Best New Ryobi Tools – February 2025 Update

Ryobi USB Lithium Shear Shrubber

The Ryobi FVHT51K shear shrubber is a compact solution for handling small hedges and garden beds. It has a 5/16-inch cut capacity, which is ideal for keeping smaller hedges looking tidy. This tool reaches top speeds of 1000 SPM and can run for up to 35 minutes per charge using a 2.0Ah USB Lithium battery. Finally, the FVHT51K weighs just 1.5 pounds for increased comfort and reduced fatigue during use.

  • Model: Ryobi FVHT51K
  • Cut capacity: 5/16-inch
  • Speed: 1000 SPM
  • Runtime: 35 minutes per charge
  • Battery indicator

Price: $69.97 kit with 2.0Ah USB Lithium battery and charger

Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless 24-inch Hedge Trimmer

The Ryobi PBLHG01 hedge trimmer runs on the brand’s 18V batteries. It has the same power as a 20cc gas hedge trimmer, with none of the annoyances that come with gas units. Using the 2.0Ah battery that comes in the kit, this tool can run for up to 25 minutes. If you use a 6.0Ah battery (sold separately), it can achieve up to 75 minutes of runtime. Using a dual-action blade design, the PBLHG01 can slice through hedges and branches up to 3/4-inch thick. Plus, it includes a Hedgesweep debris remover that helps you clear cuttings from your work area with ease.

  • Model: PBLHG01
  • Power equivalence: 20cc
  • Runtime: up to 75 minutes with a 6.0Ah battery
  • 24-inch dual-action blades
  • 3/4-inch cut capacity
  • Hedgesweep debris remover included

Price: $139 bare; $199 kit with 2.0Ah battery and charger

Ryobi USB Lithium Spray Mop

The newest cleaning solution in Ryobi’s 4V lineup is the USB Lithium Spray Mop, which boasts some impressive stats. For starters, Ryobi estimates up to 3 hours of runtime using the kitted 2.0Ah battery that fits right into the handle. Since this is a USB Lithium tool, it prioritizes a lightweight and compact design. As such, this tool weighs just 1.2 pounds while in use. Ryobi also tells us it’s ideal for all sealed hard floors, including hardwood, LVP/T, tile, and more.

  • Model: Ryobi FVSM02K
  • Up to 3 hours of runtime
  • Easy swivel head
  • 1.2-pound working weight
  • LED light
  • Compatible with most disposable mop pads
  • Includes 2 mop pads and cleaning solution

Price: $99 kit with USB Lithium battery, charging cord, 2 mop pads, and cleaning solution

Ryobi USB Lithium Detail Scrubber

Another cleaning tool to hit Ryobi’s USB Lithium lineup is the new Detail Scrubber! This tool can get into tight spaces like tile, grout, fiberglass, and other surfaces to deliver target cleaning to those areas. Its cleaning head spins at up to 6300 OPM for quick cleaning power. Plus, Ryobi designed it to be water resistant, with an IPX7 rating. It includes three cleaning heads to help you with a variety of detail-cleaning tasks.

  • Model: Ryobi FVG52K
  • Max speed: 6300 OPM
  • Three cleaning heads included
  • IPX7 rating

Price: $39.97 kit with 2.0Ah battery, charging cable, and three attachment heads

Ryobi UniversalFit Vacuum Accessories

Now, let’s talk vacuum accessories. Ryobi has several new UniversalFit vacuum accessories that utilize a universal adapter designed to fit most brands of wet/dry vacuums. They’re compatible with 1 1/4-inch, 1 7/8-inch, and 2 1/2-inch diameter hoses to create a comprehensive cleaning experience using your wet/dry vacuum.

Here’s a rundown of the current UniversalFit accessory offerings:

  • UniversalFit Wet/Dry Crevice Tool
  • UniversalFit Wet/Dry Flexible Micro-Crevice Tool
  • UniversalFit Wet/Dry Flexible Extended Micro-Crevice Tool
  • UniversalFit Wet/Dry Dust Brush
  • UniversalFit Wet/Dry Car Nozzle
  • UniversalFit Wet/Dry Micro-Crevice Tool
  • UniversalFit Wet/Dry Floor Head

Price: Varies by accessory

Ryobi 18V HP Brushless 15Ga Angled Finish Nailer

The new Ryobi 18V PBL375B finishing nailer is compatible with 15-gauge nails from 1 1/4 inches to 2 1/2 inches in length. Using a 4.0Ah High Performance battery (sold separately), it can drive up to 1500 nails per charge. Compared to the previous iteration (P330), this model is 25% more compact and 20% lighter in weight. Like with most cordless nailers, you can choose between bump and sequential drive modes and set your depth of drive tool-free.

  • Model: Ryobi PBL375B
  • Drives up to 1500 nails per charge
  • 1 1/4-inch – 2 1/2-inch nail range
  • Tool-free depth adjustment
  • Bump and sequential firing modes
  • LED light
  • Available October 2024

Price: $279 bare

Ryobi USB Lithium Verse Compact Speaker

The latest entry in the Ryobi Verse speaker series is the USB Lithium Verse Compact Speaker. What makes this speaker stand out is its IP67 rating, which means it’s waterproof and dustproof. It’s also very compact and only requires a single USB Lithium battery to run, making it easy to take with you wherever you need. This speaker connects via Bluetooth with up to 250 feet of range, and you can also connect the FVA51K to other Ryobi Verse speakers within a 125-foot range for even more volume.

  • Model: Ryobi FVA51K
  • Up to 250-foot Bluetooth range
  • IP67-rated – dustproof and waterproof
  • Verse technology allows multi-speaker connection
  • Onboard USB-C charging port
  • Up to 6 hours of runtime
  • LED battery and connection indicators
  • Available October 2024

Price: $99 kit with 2.0Ah battery, USB-C charging cable, and lanyard

Ryobi USB Lithium Heated Cushion

Heading into the colder months, Ryobi has you covered with the new USB Lithium Heated Cushion. This 3-inch-thick cushion delivers heated comfort ideal for outdoor stadium seats, road trips, jobsite lunch breaks, and more. When you use the two kitted USB Lithium 2.0Ah batteries, this cushion runs for up to 5 hours. Plus, it offers built-in mobile device charging when you connect a USB-C cable to the included power source.

  • Model: Ryobi FVT51K
  • 3 power modes – 150°F (high) / 130°F (medium) / 110°F (low)
  • LED power mode indicator
  • Up to 5 hours of runtime
  • USB-C device charging
  • Available October 2024

Price: $89 kit with two USB Lithium batteries, power source, and USB-C charging cable

Ryobi 18V HP Brushless Compact Router

This Ryobi 18V router is the next entry into the brand’s HP Brushless Compact series of woodworking tools. It features a variable speed dial that gives you control over your material removal speed, with a micro-adjust depth control to keep track of your cutting depth. As the brand’s first router with a brushless motor, it delivers more performance and runtime in a compact body. This tool is also compatible with a variety of vacuum hose sizes to keep your work area clean.

  • Model: Ryobi PBLR01
  • Variable speed dial
  • Speed: 15,000 – 30,000 RPM
  • Edge guide and sight window
  • Router bit size: 1/4-inch
  • Dual LED work lights
  • Brushless motor
  • Quick-release base-removal lever
  • Micro-adjust depth control
  • Compatible with 1 1/4-inch – 1 7/8-inch vacuum hoses

Price: $129 bare; $179 kit with 2.0Ah High Performance battery and charger

New Ryobi 18V HP Brushless Compact Tools

Ryobi has announced the arrival of several new 18V One+ HP Brushless compact tools coming to Home Depot shelves starting in August. These tools include:

  • Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless Barrel Grip Jig Saw PSBJS01 – $139 bare
  • Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless One-Handed Reciprocating Saw PSBRS02 $119 bare
  • Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2-inch Drill/Driver PSBDD02 $99 bare
  • Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless 1/4-inch Hex Impact Driver PSBID02 $99 bare
  • Ryobi 18V One+ HP Compact Brushless 1/2-inch Hammer Drill/Driver PSBHM02 $109 bare

These new tools take advantage of Ryobi’s HP Brushless technology to deliver more power, runtime, and speed. Plus, their low-profile, compact designs help combat fatigue on the job and make it easier to transport.

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