Ryobi has had a 6-port charger out for a while now, and a lot of users have found it to be quite handy. It’s a great way to set all of your Ryobi 18V One+ battery packs to recharge after a long project.
But… it’s also quite big.
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Ben had been working on a long-term review of the charger, to see if it’s more useful or more burdensome. As you can see, you can pretty much only hang it on the wall, otherwise it takes up too much benchtop space.
The new P135 has a much more compact design. I saw it in person at a Home Depot Spring Preview showing in NYC, and while obviously larger than a single port charger, it looked to be a very manageable size.
It’s not MUCH smaller, but it is more conveniently configured.
The first charger looked as if Ryobi slapped 6 charging bays together. This new P135 SuperCharger looks like they took a lot more time to work out a more optimal design.
I think it’s great. Isn’t it better to have a 6-port charger, even a large one, than none at all? This is what I tell myself whenever I find out that something I bought was upgraded with desirable new features or specs.
The new Ryobi 18V One+ SuperCharger can charge up to 6 battery packs, one at a time. Sorry, this isn’t a simultaneous charger, it’s a *recharge all your batteries at the end of the day* type.
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It also has a 2A USB port for charging your electronic devices. This seems like a handy feature that makes the most out of the charger’s desktop footprint.
Speaking of its footprint, the new SuperCharger can be mounted on a wall, sit flat on a bench, or stand up vertically. You have options, and options are good.
It’s got a 6-foot power cord and weighs 5.05 lbs.
The IntelliPort technology helps to maximize battery life, and there is also an Energy Saver Mode that conserves energy when not charging or maintaining batteries, protecting the battery cells and maximizing battery life. If I’m understanding this correctly, it means you can leave your batteries in the charger without harming them.
The SuperCharger can recharge your Ryobi 18V One+ Li-ion batteries, and also your NiCd batteries, if you still have any around.
There’s an LED indicator light to show when batteries are charged and maintained, and also a temperature indicator LED that lest you know when a battery is too hot or cold to charge.
Batteries lock in for transport.
Price: $79
ETA: April/May 2016
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For all you Ryobi One+ tool users – would you consider this a must-have accessory?
Adam
So the first version was massive and you could hang it up out the way.
And the new version is almost as massive and you cannot hang it?
For the market Ryobi targets, I don’t see the need for this.
I’m a vaguely keen homeowner and my three single Dewalt chargers take up the same footprint, I rarely use more than two simultaneously and, guess what, I CAN use them SIMULTANEOUSLY!!!
Rob
“Speaking of its footprint, the new SuperCharger can be mounted on a wall, sit flat on a bench, or stand up vertically. You have options, and options are good.”
He said that it can be mounted to the wall just like the previous model.
Nathan
so it’s a battery holder – that happens to charge them – eventually.
I don’t have ryobi stuffs but if I did I’d pass. Unless I thought it was a convenient holder – which I don’t.
If Dewalt, Milwaukee, or Rigid did the same thing – I’d pass there too. I suspect the fact that it has to be able to do Li-po and Ni-MH chemistry is part of their problem.
Matt
The Milwaukee one operates the same way
John
Actually no, it depends on the one you get. Milwaukee make “sequential”:
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessories/batteries-and-chargers/48-59-1204
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessories/batteries-and-chargers/48-59-1806
and a “multiple at a time” chargers:
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessories/batteries-and-chargers/48-59-1807
and specify that in the name.
Stuart
Exactly.
Maybe Ryobi will come out with a simultaneous charger in the future, with the ability to charge up to 3 batteries at a time. But if so, it’ll likely cost more than $79.
abnormalist
If they do, then I’m a buyer. As it stands I have three of the p118 chargers hanging on my garage wall (they give them to you with everything, so might as well use em) to allow me to charge 3 batteries simultaneously. I keep the p117s in the tool bag for when I am out and about and need a faster charge.
mizzourob
I don’t own any Ryobi tools but the old design was wall mountable which I think would be valuable for their customer base guys working out of their garage.
Stuart
This design is also wall mountable.
Nathan
So – maybe I missed it but if you use device to carry the batteries, but it’s not plugged in to charge batteries.
Does the USB end still function – as in pull from the batteries stored? That might be slightly more useful. maybe they should tack on a 12V- 1 Amp or something circle port outlet too – or something like that.
or even a selectable output. I mean it could jump off a car with 3 batteries plugged in , or so.
Stuart
I think the USB charging function is tied to the AC power. Otherwise which battery would it draw from? All of them?
That’s another good idea – a car-starting accessory that works with Li-ion battery packs!
Nathan
we talk about that at work all the time. Ryobi comes the closest since they have that inflator light widget that runs on One+ system.
WHy Dewalt, Milwaukee etc etc don’t have one – or some company doesn’t make an inflator with an adapter to run off tool batteries – is just sad.
maybe I should start a kickstarter.
But if you’re going to make one thing – might as well make a jump starter too. Sure you might need a 3AH battery or more – and it might need to charge up a supercap for ability but the setup is in there.
Stuart
What I was once told is that inflators are not considered professional tools. They’re seen as more of a DIYer or consumer kind of tool.
Adam
sort of makes sense, when you rope in air compressors into the same category.
Nathan
yes but if you’re a contractor on the go – how many times does your truck or trailer get a flat tire – or very low tire.
would be nice to have one back there. Or how many times does your truck – lawn mower – tractor – back hoe ?? have a flat battery in the field. would be nice to have a jumper you could take right there.
Dewalt especially with their put to lawn and garden pro tools – should at least consider a 40V inflator and/or jumper.
Stuart
I’m not saying I agree with it. That’s just what I was told by one brand.
I agree that a cordless inflator and battery jumper might be a great accessory!
Dave C
Ryobi’s got a lot of new and updated 18V tools popping up in Home Depot and online lately. Any plans to do a comprehensive post on what’s new?
One of the neatest, I think, is a lawnmower that runs on 2 18V packs:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-16-in-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Lawn-Mower-Battery-and-Charger-Not-Included-P1100A/206542645
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-16-in-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Lawn-Mower-with-2-Batteries-P1111/206468673
I have a fairly small yard, and lots of Ryobi tools and batteries already, so this is very tempting and would allow me to ditch my gas mower.
Looks like there’s also a hybrid version:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-16-in-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Hybrid-Cordless-or-Corded-Lawn-Mower-P1120/206468669
Here are some others I’ve seen (probably missing a few)
Updated Corner Cat finish sander (P401): https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/767
Updated Random Orbit sander (P411): https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/768
Drain Auger (P4001): https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/769
Chemical Sprayer (P2810): https://www.ryobitools.com/outdoor/products/details/791
Cordless Edger (P2310): https://www.ryobitools.com/outdoor/products/details/788
SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer Drill (P222): https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/796
10″ Orbital Buffer (P435): https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/745
Adam
ahh, someone at TTI was listening to me when I asked for a battery operated sprayer. So so sweet.
Un-related, but I came across a Chapin 4gal backpack sprayer that will be utilizing the 20v Black & Decker battery platform.
The year of total lawn silence (not that spraying was loud before)
Adam
that lawnmower can run off of just 1 battery, but says the performance & run-time is increased while using 2.
I wish my lawn was smaller, and I would grab this in a hearbeat
Jerry
Ryobi also has a new 3 speed 1/4 hex impact driver (sorry, cant make a link.
KaHuNaZ
Hopefully its an improvement over the last one. Some of the negative reviews scared me away from that product. Id rather stick to a single charger than to ruin any of my batteries. Time will tell I guess.
Sos
I own 2 of the old super chargers and I already purchased 2 of this new model to replace them. The old supercharger had some serious electronic issues that with show up after a year of use. I also like the new design as I normally take them with me in my Camper or under the seat in my truck…so the new compact design is much better. Hopefully they have fixed the electronic issues and the new design is convenient cover for pulling that one off the market.
Fm2176
I got one “free” with the 3.0Ah starter kit. I like it so far as it charges batteries (albeit sequentially), can charge my phone, and allows me to carry a six-pack of batteries if needed.
All told, I think this is a decent purchase for those homeowners heavily invested in the Ryobi One+ line. For those slightly less invested, but willing to spend the $99 on the starter kit and lacking the need for other freebies, this is a must.
D.R
I find if I use a 5 ah battery, but only use to 1/2 power, using own battery indicator. Then place in charger, it seems to drain the battery before trying to charge it