Ryobi 18V Battery - Non Genuine Options?

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.

Comments

  • +1

    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…

    • Thank-you for your feedback.

      I've ordered one just now a 4.0ah 18v compatible battery.

  • +4

    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?

  • +1

    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.)

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