Ryobi 18V ONE+ 8" Pole Saw
#5 in BatteryFull review
A cheap, light pole saw for a few cuts on small trees, best for owners of larger Ryobi 18V batteries. The small battery included runs out quickly.
Ryobi $139$139
The Ryobi 18V ONE+ 8" Pole Saw is the better pole saw overall, rated 3.8 to 3.4. The Greenworks 40V 8" Pole Saw wins on weight. The Greenworks 40V 8" Pole Saw costs $2.01 less ($136.99 vs $139).
Greenworks 40V 8" Pole Saw
#14 in BatteryFull review
An inexpensive pole saw for light pruning on small yard trees. Pick a longer, brushless saw for limbs above about 11 ft.
Amazon $136.99$136.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Greenworks 40V 8" Pole Saw for weight (8.2 lb (without battery) vs 9 lb (without battery)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every battery pole saw; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Ryobi 18V ONE+ 8" Pole Saw | Greenworks 40V 8" Pole Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $10.30 per foot of reach ($139 with battery and charger, 13.5 ft estimated reach) | 86 $12.45 per foot of reach ($136.99 with battery and charger, 11 ft reach) |
| Reach 25% | 58 about 13.5 ft, estimated from 9.5 ft tool length | 17 reaches 11 ft |
| Bar 10% | 0 8 in bar | 0 8 in bar |
| Weight 15% | 83 9 lb (without battery) | 97 8.2 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ 8" Pole Saw | Greenworks 40V 8" Pole Saw | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach and cutting | ||
| Overhead reach | - | 11 ft |
| Tool length | 9.5 ft | 9 ft |
| Telescoping pole | No | No |
| Bar length | 8 in | 8 in |
| Detaches as a chainsaw | - | No |
| Automatic oiler | - | Yes |
| Tool-free chain tension | - | No |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 18 V, 1.5 Ah battery | 40 V, 2 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 27 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Brushless motor | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9 lb (without battery) | 8.2 lb (without battery) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | 3 years |