Ryobi Outdoor Power Lineup: 8 Cordless Tools and Power Sources Worth Watching

Introduction

Ryobi has been steadily pushing its battery platforms beyond drills and drivers, and its newer outdoor and portable power products show how far the One+ and 40V ecosystems now reach. The current lineup spans small power sources for charging phones, full-size power stations that can run a refrigerator, automotive inverters that work away from the car, and a yard range that includes oil-free chainsaws, quiet brushless blowers, and gas-like electric pressure washers. Here are eight products that make the strongest case for going cordless.

Ryobi 150 Watt Power Source

This is the product that started Ryobi’s portable power push. The 150 Watt Power Source runs off an 18V One+ battery and charges anything from cell phones upward. Ryobi reports customers have even used it to power a pitching machine at a youth baseball game, keeping cords off the baseline. It is a simple, low-cost entry point into the ecosystem and a handy backup for small devices.

Ryobi 1800 Watt Power Station

The 1800 Watt Power Station scales the idea up significantly. It runs on up to four 40V batteries and its standout trick is parallel capability: you can connect it to a second unit, or even to Ryobi’s parallel-capable gas generators, for more output. Because it produces no fumes, it can run indoors next to a TV or refrigerator, which removes the usual generator hassles of refueling and exhaust. The GenControl app adds remote monitoring, showing wattage readouts and letting you swipe between screens when two units run in parallel.

Ryobi 18V Automotive Power Inverter

Traditional consumer power inverters only draw from your vehicle’s battery, either via alligator clamps under the hood or through the cigarette lighter. Ryobi’s 18V Automotive Power Inverter adds a detachable battery option, which the company says no competitor had done before. Output is clearly labeled: 800 watts from the clamps, 300 watts from an 18V battery, and 120 watts from the cigarette lighter adapter. With two 120V outlets, USB-A ports, a USB-C port, and a pass-through 12V connection, it can run laptops, fans, small tools, or serve as short-duration emergency backup for a refrigerator in the garage.

Ryobi Charging Inverter and Solar Panel

Built directly from customer requests, this charging inverter solves two complaints at once: previous power sources could run devices off an 18V battery but could not recharge one, and users wanted solar recharging for remote trips. Paired with a 60W solar panel in full sun, Ryobi claims it can charge roughly four to five 4Ah batteries or up to nine 2Ah batteries per day. Smaller and larger panels are sold separately depending on power needs, making this a natural fit for camping and off-grid use.

Ryobi Oil-Free Pruning Chainsaw

Every chainsaw owner knows the mess of bar oil, so Ryobi tested whether low-speed pruning saws actually need it. After extensive testing at chain speeds below five meters per second, the company found cut speed and quality matched oiled saws across hundreds of thousands of cuts, and launched this oil-free pruning saw. It is lightweight, agile, and frees you from buying and leaking oil entirely, though the manual notes you can still apply a little oil if you prefer. Higher up the range, Ryobi’s brushless chainsaws act as genuine gas replacements, sensing load and revving through cuts instead of bogging down the way gas engines do.

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Blower 730 CFM

Ryobi’s Whisper lineup focuses on cutting noise without giving up airflow, using foam muffling, reshaped inlets, and repositioned motors and fans. The flagship 730 CFM model pushes 190 miles per hour air speed and, in high turbo mode, is impressively quiet for the output. The 40V HP brushless range also includes 600 and 650 CFM variants, so there is a step for every yard size, all moving well beyond the “broom replacement” tier of smaller blowers.

Ryobi 40V HP Whisper Hedge Trimmer 1.5 Inch

Cordless hedge trimmers arguably benefit more from battery power than any other handheld tool: no cord to slice through, no gas engine vibrating between your hands overhead. This Whisper model takes it further with a 1.5 inch cut capacity, which Ryobi positions as the largest in the category, surpassing the 1.25 inch units that previously led. It adds a rotating handle for comfortable wrist angles during long sessions, and the company says it runs very quiet and smooth with minimal vibration. One design note worth appreciating: models at 1 inch capacity and above use a dual lockout requiring two-handed operation, a sensible safety measure for powerful blades.

Ryobi 2700 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

Electric pressure washers have typically topped out around 2,000 PSI while consumer gas units started near 2,300. Ryobi’s 2700 PSI and 3000 PSI electric models close that gap, delivering gas-like power with the convenience of plugging in. The 2700 PSI unit uses a large brushless induction motor with a gas-style pump that idles in bypass mode, so full pressure returns the instant you pull the trigger. It comes with a five-in-one nozzle, a one-gallon soap tank, and a hand-truck style frame. Step up to the 3000 PSI model and you get a DC brushless motor with a water-cooled digital controller and a roll-cage frame.

Buying Advice

If you already own Ryobi batteries, the automotive inverter, charging inverter, and 150W power source are the easiest wins since they add versatility at low cost. For whole-home backup, the 1800W Power Station’s indoor-safe operation and parallel capability set it apart from typical generators. In the yard, the oil-free pruning saw and Whisper blowers and hedge trimmer are the standout choices if noise and maintenance matter to you, while the 2700 PSI washer makes sense if you want gas-class cleaning power without owning a gas engine.

Conclusion

Ryobi’s latest wave shows a battery ecosystem that now covers backup power, vehicle use, solar charging, and serious yard work. The strongest picks are the ones that solve long-standing annoyances, like oil leaks, generator fumes, inverter cables, and blower noise, and on that front this lineup delivers more than a few genuine improvements.