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Readers, whether professionals or tool enthusiasts, ask us more about the two main brands than any other brand: Ryobi and DeWalt. However, in the debate between Ryobi and DeWalt, the question is not which brand is more professional. The real question is whether professionals can use lower-priced, budget-saving tools and better-quality models to complete the work they need. Therefore, instead of discussing who makes the best tools between these brands, we plan to discuss the two to discuss the differences that professionals should consider based on the type of work they do and their needs.
In the process, we also plan to cover the history of the DeWalt and Ryobi brands, including their size, number of employees, and parent company. We also want to check the tools manufactured by each company and where they are manufactured. Both Ryobi and DeWalt have prominent positions in the retail sector. Our job is to help readers understand the position of each brand in the "ecosphere" tool...
Ryobi Limited is a Japan-based component manufacturer for the automotive, electronics and telecommunications industries. It also sells printing equipment, construction products and power tools. In 2018, Kyocera acquired the power tool business of Ryobi Limited of Japan.
The Ryobi we think of in the United States is actually Ryobi Power Tools and Ryobi Outdoor Power Equipment. Both are brands of Techtronic Industries and are used under license from Ryobi Limited.
Techtronic Industries (also One World Technologies) is also the parent company of Milwaukee Electric Tool, AEG (AEG Powertools, authorized by Electrolux), Homelite, Hoover US, Hart Tools, Oreck, Dirt Devil and Vax. Since 1996, the American Ryobi brand has been operating as a subsidiary of Techtronic Industries (TTI), a Hong Kong company established in 1985.
Ryobi produces corded and cordless power tools and will launch ONE+ HP brushless tools in 2021. They also produce hand tools and accessories such as saw blades and drill/driver bits.
Around 2008, Ryobi did what other manufacturers could not do. They introduced lithium-ion battery technology while maintaining perfect backward compatibility with every tool they make. DeWalt tried this...but failed. With the launch of the XR tool in 2013, they had to switch from a short lithium-ion bag to a new sliding bag design.
DeWalt is an American company that represents a global power tool brand in the construction, manufacturing and woodworking industries. The DeWalt brand actually belongs to the umbrella of Stanley Black & Decker. This parent company also owns Irwin Tools, Craftsman, Lenox, Porter-Cable, Proto, Bostitch, Vidmar and several other companies.
DeWalt was formally established in 1923 by Raymond E. DeWalt (inventing the radial arm saw). Eventually, the company was sold to Black & Decker in 1960. It wasn't until 2004 that Black and Decker acquired Porter-Cable and merged it with DeWalt in Jackson, Tennessee, that exciting things happened.
DeWalt expanded to the production of hand tools in 2011 and added mechanical tools in 2013. Three years later, in 2016, DeWalt launched the FlexVolt, the first hybrid voltage battery pack in the construction industry. It operates in 60V Max (series) or 20V Max (parallel) mode, depending on whether it is placed in a 60V FlexVolt or 20V Max tool.
Internationally, Ryobi and its parent company TTI produce most cordless power tools and battery-powered products overseas. The company has factories in China, Vietnam, Mexico, Germany, the Czech Republic and the United States.
In 2016, Ryobi Limited invested US$97.5 million in its US subsidiary, Ryobi Die Casting USA, to purchase and equip its 350,000-square-foot factory near the Shelbyville campus in Indiana. However, the factory does not produce Ryobi Power Tools that fall within the scope of the brand agreement with TTI.
Domestically, Ryobi designs and designs all tools in Anderson, South Carolina. They also assembled multiple tool lines in a 1,000,000 square foot manufacturing plant and warehouse. This includes their latest series of lawn mowers.
Like most power tool companies, most of DeWalt's inventory is manufactured overseas. However, the company has recently made some progress to bring more manufacturing back to the United States-at least in part. In December 2013, DeWalt announced that it would use globally sourced parts imported from Brazil, China, the Czech Republic, Italy, Mexico, the United Kingdom and the United States to assemble certain products in China. You may have seen or used some of these products with the "Made in the U.S., with global materials" label.
Fast forward to 2015, DeWalt operates seven domestic manufacturing plants to manufacture DeWalt tools and products. These facilities are located in New Britain, Connecticut; Hampstead, Maryland; Shelbyville, Kentucky; Greenfield, Indiana; Cheraw, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Jackson, Tennessee.
If you support the parent company Stanley Black & Decker, the US manufacturing scale is much larger, claiming to have 48 US manufacturing plants. The company maintains these facilities in approximately two states.
Overseas manufacturing still occupies the dominant position of DEWALT power tools, mainly in Brazil, China, the Czech Republic, Italy, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Given their growth, if you want to find at least some production tools in the United States, the debate between Ryobi and DeWalt leans toward the latter.
For companies owned by the parent company, it may be difficult to estimate their size. DeWalt claims on its LinkedIn page that all of its facilities have more than 10,000 employees. Since all Stanley Black & Decker brand employees are about 6 times larger than this number, 10,000 seems to be a relatively credible number.
Ryobi's parent company, TTI, has more than 22,000 employees worldwide. In China, the company has more than 4,000 employees. In the Anderson County plant, the latest $100 million expansion project should end in 2022, bringing an additional 525 jobs to the area. This happened after an investment of US$85 million in 2015 and the creation of 216 new jobs.
The parent company behind Ryobi Power Tools is Techtronic Industries (TTI). TTI was established in Hong Kong in 1985, and its brands include the following:
TTI designs, manufactures and sells everything from power tools and outdoor power equipment to layout and measurement tools, electrical appliances, and even floor care products. TTI's brands produce products used by merchants, consumers and industrial users in the household, construction, maintenance and industrial markets.
TTI is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the name Techtronic Ind (669). Its valuation on June 17, 2020 is HK$76.050 (US$9.81) per share, with a market value of HK$139.25 or US$17.9 billion. In 2020, TTI's revenue was US$9.8 billion and gross profit margin was 38.3%, which attributed its success to increased strategic investment in new products, manufacturing capabilities, geographic expansion and on-site marketing programs.
Behind DeWalt is Stanley Black & Decker, Inc (SBD). SBD includes the following brands:
SBD, formerly known as The Stanley Works, is a Fortune 500 company located in the United States. They manufacture tools, accessories and fasteners and provide safety products for the industrial, construction, home improvement and outdoor power equipment markets. Stanley Black & Decker is headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut, and was established when Stanley Works and Black & Decker merged in 2010.
As of 2019, Stanley Black & Decker has approximately 61,000 employees in 60 different countries. Stanley Black & Decker is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the name SWK. It is valued at US$135.31 per share on June 17, 2020, with a market value of US$21.37 billion. The company's revenue was 14.4 billion U.S. dollars, and its operating profit margin was 13.5%. It attributed its latest growth mainly to its success in tools and storage and industrial acquisitions.
When comparing the total tool cost between Ryobi and DeWalt, you will quickly realize that both companies produce a large number of tools. Ryobi Tool has more than 225 tools in its 18V ONE+ product line alone, and 50 or more 40V tools.
DeWalt has more than 200 products in its 20V Max product line, and then adds a new FlexVolt tool product line (currently there are about three dozen or more products in this category) or corded products.
Obviously, these two brands are dedicated to manufacturing tools, however, DeWalt absolutely prefers professional contractors and merchants, while Ryobi pursues the DIY market and industries that do not require the highest power or torque. We see many Ryobi tools used in the HVAC industry as well as those used for punch checklists and basic home repairs.
These two brands also cover a large number of accessories-from blades and drills to hole saws and special fasteners. However, DeWalt is in a leading position in this regard, with more and deeper accessories and a wider range of tools. They have more choices in terms of saw blades and grinding wheels.
DeWalt has a decisive advantage in the fastener category. Its parent company acquired Powers Fasteners and Infastech in 2012. Ryobi does not produce any fasteners, and we do not know that they have any plans to expand into this field.
In general, after reviewing and using hundreds of tools from the two companies, Ryobi Tools is obviously much cheaper than similar DeWalt power tools. Usually half. This is mainly related to the target audience. Ryobi's target users are users who do not need the maximum torque or the maximum speed. They are unlikely to drive the most difficult fasteners or use their tools for hours at a time, but use them regularly or occasionally. However, there are exceptions.
DeWalt also tends to include higher-capacity advanced batteries in its cordless kits. Most of the tools sold by Ryobi do not have batteries. In fact, Ryobi sees this as an advantage because you can buy an initial combination kit and add tools at a low price until you have a sizable collection.
DeWalt provides compact entry-level tools for its professionals, so you have some options when choosing from their core tools. Ryobi has done similar things for the brushed, compact brushless and brushless tools available in several major products. Overall, DeWalt provides more options for Pro users, depending on the features and functions they need and/or want, and Ryobi leads the budget category.
In the example above, you can see that in some places, the cost of the DeWalt tool is twice that of the Ryobi tool. In other cases, you can purchase a full-size DeWalt 20V circular saw kit, which is only $10 more expensive than Ryobi.
Ryobi provides a 3-year limited warranty for most of its cordless power tools, chargers and batteries (including 20V outdoor power equipment). Some professional tools include different warranties, but the company notes this on its warranty page. It is worth noting that Ryobi hand tools provide a limited lifetime warranty. Their 40V cordless outdoor products offer a 5-year limited tool warranty and a 3-year battery warranty.
You do not need to register for Ryobi tools to get warranty coverage or service. However, if you cannot generate a receipt, the company will use the manufacturing date. In order to get the most out of your warranty, we always recommend that you register the tool so that you can record the date of purchase. This applies to DeWalt or Ryobi power tools.
DeWalt provides a 3-year limited warranty, a 1-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee for most cordless power tools. DeWalt Mechanics Tools enjoy a complete lifetime warranty. This means that if any DeWalt mechanical tool fails for any reason, the company will replace it-even without proof of purchase. Other DEWALT hand tools provide a limited lifetime warranty against defects. Finally, some selected DeWalt pneumatic tools offer a 7-year warranty, a 1-year service agreement, and a 3-day money-back guarantee.
See more DeWalt warranty information here.
So let's take a look at brand reputation. Both Ryobi and DeWalt have a reputation for making excellent tools. They just serve different markets. DeWalt is known as one of the preferred brands of professional businessmen. Their "yellow and black" color schemes are widely known throughout the industry.
Ryobi dominates the consumer and DIY market, and the tools it manufactures are not just for residential and commercial buildings. With inflators, fans, sprayers, soldering stations, rotating tools and Bluetooth radios, Ryobi can meet the needs of anyone and everyone. However, they do lack many trade-focused high-end products, such as crimping machines, cutting machines, and stringing machines. Electricians and plumbers working on jobs that require these tools may want to stick to a brand that can cover a range of professional tools to make their job easier.
Ryobi also took advantage of DeWalt's short-life 18V XRP tool using lithium-ion battery packs. This makes Big Yellow lagging behind the times by about 2 years. The company eventually switched to using slide batteries. However, by then, Ryobi has truly expanded its ONE+ product line with new tools that utilize higher power lithium-ion batteries.
Finally, with its impressive 20V and 60V FlexVolt tools, DeWalt has made some of the most innovative tools for the construction trade industry. If this looks like a big seesaw back and forth, it's just because both companies have incredible advantages-directly targeting different audiences.
Figure out which camp you are suitable for, choose accordingly, and you will do well for yourself.
DeWalt and Ryobi have long used brushless tool technology. DeWalt first introduced their brushless tool, immediately taking advantage of the ability to better control the speed of the drill and drive through electronic devices. Ryobi has only switched to brushless in recent years.
When comparing Ryobi and DeWalt, we cannot ignore the existence of DeWalt Tool Connect. Although the complex Milwaukee ONE-KEY is provided by another TTI brand, Ryobi currently has no plans to include this type of technology. If you want some level of tool tracking and inventory control, DeWalt can easily win the game.
If you want to compare DeWalt and Ryobi drill bits, cost may be your biggest factor. You also need to understand the type of work you usually perform. Do you need to always drill through double headers to lay conduits and cables or use large hole saws and automatic feed drill bits? If so, DeWalt drill bits like DeWalt DCD997 can handle more torque in a longer period of time than drill bits such as Ryobi HP brushless hammer drill. It also maintains well under load, which means that once you do work for it, it will slow down. DeWalt can also drill holes in concrete faster.
However, the advantage of the Ryobi HP brushless drill is speed. It is very high on our test track-which means it tore everything we threw to it!
If you only want to drill 1/2 inch or smaller holes or handle Tapcon occasionally, Ryobi can definitely handle it. When it is not your daily work, it can also handle heavier use. Ryobi HP brushless diamonds are about half the price of DeWalt, so you may start to see appeal to some users. When we evaluate the best cordless drills, we always consider value-and Ryobi definitely has it.
Interestingly, the hammer drills made by Ryobi are smaller than DeWalt—the length is almost half an inch shorter. Measuring these two tools shows that Ryobi's weight has been reduced by almost 1 pound. When you pick up each tool, you will definitely feel the difference, although Ryobi will certainly not make people feel cheap.
If you want a more compact tool, DeWalt provides you with multiple options. They have compact reciprocating saws, compact drill bits and compact (atomic) impact drivers. With Ryobi Tools, you can choose their Compact HP Brushless series of tools, but there is no 12V model. However, they do have one-handed reciprocating saws, mini 4-inch circular saws, and other space-saving tools.
For the "yellow" compact tool, check out the DeWalt Atomic tool, which promises a smaller size and a more affordable price. Overall, DeWalt has a wider selection of truly compact tools. Ryobi puts value above scale. Therefore, their tools usually take longer to measure and weigh slightly heavier than higher-priced brands.
If the above hammer drill comparison shows anything, it is that these tools are still fiercely competitive. When comparing Ryobi and DeWalt impact drivers, two things immediately jumped out. From our best impact screwdriver comparison, we know that the length of DeWalt DCF850 is 1 1/2 inches less than Ryobi. We also know that DeWalt has significant advantages in terms of speed and test torque.
We do like the chuck-based triple LED light used by DeWalt-it can illuminate the work area more clearly. DeWalt DCF850 has 3 speeds, and Ryobi provides you with 3 speeds and auxiliary modes that help tighten and remove fasteners.
In this competition, these two tools have done a good job, and we expect-based on these two tools only-this will be a difficult decision. In fact, the choice has a lot to do with the product line you choose as a professional or home user.
Ryobi high torque impact wrenches performed well in our tests. Therefore, it is very compatible with DeWalt DCF899 impact wrench in terms of power and speed.
Let us consider some other considerations for Ryobi and DeWalt impact wrenches. First, if you want a larger tool, DeWalt produces the DCF897 3/4" impact wrench. However, Ryobi stops on a 1/2-inch tool. Secondly, Ryobi provides features that DeWalt does not have-a kind of tightness An automatic mode that controls the speed while fixing and loosening nuts and bolts.
Switching to medium torque, the Ryobi P262 impact wrench can provide up to 450 foot-pounds of tightening torque. Compare this to the 330 foot pounds on a DeWalt DCF896 1/2" impact wrench.
DeWalt provides a more compact option for other Atomic impact wrenches. No matter how you cut, even the smallest Ryobi 3/8-inch impact driver protrudes nearly 1/2 inch from the smallest DeWalt 1/2-inch DCF922 atomic impact driver.
When buying DeWalt and Ryobi circular saws, we have to say that DeWalt has obtained a clear nod of professional-grade performance. Ryobi makes an excellent 7-1/4 inch cordless saw, but it does not have the professional feel of any excellent product from DeWalt. Ryobi does not yet have a rear hand saw, although they have right blade (7-1/4") and left blade (6-1/2") models.
The price of these tools is almost as great as the difference in their physical characteristics. DeWalt 60V DCS578 adds almost two pounds to the weight of Ryobi PBLCS300B, making it a heavier tool. DeWalt also uses aluminum footwear, while Ryobi uses stamped steel. Believe it or not, Ryobi actually has a better cutting sight.
Another note-of these two brands, only DeWalt has the powerful DCS520 track saw. If you want a wired model, they also have DWS520.
Once again, Ryobi has a number of miter saws with excellent value. However, in terms of overall performance, DeWalt has won this category. In the debate between the Ryobi miter saw and the DeWalt miter saw, you first need to decide what kind of work you intend to do.
When we wrote our best 12-inch miter saw article, we quickly noticed models with excellent fence clearance and above-average capacity. The DeWalt DWS716XPS miter saw is still our favorite. We like the LED cutting line, it allows you to see your cutting even in broad daylight. This saw can also cut 6-1/2 inch vertical bases and 6-5/8 inch vertical nesting crown molds.
Like DeWalt, Ryobi also has a variety of miter saws to choose from-from 7-1/4" to 12". They also have sliding and non-sliding options and basic brackets. However, none of their options provide innovative features or high rear fences for cutting complex crown shapes. Instead, Ryobi prioritizes value. Their most entry-level wire saw is only $99.
We are glad that you raised this question (even if you don’t technically!) Use a cordless saw, we like the Ryobi PBT01B 7-1/4" sliding miter saw. If you already have a battery and a charger, the price is only better than Their wired models cost $10 and the price is similar.
The performance of DeWalt FlexVolt DHS790 is very good-it can really be used as a wired alternative. The tool is built on the platform of the acclaimed DWS780 miter saw, has sufficient power, and has an available adapter that allows you to turn off the AC power when you need it.
Finally, if you want a compact model, it is difficult to beat the cordless DeWalt DCS361B, which can cut more than 175 2x4s with a single 4Ah 20V Max battery.
Okay, we introduced the company's history, trends, technology and products. After that, it really boils down to some of your own research, who you want to support with your hard-earned money. The question of whether Ryobi is better than DeWalt comes down to who you are and how you intend to use your tools. However, from our perspective, we see two powerful companies serving two completely different markets. Both companies provide a lot of tool innovation—just in different ways. If you are engaged in trading and plan to use trading-specific tools throughout the day, DeWalt is a better choice. If your industry does not require very professional plumbing and electrical tools, and you do not use the tools to the maximum, Ryobi can save you a lot of money.
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When he is not remodeling part of the house or playing with the latest power tools, Clint enjoys life as a husband, father, and avid reader. He has a degree in recording engineering and has been involved in multimedia and/or online publishing in one form or another for the past 21 years. In 2008, Clint founded Pro Tool Reviews, followed by OPE Reviews in 2017, which focuses on landscape and outdoor power equipment. Clint is also responsible for the Pro Tool Innovation Awards, an annual awards program designed to recognize innovative tools and accessories from all walks of life.
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