Ryobi just renamed its entire 18V ONE+ battery lineup, and if you’re standing in the Home Depot battery aisle trying to match an old pack to a new one, the shelf tags won’t help you yet. “High Performance” is gone. “Lithium” and “Lithium Edge” are the new names. Nothing about how the batteries work changed, only what they’re called, as we covered when the rename first broke.
This compatibility chart maps every old name to its new one, with capacities, current SKUs, and prices, so you can buy the right pack without guessing.
Ryobi 18V ONE+ Battery Compatibility Chart: Old Names to New Names
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| Old Name | New Name | Capacities | Current SKUs | Price at Home Depot | Tabless Cells |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V ONE+ High Performance | 18V ONE+ Lithium | 2Ah, 4Ah, 6Ah | 4Ah: PBP004 6Ah: PBP007 2Ah: check the pack label, new SKU not published yet |
4Ah $99 / 6Ah $129 | No |
| 18V ONE+ High Performance Edge | 18V ONE+ Lithium Edge | 4Ah, 8Ah, 12Ah | 4Ah: PBP1104 8Ah: PBP1108 12Ah: PBP1112 |
4Ah $149 / 8Ah $199 / 12Ah $249 | Yes |
A note on the SKUs: those are the model numbers Ryobi was shipping under the old names as of this rename. Ryobi hasn’t published new part numbers for the renamed packaging yet, the packs on the shelf right now likely carry the same cells and the same old SKU stickers under new box art. Match by capacity (the Ah rating stamped on the pack) rather than by the name on the shelf tag until Home Depot’s listings catch up. If you’re not sure what’s in your hand, the Ah number on the battery itself is the number that matters.
What Changed and Why
Ryobi folded three marketing tiers into two. The “High Performance” label drops entirely from the standard tier, which becomes simply “18V ONE+ Lithium.” The performance tier keeps its “Edge” name but sheds “High Performance” too, shortening to “18V ONE+ Lithium Edge.” Every new pack in both tiers now ships with Intellicell electronics (the chip that lets the battery and tool talk to each other) and Cool-Core heat management (a cell-frame layout that spreads heat more evenly instead of building a hot spot in the middle of the pack).
The old naming had a real problem: a shopper comparing a 4Ah PBP004 against a 4Ah PBP1104 had no way to tell from the name alone that the second pack was the tabless Edge version built for heavier draw. Splitting the family into “Lithium” and “Lithium Edge” makes that distinction visible at a glance. It also lines Ryobi up with how the rest of the industry now talks about high-output packs, DeWalt’s tabless XR 5Ah, Milwaukee’s Forge XC8.0, and Makita’s XGT 40V platform have all leaned on “tabless” as the headline spec for their top-tier batteries in 2026.
What About the Really Old Packs?
Ryobi is retiring some of its oldest standard-tier packs alongside this rename, specifically the pre-Intellicell 1.5Ah and non-HP 4Ah units. If your battery doesn’t say “HP” and doesn’t carry any Intellicell branding, you’re likely holding one of these older packs.
That doesn’t mean it’s broken or unsafe. It’ll keep working in your tools exactly like it always has. Ryobi just isn’t manufacturing more of that specific version going forward, so once it dies, its direct replacement is a 2Ah or 4Ah Lithium pack rather than another non-HP unit.
Will My Old Batteries Still Work?
Yes. This is a packaging and naming change, not a new battery platform. Every 18V ONE+ battery Ryobi has shipped since the platform launched in 1996 still works in every 18V ONE+ tool, and that includes brand-new tools bought this week. An old non-HP 4Ah pack from a decade ago will still power a current drill. It just won’t deliver the same runtime or heat management as a new Lithium Edge pack under heavy load.
The tabless cell technology already inside the 8Ah and 12Ah Edge packs isn’t new either, it’s been shipping for a while now. The rename doesn’t touch the cells or the housing, only the label on the outside of the box.
Which Tier Should You Buy?
Choose Lithium (Standard) If You’re Running Light-to-Moderate Tools
For drills, impact drivers, reciprocating saws, and other light-to-moderate tools, the standard Lithium tier covers most jobs without the extra cost of a tabless pack. A 4Ah or 6Ah Lithium pack (higher amp-hour rating means more runtime per charge, not more power) runs a drill through a full day of trim work without drama.
Choose Lithium Edge If You’re Running Heavy-Draw Tools
For anything that pulls hard and sustained current, miter saws crosscutting stock, chainsaws working through hardwood, mowers on a full lawn, table saws ripping sheet goods, the Lithium Edge tier is worth the premium. Tabless cells and Cool-Core management mean less thermal throttling, so the tool keeps its power longer before the pack backs off to protect itself.
If you own any of Ryobi’s HP-rated brushless tools, they’re built to pull the extra current an Edge pack can deliver, and pairing them with a standard Lithium pack leaves performance on the table.
FAQ
A few more questions buyers keep asking since the rename went live:
Is Ryobi discontinuing the “High Performance” name entirely?
Yes, on batteries. “18V ONE+ High Performance” becomes “18V ONE+ Lithium,” and “18V ONE+ High Performance Edge” becomes “18V ONE+ Lithium Edge.” This is a battery-naming change; it doesn’t affect how Ryobi names its tools.
Do I need to buy new batteries because of this rename?
No. Every ONE+ battery you already own keeps working in every ONE+ tool. The rename only affects what new packs are called on the shelf going forward.
How do I tell a Lithium pack from a Lithium Edge pack if the new labels aren’t on shelves yet?
Check the Ah rating stamped on the battery. 2Ah, 4Ah, and 6Ah packs are the standard Lithium tier. 4Ah, 8Ah, and 12Ah tabless packs are the Lithium Edge tier. The 4Ah number appears in both tiers, so if you’re between two 4Ah packs, look for “Edge” or the tabless cell marking on the housing to confirm which one you’re holding.
What’s the difference between tabless and standard battery cells?
Tabless cells remove the metal tab connectors used in older lithium-ion cell designs, replacing them with a full-perimeter connection. That cuts internal resistance, which means less heat buildup and better sustained power delivery under hard use. It’s the same underlying idea DeWalt, Milwaukee, and Makita have all adopted for their top-tier packs.
Are the new Lithium and Lithium Edge batteries more expensive than the old High Performance packs?
No, prices haven’t moved with the rename. A 4Ah standard pack is still $99 at Home Depot, the 6Ah is $129, the 4Ah Edge is $149, the 8Ah Edge is $199, and the 12Ah Edge is $249.
Can I use a Lithium Edge battery in a tool that isn’t HP-rated?
Yes. Edge packs work in any 18V ONE+ tool, HP-rated or not. You won’t get extra performance out of a non-HP tool since it isn’t built to draw the higher current, but there’s no compatibility issue.
Are all Ryobi 18V ONE+ batteries compatible with all ONE+ tools?
Yes, across the entire platform. Every 18V ONE+ battery, old or new, standard or Edge, works in every 18V ONE+ tool Ryobi has ever made. Compatibility was never tiered, only power delivery and runtime were. That’s the one thing the rename didn’t touch.
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