{"id":1392,"date":"2021-11-23T16:59:30","date_gmt":"2021-11-23T21:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=1392"},"modified":"2022-12-18T13:36:23","modified_gmt":"2022-12-18T18:36:23","slug":"ryobi-vs-craftsman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/","title":{"rendered":"Ryobi vs Craftsman: Battle of the Mid-Range Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a DIYer looking at different tool manufacturers, you\u2019ve doubtlessly considered the merits of Ryobi vs Craftsman. These two brands are some of the best examples of high-quality budget tool manufacturing with both making tools that the average DIYer or homeowner can afford.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>While both of these brands feature impressive lineups, there are significant differences between them in terms of warranty, tool selection, and performance.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at Ryobi vs Craftsman so you\u2019ll have a better grasp on their respective strengths and weaknesses.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65b4595e0d64e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65b4595e0d64e\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Brand_History\" title=\"Brand History \">Brand History <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Ryobi\" title=\"Ryobi\">Ryobi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Craftsman\" title=\"Craftsman\">Craftsman<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Ryobi_vs_Craftsman_Comparison\" title=\"Ryobi vs Craftsman Comparison\">Ryobi vs Craftsman Comparison<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Lineup\" title=\"Lineup \">Lineup <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Price\" title=\"Price\">Price<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Quality\" title=\"Quality \">Quality <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Warranty\" title=\"Warranty\">Warranty<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-craftsman\/#Which_Brand_is_Best_for_Me\" title=\"Which Brand is Best for Me?\">Which Brand is Best for Me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brand_History\"><\/span><strong>Brand History <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ryobi\"><\/span><strong>Ryobi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ryobi Seisakusho Co. started out as a Japanese die-cast manufacturer back in 1943. It branched out into producing power tools starting in 1968. By 1973 the company changed its name to the one we recognize today \u2013 Ryobi.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1397\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1397\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ryobi-18v-tools.jpg?resize=800%2C534&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ryobi one+ 18v tools\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ryobi-18v-tools.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ryobi-18v-tools.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ryobi-18v-tools.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1397\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ryobi One+ 18v tools. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mugland\/50783323648\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>In 1999 the brand was bought by Hong Kong based TTI (Techtronic Industries Co.), the manufacturer which had been supplying them with many of their cordless tools. These days, TTI is a massive company that owns well-known brands like Milwaukee, Dirt Devil, Hoover, Empire, and Hart.<\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, the majority of Ryobi tools are made in China, with a small number of accessories being made in the US. This is a change from the 80s and 90s when a large portion of their tools were manufactured in the US.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Craftsman\"><\/span><strong>Craftsman<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Craftsman traces its history back to 1927 when the Sears brand set out to create a superior line of tools. They hired Arthur Barrows to head the company\u2019s hardware department, who liked the name Craftsman and paid the Marion-Craftsman Tool Company $500 for the rights to use the Craftsman name on their products.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1401\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1401\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/craftsman-logo.jpg?resize=800%2C512&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"craftsman logo\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/craftsman-logo.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/craftsman-logo.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/craftsman-logo.jpg?resize=768%2C492&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1401\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jeepersmedia\/13914639607\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sears\u2019s tool line used a \u201cgood, better, best\u201d pricing structure for their tool lineup, with Craftsman being positioned as their mid-level tier. Competing tool brands competing at this level were <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/husky-vs-craftsman\/\">Husky<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-kobalt-a-good-tool-brand\/\">Kobalt<\/a>, and UltraPro\/Napa.<\/p>\n<p>Moving on to current times, the Craftsman brand is acquired by Stanley <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/dewalt-vs-black-and-decker\/\">Black &amp; Decker<\/a> in 2017. This leads to a revamp of the Craftsman brand and a rollout of the new Craftsman lineup at retailers like Lowe\u2019s and Ace Hardware.<\/p>\n<p>The relaunched Craftsman brand seeks to provide quality affordable mid-range tools with a strong brand reputation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ryobi_vs_Craftsman_Comparison\"><\/span><strong>Ryobi vs Craftsman Comparison<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As both Ryobi and Craftsman are similarly positioned in terms of market segmentation and price point, they stack up quite similarly in a number of different ways.<\/p>\n<p>If you were to group tool manufacturers into three segments based on price and performance, both Ryobi and Craftsman would fit squarely in the middle segment for both metrics.<\/p>\n<p>They both offer mid-priced tools, suitable for the average DIYer as well as for typical homeowner use. Other brands in this tier would be Porter Cable, Skil, <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/ryobi-vs-ridgid\/\">Ridgid<\/a>, and Metabo.<\/p>\n<p>Step up one tier, and you\u2019ve got the so-called professional\/tradesman brands like DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, and Milwaukee. Go down one tier and you\u2019ve got the basic homeowner brands like Black and Decker, Harbor Freight, and Hart.<\/p>\n<p>Being that both brands are direct competitors and are so similarly positioned, we can easily compare the two without needing to compare apples and oranges.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lineup\"><\/span><strong>Lineup <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If we take a look at both tool manufacturers&#8217; respective lineups we can see how well they stack up against one another.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s?k=RYOBI&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=970a88bea03c4788aa4e129174d572b8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Ryobi\u2019s tool lineup<\/a> is fairly extensive, with a wide variety of tools ranging from basic DIYer tools to an extensive lawn and garden collection, as well as a variety of unique and specialized tools.<\/p>\n<p>Their 18V power tool lineup has a proven track record of success, although it\u2019s starting to show its age \u2013 as it&#8217;s one of the few lineups still using a \u2018stem\u2019 style battery pack rather than a sliding one. On the other hand, their new 40V outdoor lineup is on the cutting edge of cordless yard tools, offering leaf blowers, lawnmowers, trimmers, and chainsaws with gas-like performance.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1400\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1400\" style=\"width: 789px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ryobi-40v-chainsaw.jpg?resize=799%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"ryobi 40v chainsaw\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ryobi-40v-chainsaw.jpg?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ryobi-40v-chainsaw.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ryobi-40v-chainsaw.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1400\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ryobi 40v chainsaw. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cogdog\/20346814043\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>One notable feature of Ryobi\u2019s tools is their focus on backward compatibly for their batteries. This means you\u2019ll be able to use your older Ryobi batteries when new tools are released, and won\u2019t be left with obsolete tools or batteries over time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/stores\/CRAFTSMAN\/page\/1856ED19-1C90-48CA-A5F8-54FC2B6B4F6F?&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=c6e2b2a1ebbb3ded9ebd0a3f7141edad&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Craftsman\u2019s tool lineup<\/a> is also fairly extensive, with a wide range of products from your run-of-the-mill power tools to a wide selection of automotive tools, storage solutions, accessories, and lawn and garden tools.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1399\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1399\" style=\"width: 789px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1399 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/craftsman-tools.jpg?resize=799%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"craftsman tools\" width=\"799\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/craftsman-tools.jpg?w=799&amp;ssl=1 799w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/craftsman-tools.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/craftsman-tools.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Craftsman tools. [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tedmurphy\/3108211145\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source<\/a>]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Their 20V cordless lineup is fairly new, but Stanley Black &amp; Decker has plenty of experience manufacturing tools of this type. I\u2019d expect them to continue rolling out and refining this lineup, so I\u2019d have no hesitation buying tools in this new ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>As the lineup is newer than Ryobi\u2019s you\u2019ll notice the power tool selection is somewhat less extensive. For example, Ryobi offers 7 different drills versus 4 for Craftsman. Once again, I\u2019d expect Craftsman to continue expanding this lineup over time, so this isn\u2019t a major issue.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price\"><\/span><strong>Price<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Both Ryobi and Craftsman are positioned around the mid-level price range for most of their tools, so they tend to compete fairly closely when it comes to price. If we take a look at each manufacturer\u2019s respective lineups, it\u2019s obvious that there are a lot of similarities.<\/p>\n<p>Ryobi tends to have a wider range of price offerings, with both a mid-priced option and a budget-priced option for a lot of their tools.<\/p>\n<p>If we take a look at Ryobi\u2019s drill\/driver offerings, there\u2019s a mid-price One+ 18V (tool only) model sold for $70 as well as a cheaper One+ 18V drill retailing for $28.95.The same sort of pricing scheme can be seen with a lot of their saws, drivers, sanders, and outdoor tools.<\/p>\n<p>Craftsman tends to focus on the mid-range price level and has fewer budget-priced tools than Ryobi.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quality\"><\/span><strong>Quality <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As you might expect from such close competitors, the quality level of each tool manufacturer tends to be fairly similar.<\/p>\n<p>Both companies manufacture the majority of tools in China, although Craftsman has some products labeled \u2018Made in the USA with Global Materials&#8217;. It appears that Craftsman will be focusing more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craftsman.com\/support\/where-its-made\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">US manufacturing in the future<\/a>, as they are opening a number of new plants across the US.<\/p>\n<p>In my own experience using tools from each manufacturer, I\u2019ve noticed no quality issues, and have been pleasantly surprised by some of the cheaper options from Ryobi.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warranty\"><\/span><strong>Warranty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Craftsman offers full or limited lifetime warranties on most of their hand tools, automotive and mechanics tools, and electronic measuring tools. They offer 3-year limited warranties on most power tools, wet\/dry vacuums, and pneumatic nailers and staplers.<\/p>\n<p>Outdoor power tools have either a 1 or 3-year limited warranty, while gas-powered outdoor equipment mostly has a 2-year limited warranty.<\/p>\n<p>Ryobi tends to offer slightly better warranties than Craftsman. They offer a 3-year limited warranty on most power tools, batteries and chargers, and outdoor power equipment as well as a 5-year limited warranty on all 40V Lithium-ion outdoor tools.<\/p>\n<p>Hand tools and modular storage feature lifetime warranties.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Brand_is_Best_for_Me\"><\/span><strong>Which Brand is Best for Me?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to Ryobi vs Craftsman, deciding which brand is best for you will depend a lot on your personal taste and preferences, as both brands tend to offer similarly priced products of similar quality.<\/p>\n<p>If warranties are a major concern for you, then keep in mind Ryobi tends to offer longer warranties, especially on its outdoor power tools. Ryobi also offers a wider selection of tools than Craftsman, particularly in the lower-priced \u2018budget\u2019 tool segment.<\/p>\n<p>Craftsman 20V lineup is newer than Ryobi\u2019s One+ 18V lineup, which is starting to show its age and is one of the few manufacturers still using a \u2018stem\u2019 style battery.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Featured image <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mugland\/50783323978\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a DIYer looking at different tool manufacturers, you\u2019ve doubtlessly considered the merits of Ryobi vs Craftsman. 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