New Ryobi and Ridgid Tool Releases Worth a Look: Vacuums, Blowers, Chainsaws, and Storage

Introduction

Ryobi and Ridgid have been releasing new tools at a steady clip lately, and this batch covers a wide range of needs. There are compact USB Lithium cleaning tools, a surprisingly affordable Ridgid fan, a pair of quiet Ryobi 40V HP blowers, two new chainsaws, a dual-platform charger, and several additions to the Ryobi Link storage system. Here is what stands out and who each tool makes sense for.

Ryobi USB Lithium HP Compact Hand Vacuum

The new USB Lithium HP Compact Hand Vacuum is built for small, everyday cleaning jobs: countertops, crumbs on the kitchen floor, car interiors. Ryobi claims it delivers the most suction of any cordless hand vacuum under 1.3 lbs, and it includes two 4V USB Lithium batteries. The dust cup holds half a gallon, which is generous for something this small.

A practical detail: the batteries charge over a USB-C cord, so you do not need a dedicated charger. It is priced at $99.

Ryobi USB Lithium Crevice Tool Scrubber

The Crevice Tool Scrubber runs off the same 4V USB Lithium batteries and is a two-in-one design: a wand-style crevice tool plus a scrubber head. It is aimed at tight, hard-to-reach spots, such as cleaning a vehicle’s wheels, between steps, or shower corners. It was listed as available May 2025 and costs $69.

Ridgid 18V Compact Fan

Ridgid’s new 18V Compact Fan is one of the better-value items in this batch at $49. It clamps onto material up to two inches thick, has a magnet on the base, rotates 360 degrees, and offers three speed settings: low, medium, and high. Output is rated at 325 CFM and 800 FPM.

Runtime is the headline number: up to 60 hours of runtime on a 4.0 Ah 18V battery. It is the kind of fan you can use on the job site and then take to a game or clamp to a chair on a hot day.

Ryobi 40V HP Whisper Series Blowers

800 CFM Whisper Series Blower

The new 40V HP Brushless 800 CFM Whisper Series Blower is part of Ryobi’s top-tier Whisper line, which prioritizes quiet operation. Ryobi states it delivers more power than a 31cc gas blower, offers over 85 minutes of runtime with a 40V 8 Ah battery, and is 82% quieter than gas. If noise complaints from neighbors or HOAs are a concern, this is the appeal.

850 CFM Backpack Blower

The updated 40V HP 850 CFM Backpack Blower is the more powerful option, replacing a model that was already well regarded. Ryobi claims more power than a 58cc gas blower, over two hours of runtime using two 40V 8 Ah batteries, 83% quieter than gas, and 40% lighter than the model it replaces.

Both blowers make sense for anyone who wants gas-equivalent performance without the noise. If your neighborhood tolerates gas blowers, you may not need to switch, but these are strong alternatives if you cannot.

Ryobi 40V HP Chainsaws

16-Inch Chainsaw

The 40V HP 16-inch Chainsaw promises over 60 cuts per charge on a 40V 4 Ah battery, with a 16-inch bar and chain capable of cuts up to 28 inches. It is a solid fit for homestead and around-the-house cutting rather than professional felling work.

20-Inch Chainsaw

If you need more capacity, the 40V HP 20-inch Chainsaw cuts up to 36 inches and ships with the larger 8 Ah battery in the kit. Ryobi’s 12 Ah batteries exist for those who want even more runtime. Modern brushless chainsaws in these lines deliver far more torque than the old corded models many people remember.

Ryobi Dual Platform Charger (18V/40V)

The new Dual Platform Charger is a genuinely useful addition, because it charges both Ryobi 18V ONE+ and 40V batteries from one unit. The 18V port is Ryobi’s fastest 18V charger to date with a 12 amp charge rate, getting a 4 Ah battery charged in as little as 15 minutes. The 40V port charges 40V batteries four times faster than previous chargers with a 6 amp rate, reaching a 40V 4 Ah battery in under 35 minutes.

That fast 40V charging addresses a long-standing weakness of the 40V system, where standard chargers have been very slow. It can be wall-mounted or set on a flat surface, and it is compatible with any Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery. One open question: whether both ports can run simultaneously. It is priced at $99.

Ryobi Link Foldable Wall-Mounted Workbench

The Link Foldable Wall-Mounted Workbench mounts directly into wall studs and folds down flat when you are done, so it stays out of the way in a tight garage. The 44-inch by 22-inch work surface is the same material used on Ryobi’s portable work table, and the weight capacity is rated up to 300 lbs. It costs $99.

Ryobi Link Slot Box Storage Additions

The Link storage system keeps growing, and this batch adds several hanging storage options that mount to the Link rail or attach to Link storage towers.

Slot Box Organizer Kit

The Slot Box Organizer Kit features three different drawers and can attach to the Link storage system itself. It is priced at $59.97.

Slot Box Receiver

The Link Slot Box Receiver, at $39.97, is the mounting interface that lets you hang Slot Boxes on the Link rail system.

Slot Box Low Profile Box

The Slot Box Low Profile Box is the most affordable piece at $19.97, good for small hardware like wire nuts or strippers. The line also includes smaller and larger boxes with removable four-tray dividers you can configure into one large tray, and new nylon hanging straps and hooks for the Link system at around $7.97.

Buying Advice

If you are mostly dealing with small messes, the USB Lithium vacuum and crevice tool combo covers kitchen, car, and tight-space cleaning cheaply. For hot workshops or outdoor events, the Ridgid compact fan is hard to beat at $49 with its 60-hour runtime claim. The Whisper blowers are best for noise-sensitive neighborhoods, and the dual-platform charger is worth considering for any household running both 18V and 40V Ryobi batteries, since it fixes the slow 40V charging problem. The Link storage pieces are low-cost, incremental upgrades that only make sense if you are already committed to the Link system.

Conclusion

This latest round of Ryobi and Ridgid releases is refreshingly practical: quiet outdoor power, faster charging, compact cleaning, and affordable storage. Pick the piece that matches your actual bottleneck, whether that is noise, charge time, floor space, or clutter, and each of these tools targets at least one of those problems directly.