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 and the Sun Joe 24V-PS8-LTE Pole Saw are evenly matched, rated 3.8 and 3.8. The Ryobi 18V ONE+ 8" Pole Saw leads on warranty. The Sun Joe 24V-PS8-LTE Pole Saw wins on weight. The Ryobi 18V ONE+ 8" Pole Saw costs $4.99 less ($139 vs $143.99).
Sun Joe 24V-PS8-LTE Pole Saw
#6 in BatteryFull review
A light, low cost pole saw for occasional trimming of small branches. Owners of other Sun Joe 24V tools get the most from it.
Amazon $143.99$143.99
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 Ryobi 18V ONE+ 8" Pole Saw for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
- Choose the Sun Joe 24V-PS8-LTE Pole Saw for weight (7.7 lb (with 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 | Sun Joe 24V-PS8-LTE Pole Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $10.30 per foot of reach ($139 with battery and charger, 13.5 ft estimated reach) | 98 $10.29 per foot of reach ($143.99 with battery and charger, 14 ft reach) |
| Reach 25% | 58 about 13.5 ft, estimated from 9.5 ft tool length | 67 reaches 14 ft |
| Bar 10% | 0 8 in bar | 0 8 in bar |
| Weight 15% | 83 9 lb (without battery) | 100 7.7 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty 20% | 50 3-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Ryobi 18V ONE+ 8" Pole Saw | Sun Joe 24V-PS8-LTE Pole Saw | |
|---|---|---|
| Reach and cutting | ||
| Overhead reach | - | 14 ft |
| Tool length | 9.5 ft | 7.2 ft |
| Telescoping pole | No | Yes |
| Bar length | 8 in | 8 in |
| Automatic oiler | - | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Engine or battery | 18 V, 1.5 Ah battery | 24 V, 2 Ah battery |
| Battery energy | 27 Wh | 48 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 9 lb (without battery) | 7.7 lb (with battery) |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Battery warranty | 3 years | - |