10 USB Lithium Ryobi Tools You Probably Didn't Realize Existed
Key Points:
- Ryobi's USB Lithium tool line, launched in early 2022, now includes over 40 light-duty cordless tools designed for smaller jobs, often sold with batteries included and at lower price points than their 18V counterparts.
- New and lesser-known tools in the USB Lithium range include the pruning shears (cutting branches up to ⅜ inch), foam cutter kit ($123.97), drain auger kit ($59.97), and a compact chemical sprayer ($49.97), all featuring interchangeable 2Ah batteries and two-year warranties.
- The USB Lithium batteries can also serve as mini power banks with USB-C ports, and Ryobi offers a 3-port charger and power source ($59.97) capable of charging multiple batteries and small devices, suitable for camping or travel.
- Other notable tools include the handheld fan ($29.97) with up to 17 hours runtime, the LED magnetic tray light with flexible neck and 450 lumens, a compact hand vacuum ($99.98) for home and car use, and the shear shrubber for pruning small shrubs and weeds.
- The USB Lithium LED magnifying light, though less popular, offers up to 16 hours of runtime on low brightness and 200 lumens on high, designed for reading small print or diagrams in low light, and comes with a microfiber storage bag.