15 Small But Highly Useful Ryobi Tools To Consider In 2026

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Think about power tools, and your mind probably swims with images of hefty drills, pressure washers, and unwieldy, noisy chainsaws. However, in today's world of mind-blowing technological innovation, tool brands are now able to offer punchy power tools in surprisingly small packages. Ryobi is no exception, and if you're a fan of green-and-black gizmos, you're likely to find something below that piques your interest.

To help you build out your DIY toolkit on a budget, we've curated 15 small-but-mighty tools from Ryobi. As you might expect, some are more budget-friendly than others. What they all have in common, however, is a scaled-back, yet surprisingly powerful, approach to household maintenance. You might need a tool to help you clean the grout between your tiles, or to drive the endless screws into place on your latest IKEA flat-pack find. Alternatively, you may have delicate, ornamental bushes on your patio that need a trim, or a pool whose leaf-strewn bottom is beginning to look sorry for itself. Whether you're missing certain tools for an upcoming DIY project or need a way to keep yourself cool while you tackle it, there's a good chance you'll find what you need in the guide below.

Whether you're assembling furniture or tightening screws along your fence, there are various types of screwdrivers that can do the work for you. But if you have lots of repetitive, light-duty fastenings to secure, an electric screwdriver may be the best choice. Ryobi's 4V Cordless ¼-inch Screwdriver bridges the gap nicely between manual drivers, which can fatigue your hands, and bulky cordless drills, which can be overpowered.

It's powered by a 4-volt battery, which is USB-rechargeable. It's marketed as 45% more compact than previous Ryobi drivers in the same class, making it useful in awkward, tight places. As for what it comes with, the kit includes two drill bits plus the charging cable. It's also backed by a strong 4.5-star rating. One Home Depot buyer, who described it as a "Great little drill", stressed that it's not designed as a replacement for a traditional drill, so that's worth considering. Nevertheless, they said, "It's a great tool for putting together furniture and doing small jobs around the house."

While a full-sized trimmer is useful for larger hedges, they may lack the finesse required to keep smaller, ornamental shrubs in fine fettle. Ryobi's USB Lithium Shear Shrubber Kit is designed for delicacy in areas where precision counts. It can make delicate cuts to ornamental shrubs with the shrubbing blade. With the shearing blade, you can also cut tricky strips of grass — like those butting against your pathways and borders.

This highly-rated Ryobi find currently costs $59.97 at Home Depot, which buys the tool, both blades, plus a battery and charger. As for reviews, most users agree that it's handy in areas where larger tools are overpowered. It does receive some negative feedback for its battery life; however, it's not designed for extended sessions. It's more an ancillary aid to your other, larger tools. As one buyer put it, "It's a lightweight, one-handed tool for light grass and shrub trimming." They later added, "Read the specs, know in advance what you're buying, and you won't regret it."

There are certain surfaces around the house for which a sponge and soapy water won't cut it. Tile grout, for example, can benefit from a little agitation, for which an oscillating cleaning brush is ideal. Ryobi's USB Lithium Cordless Compact Detail Scrubber is, per Ryobi, "engineered to tackle the toughest grime in the tightest spaces." It delivers 6,300 oscillations per minute, and comes with three attachments for cleaning various surfaces around the home.

It usually retails at Home Depot for $39.97, and as for whether this Ryobi detail scrubber is worth buying, user feedback seems pretty strong. It's rated 4.3 stars overall, with most users praising its power and ability to clean stubborn grime. It's widely praised for its battery runtime, too, although there are others who suggest that the battery may not last for longer cleaning jobs, which is worth considering. Overall, though, as one user said, it "Works as specified. Recommended for small-scale detailed cleaning."

When you're cleaning your car or trying to vacuum the nooks between your sofa cushions, a handheld vacuum cleaner can make life easier. Ryobi's USB Lithium HP Compact Vacuum Cleaner Kit is the smallest vacuum in the brand's lineup. It weighs approximately 1.3 pounds and comes with a docking station for charging, plus two USB Lithium batteries. It also includes a 2-in-1 crevice tool and dust brush, plus a dedicated upholstery attachment.

All in, you can snag this set for $99.98, and reading the reviews, this compact Ryobi vacuum is widely considered to be worth buying. As is often the case with Ryobi's USB Lithium tools, battery life is called into question by some reviews — although that's unsurprising given that this is the brand's smallest battery family. And since the kit comes with two batteries, you should be able to handle most jobs without having to fork out for extra power. "What a great little vacuum!" said one buyer. "This is perfect for misc. messes around the house. The stand that it comes with is perfect as you will always have a full charge."

Working with foam is best done with specialized tools. Whether you're DIYing some decorative patio cushions or insulating your attic with foam, using a heated wire instead of a regular blade can help to avoid rough edges and prevent making too much of a mess. Ryobi's USB Lithium Hot Wire Foam Cutter Kit can cut, shape, and shave a variety of foam types. It features two heat settings to help you adjust the tool to your particular project, and you can also use the supplied engraving tool to add detail to your foam designs.

It comes with two batteries, a charger, the primary wire attachment, plus a short and long needle attachment for engraving and detail work. All in, it costs $123.97, and is backed with a 4.6-star rating from users to-date. "I can't believe how well this cuts," said one Home Depot buyer, who added, "No more razor knives. Wish I had one of these when I had to cut foam to repair my daughter's couch."

A box cutter is one of those tools that every homeowner should own. They're excellent for scoring and cutting carpet, not to mention opening and breaking down cardboard boxes. For larger projects, or for users who suffer from arthritis, a battery-powered cutter can make things much easier. Ryobi's USB Lithium Power Cutter Kit can be used to cut a variety of materials, from cardboard and plastic to carpet, rubber, and leather. It has a guide that keeps your cuts straight, plus a self-sharpening blade that ensures they're nice and clean.

You can buy this particular tool for $59.97, which buys the cutter plus a single battery and charger. Alternatively, you can buy it with two batteries for $84.94. Either way, Home Depot buyers to date have said that it's a useful tool for breaking down large boxes and trimming carpet to size. "Great for lots of things," said one buyer, who added, "I have bad arthritis, and this makes life so much easier cutting up the recycling or cutting fabric for a project."

If your home is served by a private septic tank instead of mains sewage, then a drain auger is one of the best tools to use to unclog your drains without chemicals. Ryobi's USB Lithium Cordless Drain Auger is the pared-back sibling of the brand's larger, 18V One+ auger system. It's built to clear clogs up to 3 feet down, and because it doesn't require chemicals, it does away with the risk of upsetting the bacterial balance that's required for septic systems to work efficiently.

It costs $59.97, which buys the tool, a battery, and a battery charger. The reinforced cable is replaceable, should you find that it wears out from repeated use. And it can be used in just about any drain, working to clear them of common blockages like gunk and hair. "Extremely helpful and very much needed for my home of three girls with long hair," said one user, who added, "highly recommend for any husband or father of girls."

Pools inevitably collect dirt and debris in the bottom, which in turn needs removing in order to maintain clean water and prevent system blockages. For this reason, if your yard has a pool, it's well worth investing in a pool vacuum. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless Pool Vacuum Cleaner with Floor Head is designed to collect sand, dirt, and leaves from pools and hot tubs. It requires no hoses, which makes quick clean-ups easier. It can also be fully immersed up to 13 feet. You can attach it to a pool pole, or if you're taking a dip anyway, you can also swim it to the bottom and use it that way.

It's currently priced at $159. It doesn't come with a battery and charger, which means you'll need to buy those separately – unless you already own Ryobi 18V One+ tools. Either way, with a 4.6-star rating, users are generally agreed that this Ryobi tool makes pool cleaning a breeze. "Best RYOBI tool I own," said one buyer. "This pool cleaner works better than any pool vacuum or robot I have ever used. It is easy to remove the canister and clean. And none of that dirt and debris is going through my filter!"

If your home improvement jobs require you to cut materials like drywall, metal, or plastic, an oscillating multi tool could come in handy. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless Multi-Tool handles various cutting tasks, and can be used with most multi-tool accessories from other brands. It can be used for both cutting and sanding, and is supplied with three accessories as standard. These include a plunge-cut blade, a flush-cut blade, and a sanding pad. It also comes with three pieces of sandpaper.

As for price, that depends. It's available in both "brushed" and "brushless" versions, with brushless listed as the best for "high performance." In either case, you can buy the tool only, or bundle it with a battery and charger. Depending on your choices, you can expect to spend between about $79 and $189. You can also expect it to be useful for a variety of tasks. "As a new DIY homeowner," said one buyer, "I was looking for a reasonably priced tool I could use for multiple projects. This multitool was a great choice. It was a game changer in my kitchen DIY project, from trimming baseboard and sanding."

A fan is a useful tool to have around. Firstly, it can help to keep you cool when the summer sun has other ideas. But it can also help to wick away fumes when you're welding or working with hazardous chemicals, and can be used to improve drying times for things like paint and stain. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless 4-inch Clamp Fan comes as a set of two. Each can be clamped to various surfaces, so you can position them for maximum effectiveness. And while they look small, they move 180 cubic feet of air per minute, and can last for up to 40 hours on a single charge.

The set costs $59.97, although that only buys the fans. That shouldn't matter if you already own Ryobi 18V tools, as you can simply hook them up to your existing batteries. Even if you need to buy them separately, a 4.8-star overall rating means you're likely to be pleased with your purchase. One user, who said that they couldn't live without it and that they wish they could give it 10 stars, said, "This thing is super powerful for being so small."

If you just need to clear up a few errant crumbs, a handheld vacuum cleaner saves the need to haul out a larger appliance. Ryobi's 18V One+ Hand Vacuum Kit is designed for smaller cleans. It can be used around the house, outdoors, in the car, and even in the garage. And it comes with various tools, including a flexi-hose for reaching awkward spots, plus a dust brush for cleaning air vents and other delicate surfaces.

It's available at Home Depot as part of a bundle, which also includes an 18V One+ battery and charging port. Altogether, it costs $131.97. User feedback is fairly strong, too, albeit with some caveats around the natural power and runtime limitations that come with a cordless tool. There are also a small number of concerns cited about the quality of the filters. However, as one user explained, these can be removed and replaced if and when they wear out. And as far as suction is concerned, the majority of reviews praise this particular product. As one buyer said, "When I say it sucks, that means it's a good vacuum."

In order to choose the best pruning tools for your garden, consider the size of your plants and trees, and the access you have in order to prune them. If you're working with thick branches but having to navigate tight, awkward spaces, a compact chainsaw might be the best choice. Ryobi has several such tools, including its 18V One+ Brushless 8-inch Compact Pruning Mini Chainsaw. It's a useful "in-between" tool for jobs that are too big for regular loppers but too small to justify a full-sized chainsaw. It's a handheld tool, so very compact, and can cut through branches up to 6 inches thick. 

It's priced at $149, although you'll have to buy a battery separately. That shouldn't matter, though. A 4.7-star rating means it's likely to prove its worth. As one user put it, "This little saw is amazing. It cuts like a much larger saw with very little noise and effort." Another, who said it's light, convenient, and ideal for residential work, added, "Impressive saw with plenty of power."

There are plenty of reasons to add a multitool to your DIY toolkit. You can use them to sand, polish, cut off old and rusty nails, and even to sharpen your lawn mower blades. Of course, Ryobi isn't the only brand to offer a multi-tool. However, its USB Lithium Rotary Tool Kit is likely to feel more affordable than comparable tools from big-box brands. It comes with 15 attachments, along with a battery and charger. And its ⅛-inch collet should be compatible with accessories from other brands that are made for tools of this size.

It's priced at $59.97, or for $84.94, you can buy it with a second battery to give yourself more runtime. That said, the battery earns regular praise in the reviews, so runtimes may not be an issue even with a single battery. Overall, users seem fairly satisfied with the tool, including one who said, "Great little rotary tool, used it to sharpen blades on my 21-inch Ryobi self-propelled mower and worked out great. Definitely recommend it for quick and easy jobs."

If you have inflatables to blow up and work surfaces in your shed or garage to sweep clear of debris, an inflator tool is sure to be useful. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless High Volume Inflator can, per Ryobi, fill up to 55 mattresses on a single charge of a 4Ah battery. It can also be used as a hard-surface blower, keeping your surfaces clear of things like sawdust. It can even be used to deflate certain items — like your kids' blow-up paddling pool ahead of a bout of windy weather.

If you own 18V One+ batteries, then you can grab the tool only from Home Depot for $39.97. If you don't, then you can buy it as a bundle with battery and charger for $99. Either way, it comes with a reassuring rating of 4.6 out of 5. One user, who described it as an "outstanding product," said it's powerful, performs well, and is excellent at keeping workstations clean. "It's an ideal combination of portability and functionality," they added, "making it a must-have tool for homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone needing a reliable handheld blower or inflator."

If you only have the occasional need to slice through thin materials and need something compact that doesn't dominate your DIY toolkit, a cut-off tool is worth considering. Ryobi's 18V One+ Brushless Cordless Compact Cut-Off Tool delivers 19,500 RPM of cutting speed, and is designed for cutting various materials, including metal, plastic, vinyl siding, PVC, and more. It's not designed for wood, so you may need something else if you intend to tackle timber. But for those other materials, you'll find that the in-built wire base ensures precise and stable cuts.

The tool only retails for $129. Alternatively, you can buy it with a single battery and charger for $218, or with three batteries and a charger for $328. The latter could represent the best value, especially if you have lots of work to get done. One user, who is in the midst of a remodel, described it as an "amazing tool," adding, "This little cut-off saw has blown me away with its ability to cut tile. I have a lot of Ryobi tools around the house — some are great, some still need a little work, but this one here is great!"