide a bit more power compared to the aftermarket option.
- A runtime test using a constant load (a light on highest setting) showed a significant difference. The aftermarket battery lasted around 3.5 hours, while the genuine Ryobi battery nearly doubled that at 6 hours of runtime.
- Charging times also differed, with the aftermarket battery taking 3 hours to recharge fully using the same Ryobi charger, compared to just 1 hour 52 minutes for the genuine battery.
- While the aftermarket Amazon battery worked compatibly with the Ryobi tools and had built-in safety features, the genuine Ryobi battery demonstrated superior performance in power output, significantly longer runtime, and faster recharging - indicating higher overall battery capacity and quality.
- Though much cheaper, the aftermarket battery fell short in these key performance metrics when compared to Ryobi's own batteries made specifically for their power tools.
I've had genuine Ryobi batteries last less than a year, so I decided to try the cheap knockoffs. So far they don't power the tools for as long before needing a charge, but they've been solid so far. Considering the price I'll probably get some more.
I had a similar issue. My two original Ryobi batteries died on me without many charge cycles used, but my 3 aftermarket batteries are still going years later. The one thing I've observed is they sometimes exaggerate the capacity, but even with that taken into account, they aftermarket battery still is a good deal. More important to me, however, is they didn't cost as much and haven't died.
Do the aftermarket hp batteries have the 2 extra contacts on them and give the extra power that the genuine batteries do ?
I have about 20 after market Amazon batteries from different brands. Ryobi 18 and 40, Dewalt flex 60, 20 and 12, Milwaukee 18 and 12, Skil 12 and Makita. None have failed. The thing they ALL have in common is the exaggerated AH ratings. I have no way to measure instantaneous AMPS output so can't speak to that. I have timed them all on fans and lights and can say without a doubt the rated AH is exaggerated.
That said the batteries are typically 25%-40% cost and you are getting maybe 60%-80% of the performance. If you go into it knowing this then you won't be disappointed. I'm not a pro, simply diy so I'm not really risking anything either just for full disclosure.
Don't forget about warranties. Ryobi has a 3-year warranty. Aftermarket warranties usually state 1-year warranty (if the company is still in business). Lots of negative reviews on aftermarket companies not providing warranty support after the 30-day Amazon return period.
Thanks man
I use both aftermarket and genuine Ryobi batteries with our Ryobi electric mower, whipper snippet and blower. The main difference I notice is the price difference not run time or charging time. I will continue to buy aftermarket batteries. I have been using these now for 3 years.
Do you choose a particular aftermarket brand?
Seems like they’re pretty equivalent to a legit 4ah, and I’ve got a DTO nearby so I’ll keep my cheap legit ones haha. Pretty nice for those without a DTO nearby I’d say though 🤷♂️
Mine aftermarket lithium batteries won’t charge with my ryobi charger they both new they work fine but can’t charge them anymore any suggestions?
What about memory creep, and how many charge / discharge cycles before they are to be thrown in the bin?
you should open the battery up and compare the difference of made and what is inside
That was a good demo, Brent. I personally stick with Ryobi as they have always giving Me good luck. As My Dad used to always tell Me..."You get what You pay for."
I would love to see you do the same comparison on the 40 volt batteries. I just bought one on Amazon before I found your channel. I was hoping it would be just as good as the Ryobi but now I have my doubts.
Check my videos, I did the comp
I've had several of the 5ah aftermarket knock-off batteries for a few years now, and they're still going strong. At the time I purchased them, I got 2 for $60 Canadian roughly, and single authentic 4ah here was roughly $75, so all in all, a great bang for buck! Also worth mentioning, I have a couple of Makita knock-offs from the same dealer (Powertree), for about two years now that are still performing great.
Yes, I've also got a couple of 3rd party Makita 18v batteries that I've had for a good number of years. They work well - even on the plunge saw. As long as you go through Amazon, if they don't work, you can always get a replacement, or refund. They can be had even cheaper on Ebay, but good luck with a dead parrot and getting a replacement or your money back.
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I guess the main question is use the batteries equally and try again in a couple of months?
Why? Degradation?
@@livefreeandtoolonthat’s exactly why. You’ll never notice and performance hit just testing it like this. What you’ll need to do is test it at 6 months - year and see if it matched the genuine battery. If it does great! These are awesome and should be looked into. If not, then you know to only get genuine batteries.
@@matthoffman6962I agree with you, cheap generic batteries often have much shorter life span. But considering how the real battery had 2x the actual capacity of the generic, as far as I am concerned the generic is a poor deal. You can frequently get great deals on the real batteries at Direct Tools.
I've had 6 of these batteries with pretty much daily use going over 3 years now and still going well!
I have been using my 5ah aftermarket battery for 6 years now. I'm satisfied
I have had aftermarket batteries for years. Most have been similar to original, but have had a few fail in short times and no response from sellers.
All my tools are Ryobi and have used factory and aftermarket batteries. If your using lights and drills, aftermarket batteries are fine, however one the high amp draw tools like circular saw, grinders the knockoff batteries dont have the amperage. My saws will cutoff easily vs genuine batt has no problem. I have also noticed most of the newer batteries are what i call 2 year batt, once they get past the first year they degrade pretty quick, although both genuine and copy have failed within the 2 years, the copy tend to ail sooner. For light duty work though you can't beat the cost of aftermarket batteries, they are cheap and you can buy several for the cost of one which i prefer, so nice to have extra charged batteries ready to work instead of having to stop and charge.
I bought 2x 40 volt 6Ah knock offs and they work great. Just as good as my regular 40 volt batteries. I've been cutting my grass with them for years. As far as the ones you have, they probably have 1 or so "not that good" cells.
I noticed that they are using the higher priced HP batteries from Ryobi not the standard batteries that you get with a tool. Ryobi claims these are 25-30% more powerful which really ties in with the performance we saw in this video
Ryobi HP is a circuit feature (and to some extent a marketing push) which is designed to detect/confirm that a parallelized battery configuration is connected to the tool. It is designed to prevent damage to smaller battery packs such as the 1.5 or 2 Ah packs where they could exceed the 20 A discharge limit of those cells in some tools. Ryobi uses a range of different cells (in capacity and from different manufacturers) some 'HP' packs have cheap low capacity cells and others have expensive LG/Sony/Panasonic cells.
I have these batteries and they are great. I have dead ryobi batteries but no dead aftermarket ones.
enjoy your test. FYI-my opinion. The knock would be OK for most home owners as it appears to last enough for most home use and with a shorter turnaround time, whereas I would think the Ryobi wouid be excellent for home use but even much better for heavy duty or commercial use
was that a standard Ryobi or their HP series?
I feel like for high drain tools the OEM batteries are best. For low drain devices like the lights and Bluetooth speakers the aftermarket batteries are a great deal.
I would add that a run time test on a high drain tool would also determine if the knock-off battery will overheat. That's what I discovered using knock-off batteries on my chainsaw. They got down to 2 bars and stopped working. I think they overheated and shut down. My genuine Ryobi batteries did not shut down from overheating.
I always respected Ryobi. I used it in the beginning in construction people constantly hated on it. It is a very good tool for what it is and for the price point you can’t beat it but at the same time, you gotta have some quality in there and raw performance. that’s why a lot of people move away from that too Milwaukee, Dewalt or Makita. I can guarantee you if you put a 40 V Makita drill on that paddle bit it would fly through It like it wasn’t even there..
I have the 4ah aftermarket batteries and they will only charge in my single charger like the one shown but not in my 6-battery charger.
I wish you compare the actual amphere?
I have had mediocre results with off brands. The problem is quality control and returnability. I tend to wait for originals to go one sale. The HD near me had the 2,4, and 6ah batteries with charger for 99 bucks on a daily special. I prefer this route.
Is it an aftermarket hp battery?
When you retest in 6 month or year. Throw in a regular 4ah for comparison.
I think I did the same light test with 4ah and got 3.5 hrs
I have tools from all the colours of the rainbow. Ryobi tools are, without doubt, excellent value for money. The only downside is the eye-watering price of the batteries. I do own a three genuine Ryobi batteries. One that came with the tool - the leaf blower, where the battery was pretty much free - and the other two that cost more than the tool itself. Are they good batteries? Yes, absolutely! However, I did take a punt on an Amazon knock-off, claiming a 6.0ah rating. Well, as with your findings, the genuine battery does take longer to charge, weighs more, and last longer in use.
That said, the copies are a fraction of the price - in some cases less than one quarter of the cost - and they do work. Honestly, I was on the lookout for a light 1.5ah battery for the 16g second fix nailer (excellent tool, if a tad heavy compared to the gas/battery Paslode it replaced), but opted, in the end, for a pair of 6ah batteries for £42 Sterling. Years later, they are still going strong.
I Have 3 40 V batteries (aftermarket) that Died at the same time (thanks to the cold) and now waiting for a recharge kit that may revive it..
I'm in the craftsman it serms like the aftermarket batteries I tried off Amazon were about half of the power that was stated on the battery compared to the real ones.
I like money! Many of these batteries save and continue saving me lots of money. I use em everyday and they perform just as good as Home Depot's overpriced 💩!
I know there are good aftermarket batteries, but, there's also a lot of rip-off batteries too. I've gotten genuine stack batteries from legitimate sellers for a fraction of the regular price so I don't mess with aftermarket.
I purchased a cordless 40v Ryobi chainsaw about 7 years ago to use indoors for this house I gutted and rebuilt. The original battery that came with it only lasted for several charges then it wouldn't take charge so they sent a new one. Now that the replacement one sat for a few years, it won't take charge no matter what I do, I've even tried these hacks on RUclips videos but no luck. Ryobi batteries are junk in my opinion. Never had that problem with all the DeWalt batteries I have and I've got a lot of them, and a lot of different dewalt tools I use them on.
I can buy two regular Ryobi 4 amp hour batteries at Home Depot for $79.99. A lot of times during the year you can buy the same batteries for $99.99 and you get a free tool. I've been using these batteries for many years now and they work for all my projects. I see no reason to save a few dollars by buying an inferior battery.
I wouldn't risk damaging my tools and stuff voiding my warranty or my safety.
Excellent video as usual. I would be interested in seeing the insides of the batteries to get a comparison there as well.
Many after market "knockoffs" are not just sub-standard, they are actually genuine rip-offs. Beware of outrageous claims of 6ah, 9ah, and 12ah batteries. The weight is the clue. If you buy a Chinese battery, make sure you can send it back at the expense of the seller if it isn't as advertised. Often times they will refund you AND let you keep the battery. Sometimes they will refund half (essentially charging the correct price for the lower capacity they sent you).
You will eventually get batteries that don't even have all the cells inside that they should. I got a 6ah battery that had one row of cells inside (2ah).
But, the ones that are good are a great deal.
the aftermarket battery really sucks in my 18v ryobi 16inch lawn mower. the ryobi 18v 4Ah batteries last much longer and go until they are dead compared to the aftermarket 18v 7Ah battery. the aftermarket batteries run for a fraction of the time then shut down from overheating with over half charge still left in them. I am sure the aftermarkets are fine for smaller draw tools and the mower should really have more power but it does work well w the 18v 4Ah battery and mow's for a longer duration than the aftermarket 18v 7Ah batteries. this has been my experience, thanks for the video!
For all those saying you've had success with aftermarket ryobi batteries, could you please post up what brand you did end up purchasing and from where?
I have both after market and genuine batteries and from experience I have Ryobi batteries that are over 10 years old, it doesnt store as much power these days, but they do store and still charge, the after market batteries on the other hand Im lucky to get 3 years from them, there seems to be an issue when the thin tin foil bridge burns out on them. Usually the inside batteries of the after market batteries are still in working condition. I am really surprised at the weights between them because the ones I have are significantly lighter than the original Ryobi batteries. I did score a 4ah and a 2ah for $130 a couple of weeks ago.
Under pressure they burn out quickly. Dont waste the money
What is the real-life price of an OEM Ryobi battery? Last year I bought a Ryobi 40v tool with a 4Ah battery and charger on sale for $10 less than the battery only retail price! Sometimes you can get a multi tool kit with batteries and charger on sale for less money than the batteries themselves cost if bought separately. I am suggesting that if you need to buy Ryobi tools, then the OEM Ryobi batteries in those packaged kits are practically giveaways. Or the tools are free. Either way, the real-life cost of the OEM Ryobi batteries is not so easy to determine as a simple listing on a knock-off battery on Amazon.
I've never had to buy a knockoff ryobi battery because ryobi has sales at least once a year. During these sales, they are trying to move tools and usually have smoken package deals. A lot of times, they will have tool sales and a separate sale on battery's with a new charger for dirt cheap. I've found that buying and trying your old battery's on a new charger will refresh the old battery's. They won't be new but they have somehow seemed to taken more charge and given me a couple of extra months out of an old battery. I presently have 7 battery's and 4 chargers. May have to change battery's 4 or 5 times a day when building a shed or fence but that's what the chargers are for. Love my ryobi tools, not the best tools but they all use the same battery's saving me money in the long run.
Even if the Amazon ones r technically a 3-4ah or so, they’re still a decent deal
I rate aftermarket batteries 8/10 and Ryobi batteries 10/10. However I can buy 2 aftermarkets for the price of one Ryobi genuine battery. And if the aftermarket battery craps out I'll buy 2 more and still be ahead. It all depends upon what tool you are going to use the battery on.
Got to wonder how much of the price of a Ryobi battery is paying for the name. The fact an aftermarket company can sell them for a quarter of the price tells something.
The Amazon Battery link show "currently Unavailable. We don't know when or if..."
Can you charge the amazon batteries on the ryobi charger?
Yes, he physically showed you and told you so, Did you watch the video ?
I bought a 18v drill and impact kit from Ryobi over a decade ago. Both still workbut the batteries are starting to lose their capacity, they still charge but they don't last as long.
I bought a pair of DTK 4ah batteries from amazon and poth seem to power the tools just fine. I then tried tocharge each of the new batteries; one charged just fine but the other just blinks red and never actually charges although it seems to run the tool fine.
Concerned that one battery might have a bad board I told Amazon I was retrurning it. I then ordered a FSKE battery that looks identicle to the DTK's that I was sending back. Both the FSKE's power the tool just fine but neither one will charge - the red defective light just keeps blinking after a half hour GThe FSKE battery measures 19.6 v and seems to power the drill just fine
It sees the aftermarket amazon 4ah batteries have flaky circuit bords that are not taling to the Ryobi charger. My old Ryobi battery measures 20.3v.and the original Ryobi weighs 1,5 lbs while the 4ah FSKE weighs 1.4 lbs - chinese cells for sure. I suspect the 4ah rating is a pipe dream.
My question is are these afyrr market batteries safe to use> Il thy discharging one and see if it will charge back up
So far, I've had decent luck with aftermarket batteries.
My 2 18 Volt 7 AH 'After Market' Batteries Don't Stand Up To RYOBI 4 AH Batteries.
So i already know NOT to compete or compare em to RYOBI 6 AH Batteries.
For 1 Instance out of many; I use em in my RYOBI Shop Vacc, the After Market 7 AH battery lasted 17 minutes, the RYOBI 4 AH lasted 18.5 minutes. So I used the RYOBI 6 AH battery, it shocked me by lasting 36 minutes. That's lesser change outs to getting the job done & it's more Apples to Apples - 7 AH After Market to RYOBI 6 AH. But After Market doesn't even match RYOBI 4 AH So...
I have at least 40 RYOBI batteries & looking to buy 6 more; I thought to give 'After Market' a try. Im not sorry I did but I don't think I want lesser quality that's advertised to match as the original but can't match the Lesser of the original.
I have 2 sets of tool assortments, 10 camping & 14 flashlights, 2 vacuum cleaners, shop vac, spray washers, 13 fans in the summer & 2 propane heater in the winter, all on 18 volt. So I'm always testing, if one battery fails I'll put it aside to ck it out for problems. Every 1 battery is important.
So I'll keep the After Market but Thank GOD that RYOBI has Forgiven me for cheating on her.
I ask RYOBI to keep pleasing me & RYOBI told me I need to Trust her more often & Leave the Desires of this World Alone.
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You can buy 2, 6 AH aftermarket batteries for the price of 1, OE 4AH, and get the same useable power for the same the cost. Works out to about the same overall in the long term.
I find that aftermarket have about 70% of their advertised rating for about half the price. Power for dollar ratio is in favor of after market. Longevity TBD.
I bought the Ebay Ryobi different brand they all broke after a few months. They say they have a 10 year warranty but the sellers won answer Emails
I know this video is a little older, but if THEY reached out to YOU to test the aftermarket battery, i would be weary. It's been well 'documented' that they send "good" batteries to reviewers, and ship everyone else batteries with cheaper cells in them. Take that for what you will
I think a better test would be a standard 4ah Ryobi battery vs the aftermarket instead of the HP battery, which is SUPPOSED to provide more power and a longer run time than the standard batteries.
The shop vac draws high current. This is where the OE prove their worth, the aftermarket last 40% of the OE at best.
I have both and my hp batteries , there is no competition
For the most part I stick with OEM batteries; But back many years my wife bought me a B & D Firestorm combo set and for the money worked well did many home additions and repairs with it. Then B & D decided to change battery platform and the FS batteries got phased out also in that time I also went through 2 or 3 Dewalt cordless drills at my job, got so frustrated being 50 or more feet above ground and the Dewalts shit the beds, I actually had a B & D discount store nearby and bought their Quantum commercial hammer drill to finish a job.
Back to battery story, for the FS and Quantum found I could get replacement batteries bought 3 all stating 3.5 AH been over 10 years those batteries and FS and Quantum still work.
I've since moved on to Ryobi platform, but my Daughter is using the FS to this day ( I kept the Quantum though ) .
So there is a place for 3rd party just don't expect 100% power output.
I just ordered 2 12ah knockoffs for 120 bucks. One 12ah genuine would cost me about 320 here in Sweden xD if they even act like a 6ah im happy because 1 6ah costs more then one 12ah.
That’s the HP battery though. Wonder how it would do against a regular battery. Cool test
Thank for sharing your test.
ryobi are rip off in price if they sell in compatible price no one will buy after market batteries
I would add that having 2 non-original batteries even at half capacity, has the advantage that you can use one while the other is charging. Considering buying in to Ryobi, here in Scandinavia there are never any deals. The high battery pricing is blocking new customers.
With how crummy ryobi batteries have become I'm seriously considering buying some aftermarket. I have 8 ryobi batteries and the onky one that still works is also my oldest one. Some only worked a few months and a handful of charges before they quit charging. The cells are all still good on most of them but the boards are telling the chargers their bad.
So the official battery lasted twice as long but you get two aftermarket battery's for the price of one official.
To me that comes with a huge benefit of having a extra one on the charge and on standby. But if i had one official battery i would have to stop and charge. Not to shabby.
I have heard comments about genuine Ryobi battery packs being unreliable. If that is true, it probably means the battery controller inside the pack is doing a bad job of cutting off the pack when the cells drops to 3V per cell. On a 5 cell pack, that would be 15V.
The price of the aftermarket far supercedes the small inconveniences. I can buy more to have ready
Love to see a tear apart on the after market battery. Just searching the specs on the cells used would give you confirmation on if this is a 6ah battery or as usual a 3ah battery being sold as 6ah
Exactly. Half the runtime as a genuine Ryobi battery would seem to indicate half the rated capacity of the knock-off. Yes, people are happy thinking they saved money, but when you compare the actual run times, you are not buying the same capacity.
Anything possible if they made in China
Great guide and surprised by results definitely going to stick with the genuine.
I noticed that you are comparing a Ryobi high performance battery vs. a generic regular lithium ion. You won't see the difference in the batteries until you get to bigger tools like mowers, trimmers, and blowers that have more battery contacts requiring more power output.
I am surprised why tool batteries are still so expensive when we know that the price of lithium has halved over the past 10 years.Even if the after market battery has only half the power of a genuine Ryobi product when it costs only a third of the price or less it is still a better buy
What your not saying is the newer genuine battery has a extra connection on it for the newer HP+ tools so unless you spend silly money on the newer batteries you will not get the benefit of the extra power from any HP+ tool even genuine older batteries are no good if you want the extra power
I always buy the amazon ones because they work just fine fine me (DIY) the Ryobi is crazy to expensive so I will big money all day long
The saws n drills perform better with the oem. N I mean they power through wood that needs to be cut. Amazon 1s will die right in front of your eyes. I don't even bother on certain projects now. But for weed whacking the cheap Amazon battery works great. The hp stuff is out of this world worth it to me. I'm no pro either
Speaking of all the lithium problems. Being in public safety we tend to see the cheaper knock off batteries are failing because of QC and their BMS systems is poor or non-exsistance. I'll stick with name brand.
I've had numerous ryobi batteries only few quit charging but they are also 5+ years old at the time of their failure.
Ryobi is running into the same issues that EV makers are having. It is when the battery pack costs more than the original toll/car. If a Ryobi battery is $100 or over, what is the point of selling a $45 saw/drill? The Ryobi tools are fine for home owners use but when the batteries CST twice or three times as much as the tool it seems stupid to me.
The exorbitant cost of OEM batteries does not justify using them. It would be a much better buy if the tool was bought sans battery, then buy the Amazon battery. Even if the Amazon battery last 1/3 as long and has 80%+ the power of OEM while in use, it is a far better buy than the OEM. I have several Ryobi OEM batteries that came with the tool and several Amazon batteries I bought at the same time. Sadly, the OEM batteries went bad BEFORE the Amazon batteries did.
Ryobi batteries are so expensive now that I can't justify buying anymore of their products. I've bought 5 of the products in the last 3 or 4 years and I feel like they've sucked me in like I'm a cash cow. I refuse to pay $180 for a 40V 4.0 AH battery that cost less than $15 to make. Their customer service has gotten bad, their website is not user-friendly and never has been (I've told them about the problems several times), some of my tools have design flaws and are not rugged enough for their intended use, and it's looking like the best time to cut my losses and bail out is now.
Cut open the Amazon battery to see if it has weights instead of batteries.
I am at 6:13 in the video, and the statement is made "I think the real battery outperforms..." -- excuse me? Nothing in ANY of the tests to this point show any difference whatsoever between the two. In neither case do the tools shuts down, slow down, or anything indicative of inferior/superior performance of either battery! If you want to know which has better charge, then you do a series of voltage tests over time, or you can use a battery test setup to determine actual max charge available. If doing it between two tools, you have to do a test of total run time using the same tool for the entire test of both batteries. Something high-amp draw such as the sawzall should give an accurate comparison. Questions over which battery is best are based around functionality... are they each accurate in quoted amp/hr, and do they supply ample current to run the highest amp tools. Everything else is second, everything. If the answer is yes for both, then the question is longevity. I have both, and the Ryobi "real" batteries are horrible at longevity, where I have numerous aftermarket that are several years old and still functioning as well as new. I bought aftermarket at the same time as I bought many of my tools which came with "real" batteries. Not one of my original Ryobi batteries is still functioning, not even ONE. MOST of the aftermarkets still work. Two have failed out of eight so far in the same time span.
One of the main reasons I bought the after market batteries , is they look different and my step son uses them and I know if they are mine or not.
pronounced RYE-obi!!!!
My opinion is it's pronounced RIE-o-bee, not REE-o-bee or it wouldn't be spelled with a Y. :D
Dam cheap chinese battery packs they ruined my battery rebuilt business.
This Ryobi company is a joke. Case in point Ryobi has a major 40 volt battery issue where after a few uses the battery will not charge. No recall that I have seen. You own it. JUNK. I contacted Ryobi. Was like pulling teeth. After jumping through hoops they say send it back with the receipt. JUNK.
You get what you paid for strikes again.
The Amazon ones are garbage in my experience. And i e used a lot of these. They stop working long before the genuine ones.
Aftermarket batteries for these cordless tools SUCK ASS. I've owned them and they wear out a lot quicker and end up failing FAR sooner.
Just spend the money on genuine OEM tool batteries, you'll be better off.
Your charging comparison doesn't prove anything. The batteries probably have different battery management systems so will charge at different rates.
The work light duration test shows it lasts half as long and the charging is about 35% quicker. That demonstrates pretty plainly that the after market has less capacity.
I bought 3 "boot-leg batteries 3 years ago. One died but the other two is going strong. Totally worth the price...