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Ryobi's New 2025 Outdoor Lineup: Powering Up Your Yard Work!

Ryobi Just Dropped a New Outdoor Lineup—And the Flagship Mower is a Beast!

If you follow power tools like I do, you know Ryobi is constantly innovating, but their latest launch has the community buzzing! Ryobi recently announced a whole new batch of 40V and 18V outdoor power equipment for 2025, just after releasing a new flagship mower earlier this spring. This new line signals a serious commitment to bringing gas-level performance to the battery platform.

This is a comprehensive update to their 40V HP Brushless line, focusing on bringing true gas-replacement power, longer runtimes, and smart technology to make yard work much easier. For those in the battery ecosystem or looking to make the jump, here is a full breakdown of the new tools.

Watch the Official Lineup Overview

Video source: Tool Review Zone (October 2025)

First Look: The New String Trimmers

Ryobi beefed up their string trimmer offerings, giving options for the casual homeowner in the 18V system and the serious property maintainer in the 40V line. Both feature the quiet WHISPER SERIES™ technology, which represents the "best of the best" when it comes to Ryobi's outdoor tools.

1. The 18V Starter: Great for DIY

RYOBI™ 18V ONE+ HP Brushless 15" Attachment Capable String Trimmer

• Power Claim: Delivers more power than a 21cc gas string trimmer, positioning it as a true gas replacement.
• Runtime: Over 40 minutes of run time using the 18V 4Ah battery (likely on a low setting).
• Quiet Operation: Part of the WHISPER SERIES™, engineered to be 89% quieter than gas.
• Versatility: It is part of the EXPAND-IT™ system, allowing you to switch out attachments like edgers and hedge trimmers.
• Pricing: $159 (Tool Only) or $199 (Kit with 4Ah battery and charger).

2. The 40V Flagship: Lag-Free Power

RYOBI™ 40V HP Brushless 17" Attachment Capable String Trimmer

• Power Claim: More powerful than a 32cc gas string trimmer.
• Runtime: Approximately 45 minutes of run time using the 40V 4Ah battery (on low).
• Quiet Operation: WHISPER SERIES™, engineered to be 86% quieter than gas.
• Key Performance: Reaches full throttle in under 1 second, eliminating the lag that previous Ryobi tools were known for.
• Features: It features two speeds (low and high) and a three-in-one bump feed head that allows you to change between bump feed, bladed, and fixed lines.
• Charging: The included fast charger can charge the 4Ah battery in less than 60 minutes.
• Pricing: $189 (Tool Only) or $229 (Kit with 4Ah battery and charger).

Taking the Lawn: The New 40V Mower Lineup

The video outlines several new 40V mowers, but stresses the importance of understanding Ryobi's hierarchy: the highest-end mowers feature the WHISPER SERIES branding, even above the High-Performance (HP) branding.

Lower-Tier Mowers

• 40V Brushless 20-inch Push Mower: A simple, non-self-propelled option. More power than a 150cc gas mower. Up to 50 minutes of run time. Good for up to a half an acre. Single-point height adjustment (1 inch to 4 inches). $279 (Tool Only) or $359 (Kit with 40V 6Ah battery).
• 40V HP Brushless 21-inch Push Mower Multi-Blade Mower: Introduces the multi-blade system (or CrossCut) for improved mulching and performance in thicker, wet grass. Uses a dual battery system (two 40V 6Ah batteries) for longer run time. $699 (Kit, includes two 40V 6Ah batteries).

The Flagship: 40V HP Brushless 21" Self-Propelled All-Wheel Drive Multi-Blade Mower

This is the top-of-the-line mower for the 2025 lineup and is the new best-in-class for Ryobi.

• Key Upgrade: All-Wheel Drive (AWD): Provides superior traction for yards with large hills, wet spots, or uneven, muddy terrain.
• Power: More powerful than a 196cc gas mower.
• Runtime: Up to 75 minutes of run time.
• Intended Use: Good for up to 3/4 acre of property.
• Smart Features (Smart Trek): Automatically senses when it hits thick grass and instantly kicks up power, saving battery life for lighter cutting.
• Cutting System: Utilizes the CrossCut multi-blade system (three-in-one cutting system) allowing for bagging, side discharge, and mulching.
• Pricing: $799 (Kit, which includes two 40V 6Ah batteries and a charger).

Final Thoughts

Ryobi continues to constantly upgrade its outdoor power equipment, releasing new iterations almost annually, similar to a car manufacturer. This constant innovation is impressive and keeps the battery-powered line competitive as a true gas alternative.

The combination of lag-free performance in the string trimmers and the AWD/Smart Trek system in the flagship mower makes this lineup a serious contender for homeowners looking to ditch gasoline for good. The video host does issue a challenge to Ryobi, suggesting an upgrade to their existing 80V zero-turn rider mowers is needed to keep pace with the rest of the advancing line.