Two New Ryobi 18V ONE+ Tools Worth Watching: Multi-Size Ratchet and 1600 Peak Amp Jump Starter

Introduction

Ryobi tools get an unfair amount of grief. Plenty of people call them homeowner-grade junk while quietly owning at least one on their truck, and the reason is simple: sometimes you need an outlier tool you will not use often, or your main battery platform simply does not make the tool you need. That is exactly the gap the two newest 18V ONE+ announcements fill.

One is a compact multi-size ratchet that swaps drive anvils instead of forcing you to buy three separate tools. The other is something Ryobi appears to be first to market with: a jump starter powered by your existing 18V ONE+ batteries. Here is everything we know so far about both.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ Multi-Size Ratchet: One Body, Three Drive Sizes

The headline feature is right in the name. This ratchet is compatible with half inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/4 inch drives, and instead of using adapters, you swap the anvil itself. Changes are tool-free: slide the release latch on the ratchet head, insert the anvil size you need, and get to work. The half inch anvil also incorporates a 1/4 inch hex insert for driving bits, which adds even more versatility.

Performance sits at up to 35 foot-pounds of torque and 260 RPM, which Ryobi positions as ideal for automotive applications, installation products, and assembly and maintenance needs. A four-position rotating ratchet head and variable speed metal paddle triggers let you reach the fastener and access the trigger from a variety of grips and angles, and dual onboard LED work lights illuminate the workspace.

The obvious counterargument is that a jack of all trades is a master of none, and three dedicated ratchets make drive-size swaps instant. But the multi-size approach makes sense for two groups: the homeowner or DIYer who does not want to spend the money on three separate ratchets, and anyone building a compact repair kit or go bag where one motor and one body with replaceable heads saves real weight and space.

The kit, which includes a 1.5Ah battery, costs $159, while the bare tool runs $119. It is backed by Ryobi’s three-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ 1600 Peak Amp Jump Starter: Jump Starting Off Your Battery Platform

This is the announcement that stands out most. Other brands sell battery-operated jump starters, but those are standalone devices built on their own internal cells, not lithium-ion packs you can swap in and out. Ryobi’s version runs on the 18V ONE+ platform, which means if you already own the batteries, the ecosystem does double duty.

The specs are practical rather than flashy: up to 1600 peak amps to jump start a car, truck, or boat battery, with 800 cold cranking amps and operation down to -4 degrees Fahrenheit, enough to jump start V8 engines up to six liters. With the 2Ah battery included in the kit, Ryobi claims up to 20 jump starts on one charge cycle. An onboard quick start guide walks you through the process step by step, and Ryobi says a jump start can take as little as 60 seconds.

Safety engineering covers the two classic jump-start mistakes, with anti-spark technology and reverse polarity protection to make sure the cables are connected correctly. The kit, including the 2Ah battery, costs $199, while the bare tool is $179. That $20 gap makes the kit an easy call for most buyers. Like the ratchet, it carries a three-year manufacturer’s warranty.

How the Jump Starter Compares to Other Brands

The platform angle is what sets this apart. A jump starter that lives on your existing battery ecosystem makes sense for anyone who already owns Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries, because the tool itself is just the clamp-and-boost hardware. It also removes the common failure mode of a jump starter with a dead internal pack discovered at the worst possible moment, since you can rotate fresh packs in from the rest of your collection.

If you are deep into a different battery platform, there is no adapter story here; this is a Ryobi-ecosystem play. But for existing ONE+ owners, especially those in cold climates who want a backup for winter mornings, it is a compelling add-on at $199 for the kit.

Which One Makes Sense for You

If you do occasional automotive or assembly work and do not want a bulky bag with three separate cordless ratchets, the multi-size ratchet covers half inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/4 inch drives in one compact body for $159 with a battery. If you already own Ryobi batteries and want a reliable jump starter for cars, trucks, or boats that does not depend on a sealed internal cell, the $199 jump starter kit is the standout of the two. Both tools are available exclusively at The Home Depot.

Conclusion

Neither of these is designed to replace a full pro-grade lineup, and that is fine. They are smart, affordable solutions for the tools you use occasionally, which is precisely where Ryobi’s ecosystem shines. The multi-size ratchet solves a real kit-size problem, and the battery-platform jump starter is the kind of idea the bigger brands have not gotten to first. If you own even one Ryobi battery, both are worth a serious look.