Gardening Tools Set - Ryobi or Others Such as Ozito / ALDI?

[Deactivated] on 30/10/2022 - 10:13

Hi all,

I have 4 Ryobi tools (drill driver, angle grinder, hand vac) which include a leaf blower. To power those, I do have one 2.5ah and 2x 4ah batteries.

My corded Ozito whipper sniper broke, and I need to replace it. I will eventually need to replace my lawn mower (Ozito corded) and get some new tools for the garden.

At this stage, I don't know if it's worth continuing with the Ryobi set or simply moving to Ozito (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/733501) for the same $ and more tools. Ryobi has a good reputation, but Ozito it's not that bad either, just not as powerful (which I don't really care for). For the price of getting 2–3 Ryobi, I can replace the whole ecosystem with Ozito or Aldi.

Also, for context, I have 700sqm garden and many trees. I'm not into gardening much, just the basics and not too often either, probably getting into the weeds every 1.5 months or so.

Is anyone with a similar experience that jumped ship?

What do OZB think about this? It is worth the effort or keep going with Ryobi?

Home & Garden Ozito Power Tool RYOBI

Comments

  • Muzeeb on 30/10/2022 - 10:18
    -2

    How do you pronounce Ozito? I'm confused.

    OZ ito
    or
    Aussie ito

    • nuttapillar on 31/10/2022 - 02:45
      +1

      There isn't 2 of the letter I, so why would it be Ozzie ito?
      Wouldn't it be oz-eto vs oz-eye-toe?

  • duk242 on 30/10/2022 - 10:56
    +2

    I'm a big Ryobi fan, but sometimes when you can see a Jigsaw for $30 from Ozito vs $129 from Ryobi, you gotta stop and question the value there….
    The Ozito stuff definitely feels lower quality, but it does the job.
    Now days if I'm doing a little job I'll get an Ozito tool, if it's something I want to use a lot (or there's a good deal), I'll go Ryobi.

  • Hugh G Rection on 30/10/2022 - 10:57
    +4

    I would move to ozito if you are just using it for home use.
    Ozito always have great sales, and that is when i usually buy my stuff because I am in no rush, and I'm not a tradie.
    I wouldn't move to the aldi system since it isn't readily available all the time.

  • Fuzzy Toaster on 30/10/2022 - 10:59
    +1

    Tricky. I'd proooooobably stick with Ryobi in your position, the main thing that would give me pause is how expensive their 36v ecosystem is (and they refuse to just use 2 x 18v).

  • KingSpirit on 30/10/2022 - 11:01
    +3

    Hi, I went with Ozito and I am very happy with it. I'm doing mowing with the $399 ozito mower, driving screws (starting to get used to the impact driver. its a very different tool than the normal driver), and so on. As you said, I save a lots of money as the tools are cheaper than Ryobi. If they should fail, i just replace with a new one for the same price as 1x Ryobi. Also, the batteries are cheaper. By the way: Ozito has a 5 years replacement warranty, 3 years battery warranty.

  • DashCam AKA Rolts on 30/10/2022 - 11:28
    +5

    Don't go Aldi. Quality seems similar to Ozito, prices are good, but if an Aldi tool breaks down you won't get a Bunnings style swap. You'll get a refund (with receipt/usual warranty conditions) but you won't be able to easily replace that tool, unless they have one in stock.

    Ozito have a 5 year warranty on their PXC range, and it's no questions asked if you have a receipt. Also, Bunnings usually have a good stock levels.

    • lgacb08 on 03/11/2022 - 13:01
      -1

      Not true, I have dealt with aldi warranty and it was good. Just emailed them describe the problem and they sent out replacement in a week. But I only had to do it once in the last 5 years. Anything beyond 5 years warranty I can buy a replacement without a thought for those price, provided you time it well (your impact driver breaks when you're in the middle of the deck building job and next tool sale is 3 months away). But that's a far fetch hypothesis for a diy like me.

      • DashCam AKA Rolts on 03/11/2022 - 14:36
        +2

        I still think the ability to walk in to any Bunnings, and get an exchange on the spot is much better than Aldi's, where you either:
        a) get a refund, then try to purchase a replacement in store, if they have stock.
        b) get a refund, then try to purchase a replacement in another Aldi location, if they have stock.
        c) email them, describe the problem and have a replacement sent out in a week, if they have stock.
        d) get a refund, then purchase a replacement in a competitor's store.

        My experience of being able to walk into Bunnings and walk out with a replacement in minutes is the winner for me.

  • apsilon on 30/10/2022 - 11:51

    Seems obvious to me. You already have Ryobi batteries, Ryobi tools are a rung higher on the quality ladder than Ozito, larger range of tools, longer warranty. Yes Ozito often have cheaper versions of some tools but you're giving a lot away IMO.

  • Muzeeb on 30/10/2022 - 11:56
    +1

    Are you near Vermont South?

    • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2022 - 14:01
      +1

      Yes. Thank you for tagging me.

  • uwuwu on 30/10/2022 - 12:39
    +1

    Ozito for home use, easy refund/return process

  • tebbybabes on 30/10/2022 - 12:47
    +1

    Doesn't Ozito have a very generous replacement warranty? Your whipper snipper and lawnmower might still be covered.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2022 - 14:02
      +2

      Bought the corded tools in 2014 I think, I think they are out.

  • Fullbrewz on 30/10/2022 - 13:41

    I've got a mix of both. My choice of the tool is based on how often I'm going to use it and how durable/reliable I need it to be.

    The way I see it if you have to charge a battery to use a specific tool does it matter what brand charger you plug into the wall.

    • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2022 - 14:02
      +1

      I agree. Doing the math now for the next few years to see what I need.

  • mmd on 30/10/2022 - 16:17
    +4

    Ozito - unbeatable prices and great warranty.
    U can still use your ryobi tools - just get the ozito to ryobi battery adaptor on ebay. Then you can get cheap ozito 4ah batteries to power your ryobi tools(exemption is the circular saw).
    I only buy cheap ryobi tools like the recent flashlight deal. Still waiting for an ebay sale to get the adaptor mentioned above.
    With your broken ozito tools, take to bunnings and see what they say - you might get a free swap

    • [Deactivated] on 31/10/2022 - 19:42

      Great advice! thank you.

  • asCMSas on 31/10/2022 - 09:26
    +1

    The Ozito PWX range is great value. There are a few teardown videos on YT and Ozito is made the exact same as some more expensive brands sold in the EU.

    I have all Ozito stuff, my favourites are their impact wrench for car stuff, Cordless sanders/blowers/ reciprocating saw for home DIY jobs. For the garden their brushless PWX mower is great, so light & quiet. So is their 4-in-1 multitool for the garden, and cordless wipper snipper. never going back to petrol or corded. No idea why people pay 3-4x for Ryobi.

    PS there is a guy on ebay who 3D prints battery adaptors, so you can use Ryobi batteries in Ozito or vice versa. wont fit in all products tho.

  • Series4Episode10 on 31/10/2022 - 13:07
    +1

    Newer Ryobi stuff seems better according to the American reviewers who pull stuff apart to ascertain it's quality and will last, not sure if our stuff is the same, my own experience with the brand has been mediocre, have watched friends who used Ryobi 18v tools, one friend has a 18v lawnmower which does not work after little use, it was out of warranty, the batteries they have still work, 1 x 1.5ah and a 4ah, the casing on them is ratty and cracked, their blower sounds awful.

    My experience with Ozito has been disheartening, 2 x 115mm angle grinders burnt out while still under warranty, light careful use with 4ah batteries, both had the same issue, the brush holders melted, the batteries don't last even when charged early (if you want lithium batteries to last, charge them early, flattening them shortens their life)

    Aldi's stuff has all lasted for me, including the batteries, some of them are over 5 yrs.

    Bought a property almost 3 yrs ago then bought a Makita set, that stuff is excellent.

  • Tigercjn on 31/10/2022 - 14:17
    -1

    Its better just to stick with Ryobi, the new brushless products are amazing and last very well. Buy quality.

  • BewareOfThe Dog on 31/10/2022 - 14:57
    -1

    Ryobi >>> Ozito

    I have 2 friends that are Bunnings managers, and they said avoid Ozito due to high return rate, and they said you do notice a difference in the performance of the tools, though this may be improved by using better grade drill bits, blades etc

    • [Deactivated] on 31/10/2022 - 19:43

      Yes, the guy at Bunnings said just keep the receipt you might have a doa product.

  • Euphemistic on 31/10/2022 - 16:42

    I’d stick with Ryobi. You’ve already got some batteries. My experience (limiter) with ozito was that Ryobi beats it hands down. Yes, newer ozito is brushless and better, but newer Ryobi is also brushless and better.

    Been mostly happy with my Ryobi gear. Over a dozen skins including line trimmer, hedger and pole hedger and pole chainsaw. plenty purchased second hand. Have only had problem with a couple of items.

    Plenty of stuff on faceache and scumtree if you want to diss our second have Ryobi.

    Agree with someone above that it’s a bit frustrating that Ryobi 36v is not just 2x18v batteries but a seperate ecosystem.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/11/2022 - 05:35

    Never buying ozito again. So many issues with the ozito stuff over the years. I've given up. Not worth the hassle of stopping the job mid stream to run to bunnings and try my luck again. They also don't have the grunt that a similar Ryobi tool has. You get what you pay for in the end.

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