staff@slashgear.com (Cody D. Campbell)
2024-05-07 08:15:44
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Voltage (V) is a unit of measurement that is used to express the maximum amount of power a battery cell can generate under ideal conditions. This isn’t to be confused with amp-hours (Ah), which determines how long a battery holds its charge while in operation. Ryobi’s regular 40V batteries are designed for use in more power-hungry tools, such as lawnmowers, cultivators, and chainsaws. The tools operated by these batteries, “deliver superior runtime and performance that provide freedom from gas-powered lawn and garden equipment,” says Ryobi.
The 40V HP system is newer. The HP stands for High Performance, and while Ryobi has provided very little information about the actual engineering differences between the two types of 40V batteries, the 40V HP web description states that tools using this system will “deliver superior power, performance and run time. These tools utilize our most Advanced Technologies to deliver GAS-LIKE POWER with fade-free, long-lasting performance.” This implies that the 40V HP batteries consistently perform with an output that is closer to the 40V cell’s maximum energy potential and has fewer dips in power than the standard units.