14 Ryobi Finds Under $60 You'll Want In Your Tool Collection

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Consistently ranked among the most reliable major cordless power tool brands for prosumer-grade users, Ryobi has established itself as a household name among DIY enthusiasts. It offers everything from basic power tools that every first-time homeowner should buy to specialized equipment for even the most demanding home renovation projects. And with that being the case, the brand's tools are available across a wide spectrum of price points. In this guide, we're going to be focusing on those that offer buyers the best value for their money.

Specifically, we're covering tools that are priced less than $60. More than that, as we'll explain at the end of this article, we're looking at those with an overall rating of at least 4.3 stars. All are available at Home Depot, and all have been tried and tested by at least 20 users. And as for the types of tools that are included, there are several. Whether you're embarking on a woodworking project or have a clogged drain to contend with, you'll find a tool to help below. There are products to help you trim your borders, and tools with which to maintain the fences above them. Each is useful in its own specific way, and according to those reviews, all are worthy of a spot in the toolkits of spend-savvy homeowners.

There are various types of screwdriver you can use to handle most daily driving tasks, but if you're working with small, electrical screws, a standard driver won't cut it. Instead, you need a small, precision driver that's designed to apply the torque while gripping those awkward, tiny screw heads. Ryobi's MICROTECH Electric Precision Screwdriver Kit is pretty much what it sounds like. It's made for control and precision when making small electronic repairs to things like smartphones, computers, kids toys, and even (according to one review) beard trimmers. Since it's electric, it does the screwing for you, instead of risking over-tightening. And while it's priced at $49.98, that buys the driver, a charger, and more than 50 driver heads and accessories.

It's rated a respectable 4.6 stars at Home Depot, where 85% of 54 reviews to-date have awarded it top marks. "The one kit you need," said one user, who explained, "I recently had to replace a broken phone screen, and this made it so much easier. Was really quick and organized thanks to the magnet bit and the rest of the accessories included."

A random orbit sander is widely considered the best type of electric sander for wood. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless 5-inch Random Orbit Sander delivers 10,000 orbits per minute to help you achieve a swirl-free finish. It's not the brand's first tool of this kind, although Ryobi says that it yields 40% less vibration compared to the previous model. It also features on-board dust collection to keep mess to a minimum. For $59.97, you can buy the tool only — handy if you already have 18V Ryobi batteries. Alternatively, you can pick up the tool, a battery, a charger, plus a set of sanding discs for $124.

It's widely praised by users, currently enjoying a 4.6-star rating overall. In fact, of more than 2,280 reviews to-date, 74% have awarded it 5 stars. There are some users who said that the dust collector bag struggles to stay in place during use, although even then, some nevertheless said it's a great tool. "This Ryobi orbital sander is awesome," said one buyer, who used it to sand their deck and porch. They praised its battery life and ease of use, and even mentioned that the dust catcher works well. In their own words, "I highly recommend it."

Polishing, grinding, cutting, and sanding can all be done with their own specific tools. However, depending on the scale of your project, they can equally be completed with just an angle grinder and a collection of specialized heads. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless 4-½-inch Angle Grinder currently sets buyers back $59.97 (without a battery), and yields up to 9,000 RPM for rapid material removal. You could use your angle grinder to cut tiles, and then, with a switch to a different head, use it to buff the surface of your metalware. Provided that you buy the correct accessories, it has the potential to be highly versatile.

It's rated 4.6 stars overall at Home Depot, where 77% of more than 2,245 reviews have awarded it the full 5 stars. Some have used the angle grinder to sharpen lawn mower blades, and others have put it to work cutting away protruding screw ends. Most agree that it's a handy tool to have in the toolbox, and that it has excellent value for the cost. "Amazing grinder!" said one user, who needed to cut a piece of stone. As they put it, "How can you beat a tool like this for this price?"

One of the best tips we can offer to make your kitchen renovation easier — or any DIY project, for that matter — is to use the right tools. For jobs like hanging shelves, a regular spirit level is enough to keep things straight. But for full runs of flooring, where miscalculations are easy with a spirit level, a laser-projected level line can help to mark your level accurately across the full length of your surface. Ryobi's 15-foot Compact Laser Level helps to ensure that you properly level surfaces up to 15 feet. It includes a spirit bubble to get you level, then projects the line with a laser. It also has integrated push pins, so you can mount it on a wall while you get to work using your level line.

It's priced at $22.97, and is currently rated 4.5 stars overall, thanks to more than 960 user reviews. Of those, 74% have given the tool 5 stars. "Great tool," said one buyer. "I bought this a little over a month ago and this has been a life saver. Now my projects are coming out straight and not all slanted..."

If your mower struggles to catch the edges of your lawn and you have an ugly fringe of unwieldy grass and weeds — and you can't live with it — then a string trimmer is what you need. Ryobi's 18V One+ 10-inch Cordless Battery String Trimmer/Edger handles those errant weeds and tufts of grass that your mower struggles to suppress. An auto-feed head makes line advancement easier during trims. And when you're done, you can twist the shaft to put the unit in "edge" mode. This allows you to manage the edges of your lawn and driveway, which in turn is crucial to keep the grass from overstepping its boundaries.

The tool is priced at $59, or you can buy it with a battery and charger for just $20 extra. Either way, you'll find it comes with a decent customer rating of 4.3 stars overall. 65% of more than 3,425 users gave it 5 stars, and most agreed that it's both powerful and works as described. One user, who recommended investing in a larger battery to handle longer jobs in bigger gardens, nevertheless awarded it top marks. "I use it for lawn trimming and fence line trimming," they explained. They conceded that adjusting the string can be a pain, depending on the string that they're using. But overall, they said, "This is my second trimmer, have been using for three years and love the item."

Whether you're cutting out doorways, window reveals, or electrical sockets, if you're working with drywall, a cut-out tool is what you need to make clean and accurate cuts. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless Cut-Out Tool, currently priced at $59 (without a battery) helps make fast cuts with a motor speed of up to 28,000 RPM. It features an LED work light to help see what you're doing, and can handle up to 190 cuts per charge of a single battery. You can also use it with ⅛-inch and ¼-inch bits for extra versatility, and it can be locked "on" for continuous cutting.

It's rated 4.5 overall at Home Depot, and out of more than 230 reviews to-date, 72% have awarded it 5 stars. One user, who described it as "The tool every drywaller needs," explained that it can help users save lots of time, "and make the most amateur of drywallers seem very competent." They said, "Cutouts for electrical boxes are a breeze now. And oh, like with all RYOBI tools, the quality is outstanding."

Offering a more compact, handheld alternative to bench-mounted circular saws is Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless 4-½-inch Circular Saw. It's lightweight and designed for one-handed use, and is a handy partner for home and DIY tasks, like cutting lumber, ply, laminate flooring, and more. You can adjust the bevel for angled cuts, and it yields a maximum cut depth of 1-9/16 inches. It's one of many Ryobi tools that can seriously upgrade your tool collection, and is especially at home in smaller households where storage space is scarce. What's more, since it's priced at $59.97 (plus the cost of a battery if you don't have one), it'll likely cost you less than a larger, bench-mounted alternative.

It does pretty well in the reviews, too, with a 4.6 overall rating, thanks to more than 215 reviews. Of those, 80% awarded the tool top marks, with many praising the compact build that nevertheless delivers plenty of power. As one buyer wrote, "I am very happy with this tool. It is light, yet powerful enough for framing or other board cutting needs I have. For the price I could not hope for anything else."

Whether you're working inside kitchen cabinets, in the loft, or after dark during a late-night home-renovation session, a light is essential to help you work with tools safely. Ryobi's 18V One+ Hybrid LED Project Light is compatible with the brand's wider 18V battery system — handy if you're already renovating with the help of Ryobi tools. It puts out 900 lumens of light and rotates 180 degrees for optimal set-up. And while it is ostensibly cordless, it can also be plugged in for extended sessions. What we really love, however, is the built-in MAGTRAY, which magnetically keeps hold of any loose driver bits or fasteners.

Price-wise, it'll set you back $59.98, plus the cost of a battery if you don't already own one. But with a rating of 4.9 stars overall, it seems unlikely that you'll regret your purchase. Out of more than 910 reviews to-date, an impressive 89% have given it 5 stars. Users like its flexibility and its choice of three brightness settings, plus the fact you can plug it in instead of relying on batteries. "Love this little light of mine!" said one user. "Seriously, it's bright and angle adjustable so I can shine the light where I needed it."

A quality cordless drill is one of the tools that every homeowner should have. And while Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless ⅜-inch Drill/Driver kit is not necessarily designed for heavy-duty home renovations, it's nevertheless ideal for most weekend DIY work. It's available as a bundle at Home Depot for $59.94, which includes the tool, a battery, charger, plus a set of handy bits. As for power, it yields up to 600 RPM, offering fast drilling for things like assembling furniture, drilling pilot holes, and fastening screws into place.

It's rated 4.6 stars overall, with 77% of more than 1,970 reviews having awarded it top marks. Most agree that it's a handy, reliable tool, particularly for small projects, and it's praised for being lightweight — ideal on longer jobs. "I'm so happy with this Ryobi drill I bought," said one. They praised the tool's weight and excellent build quality, and noted how easy Ryobi's battery system makes working with other tools.

The smaller sibling of Ryobi's 18V One+ solution to clogged drains, the brand's USB Lithium Cordless Drain Auger is both cheaper and better rated. It comes with a 3-foot auger cable, which is admittedly much shorter than the 18V alternative. But it's still great for local blockages, utilizing multi-directional spin to grab and remove clogs. Its $59.97 price tag buys the tool, a USB Lithium battery, and a charging cable, and you also get a handy carry bag to keep it all together in storage.

Back to those ratings, it scores 4.6 overall at Home Depot. Now, it's worth saying that only 20 users to-date have reviewed this particular tool. However, out of those, 85% felt that it deserved the full 5 stars. "Handy little auger," said one buyer, who added that it was their first Ryobi purchase and a nice introduction to the range. "I've used it twice already and it's worked marvelously."

Ryobi's USB Lithium Screwdriver Kit, at $59.94, is a handy, cost-effective alternative for homeowners who don't have need for a full-sized cordless drill. You can use it for removing and replacing fasteners in pre-drilled holes, and it'll come in handy with even the most difficult-to-build IKEA furnishings. It comes with the tool, a battery, charging case, plus a 30-piece driver bit set. It also features a pivoting head, making it easier to use in different spaces and scenarios.

Overall, it's rated 4.4 stars by buyers at Home Depot, with 70% of more than 3,200 awarding it full marks. "This little beast saved my wrist when remodeling a kitchen," said one buyer, who used it to secure more than 360 screws in place. Another, who said it's very cost effective and user friendly, explained, "This is a very handy tool for home users and DIY. Very compact, very user friendly. This is so simple to use and has very good power for such a small battery."

If you're unsure whether a regular drill or an impact driver is best for your project, consider what you need to do. Put very simply, if you need to drill holes in materials like wood and drywall, then get a drill. But if you need to drive (or remove) large screws and bolts, an impact driver is the tool for the job. Ryobi's 18V One+ Cordless ¼-inch Impact Driver delivers 1,800 inch-pounds of torque, pairing that with 3,400 impacts per minute for driving those fasteners into place quickly.

It's priced at $59 for the tool only, and rated 4.8 overall thanks to more than 1,585 reviews. 85% of buyers awarded it 5 stars, with customers praising both the power and build quality of the tool, not to mention its attractive sub-$60 price point. "This is one of the best tools I have received!" said one happy buyer. "It helped me put up a fence in my front yard and I couldn't have done it without it. Definitely worth the money."

It's all very well buying cordless tools, but if you don't pair them with essential power tool accessories, then they're unlikely to serve you well. If you have lots of drilling and driving to handle, one of the most important accessories is a set of quality drill bits. Ryobi's Drill and Impact Drive Kit comes with 95 pieces in all. It covers drill work with materials like wood and masonry, and also includes various impact drive bits, nut drivers, plus 20 pieces that are black-oxide coated for extra durability.

You can expect to pay $29.97 for this particular set, which feels like good value, especially since it all comes supplied in a handy plastic carry case. It's certainly well rated, in fact, after 4,945 reviews to-date, 77% have given it 5 stars. It owes its overall 4.6-star rating to a blend of versatility and sheer value for money. As one user explained, "I have been looking for a good tool bit set and this Ryobi set hit the mark perfectly! Tons of bits, perfect for everything I need and more, and all in an easy carrying case."

We'll start by saying that our final entry to this list is not a power tool, however, it's useful for those who have a growing collection of household tools — Ryobi or otherwise. The LINK Reversible Clamp Hook is born out of Ryobi's wider range of LINK tool storage — which is primarily designed for keeping Ryobi equipment neatly organized in your garage. But in the case of this clamp hook, it can also be used with other tools, including brooms, mops, rakes, shovels, and more. The only thing to note is that, if you hope to use it, you will also need to buy a LINK rail to mount on your wall.

Provided that you're happy to do that, you're unlikely to regret adding one of these hooks to your storage kit. That's because they're rated 4.7 overall, with 81% of users having awarded them the full 5 stars. Buyers like that they can be used for more than just Ryobi equipment, and praise them for their simple, but effective, design. "This is exactly what I wanted it to be," said one buyer. "It's amazing and a great value!"

This guide focused specifically on Ryobi tools that are available at Home Depot. All products have a regular retail price of less than $60. All have been tried, tested, and reviewed by at least 20 real Home Depot customers, and all are rated at least 4.3 stars overall.