Ryobi Hybrid tools perk

Ryobi’s “Hybrid” tools run two ways: on the company’s 18-volt battery packs or on an extension cord plugged into wall power. (howtogeek.com) Ryobi sells the feature inside its ONE+ system, the battery platform it says now covers more than 300 compatible 18-volt products. The company’s main site currently lists 492 products in the broader 18V ONE+ collection. (ryobitools.com) The setup is simple: a Hybrid-branded tool has a battery slot for cordless use and a power port for corded use when runtime matters more than mobility. How-To Geek described the lineup on April 11, 2026, as Ryobi’s “best-kept secret” for homeowners and do-it-yourself users. (howtogeek.com) That matters most on tools that stay in one place for long stretches, like lights and fans. Ryobi’s homepage currently highlights an 18V ONE+ Hybrid Whisper Series 7.5-inch fan among its featured products. (ryobitools.com) The line is not spread evenly across every category. How-To Geek said most Hybrid models are lights, with other examples including fans, a soldering iron, and speakers rather than core cutting tools like saws or sanders. (howtogeek.com) Ryobi has also pushed the idea further with “TriPower” gear that accepts three power sources instead of two. A Home Depot listing for the PCL691 tripod light says it works with any 18V ONE+ battery, any 40V battery, or an extension cord. (homedepot.com) That tripod light is pitched as a long-runtime jobsite and garage product, with 3,800 lumens, an adjustable height up to 7 feet, and more than 25 hours of runtime in one low-power mode with a 40-volt 6 amp-hour battery. (homedepot.com) The tradeoff is that Hybrid is a convenience feature, not a replacement for Ryobi’s standard cordless lineup. Ryobi’s current catalog still centers on regular ONE+ drills, saws, nailers, inflators, vacuums, and outdoor tools, with Hybrid showing up in a narrower set of products. (ryobitools.com; ryobitools.com) For homeowners already in the ONE+ battery system, that means a Hybrid tool can cover two jobs at once: cordless when moving around a yard or room, corded when a fan or light needs to stay on for hours. (howtogeek.com; homedepot.com)