Those are a good find! The only thing I'm worried about are battery fires. Even with the OEM batteries I have, I never leave them unattended when charging. But I'm willing to give it a try. 👍
In 2018 I bought a 5Ah non-genuine Ryobi-compatible battery from the Jungle website for $37. My brother-in-law used my 10-in brushless chainsaw continuously for 40 minutes on light shrubbery with that battery, which is still going strong.
I bought two 6AH none genuine batteries for Ryobi for $65 on Amazon and they were delivered the next day I live in Perth for use in my lawnmower they work great no problems. They perform exactly like the original batteries.
I have run Makita for many years and am yet to replace a battery although I have a few so they don't get a lot of work. I would be wary of knockoffs given all the stories we've seen of cheap scooter and bike batteries going up when charging.
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The only issue with 3rd party batteries is the quality is highly variable, the manufacturers take shortcuts with the BMS and thermal protection. You can’t tell the quality without opening them. I’m fine with buying 3rd party batteries but I never leave them charging unattended.
I have 6 genuine Ryobi batteries 5ah and I use them for my camping lights and lawn mower and garden tools at home . 4 of them I have used for about 4 years . I bought 2 of these cheap ones online and one lasted 2 weeks , the other I have had for 3 years and still going strong . The only issue I had with the cheap ones was they were very hard to put in the tools and charger so I got some fine sandpaper and lightly sanded around the top , lol , now they fit perfectly 👍
Whether buying genuine or cheapies, I've always had a hit or miss experience too. I've had these for several months now and they are doing the job just fine... and no sandpaper required. 😅
I'll have to give some of these a go. You cant beat that price !! I have a few Ryobi tools and I don't mind them. I bought my impact driver 13 years ago (may have been left in the rain once or twice 😅😅) and it still does everything I throw at it.
I got a nongenuine replacement for a Makita battery - it had great capacity for a while then refused to charge I was curious and pulled the battery apart and found one cell group (two cells paralleled up) was read zero volts. I replaced the two cells with similar capacity cell and charged all cells individually to the same voltage. I also pulled the genuine Makita battery apart to see any difference. The real difference is in the quality of the BMS - the genuine unit was far superior, while the knocking was very rudimentary. Eventually the battery pack failed again this time with smoke coming out when used. The original battery were now useless and I could no long use the replacement so I had to dispose of all batteries and the drill. I don't think Ryobi have batteries that are the quality of Makita or other top brands so it would be interesting to see someone pull apart one.
Hi there, my Ryobi 3Ah failed in the same way as yours, fully charged then would stop after losing 1 bar, they are crap! Ended up buying a copy from TradeMe (NZ version of Ebay) for $45, works perfectly, would never buy original Ryobi battery when I can get similar for 60% less, thanks for the vid
Wow it a no brainer. I purchase no brand impact driver came with two batteries. I'll tell you what I gave it driver a flogging. After about 2 years it wouldn't spin one way I looked up a video clean this switch and it was sweet again. Some dirty prick stole it. Still got one battery and the charger. Fantastic tool working on a four-wheel drive. Cheers Graham.
I agree Ryobi is damned expensive, however quality varies on the fakes, and I reckon my NON-genuine batteries are more like half their stated capacity. Also, I have serious concerns about their safety - there is no way I trust them charging unattended. Lithium battery fires are really bad news.
I've been using Ryobi tools since 2008 and I've tried the knockoff batteries and have had terrible luck. I had one in a light and with 3 bars it went dead in 5 minutes. I buy Ryobi tools only when on sale and I buy them with the batteries and chargers. So right now I have 10 4 amp batteries and a bunch of chargers. All of them work. I also have 4 off brand and none of them work. Even when they do work they don't run as long as a real one. They get very hot in some tools and one of my Bluetooth speakers it wont even click in.
I mean the fire risk of these knock off batteries is a good reason not to if you want to see how bad they are (and the correct ah) open them up and look at the packs for both the knock off and genuine that said the genuine ones are over priced for sure
They copies are cheap for a reason....they last a couple of weeks then they're crap! Bought a couple on eBay. Contacted the seller, but they'd disappeared from Ebay! Stick to genuine, they last longer.
I have had genuine and knockoff batteries fail early, but my current knockoff batteries are about 4 years old, still going strong and i live in the NT heat.
It’s just luck of the draw.Have bought 5 copies over the years…4 went belly up in the first year. One still going strong 5 years later (on my held hand blower).
Claiming that non-genuine replacement batteries are “exactly the same” as genuine ones is a bit misleading. As a long-time Makita user, I may try some third-party compatible batteries eventually, but it’s worth considering a few key points. Do these cheaper alternatives feature a Battery Management System (BMS) with robust lithium safety protocols, or are they potentially a significant fire risk? While the price difference between genuine and knock-off batteries can seem absurd, part of that cost could be due to higher-quality components, such as advanced BMS technology and premium-grade, balanced, and tested lithium cells. Lithium battery fires have become a growing concern, with fire services seeing more incidents caused by devices using substandard batteries. In my work selling and servicing e-bikes, it’s well-documented that cheaper systems-often sourced from China-can be prone to explosions while charging, unlike the reliable systems from brands like Bosch, Shimano, and Yamaha. I’ve personally experienced the dangers of lower-quality batteries, such as a USA-made NOCO jump starter that exploded without warning while charging on my dining room table. So, are non-genuine batteries truly “exactly the same”? Or are they cheap for a reason, with hidden risks that require much more careful management compared to genuine, brand-name options? It’s definitely food for thought.
Not misleading whatsoever! I'm sharing in this video my experience with these Ryobi alternatives for the Ryobi line-up. Perhaps you've had a different experience with your Makita alternatives.
I’ve had cheapies for over 5 years for ryobi, I always reach for them before the original ones, longer running times and none have failed yet
Those are a good find! The only thing I'm worried about are battery fires. Even with the OEM batteries I have, I never leave them unattended when charging. But I'm willing to give it a try. 👍
I've had these for a few months now... I've got the same confidence in these as in the OEM ones.
@ good to know 🍻
In 2018 I bought a 5Ah non-genuine Ryobi-compatible battery from the Jungle website for $37. My brother-in-law used my 10-in brushless chainsaw continuously for 40 minutes on light shrubbery with that battery, which is still going strong.
I bought two 6AH none genuine batteries for Ryobi for $65 on Amazon and they were delivered the next day I live in Perth for use in my lawnmower they work great no problems. They perform exactly like the original batteries.
I have run Makita for many years and am yet to replace a battery although I have a few so they don't get a lot of work.
I would be wary of knockoffs given all the stories we've seen of cheap scooter and bike batteries going up when charging.
Good Deal. My Wife Is Indonesian, And Her Father Hates Anything Made In China, So When My Kids Were Born I Wrote Made in USA On Them Took Pics Of Them And Sent The Pics To Her Father. Fun Fact.
Thanks for the info, great to know 👍
I’ve brought 4 of these knock offs over the 3 years, all going strong still. So far, value for money
The only issue with 3rd party batteries is the quality is highly variable, the manufacturers take shortcuts with the BMS and thermal protection. You can’t tell the quality without opening them.
I’m fine with buying 3rd party batteries but I never leave them charging unattended.
I got the ryobi 36v tools and the genuine battery from bunnings is really really expensive. tempted to get a few more 3rd party batteries as well.
Only charge while your home and buy a fire extinguisher
absolutely. I hope his insurance is paid up.
I have 6 genuine Ryobi batteries 5ah and I use them for my camping lights and lawn mower and garden tools at home . 4 of them I have used for about 4 years . I bought 2 of these cheap ones online and one lasted 2 weeks , the other I have had for 3 years and still going strong . The only issue I had with the cheap ones was they were very hard to put in the tools and charger so I got some fine sandpaper and lightly sanded around the top , lol , now they fit perfectly 👍
Whether buying genuine or cheapies, I've always had a hit or miss experience too. I've had these for several months now and they are doing the job just fine... and no sandpaper required. 😅
I'll have to give some of these a go. You cant beat that price !! I have a few Ryobi tools and I don't mind them. I bought my impact driver 13 years ago (may have been left in the rain once or twice 😅😅) and it still does everything I throw at it.
So far, so good.... and its been a few months now with these. 👍
A couple of years ago Bunnings had a deal where you could get 4x 4Ah batteries for $249. The current price for two of them is $199.
I got a nongenuine replacement for a Makita battery - it had great capacity for a while then refused to charge I was curious and pulled the battery apart and found one cell group (two cells paralleled up) was read zero volts. I replaced the two cells with similar capacity cell and charged all cells individually to the same voltage. I also pulled the genuine Makita battery apart to see any difference. The real difference is in the quality of the BMS - the genuine unit was far superior, while the knocking was very rudimentary. Eventually the battery pack failed again this time with smoke coming out when used. The original battery were now useless and I could no long use the replacement so I had to dispose of all batteries and the drill. I don't think Ryobi have batteries that are the quality of Makita or other top brands so it would be interesting to see someone pull apart one.
Hi there, my Ryobi 3Ah failed in the same way as yours, fully charged then would stop after losing 1 bar, they are crap! Ended up buying a copy from TradeMe (NZ version of Ebay) for $45, works perfectly, would never buy original Ryobi battery when I can get similar for 60% less, thanks for the vid
Exactly!! 👍👍
Wow it a no brainer. I purchase no brand impact driver came with two batteries. I'll tell you what I gave it driver a flogging. After about 2 years it wouldn't spin one way I looked up a video clean this switch and it was sweet again. Some dirty prick stole it. Still got one battery and the charger. Fantastic tool working on a four-wheel drive. Cheers Graham.
Judge them on their lifespan vs the lifespan of the genuine.
The knockoffs usually fail a lot quicker.
I have batteries that fail extremely prematurely when buying the cheaper option. It is a compelling proposition still.
Do U have link to ozito battery?
I agree Ryobi is damned expensive, however quality varies on the fakes, and I reckon my NON-genuine batteries are more like half their stated capacity.
Also, I have serious concerns about their safety - there is no way I trust them charging unattended. Lithium battery fires are really bad news.
I've been using Ryobi tools since 2008 and I've tried the knockoff batteries and have had terrible luck. I had one in a light and with 3 bars it went dead in 5 minutes. I buy Ryobi tools only when on sale and I buy them with the batteries and chargers. So right now I have 10 4 amp batteries and a bunch of chargers. All of them work. I also have 4 off brand and none of them work. Even when they do work they don't run as long as a real one. They get very hot in some tools and one of my Bluetooth speakers it wont even click in.
Do not throw out that faulty battery. There are plenty of sites showing how to reserect one. Your might be fixable.
Thanks... That's good advice... I'll take a look 👍
I mean the fire risk of these knock off batteries is a good reason not to if you want to see how bad they are (and the correct ah) open them up and look at the packs for both the knock off and genuine that said the genuine ones are over priced for sure
Thanks Mate.
They copies are cheap for a reason....they last a couple of weeks then they're crap!
Bought a couple on eBay. Contacted the seller, but they'd disappeared from Ebay!
Stick to genuine, they last longer.
I have had genuine and knockoff batteries fail early, but my current knockoff batteries are about 4 years old, still going strong and i live in the NT heat.
It’s just luck of the draw.Have bought 5 copies over the years…4 went belly up in the first year. One still going strong 5 years later (on my held hand blower).
Milwaukee knockoffs are rubbish
Claiming that non-genuine replacement batteries are “exactly the same” as genuine ones is a bit misleading. As a long-time Makita user, I may try some third-party compatible batteries eventually, but it’s worth considering a few key points.
Do these cheaper alternatives feature a Battery Management System (BMS) with robust lithium safety protocols, or are they potentially a significant fire risk? While the price difference between genuine and knock-off batteries can seem absurd, part of that cost could be due to higher-quality components, such as advanced BMS technology and premium-grade, balanced, and tested lithium cells.
Lithium battery fires have become a growing concern, with fire services seeing more incidents caused by devices using substandard batteries. In my work selling and servicing e-bikes, it’s well-documented that cheaper systems-often sourced from China-can be prone to explosions while charging, unlike the reliable systems from brands like Bosch, Shimano, and Yamaha. I’ve personally experienced the dangers of lower-quality batteries, such as a USA-made NOCO jump starter that exploded without warning while charging on my dining room table.
So, are non-genuine batteries truly “exactly the same”? Or are they cheap for a reason, with hidden risks that require much more careful management compared to genuine, brand-name options? It’s definitely food for thought.
Not misleading whatsoever! I'm sharing in this video my experience with these Ryobi alternatives for the Ryobi line-up. Perhaps you've had a different experience with your Makita alternatives.