Ryobi 18V ONE+ Battery System: Batteries And Chargers
Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries are designed to power any Ryobi cordless ONE+ battery tool, allowing the users to power a long range of tools using just a few compatible batteries.
Also, since most of the tools are purchased in a "tool only" configuration, they come at very affordable prices. With Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries offered as part of charging kits, combined with good quality batteries and tools, the end price for the tools, batteries, and chargers is very acceptable.
Published: May 22, 2023.
Intro To Ryobi 18V ONE+ Batteries
Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries are lithium rechargeable batteries featuring 5 (five) cells connected in series, with some models having cells connected in both series and parallel to achieve the required capacity.
Their nominal voltage is 18 volts, hence the "18V" as part of the label. Since all ONE+ batteries are compatible with all ONE+ tools, theoretically, only "ONE" battery is enough to power 150+ ("Plus") Ryobi tools, hence the label of this battery system "Ryobi 18V ONE+".
Since Ryobi 18V ONE+ tools range from small cordless drills and screwdrivers to larger garden tools, so do the Ryoib 18V ONE+ batteries range from lightweight 1.5Ah batteries to heavier but rather powerful 9.0Ah batteries.
Newer Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries generally feature a 3-year limited warranty and come with the onboard LED fuel gauge letting the users easily check the remaining battery charge.
Similarly, Ryobi offers several 18V ONE+ battery chargers, differing in charging rate, number of charging ports, charging sequence, and similar.
For short, if You are looking for a cordless tools/chargers/batteries system that comes at an acceptable price, but offers excellent performances, consider the Ryobi 18V ONE+ system.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 1.5Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP002
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 1.5Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP002 is an entry-level Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery intended for powering smaller devices and tools and is often offered as part of various tools+battery kits.
Despite its relatively small capacity, the battery is able to provide plenty of power - treat it as a tool since it is not a toy. On the contrary ...
The battery is lightweight and compact and can be recharged quickly using various Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery chargers.
The battery also comes with a highly visible LED fuel gauge - the remaining battery charge meter - allowing the user to estimate the remaining runtime.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 1.5Ah battery is a very good battery for smaller tasks, but if You are looking for a small Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery that will not increase the weight of the tool significantly, perhaps You should consider Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah battery or Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0A High-Performance battery - they are very similar in terms of weight, but they pack 33% more energy.
And yes, they are somewhat more expensive than Ryobi 18V ONE+ 1.5Ah battery, at least when not found on sale.
Note: Ryobi 18V ONE+ 1.5Ah P189 battery is very similar to the PBP002 battery, except that P189 doesn't feature an LED fuel (charge) gauge. While the P189 battery is somewhat cheaper, the PBP002 model is highly recommended.
For the most up-to-date prices and offers, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 1.5Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP002 Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP006C
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP006C is a lightweight and compact battery that can power a broad range of tools without increasing their mass or physical dimensions significantly.
Thus, it is the preferred model over a 1.5Ah battery for many users.
Most Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery chargers can recharge it in 30-60 minutes, depending on the charger model and the number of batteries being charged. But, more on that later.
Like all newer Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries, the 18V 2.0Ah battery also features an LED fuel gauge, allowing the user to check the remaining battery charge quickly.
While the PBP006 model is able to power a broad range of Ryobi 18V ONE+ tools, model PBP003 (2.0Ah High-Performance) is recommended for larger and stronger tools that require a light and compact battery.
For the most up-to-date prices and offers, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP006C Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah Lithium High-Performance Battery - Model PBP003
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah Lithium High-Performance Battery - Model PBP003 is optimized for high performances while keeping the battery cells relatively cool, prolonging the battery lifetime.
Like other Ryobi 18V ONE+ tools, model PBP003 is a tough and durable, vibration and mechanical impacts resistant battery that is easy to load and unload and that can be recharged in 30-60 minutes with Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery chargers.
Also, it features an LED fuel gauge allowing the user to easily check the remaining battery charge.
While Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah Lithium High-Performance Battery - Model PBP003 is able to power various high-end tools, if You also need a longer runtime, consider Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah or even larger batteries.
For the most up-to-date prices and offers, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 2.0Ah Lithium High-Performance Battery - Model PBP003 Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP005C
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP005C is one of the most popular Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries.
The battery offers a relatively compact design, acceptable weight (and price), and stores 2x more energy than 2.0Ah models.
Thus, it is able to power compact drills but also larger tools like lawn mowers.
Thanks to the built-in fuel gauge, the user can easily check the remaining battery charge.
If You are looking for a strong Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery but also want to keep its weight under control, consider this model or a similar 4.0Ah high-performance battery.
For the most up-to-date prices and offers, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model PBP005C Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah High-Performance Lithium Battery - Model PBP004
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah High-Performance Lithium Battery - Model PBP004 is very similar to previous Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah battery, except that it is optimized for high-performance applications - Ryobi High Performance (HP) tools.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah High-Performance combines Ryobi INTELLICELL and COOL-CORE technologies in order to deliver more power while still keeping the cells as cool as possible, prolonging their lifetime.
Like all newer Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries, the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah High-Performance model also features an LED fuel gauge allowing the user to check the remaining battery charge quickly.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah High-Performance battery can be recharged using any Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery charger in 60-120 minutes, depending on the charger model and the number of charged batteries.
This battery model is very popular model and can also be found as part of starter kits where the battery is paired with various battery chargers and cordless Ryobi 18V ONE+ tools.
For the most up-to-date prices and offers, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 4.0Ah High-Performance Lithium Battery - Model PBP004 Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model P193
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model P193 is still a compact battery considering that it stores up to 108Wh of energy, ready to be released at the moment's notice.
Thus, Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model P193 is typically used in high-drain Ryobi 18V ONE+ tools like garden tools and similar.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah battery can also be used in smaller tools like cordless drills, but it increases the weight of the tool+battery combo. Hence, for such tools, 2.0Ah and 4.0Ah batteries are perhaps better options.
Depending on the battery charger, Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah battery can be recharged in 90-180 minutes while keeping the cells relatively cool, prolonging their lifetime - it is not the same as charging the battery at 2C (for example, a 2.0Ah battery with 4A charging current) and 0.33C (for example, 6.0Ah battery with 2A charging current), IMHO of course.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah battery also comes with an onboard LED fuel gauge and can be purchased in pairs or as part of various starter kits.
For the most up-to-date prices and offers, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model P193 Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah High-Performance Lithium Battery - Model PBP007
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah High-Performance Lithium Battery - Model PBP007 is very similar to the previous 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah battery, except that it is optimized for high-drain applications, delivering more energy and power under such drain conditions.
As with all other similar Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries, the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah High-Performance battery is designed to be tough, durable, and resistant to vibrations and mechanical impacts, just be sure not to abuse it (too much).
Also, the battery features an LED fuel gauge, helping the user check the remaining battery charge and estimate battery runtime before the next charging is required.
For the most up-to-date prices and offers, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6.0Ah High-Performance Lithium Battery - Model PBP007 Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 9.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model P194
At the moment, Ryobi 18V ONE+ 9.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model P194 is the largest Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery, being able to store 162Wh of energy.
Such battery is used for high-drain devices and tools, offering almost corded or gas tools performances.
Depending on the battery charger, Ryobi 18V ONE+ 9.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model P194 can be recharged between 2.25 and 4.5 hours.
The battery comes in a robust and durable casing with a built-in LED fuel gauge.
For high-power applications, a 9.0Ah battery offers 50% longer runtime, which can be very important for many users.
For the most up-to-date prices and offers, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 9.0Ah Lithium Battery - Model P194 Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Lithium Battery Chargers
Ryobi offers a broad range of battery chargers that are compatible with 18V ONE+ batteries, differing in the number of charging ports, charging currents, etc.
Also, some chargers allow the users to charge batteries based on different Ryobi battery technologies.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery chargers can be purchased as charger-only packages, paired with one or more batteries, or as part of charger/battery/tool kits.
Generally, Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery chargers feature 3-year limited warranty.
Some of the most popular Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery chargers are given in the following list:
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Fast Charger - Model PCG004C
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Fast Charger - Model PCG004C battery charger features a charging current of 4 Amps, allowing it to recharge, for example, a 2.0Ah battery in 30 minutes and a 4.0Ah battery in 60 minutes.
PCG004C battery charger is highly recommended for people having just a few Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries; for example, while one battery is in the tool, another battery is being charged, and perhaps the third battery is being cooled down - very important step before and after the charging.
PCG004C battery charger comes with a 6ft (~1.8m) long power cord and can be wall mounted if required. Also, it comes with the so-called "Energy Save Mode", which conserves energy when not charging or maintaining a plugged-in battery.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Fast Charger - Model PCG004C battery charger can be found at various online stores and local hardware shops.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Dual-Port Simultaneous Charger - Model PCG005
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Dual-Port Simultaneous Charger - Model PCG005 features a maximum charging current of 4 Amps that can be used to charge one battery at a 4 Amps rate or two batteries at a 2 Amps rate.
This allows the user to recharge, for example, a pair of 2.0Ah batteries in 1 hour, or one such battery in 30 minutes.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Dual-Port Simultaneous Charger is often offered with one or more 18V ONE+ batteries or as part of starting kits.
The charger also features the so-called "Energy Save Mode," which saves energy when the charger is not charging or maintaining batteries. Also, to maximize the workspace, the charger can be wall mounted.
For the most up-to-date offers and prices, feel free to check the Ryobi ONE+ 18V 2.0 Ah Battery and Dual-Port Simultaneous Charger - Model PCG005 Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6-Port Supercharger - Model P135
As its name suggests, the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6-Port Supercharger - Model P135 features 6 battery ports, but it is able to charge one battery at a time with 4 Amps current.
Also, the P135 battery charger comes with a 2 Amps USB port, allowing the users to recharge USB-charged devices.
The power cord is ~6ft (~1.8m) long.
The P135 charger also features a convenient handle for carrying the unit around.
If You have need to charge plenty of Ryobi batteries, consider this charger.
For example, if You must recharge 6 (six) 4Ah batteries, the charger will recharge them all in ~6-7 hours.
Again, it will charge the batteries one by one; this allows the users to keep, for example, 3-4 batteries in the charger while working with one battery - as soon as the battery is discharged, it is placed in the charger to be (eventually) charged.
For the most up-to-date offers and prices, feel free to check the Ryobi 18V ONE+ 6-Port Supercharger - Model P135 Amazon link (the link opens in the new window).
Again, Ryobi offers other 18V ONE+ compatible battery chargers, so be sure to choose according to your own needs and requirements.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Battery Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Here are some of the most common Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries:
Are Ryobi 18V ONE+ and DeWalt 18V and 20V batteries interchangeable?
No, these batteries are not interchangeable, at least not directly.
If You want to use DeWalt 18V or 20V battery, Milwaukee M18 battery, or any similar battery to power the Ryobi 18V ONE+ tool, You must use special adapters, which are third-party products, and thus, they are not officially supported.
Also, never use the Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery charger to charge non-Ryobi batteries, not even with an adapter - such activity can lead to battery overheating, catching fire, or even to a battery explosion.
How many years does a Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery last?
This depends on many things, including how the battery was used, charged, and stored.
It is not the same to use, for example, a 2.0Ah battery to power some high-power tool and to use a 6.0Ah battery to power a low-current device/tool.
Also, letting the battery cool down before and after each use can prolong its operating life.
When the batteries are stored, keep them at room temperature or somewhat lower, away from the sun, moisture, etc.
Various mechanical impacts and vibrations can also shorten battery operating life.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries generally come with a 3-year limited warranty - when the batteries are not abused, they can easily last a few years longer.
Will a Ryobi 40V battery work in an 18V ONE+ tool?
No, Ryobi 40V and Ryobi 18V batteries are not compatible.
Few Final Words
Ryobi 18V ONE+ battery system is used to power a rather broad range of tools and devices, ranging from small LED work flashlights, cooling fans, and screwdrivers to high-power garden and construction site tools.
As such, Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries range from 1.5Ah to 9.0Ah, ensuring a balanced battery in terms of size, weight, and capacity for almost any situation and tool.
If You are looking for a cordless tool battery system that will power your future cordless tools, consider Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries and tools - they offer good performances considering the batteries' and tools' prices.
