Ryobi 18V Battery - Non Genuine Options?

Lsprocketoctopus on 26/05/2025 - 11:57

G'day.

I'm in need of a couple of Ryobi 18V batteries.

Has anyone successfully used non Ryobi branded Batteries?

Like these:

Or just buy genuine?

Thanks.

Comments

Jimothy Wongingtons on 26/05/2025 - 12:53

+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…
- sprocketoctopus on 26/05/2025 - 15:51
  
  Thank-you for your feedback.
  
  I've ordered one just now a 4.0ah 18v compatible battery.
Vinnie Vegas on 26/05/2025 - 12:57

+3

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.
- sprocketoctopus on 26/05/2025 - 15:52
  
  Thanks. I have looked into the adapter. Around $30 or so.
Downvoter on 26/05/2025 - 13:03

Do you have a fire department that’s reasonable close by?
jellykingdom on 26/05/2025 - 16:06

+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