G'day.
I'm in need of a couple of Ryobi 18V batteries.
Has anyone successfully used non Ryobi branded Batteries?
Like these:
https://www.aubattery.com.au/product-category/power-tool-bat…
Or just buy genuine?
Thanks.
Ryobi 18V Battery - Non Genuine Options?
Lsprocketoctopus on 26/05/2025 - 11:57
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Thank-you for your feedback.
I've ordered one just now a 4.0ah 18v compatible battery.
Consider getting an adaptor so you can use Ozito batteries with Ryobi tools.
Then the batteries will be cheaper than Ryobi but still covered by a 3 year warranty in store at Bunnings.
Thanks. I have looked into the adapter. Around $30 or so.
fyi adapters may melt if on high current for a long time (lawnmower etc).
also.. ozito may not (or may) have the same current.. ie circular saw may not behave as well on one.. especially thru a dodge adapter.
but handy for low current/flexibility for sure.
some more discussion on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/AusRenovation/comments/1g5cj5g/anyo…
Do you have a fire department that’s reasonable close by?
My (and my dad's) generic batteries were total garbage. Mine are definitely around 60% of legit capacity, and his were maybe 20%. He literally has a giant battery labelled 8Ah and it lasts about the same time as the 2.5Ah
The only generics I recommend are Waitley on aliexpress.. they are built very well.. typically using liitokala cells.. last packs I tested had 10% more aH than advertised. (they don't make ryobi though.)
yea i used some generic 9000mAh ones from ebay, they are coming up to 2 years old this week, does fine and I use them daily with the workshop hand vac, and on weekends use it with the blower, hedge trimmer and pressure washer .
many here say generics are rip offs and exaggerate by a huge margin the actual capacity…