New Ryobi Tools for Q3 2026: Compact Brushless Upgrades, USB Lithium Gear, and a Tripod Light That Runs on Everything

Introduction

Ryobi has a substantial batch of new tools hitting shelves in quarter three, and the lineup covers a lot of ground: five additions to the compact brushless 18V ONE+ family, two new USB Lithium household products, and one genuinely innovative lighting solution. Here is a practical look at each one, what it costs, and who it actually makes sense for.

Ryobi 18V Barrel Grip Jigsaw

The revamped compact brushless lineup starts with a new barrel grip jigsaw. It runs $139 as a bare tool or $189 as a kit, and the headline numbers are 3,200 strokes per minute with a full 1-inch stroke length. The barrel grip format is the real appeal here: it gives you more maneuverability than a D-handle saw, which matters when you are making a lot of tight cuts.

Controls sit on the left side, including the on/off switches and orbital settings, and there is a variable speed dial with six speeds plus an auto mode that ramps up as the saw encounters more wood. A vacuum dust adapter attaches to the shoe from the back, a feature that is showing up on more and more jigsaws.

If you have ever wanted a jigsaw you can hold in a variety of ways for contoured work, this one is worth a close look.

Ryobi 18V One-Handed Reciprocating Saw

The one-handed reciprocating saw is traditional rather than flashy. It does not fold, it does not bend, and that is the point: it is a compact way to do light demo work or cut PVC, two-by material, or pipe when a full-size recip saw is more tool than you need.

With a 7/8-inch stroke length, this is not a heavy-duty demo tool, but that shorter stroke is ideal for plumbing and electrical applications where you are mostly cutting pipe. It includes an integrated LED work light, a Rapid Release easy blade change system, and a variable speed trigger. It retails for $119 as a bare tool or $169 as a kit.

Ryobi 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless Drill Driver Kit

The 18V ONE+ HP compact brushless drill driver kit runs $139, with the bare tool at $99. The body is just 6.1 inches long, so it gets into tight spaces far more easily than a full-size drill.

It offers two speeds as you would expect: low speed delivers more torque at up to 450 RPM, while high speed reaches 1,700 RPM with a bit less torque. Ryobi rates it at up to 450 inch-pounds, delivered in that low speed. For a compact driver, those are genuinely useful numbers.

Ryobi PSBDD2K2 Impact Driver

The PSBDD2K2 impact driver costs $99 as a bare tool or $139 as a kit. It is a simple single-speed impact driver that delivers up to 1,000 inch-pounds of torque and spins up to 3,000 RPM.

To put that in context, that would have been considered top-of-the-line performance five years ago, and manufacturers have been steadily raising the bar since. At about 5.3 inches in length, this is a nicely compact tool with solid output, and it is good to see Ryobi keeping pace with that progress.

Ryobi PSBHM02K1 Hammer Drill

If you liked the compact drill driver but want the hammer drill version, Ryobi has that too. The PSBHM02K1 kit runs $149, and the bare hammer drill is $109.

For only $10 more than the base drill, the hammer mode is an easy recommendation. If you ever need to drill into concrete block, hang something on an exterior wall of a block home, or drive Tapcon-style fasteners, a hammer drill handles jobs a traditional drill simply cannot do easily. The rest of the specs carry over: 450 RPM low speed, 1,700 RPM high speed, up to 450 inch-pounds of torque, the same 6.1-inch length, plus hammer drill mode.

Ryobi USB Lithium 4-in-1 Stapler Nailer Kit FVN51

The first of the new USB Lithium household products is the 4-in-1 stapler nailer kit, model FVN51, at $79 for the full kit. Ryobi’s 4-volt batteries charge via USB right on the battery itself, and a stapler is a perfect fit for that platform because driving staples does not take much energy, which keeps the tool compact.

You get an integrated guideline so you can see exactly where the fastener will land, a low staple and nail indicator, and an LED low battery indicator so you will not start a job you cannot finish. On a single charge you can expect over 600 staples or nails. It is compatible with heavy-duty 1/4-inch to 9/16-inch staples, round crown staples from 3/8-inch to 9/16-inch, and brad nails up to 5/8-inch. You will probably want the kit rather than the tool-only version unless you already own the 4-volt battery.

Ryobi USB Lithium High Volume Inflator Kit FVIF61

The USB Lithium high volume inflator kit, model FVIF61, costs $40 for the full kit. It may not sound exciting, but it is genuinely handy if you deal with air mattresses, inner tubes, beach trips, or camping. Instead of relying on battery-operated or wall-powered pumps, you just bring this 4-volt tool along and inflate everything on the spot.

It has convenient onboard accessory storage and even a small blower function, with a sweeper nozzle and a narrow pinch valve nozzle alongside the round nozzle that handles most air mattresses. It is also genuinely compact: roughly 10 inches from handle to tip, small enough to drop straight into a beach bag or camping kit.

Ryobi Tri-Power Tripod LED Light

The standout of the batch is the Tri-Power tripod LED light, and it is easy to hope this is the first of many products like it. The tripod itself is very stable, with three segments rising beyond the base. But the big deal is the power flexibility: this is the first product of its kind that runs on Ryobi’s 40V platform, the 18V platform, or plugs into the wall with any extension cord.

That is phenomenal if you are already invested in either battery system, and it is a nice signal that being on both platforms is okay. Bigger outdoor power equipment generally justifies the 40V system, while hand tools and power tools belong on 18V, and this light bridges both.

Specs are strong across the board: adjustable height up to 7 feet, a 135-degree pivoting head, and 3,800 max lumens across four brightness modes so you can trade output for runtime.

One clever detail pushes it further: instead of hard-mounting the light to the tripod, Ryobi made the head removable via a pseudo battery dock at the top. That means you can mount any compatible lifestyle product, such as a speaker or a fan, on the tripod and power it from any of the batteries.

Overall Buying Advice

If you are building out an 18V ONE+ collection, the compact brushless drill and impact driver are the natural entry points, and the hammer drill is worth the $10 premium for anyone with masonry needs. The jigsaw suits detailed, contoured cutting, while the one-handed recip saw is a niche but effective plumbing and light-demo companion. On the household side, the stapler nailer and inflator are affordable, genuinely portable 4-volt tools. And the Tri-Power light makes sense for anyone who wants serious job-site illumination without caring which battery system feeds it.

Conclusion

Quarter three is a strong showing for Ryobi: meaningful performance in the compact brushless line, a growing USB Lithium ecosystem, and a tripod light that genuinely solves a platform-flexibility problem. Pick based on the work you actually do, and most of these tools will earn their spot.