Ryobi currently have 3 glue guns for sale. They have a standard cordless glue gun, a high/low temperature glue gun and a mini glue gun. We will review all three here so as you can decide which of those guns suit your needs best.
Ryobi Glue Gun Summary
Ryobi R18GLU-0
Best Selling Glue Gun
700+ reviews
96% buyer satisfaction
Ryobi RGL18-0
2 Heat Glue Gun
150+ reviews
92% buyer satisfaction
Ryobi RGLM18-0
Mini Glue Gun
160+ reviews
94% buyer satisfaction
All of these are cordless and run off the Ryobi ONE+ 18V battery. They are sold as tool only, ideal if you already own a Ryobi battery and charger.
However if you have to buy the battery and charger, that will make these expensive. Depending on which battery size and charger you buy, they cost anything between £65-150.
A small battery 1.5Ah battery and charger at the lower end is perfectly fine for a small tool like a glue gun.
The good news is that once you own that battery, it can then be used with 150+ tools in the Ryobi ONE+ range.
As you can quickly see from the above, their Ryobi R18GLU-0 model is their best selling glue gun by a long distance, and also gets the highest buyer ratings.
Just below we have completed a review of each glue gun and explained the key differences between them.
Ryobi R18GLU-0 Glue Gun
This is their best selling glue gun and it can be used on a variety of materials that include paper, cardboard, textiles, leather, plastic, wood, metal, cork or stone
It takes 3 minutes to warm up and it has a nozzle size of 3mm and uses any brand of 11mm glue sticks
It has a 2 finger trigger and works off the ONE+ 18V battery range
It weighs 400 grams and comes with 3 glue sticks to get you started
What Buyers Say
The fact that there are over 600 buyer reviews online is a very strong indicator that this product sells pretty well in the UK Market. We know now that is also has a high 96% buyer satisfaction rating which is also a good sign.
When we do our research, we also read as many reviews as possible. We then summarise those opinions into a Pros and Cons table, which we have shown below.
Pros
Cons
Ryobi ONE+ 18V Battery Size | No of Glue Sticks from one charge |
|---|---|
1.5 Ah | 14 |
2.0 Ah | 19 |
3.0 Ah | 35 |
4.0 Ah | 45 |
5.0 Ah | 58 |
9.0 Ah | 105 |
Ryobi RGL18-0 Glue Gun Review
This is classed as a high/low temperature glue gun as it offers two temperatures
The low temperature id 130 degrees Celsius and can be used for glass, film or leather, whereas the higher temperature 200 degrees Celsius can be used for heavier fastenings
This one comes with 2 nozzles, a standard 3mm nozzle and a long reach 2.4 mm nozzle
It takes any brand of 11mm or 12 mm glue sticks
What Buyers Say
This glue gun is pretty new to the UK market so only around 150 buyer reviews so far. We know now that is also has a high 92% buyer satisfaction rating which is also a good sign.
When we do our research, we also read as many reviews as possible. We then summarise those opinions into a Pros and Cons table, which we have shown below.
Pros
Cons
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Ryobi RGLM18-0 Mini Glue Gun Review
Ryobi class this model as a mini glue gun and it is aimed at hobby and crafts such as decoration, model making or glitter glue
It takes around 4 minutes to heat up to a working temperature of 170 degrees Celsiuis
It accepts any brand of 7mm glue sticks and has a 1.8 mm nozzle
It will retain the heat for 4 minutes before needing a charge
What Buyers Say
This glue gun is also pretty new to the UK market so only around 60 buyer reviews so far. We know now that is also has a high 96% buyer satisfaction rating which is also a good sign.
When we do our research, we also read as many reviews as possible. We then summarise those opinions into a Pros and Cons table, which we have shown below.
Pros
Cons
Check Amazon UK
Ryobi Brand
The Ryobi brand is part of the Techtronic Industries Company Limited TTI Group. This group also owns brands such as Hoover, Milwaukee, AEG, Kango, VAX etc. The group is a world leader in Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools, and Outdoor Power Equipment. They are based in Hong Kong with world wide distribution.
Ryobi Make power tools, garden tools, hand tools, batteries and chargers and much more. They are best known for their 18V ONE+™ system where one battery can power a range of over 150 different power and garden tools.
The Ryobi Cordless Glue Gun Compared to other Cordless Glue Gun Brands
You have to compare this with similar glue guns that are currently on the UK market to see how it compares in terms of cost and buyer satisfaction. There are 2 other models that are similar which we have shown along side the Ryobi model below.
As you can see the Bosch glue gun is the best seller on the UK market. It comes with a 3.6V battery and micro USB charger so better value for money overall in our opinion. That said, the Ryobi model does get higher buyer ratings.
The Stanley glue gun is the cheapest but although it runs off a battery it needs to be charged from the mains when it needs to be re-heated, and has a much lower buyer satisfaction rating.
