On the edge between ego trimmer and Ryobi

  • 1
  • Question
  • Updated 2 years ago
  • Answered
  • 1
Merged

This conversation has been merged. Please reference the main conversation: Cordless Tool Battery Charge Times - EGO ECHO RYOBI KOBOLT DeWALT GREENWORKS

Leaning towards Ryobi (gas or battery) because of the attachments and price. 
But like the ego better for quality. Home Depot does not carry their new model and it is priced 399. I want the ego lawn mower, but I already have a gas that works. 
Photo of abcdefghijklmnopquest

abcdefghijklmnopquest

  • 326 Points 250 badge 2x thumb

Posted 2 years ago

  • 1
2 years ago
Photo of Jacob

Jacob

  • 62,524 Points 50k badge 2x thumb
I may be biased here because I absolutely hate Ryobi tools. But I would use a scissors before I used a Ryobi tool.

Egos setup is expensive, but you get what you pay for in my opinion.
2017-07-02T15:42:47+00:00
Photo of (a)Typical Engineer

(a)Typical Engineer

  • 26,340 Points 20k badge 2x thumb
I needed a trimmer for my elderly parents, and went with the Black & Decker 40v solution because it was much lighter than the Ego 56v, and it had a snap on plastic mini mower setup.  It is way less powerful than the Ego, but is the right too  that matches their ability.
For the average consumer, the Ego is head and shoulders better than the competition, but there are specific cases where another vendor might have a more appropriate offering, whether it is B&D or Ryobi.
2 years ago
Photo of Beth Walsh

Beth Walsh

  • 5,082 Points 5k badge 2x thumb
I have both Ryobi and Ego systems. My wife prefers the Ryobi as it is lightweight and less powerful. She feels overpowered by the Ego. I am a power junkie, preferring to get the job done quickly so the Ego is a great fit for me.

If you have a small yard and minimal work the Ryobi I can be a good fit. If you have a larger job, demand performance or lack patience get the Ego.

This conversation is no longer open for comments or replies.

  • 1

Powered by Get Satisfaction