Stop pretending Ryobi is the same as Milwaukee Credit: Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek By Cory Gunther Published Jun 16, 2026, 3:20 PM EDT Cory Gunther is a senior author and Newsletter Editor at Valnet, covering cutting-edge tech, Android, and more for How-To Geek. He's covered Android, cars, and technology for over a decade. When he's not reviewing the latest gadget, you can find him off-roading in his Toyota truck, fixing said truck, or doing something outdoors with friends and family. He's covered CES, SEMA, and MWC and reviewed countless phones, TVs, speakers, EVs, e-bikes, and more. Before Valnet, Cory worked for GottaBeMobile . His writing has also appeared on SlashGear , InputMag , and AndroidCentral. He's written over 9,000 articles. Sign in to your How-To Geek account Add Us On Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread 3 Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Cordless power tools come in a wide variety of types and colors, and you've likely heard that many of your favorite brands are made or owned by the same large company . Yes, one company owns both Ryobi and Milwaukee, but that doesn't mean they're the same. Two of the most popular power tool brands in the United States are Ryobi and Milwaukee, along with DeWALT and a few others. Milwaukee is obviously one of the biggest names around, and Ryobi is extremely popular with casual users and the DIY crowd due to its affordability . Are these tool brands made in the same factory? Is Milwaukee simply Ryobi with red paint ? Just because the same parent company (TTI) owns both doesn't mean much. They're actually vastly different, and here's what you need to know. Techtronic Industries operates everywhere It's truly international brand Credit: Patrick Campanale / How-To Geek A little backstory: Ryobi and Milwaukee are both owned and or lice
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