Ryobi is making a foray into cleaning. Whether your needs are at home, in the garage, at the shop, or at the job site, Ryobi vacuums are here to help.
The best Ryobi vacuums for jobsites, shops, and garages
40V Systems: Ryobi 40V 10 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum RY40WD01
We love the P770 18V Cordless Wet & Dry Vacuum that Ryobi launched a while back. Today, there is a more powerful model that uses the 40V platform. The RY40WD01 gets a major boost of 80 CFM, lifts 50 inches and increases its capacity to 10 gallons.
It has a more traditional shop vacuum look than the original, with onboard storage for all of its accessories and a drain plug on the bottom. 360° casters allow the cleaner to roll easily on hard floors. Expect up to 45 minutes of run time on the 4.0Ah battery and up to 1 hour on the 6.0Ah battery pack.
Now that it's on a 40V system, this vacuum is compatible with Ryobi's high-performance lawn care tools, making it a great crossover option for your garage or shop.
- 80 cubic feet
- 50 inches of water liters
- Runs for 60 minutes on 6.0Ah battery
- Integrated Attachment Storage
- 10 gallon jug with drain plug
- Includes wet and dry filters, 8 ft. hose (1 7/8 in.), two extension rods and clips, crevice tool, floor nozzle, drain plug, and four 360° casters
Price: $199 for bare metal, TBD for kit (includes 4.0Ah battery and charger)
One+ 18V System: Ryobi 18V One+ 4.75 Gallon Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vacuum PWV201
Ryobi's PWV201B is a 4.75 gallon stainless steel wet/dry vacuum that tops our list. It's a highly portable mid-capacity device that happily attaches to the circular saw's dust port, just as it does for cleaning wood chips off the floor after the job is done.
With 42 CFM of suction, its four 360° casters roll easily across floors to clean larger areas, and accessories store neatly on board.
- 42 cubic meters
- Integrated Attachment Storage
- foldable handle
- 4.75 gallon can with drain plug
- Includes wet and dry filter, 5 ft. hose (1 3/8 in.), telescoping extension and clip, crevice tool, floor nozzle, dusting brush, drain plug, and four 360° casters
Price: $99
The Best Ryobi Vacuums for Your Home
Handheld device: Ryobi 18V One+ Performance Handheld Vacuum Cleaner PCL704
Ryobi has done a great job with the design and performance of the PCL704. Its 40 CFM and 37 inches of water lift have a sleeker look and twice the suction of the PCL7131. Plus, the vacuum's dual filtration system maintains performance when the tank is full.
The vac also comes with a few accessories that make it an even more versatile tool. There is a dusting brush and crevice nozzle and a 1 7/16 inch adapter to attach them. While any handheld vacuum has limited capacity, the canister's 2.8-cup capacity is more than enough to quickly tackle small messes.
- 40 cubic meters
- 37 inch water riser
- double filter system
- 2.8 cup (22.4 oz) easy empty jar
- Includes 1 7/16" Attachment Adapter, Crevice Tool and Dusting Brush
Price: $49.97 for bare metal, TBD for kit (includes 2.0Ah battery and charger)
Also consider:
Ryobi 18V One+ Wet/Dry Hand Vacuum Cleaner PCL702
This model has essentially the same exterior design as the model above, but with a slightly higher dry capacity (3.3 cups), the main advantage being that it is a wet and dry vacuum. The PCL02 drops to a low 23 CFM while increasing its water lift to 40 inches, prioritizing those wet messes. Overall, it's the most powerful handheld wet/dry vacuum available.
- 23 cubic meters
- 40 inches of water liters
- double filter system
- 3.3 cup (26.4 oz) easy empty jar
- 1 cup wet capacity
- Includes 1 1/4" attachment adapter, crevice tool, dusting brush and squeegee
Price: $59.00 bare, kit price TBD (includes 2.0Ah battery and charger)
Stick Vac: Ryobi 18V One+ HP Cordless Pet Vacuum with Dual Wheels PBLSV717
If you thought adding a brushless motor was the perfect addition to a cordless stick vacuum, the Ryobi PBLSV717 has a surprise for you: dual rollers. The front roller is plush for more effective cleaning on hard floors. Considering this is the main way we use our vacuum cleaners, we welcome additions. The rear rollers are standard brushes that grab hair more effectively and pull debris from the carpet.
This is the first Ryobi vacuum cleaner to receive the One+ 18V HP brushless designation, meaning it uses advanced electronics and batteries to get more performance out of the brushless motor. In this case, it can give you suction power up to 75 inches of water—a huge feat for a cordless vacuum!
Whether you get this or one of the other Ryobi vacuums, they solve our major pain by standing on their own.
- 75" Riser
- 2x more power, 30% less weight and 50% less noise than previous models
- Runs for 60 minutes on 4.0Ah high-performance battery
- Cyclone Filtration (99.9% Allergen Capture)
- 0.16 gallon (20.5 oz) easy empty can
- Includes wall mount, dusting brush, crevice tool, micro crevice tool, mini electric beater bar and dual roller bar
Price: $299 kit with 4.0Ah high-performance battery and charger
Also consider:
Ryobi 18V One+ HP Cordless Pet Vacuum PBLSV716
If you don't feel you need two rollers, you can get the same vacuum effect as above with just one brush roller.
- 75" Riser
- 2x more power, 30% less weight and 50% less noise than previous models
- Runs for 60 minutes on 4.0Ah high-performance battery
- Cyclone Filtration (99.9% Allergen Capture)
- 0.16 gallon (20.5 oz) easy empty can
- Includes wall mount, dusting brush and crevice tool (optional micro crevice tool, mini electric stirring rod and dual roller rod)
Price: $249 kit with 4.0Ah high-performance battery and charger
Ryobi 18V One+ Cordless Vacuum Cleaner PCL720
For a more affordable Ryobi stick vacuum, consider the PCL720. While it only has 25 inches of water lift, it's a huge improvement over the previous model, with 20 percent more power and a 30 percent reduction in weight.
- 25 inches of water
- 20% more power, 30% less weight and 50% less noise than previous models
- Runs for 45 minutes on 4.0Ah battery
- Cyclone Filtration (99.9% Allergen Capture)
- 0.16 gallon (20.5 oz) easy empty can
- Includes wall mount, dusting brush and crevice tool (optional micro crevice tool, mini electric stirring rod and dual roller rod)
Price: $199 with 4.0Ah battery and charger