Mega Ryobi Battery Compatibility Chart for 18v + Tools

Ryobi has one of the most extensive ranges of 18V cordless tools on the market. They quote to have over 100 tools, powered from One battery, from DIY power tools to outdoor power equipment and more.

With all these tools means ONE+You = anything you can imagine. If you can think of the tool then they have probably made it cordless.

So with all of the different cordless power tools on the market which battery is right for you? Which battery is compatible with your tools?

Huge Ryobi Battery Compatibility Chart

This chart shows you how compatible the Ryobi 18v One+ range of batteries is with all of their cordless tools. I have included the 1st generation NiCad batteries in case some of you still have them. They will work in all Ryobi power tools but with limited run time and lower power.

Note: These are from my own thoughts and real life experience only.

Ryobi Cordless 18v One+ Tool Range	1st Gen NiCad (Ni-Cd) P100 1.5Ah Battery Phased out	Slimline 1.3-2.5Ah P107 Lithium Battery	Double Capacity 3-5Ah P108 Lithium Battery	Tripple Capacity 6-9Ah Lithium+ Battery
Tradesman Tools
Drill Driver
Impact Drill	Limited Runtime
Grinder	Not Recommended	Limited Runtime
Circular Saw	Not Recommended	Limited Runtime
Wratchet Wrench
Air Compressor	Not Recommended	Limited Runtime
Grease Gun
Mitre Saw	Not Recommended	Limited Runtime
Stapler
Solder Station Iron	Limited Runtime
Glue Gun
Power file	Not Recommended
Impact Driver	Limited Runtime
Multi Tool
Jigsaw	Limited Runtime
LED Spotlight Torch
High Pressure Air Inflator	Not Recommended
Air Nailer	Not Recommended
Ratchet Wrench
Trim Router	Not Recommended
Belt Sander	Not Recommended
10 Inch Buffer Polisher	Not Recommended
Drain Auger	Not Recommended
Tile Saw	Not Recommended
Orbital Sander	Not Recommended
Corner Sander
Rotary Hammer Drill	Not Recommended
Caulking Gun

Ryobi Garden 18v Tool Range Battery Compatibility Chart

Ryobi Cordless 18v One+ Tool Range	1st Gen NiCad (Ni-Cd) Battery P100 Phased out	Slimline 1.3-2.5Ah Lithium Battery P107	Double Capacity 3-5Ah Battery	Tripple Capacity 6-9Ah Battery
Garden Tools
Chainsaw 10″	Not Recommended	Limited Runtime
Lawn mower 40cm	No	Limited Runtime
Lawn Mower 36cm	No	Limited Runtime
Lawn Mower 33cm	No	Limited Runtime
Blower	No
Whipper snipper	Not Recommended
Bypass Lopper	Not Recommended
Pole Pruner	Not Recommended
Seed and Fertiliser spreader	Not Recommended
Hedge Trimmer	Not Recommended
Shrub Sheers
Prunning Saw	Limited Runtime
Planting Tool	Not Recommended
Weed Sprayer
Blower Vacuum	Not Recommended
Water transfer pump	Limited Runtime
Edger

• Not Recommended – May work but you will not get much power and limited run time.
• Limited Runtime – Has the power but you will have only 10-minutes or so of runtime depending on the application.
• Geen Tick – You are good to go. Lots of power and long run times.

Milwaukee to Ryobi battery adapter

If you have a range of different power tools at home or on the job site you should have the Milwaukee, Dewalt battery to Ryobi 18V tools adapter.

I know it is quite a mouth full but basically, it allows you to use any Milwaukee or Dewalt battery in a Ryobi 18v power tool. It is perfect if you run out of power on a job site and just want to borrow another brand’s battery.

Ryobi Clone Batteries are they any good?

I have a mixture of Genuine and Clone 18v batteries in my toolbox. Recently I have started to buy cheaper aftermarket batteries as they just save me money.

I have done a full review here on the teardown of cheap Ryobi batteries. They are surprisingly well made with real high-capacity lithium-ion cells inside.

Can you charge a Ryobi NiCad battery with a lithium charger?

Yes, my Ryobi BCL1418 charger says on the back label that it is compatible with Lithium and Ni-Cd 18v battery packs.

If you do have issues with flashing red lights on your charger or dead batteries then check out this post on How to Fix a Ryobi Battery that Won’t Charge.

Can you charge a Ryobi Lithium battery with a Ni-Cd charger?

No, you cannot charge a Ryobi Lithium 18v battery in an older Ryobi Ni-Cd charger. The voltage sensing circuit is not set up for Lithium-Ion batteries.

Quick History of Ryobi Batteries

Ryobi started the production of power tools in 1968. Over that time they have made great inroads into the cordless power tool marked for the home handyman.

Their 18v range started with the humble NiCad batteries. These were very susceptible to the memory effect. This is where if you didn’t fully discharge the battery they would slowly lose their maximum capacity.

The new range of Lithium-ion 18v batteries solved this problem and enabled much quicker discharge and recharge rates.

The fact that Ryobi kept the same battery form standard meant that users didn’t have to throw away their old 18v cordless tools. In fact, they are my tool of choice as an Electrician. Every man should have these tools in his garage.

Conclusion

I hope that you have found this Ryobi Battery Compatibility Chart useful. I only need 5 Ryobi batteries to do my trade as an Electrician. I have:

• 2x 18v One Plus Slimline batteries 2.5Ah
• 2x 18v One+ High Capacity Ryobi 6Ah clone batteries
• 1x 18 One+ Lithium+ Extra-High Capacity Ryobi 9Ah Genuine Battery

The slimline batteries are used for weight-saving tools like the drill driver or grinder. They will last a few hours of intermittent use.

The 6Ah is great for more power-intensive tools like chain saws, lawnmowers, and circular saws. These are heavy batteries and will wear you down over the day if you have your tool hanging off your tool belt.

The 9Ah battery is my monster. It will power any tool all day long. Great for table saws and chain saws. But it is heavy and large.

Throw away those old Ryobi 18v Nicad (Ni-Cd) batteries they are useless and don’t hold a charge longer than a few weeks. I have had great success with the Ryobi aftermarket clone batteries. They are cheap and are just as good as genuine.