DEWALT VS RYOBI
BOTH DEWALT AND RYOBI ARE GREAT FOY ANY DIY ENTHUSIAST, but lets compare some differences to find out which is right for your next automotive project.
BATTERY DIFFERENCES
The biggest advantage Ryobi has compared to DeWalt is its one-battery system, ONE+. Even its newer ONE+ HP batteries are still compatible with any of the previous ONE+ Ryobi cordless tools.
Update: Ryobi has also released lithium high-performance and lithium high-performance edge battery packs which are ALL compatible ONE+ Ryobi tools.
DeWalt has two battery/tool systems: 12V MAX and 20V MAX battery which are completely different than the old-school 18V Dewalt tools. The 12v and 20V MAX batteries are not interchangeable, but you can buy a dual charger.
One trick up DeWalt’s sleeve is you can use their higher 60v batteries on the DeWalt 20v MAX power tools. These are known as the FLEXVOLT 20v/60v batteries, but they’re expensive. For this comparison, we’ll stick to the non-high voltage 20v DeWalt and 18v Ryobi tools..
DEWALT VS RYOBI IMPACT WRENCH
| ½" Impact Wrench | DeWalt | Ryobi |
|---|---|---|
| Model | DCF891B | P262 |
| Avg. Price (no battery) |
$249 | $159 |
| Motor | Brushless 20V | Brushless 18V |
| RPM Range | 0-2,000 RPM | 0-2,800 RPM |
| Nut-Busting Torque | 800 ft-lbs | 600 ft-lbs |
| Fastening Torque | 600 ft-lbs | 450 ft-lbs |
| Drive Ctrl. | 4 Modes w/Precision Mode |
4 Modes w/Auto Off on impact |
| Weight (no battery) |
3.7 lbs. | 3.7 lbs. |
| Battery | 1.5 - 15 AH | 1.5 - 12 AH |
| Warranty | 3 Yr. Limited | 3 Yr. Limited |
| LEDs | 1 | 3 |
| Check Price | AMAZON HOME DEPOT |
AMAZON HOME DEPOT |
DEWALT VS RYOBI RATCHET
| High Speed Ratchet | DeWalt | Ryobi |
|---|---|---|
| Model | DCF512B | PSBRC26B |
| Avg. Price (no battery) |
$199.00 | $149.00 |
| Motor | Brushless 20V | Brushless 18V |
| RPM Range | 0-250 RPM | 0-460 RPM |
| Torque | 70 ft-lbs | 40 ft-lbs |
| Weight (no battery) |
2.6 lbs. | 3.5 lbs. |
| Battery | 1.5 - 12 AH | 1.5 - 12 AH |
| Warranty | 3 Yr. Limited | 3 Yr. Limited |
| LEDs | 1 | 2 |
| Check Price | AMAZON HOME DEPOT |
AMAZON HOME DEPOT |
DEWALT VS RYOBI CORDLESS POLISHER
| Cordless Polisher | DeWalt | Ryobi |
|---|---|---|
| Model | DCM849B | PBF100B |
| Price (no battery) |
Avg. $250 | Avg. $159 |
| Motor | Brushless 20V | Brushless 18V |
| Max RPM | 800 - 2,200 RPM | 7,500 RPM |
| Speed Ctrl. | Variable Speed | Variable Speed |
| Weight (no battery) |
6.4 lbs. | 3.5 lbs. |
| Battery | 1.5 - 12 AH | 1.5 - 12 AH |
| Warranty | 3 Yr. Limited | 3 Yr. Limited |
| LEDs | none | none |
| Check Price | AMAZON HOME DEPOT |
AMAZON HOME DEPOT |
DEWALT VS RYOBI LED LIGHT
| LED Light | DeWalt | Ryobi |
|---|---|---|
| Model | DCL050 | PCL668B |
| Price (no battery) |
Avg. $89 | Avg. $40 |
| Brightness | 1000 Lumens | 900 Lumens |
| Positions | 140 Degree Pivot | 335 Degree Dual Pivot |
| Hanger | Telescope and Rotating Hook | Rotating Hook |
| Weight (no battery) |
32 oz | Not Listed |
| Battery | 1.5 - 12 AH | 1.5 - 12 AH |
| Warranty | 3 Yr. Limited | 3 Yr. Limited |
| Check Price | AMAZON HOME DEPOT |
HOME DEPOT |
DeWalt clearly wins in most of the feature comparisons, but DeWalt is on average 30% more expensive.
To get to Ryobi pricing you’ll need to go with the DeWalt 12v variants. However, once you go to 12v DeWalt you will start to see Ryobi edge out.
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