Ryobi vs Einhell brush cutters: ONE+ or Power X-Change?
Two big value cordless brands. Ryobi splits its range between 18V ONE+ and 36V MAX POWER; Einhell runs everything on 18V Power X-Change and adds petrol.
In short:Ryobi's models we cover are 18V ONE+ trimmers — the bare OLT1832 and the RLT1831H25F and RLT183220S kits — and the 36V MAX POWER RBC36X26B brush cutter kit with a 26 cm 3-tooth blade and 4.0 Ah battery. Einhell's Power X-Change range runs on 18V batteries, with twin-battery tools taking two: the GE-CT 18 Li trimmer, the Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255 and GP-BC 36/430 brush cutters, all with 3-tooth blades and sold bare. Einhell also sells petrol GC-BC models.
Ryobi and Einhell both sell affordable cordless garden tools on large battery platforms. Ryobi’s range is more often sold as kits; Einhell’s runs on one battery family and adds petrol.
Models we cover
| Ryobi | Einhell | |
|---|---|---|
| 18V trimmers | OLT1832 (bare), RLT1831H25F, RLT183220S (kits) | GE-CT 18 Li (bare) |
| Single-battery brush cutter | — | Agillo 18/200 — blade + harness |
| 36V-class brush cutter | RBC36X26B — kit, 4.0 Ah | Agillo 36/255, GP-BC 36/430 — two 18V packs |
| Petrol | — | GC-BC 25/1, GC-BC 52 and more |
Battery systems
Einhell’s Power X-Change is one family: buy 18V batteries and they run every tool, with the bigger brush cutters taking two. Ryobi’s trimmers use 18V ONE+, but its brush cutter uses 36V MAX POWER — a second battery family.
Kits vs bare tools
Ryobi’s machines we cover mostly come with a battery, which suits first-time buyers. Einhell’s cordless tools are usually bare, which is cheaper if you already own Power X-Change packs.
Choose Ryobi if…
- You want a ready-to-go kit
- You own ONE+ or 36V MAX POWER batteries
Choose Einhell if…
- You want one battery family for everything
- You might want petrol later
Which should you buy?
Both make capable cordless brush cutters with blades. Choose by the batteries you own — or, starting fresh, by whether a kit or a single battery family matters more. Head-to-head: Ryobi RBC36X26B vs Einhell Agillo 36/255.
The models we review from each brand
Ryobi— Value cordless (ONE+ 18V / 36V MAX)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryobi RBC36X26B | Cordless | 36V MAX Power | 8.1/10 |
| Ryobi RLT1831H25F | Cordless | 18V ONE+ | 7.5/10 |
| Ryobi OLT1832 | Cordless | 18V ONE+ | 7.3/10 |
| Ryobi RLT183220S | Cordless | 18V ONE+ | 7.3/10 |
Einhell— Affordable cordless (Power X-Change)
| Model | Type | Engine / power | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Einhell Agillo 36/255 BL | Cordless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 8.2/10 |
| Einhell GP-BC 36/430 Li BL | Cordless | 36V Power X-Change · Brushless | 8.2/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 52 I AS | Petrol | 51.7 cc · 2-stroke | 7.8/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 36-4 S | Petrol | 37.7 cc · 4-stroke | 7.7/10 |
| Einhell Agillo 18/200 | Cordless | 18V Power X-Change | 7.5/10 |
| Einhell GC-BC 25/1 I AS | Petrol | 25.4 cc · 2-stroke | 7.4/10 |
| Einhell GE-CT 18 Li | Cordless | 18V Power X-Change | 7.2/10 |
Ratings are judged against each machine's class and price; see how we review.
Frequently asked questions
Which battery system is simpler?
Einhell's: every Power X-Change tool uses the same 18V batteries, and its 36V-class brush cutters simply take two. Ryobi's brush cutter we cover uses a separate 36V MAX POWER battery that doesn't fit its 18V ONE+ tools.
Which includes a blade?
Both brands' brush cutters do: Ryobi's RBC36X26B and Einhell's Agillo 18/200, Agillo 36/255 and GP-BC 36/430 all come with a 3-tooth blade.
Which comes with batteries?
Ryobi more often: the RBC36X26B and the RLT trimmers we cover are kits. Einhell's cordless machines are usually sold bare.