Four New Ryobi Lights and Fans With Some Wild Runtime Numbers

Introduction

Ryobi has released four new lights and fans that push runtime numbers into territory you rarely see in this category. There is an 18V hybrid light with six magnets and a rotating head, a 4V clamp fan that mists water while it cools, a 40V light rated at 1,000 lumens with an absurd claimed runtime, and a compact 40V fan that mounts directly on top of a battery. Here is how each one works and who it makes sense for.

Ryobi 18V Hybrid Light

This light has a shape unlike most work lights, and it comes with some genuinely thoughtful mounting options. The head rotates a full 360 degrees with 180 degrees of pivot, and the back of the unit carries six large magnets arranged in two rows of three, so you can stick it to steel surfaces in plenty of positions. It also works with the Ryobi Link storage system, and there is a retractable hanging bracket for suspending it from a stud or rafter.

Runtime is where the numbers get bold. With a 6 amp hour 18V battery, Ryobi claims 48 hours on low, 15 hours on medium, and 8 hours on high. Smaller batteries like a 2 or 4 amp hour pack work fine as well. Output tops out at 1,500 lumens, and the low mode produces a soft, pleasant light that is genuinely usable for longer sessions.

It is a dual-power tool, so besides running off an 18V battery you can plug it into an extension cord and run it indefinitely. There is also a USB-C port on the side for charging a phone, and padded feet protect work surfaces. One odd detail: the box says it is for household use only, which feels like an unnecessary restriction given how clearly jobsite-ready the design looks.

Ryobi 4V Misting Clamp Fan

This is the standout of the group. It looks like a typical pinch-clamp fan: it clamps to a table edge, the head rotates 360 degrees and tilts 180, and it runs on a rechargeable 4V battery that charges over USB-C. Battery and charger are included, and the 4V packs charge very quickly through the C port.

What makes this one different is the misting function. Open a rubber lid on the back, fill the outer ring with water (it helps to tilt the fan slightly as you fill), and a dedicated water button activates a fine mist mixed into the airflow. The mist amount follows the fan speed: on high you get more cooling, on low it quiets down to a barely audible breeze with a lighter mist. There is a water level indicator on the bottom so you can see how much is left.

It is easy to picture this at a softball game, a ball field, the shop, the garage, or even the office. One minor complaint: there is no external USB-C charging port on the fan body itself, so you have to remove the battery and charge it separately. It works fine, but an external port would have been more convenient.

Ryobi 40V 1000 Lumen Light

Here is the one that bends the category: a 1,000 lumen light that runs off a 40V battery rather than an 18V or 4V pack. The head pivots and rotates 360 degrees, there are four brightness modes (high, medium, low, and ultra low), and there is a hanging hook plus a USB-C port for charging your devices.

The runtime claims are the headline. On ultra low with a 12 amp hour 40V battery, the largest available, Ryobi claims 264 hours. Even on high with that same pack you get a claimed 45 hours, and with a 4 amp hour battery the numbers are 85 hours on ultra low and 15 hours on high. Those are serious endurance figures for a portable light.

One design nitpick: the head does not fold all the way down for storage, so you cannot stow the light panel facing downward to protect it if something drops on it. You have to store it partially upright. It is a small thing, but worth knowing before you buy.

Ryobi 40V Battery Topper Fan

The last of the four is a compact fan that mounts directly on top of a 40V battery, which is exactly as odd and as clever as it sounds. The fan head rotates 360 degrees and folds down for storage, the battery pack itself acts as the base, and a side hook lets you hang the whole assembly. There is a USB-C port on the side for charging a phone, and the fan comes with a three-year warranty.

Runtime again leads the spec sheet. With a 12 amp hour 40V battery, Ryobi claims 166 hours on low and 46 hours on high; with a 4 amp hour pack, 66 hours on low and 15 hours on high. Three speeds cover high, medium, and low, and while it is not the quietest fan, it moves a serious amount of air for its size.

The obvious wish: a misting option on this one would have made it perfect for hot outdoor days. As it stands, it is a simple, effective cooling fan that lives anywhere a 40V battery goes.

Buying Advice

If you want one tool that covers the widest range of situations, the misting clamp fan is the most distinctive: clamp it, fill it with water, and it keeps you cool almost anywhere. The 18V hybrid light is the best all-around lighting pick thanks to dual power, strong mounting options, and 1,500 lumens. Choose the 40V light if marathon runtime matters more than anything else, and the 40V topper fan if you already own 40V batteries and want portable airflow that hangs anywhere.

Conclusion

All four releases share the same idea: take a familiar category, then push the runtime and mounting options further than usual. Whether you are lighting a dark corner for days, misting yourself through a hot ball game, or hanging a fan off a big battery in the garage, there is a clear use case for each. Which one would you reach for first?