Ryobi’s high-performance EDGE battery line is expanding with its two biggest models yet. The company is launching an 18V EDGE 8Ah (PBP1108) and 18V EDGE 12Ah (PBP1112) at Home Depot this month — bringing tabless cell technology to the ONE+ platform at capacities that matter for demanding tools like circular saws, string trimmers, and reciprocating saws.
What Makes EDGE Batteries Different
Standard lithium-ion cells use metal tabs to connect electrode layers to the cell terminals. Tabless cells eliminate those tabs and create multiple shorter current paths across the full electrode width. The result: lower internal resistance, less heat generation, and more power delivered to the motor — especially under heavy load when tools draw sustained current.
Ryobi pairs the tabless cells with Cool-Core PRO thermal management, which uses laser-welded straps and upgraded heat sinks to move heat away from the cells during use and charging. The company also claims improved impact durability and anti-vibration protection over standard ONE+ packs.
For a deeper look at how cell architecture affects real-world performance, see our Power Tool Battery Technology guide.
The Two New Models
18V EDGE 8Ah (PBP1108) — $229: Charges to 80% in approximately 35 minutes with the PCG007 charger. The fast-charge speed makes this practical for anyone rotating packs on a job site — less waiting, more cutting. At $229 it’s a premium ask, but in line with what Milwaukee and DeWalt charge for comparable high-output packs.
18V EDGE 12Ah (PBP1112): The flagship capacity in the EDGE line, reaching 80% charge in roughly 55 minutes. Ryobi claims up to 2X more power versus standard ONE+ packs on high-draw tools. Pricing hasn’t been officially confirmed yet; expect it to land above the 8Ah.
Who Benefits Most
Both batteries are fully backward-compatible with all Ryobi 18V ONE+ tools — no tool upgrades required. Where the tabless advantage shows up most is in high-draw situations: circular saws ripping through lumber, string trimmers pushing through thick growth, reciprocating saws running demo cuts. For light-duty use like finish driving or LED work lights, the difference is minimal.
Ryobi has been building out its power ecosystem alongside these batteries. The 18V and 40V battery power stations that launched in April let ONE+ users run job site power off the same batteries — the EDGE packs extend how long that’s viable.
Context: Tabless Reaches the DIY Tier
Tabless cell technology entered power tools through Milwaukee’s FORGE batteries and DeWalt’s updated FlexVolt packs. Craftsman is bringing it to the V20 platform later in 2026. Ryobi’s move brings the same architecture to one of the most widely used 18V platforms in the country — ONE+ compatibility spans hundreds of tools across more than a decade of production.
Both batteries are Home Depot exclusives. For a full comparison of how ONE+ stacks up against Milwaukee M18, DeWalt 20V MAX, and Makita LXT on cell technology and ecosystem depth, see our battery platform comparison.
Sources: ToolGuyd, Pro Tool Reviews.
