Ryobi 40V HP 16 in Chainsaw
#9 in BatteryFull review
A mid priced 16 in saw for yard cleanup and occasional firewood on the Ryobi 40V platform.
Ryobi $299$299
3.4/5
A compact, affordable saw for limbing and small trees, for Ryobi 40V owners.
- 14 inBar length
- 40 V, 4 Ah batteryPower
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Ryobi$259
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Rated by Ryobi as more powerful than a 37cc gas saw
- Up to 128 cuts per charge with the included 4Ah battery per Ryobi
- 5 year tool warranty and 3 year battery warranty
- Battery runs the large Ryobi 40V yard tool line
Cons
- Ryobi publishes no chain speed
- A 14 in bar is small for firewood rounds
- Sold mainly through Home Depot and ryobitools.com, not Amazon
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power source. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | RY405100 |
|---|---|
| Cutting | |
| Bar length | 14 in |
| Automatic oiler | Yes |
| Power | |
| Engine or battery | 40 V, 4 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 160 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Brushless motor | Yes |
| Build | |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years |
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