Ryobi vs DeWalt: Which Brand Wins?
Project Farm has put Ryobi and DeWalt products into the same head-to-head test 37 times in this index. Counting each brand's best finisher, DeWalt came out ahead in 25 of those 37 matchups and Ryobi in 12. Neither brand sweeps: the lead changes with the tool category, so the grid below shows every matchup, category by category, with each brand's exact finishing position and a link to the full test results.
Ryobi
12 / 37
matchups finished ahead · 1 outright test win
DeWalt
25 / 37
matchups finished ahead · 7 outright test wins
“Finished ahead” compares each brand's best-placed product in a test. “Outright test win” means the test itself declared that brand's product the overall winner.
Ryobi vs DeWalt, category by category
Every test below included at least one genuine product from each brand. Positions are the order the products finished in the test; knockoff and counterfeit entries never score.
Power Tools16 tests
| Test | Ryobi best finish | DeWalt best finish | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Wrench2025 · 13 products | #6 of 13Ryobi 1+ HP | #3 of 13DeWalt Atomic | DeWalt |
| Cordless Hammer Drill2025 · 11 products | #7 of 11Ryobi OnePlus HP | #10 of 11DeWalt | Ryobi |
| Impact Drivers2025 · 12 products · DeWalt won the test outright | #7 of 12Ryobi One+ HP | #1 of 12DeWalt 860 DCF860 (implied by 860 model designation, not stated by full number in transcript) | DeWalt |
| Cordless Screwdriver2024 · 17 products | #15 of 17Ryobi | #14 of 17DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Corded Angle Grinder2023 · 11 products | #9 of 11Ryobi | #5 of 11DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Right Angle Drill2022 · 10 products · Ryobi won the test outright | #1 of 10Ryobi ONE+ HP | #4 of 10DeWalt | Ryobi |
| Battery-powered Sanders2022 · 12 products | #2 of 12Ryobi | #12 of 12DeWalt | Ryobi |
| Cordless Circular Saws2022 · 10 products | #9 of 10Ryobi One+ HP | #8 of 10DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Angle Grinder2022 · 10 products | #9 of 10Ryobi One+ HP 18V | #4 of 10DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Oscillating Multi-tool2022 · 10 products | #4 of 10Ryobi 18V 1+ HP | #3 of 10DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Cordless Drill2021 · 8 products | #5 of 8Ryobi | #2 of 8DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Compact Battery Screwdriver2021 · 15 products | #12 of 15Ryobi | #3 of 15DeWalt Gyroscopic inline screwdriver kit | DeWalt |
| Cordless Reciprocating Saw2021 · 9 products · DeWalt won the test outright | #4 of 9Ryobi | #1 of 9DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Hammer Drills2021 · 6 products | #4 of 6Ryobi One+ HP | #3 of 6DeWalt DCD999B | DeWalt |
| Cordless (battery Powered) Wet/dry Shop Vacs2021 · 7 products | #7 of 7Ryobi One+ 3 gallon wet/dry project vacuum | #4 of 7DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Battery Grease Gun2020 · 5 products | #3 of 5Ryobi Ryobi One+ | #2 of 5DeWalt | DeWalt |
Outdoor Power Equipment9 tests
| Test | Ryobi best finish | DeWalt best finish | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas Chainsaw2026 · 8 products | #3 of 8Ryobi | #8 of 8DeWalt | Ryobi |
| Compact Chainsaw2025 · 13 products | #12 of 13Ryobi | #11 of 13DeWalt | DeWalt |
| String Trimmers2025 · 10 products | #6 of 10Ryobi 40V string trimmer | #2 of 10DeWalt DCST 980 | DeWalt |
| Battery Powered Chainsaw2025 · 10 products · DeWalt won the test outright | #4 of 10Ryobi | #1 of 10DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Chainsaw2022 · 12 products | #11 of 12Ryobi ONE+ 18V, 10in bar chainsaw | #7 of 12DeWalt chainsaw, 12in bar | DeWalt |
| Cordless Leaf Blower2022 · 10 products | #3 of 10Ryobi 40V, Whisper Series | #8 of 10DeWalt 772B, 60V | Ryobi |
| String Trimmer2022 · 9 products · DeWalt won the test outright | #5 of 9Ryobi | #1 of 9DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Pole Saw2022 · 10 products | #6 of 10Ryobi | #4 of 10DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Chainsaw2020 · 6 products · DeWalt won the test outright | #2 of 6Ryobi | #3 of 6DeWalt | Ryobi |
Blades, Bits & Abrasives6 tests
| Test | Ryobi best finish | DeWalt best finish | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drill Bit2024 · 14 products | #14 of 14Ryobi Titanium | #3 of 14DeWalt high-speed steel (HSS) | DeWalt |
| Circular Saw Blades2022 · 15 products | #3 of 15Ryobi | #9 of 15DeWalt | Ryobi |
| Bit Holders2022 · 19 products | #1 of 19Ryobi medium length | #8 of 19DeWalt locking | Ryobi |
| Torx Bit2021 · 12 products | #12 of 12Ryobi | #1 of 12DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Masonry Drill Bit2021 · 10 products | #5 of 10Ryobi | #7 of 10DeWalt Rock Carbide | Ryobi |
| Twist Drill Bit2019 · 12 products · DeWalt won the test outright | #9 of 12Ryobi black oxide, 21 piece set | #1 of 12DeWalt black oxide standard tip, 14 piece set | DeWalt |
Jump Starters & Car Power2 tests
| Test | Ryobi best finish | DeWalt best finish | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Inflators2023 · 13 products | #8 of 13Ryobi ONE+ | #7 of 13DeWalt | DeWalt |
| Portable Tire Inflator2019 · 8 products | #3 of 8Ryobi One+ 18V inflator | #4 of 8DeWalt | Ryobi |
Adhesives, Glue & Tape1 test
| Test | Ryobi best finish | DeWalt best finish | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Glue Guns2024 · 16 products | #6 of 16Ryobi | #4 of 16DeWalt | DeWalt |
Hand Tools1 test
| Test | Ryobi best finish | DeWalt best finish | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Socket Adapter2020 · 18 products · DeWalt won the test outright | #18 of 18Ryobi | #1 of 18DeWalt | DeWalt |
Home & Cleaning1 test
| Test | Ryobi best finish | DeWalt best finish | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stapler2022 · 15 products | #2 of 15Ryobi 18V ONE+ | #8 of 15DeWalt electric stapler with depth control | Ryobi |
Home Appliances1 test
| Test | Ryobi best finish | DeWalt best finish | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld Vacuum2024 · 14 products | #2 of 14Ryobi One+ (18-V, less expensive at Home Depot) | #14 of 14DeWalt genuine (20-V system) | Ryobi |
Where Ryobi finished ahead
How this scoreboard works
Every row comes from one Project Farm head-to-head test that fielded genuine products from both Ryobi and DeWalt. For each test we take each brand's best-finishing product, in the order the test ranked them, and score which one placed higher; the test's own declared winner is reported separately as an outright win. We did not run any of this testing ourselves, and no number on this page exists outside the underlying test data. Click any test to see the full measured results and the link to the original video.
The products behind these results
The best finisher each brand fielded in the tests above. We link what the tests named, not our own pick, and we have not tested anything ourselves.
Power Tools · test winner
Ryobi ONE+ HP
Power Tools
Ryobi OnePlus HP
Power Tools · test winner
DeWalt 860 DCF860
Blades, Bits & Abrasives · test winner
DeWalt black oxide standard tip, 14 piece set
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FAQ
Is Ryobi better than DeWalt?
Neither brand sweeps. Across the 37 independent Project Farm tests in this index that included both brands, DeWalt's best product finished ahead in 25 matchups and Ryobi's in 12. The result varies by tool category, so check the grid above for the product you are actually buying.
How many tests did Ryobi win outright?
Ryobi took the test's declared overall win in 1 of the 37 shared tests, including right angle drill. An outright win means the test itself named a Ryobi product the winner; finishing ahead of DeWalt happened more often than that.
How many tests did DeWalt win outright?
DeWalt took the test's declared overall win in 7 of the 37 shared tests, including impact drivers, battery powered chainsaw, string trimmer. An outright win means the test itself named a DeWalt product the winner; finishing ahead of Ryobi happened more often than that.
Who wins in power tools?
Power Tools is the pair's biggest battleground here: 16 shared tests. DeWalt's best product finished ahead in 13 of them. Every one of those tests is linked in the grid above so you can check the measured results.
Did Which Brand Wins run these tests?
No. Every measurement and finishing order on this page comes from Project Farm's independent test videos. We index the results and compute the scoreboard; each row links to our write-up of the underlying test, which links the original video so you can check the numbers yourself.