Independent reviews
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Lawn Care
Ryobi's all-wheel drive Cross Cut mower adds selectable drive modes, a built-in fuel gauge, and a quieter Whisper Series motor on top of an already strong cutting system.
Snow Removal
Ryobi expands its snow lineup with three battery-powered single stage snow blowers, from the 21in 40V flagship down to the first 18V ONE+ HP model.
Tools & Workshop
The Ryobi Speed Bench combines a laminate work tabletop with a folding hand truck frame, plus LINK storage compatibility. Here is what it does well and what to check before buying.
Tools
From a 20-inch brushless chainsaw to a wall-mounted workbench, here are eight recent Ryobi releases that caught our attention this season.
Home Cleaning Tools
Ryobi's first cordless spot cleaner brings brushless suction, an Oxi cleaning concentrate system, and a dishwasher-friendly accessory kit to spots, car seats, and couches.
Home & Cleaning
A compact, battery-powered spot cleaner that tackles car interiors, carpets, and pet messes without dragging hoses around.
Power Tools
A deep look at Ryobi's One+ and HP lines, from the 15-gauge AirStrike nailer and HP jigsaw to the cordless caulk gun, SDS drill, shop vac, and Link storage.
Power Tools
Five Ryobi tools that make sense for occasional use, plus what to know about the ONE+ battery platform, build quality, and warranty support before you buy.
Power Tools
A tripod that accepts three power sources and swaps between Ryobi lights, fans, radios, and more. Here is what works and what does not.
Lifestyle Gear
Two new 4V USB Lithium lifestyle products from Ryobi: a $99 IP67 Bluetooth speaker and an $89 heated cushion for cold bleachers and tree stands.
Power Tools
Ryobi keeps expanding its 4V USB Lithium line with a 3-port power source, pruning shears, a power screwdriver, a flashlight, and a value combo kit.
Power Tools
Ryobi expands its USB lithium platform with a compact clamp fan, a precision glue pen, and a pocketable high-pressure inflator. Here is what each one offers.
Power Tools
Ryobi expands its USB Lithium line with a compact tire inflator, a clamping rechargeable fan, and a fast-heating craft glue gun. Here is what each one does and who it suits.
Tools & Workshop
A clampable, syncable Bluetooth speaker system that spreads music across your workspace, with a few trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Power Tools
We compare two budget-friendly cordless tool systems on combo kits, batteries, tool selection, and total cost to build out a full homeowner setup.
Power Tools
Two capable cordless brad nailers head to head. We compare price, handling, features, and firing feel to help you pick the right one for your battery platform.
Workshop Tools
Two 18V cordless stick vacuums from the same parent company, one clear winner, and a few trade-offs worth knowing before you buy.
Power Tool Accessories
Two new 18V cordless fans go head to head on airflow, noise, mounting options, and value to see which one deserves a spot on your jobsite.
Power Tools
Three new Ryobi 18V ONE+ wet/dry vacuums in 1, 3, and 6 gallon sizes, plus Milwaukee's Six-Ton Latch Crimper Kit for linemen.
Lawn & Garden
Ryobi's top-of-the-line cordless self-propelled mower brings all-wheel drive, a three-in-one deck, and quiet operation, but battery runtime and price leave room for debate.
Outdoor Power Tools
Ryobi's top-of-the-line 40V string trimmer delivers serious cutting power and whisper-quiet operation, but a soft-start trigger and a heavy guard may test your patience.
Hand Tools
SaberCut makes three compact 72-tooth ratchets with different drive combinations. Here is how the MRSC05, MRSC04, and MRSC01 differ and who each one suits.
Overlanding Gear
A six-ton bottle jack with a purpose-built accessory system that lifts lifted trucks, high-centered rigs, and axles in situations where factory jacks simply cannot reach.
Overlanding & Recovery
A closer look at the SafeJack bottle jack kit and the Omega Lift 6-ton jack behind it, and why two bottle jacks beat a hi-lift for most overlanding recovery work.
Tools & Workshop
From CAT ratchet straps to a 200-piece Channellock mechanic set, seven affordable tools and accessories spotted in a Sam's Club tool aisle, with honest takes on what is worth your money.
Tool Sharpening
A compact diamond file designed specifically for Japanese saw teeth. Simple, affordable, and effective if you use it with care.
Tools & Home Inspection
A compact, well-equipped sewer and pipe inspection camera with a removable USB-C screen, multiple camera heads, and clear image quality at an unusually friendly price.
Power Tools
A brushless mini chainsaw with an automatic oiler, easy chain tensioning, Makita battery compatibility, and a spare chain in the box.
Hand Tools
A lightweight, wide-jaw adjustable wrench made for ornamental and plastic plumbing fixtures. Cheap, surprisingly large capacity, but with real limitations worth knowing first.
Tool Reviews
A 165 ft sewer inspection camera with 1080p recording, 5x zoom, self-leveling imaging, and a 512 Hz locator that can pinpoint buried pipes and septic tanks.