Ryobi Took Home 10 Pro Tool Innovation Awards: What the Winning Ryobi Products Do

# At a glance Ryobi claimed 10 wins at the 2026 Pro Tool Innovation Awards. The coverage focuses on several of those winners across categories such as riding mowers, inverters/power sources, abrasives, fans, and electric pressure washers. Below are concise explanations of the designs, intended use cases, and the practical features that set each product apart.

# Ryobi 80V HP Brushless 42-inch Zero-Turn Riding Mower

# Ryobi 40V 300W Power Source/Charger This unit expands Ryobi's 40V ecosystem by combining a power source/inverter with a battery charger. It accepts any 40V battery and supplies an 18W USB-A, a 30W USB-C, a 60W USB-C, and a 120V AC outlet using pure sine wave technology for sensitive electronics. The product can charge a 4.0Ah 40V pack in roughly 95 minutes when plugged into wall power while still powering external devices. It's positioned as a portable lifestyle upgrade for Ryobi 40V users and is priced at $119.

# Ryobi 4-Piece Flap Wheel Set Ryobi's accessory entry covers abrasive work: a 4-piece flap wheel set with 80- and 120-grit options in 2- and 3-inch diameters. The set is aimed at common metal and wood tasks such as lawn mower blade sharpening, deburring, and smoothing. Each flap wheel connects to drills or impact drivers so users without a dedicated grinder can still access tight or awkward spaces. The set retails for approximately $19.97.

# Ryobi 18V One+ HP Brushless Hybrid 9-inch Oscillating Fan

# Ryobi 2100 PSI 1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer The corded pressure washer reaches up to 2100 PSI at 1.2 GPM, targeting surface cleaning tasks like patios, outdoor furniture, and decks rather than heavy industrial grime removal. Design decisions that judges highlighted include onboard storage for two nozzles, the wand, and trigger handle and a dedicated soap compartment so the foam/soap nozzle has a specific place on the unit. The price point is under $200, positioning it as a practical, well-organized homeowner model.

# What this means for buyers Ryobi's wins cover both large investments (the 80V zero-turn mower) and small, inexpensive accessories. The pattern shows the brand pushed innovations that make battery platforms more versatile (onboard charging, hybrid power sources), and focused on user-friendly design choices (storage, compact hybrid operation) that lower friction for homeowners and prosumers.