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Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B is cheaper at $129. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B or Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B?

The Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.

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Spec Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B
US price $129
BrandRyobiCraftsman
Released
Power source battery battery
Voltage 18 20
Motor type brushless brushed
Opm range 0-20000 8000-18000
Stroke angle 3.8 2.8
Accessory interface universal-ois universal-ois
Weight (lb) 1.9 2.85
No load speed 20000 18000
Variable speed Yes Yes
Tool free blade change Yes Yes

Sources — Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-27). Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-27).

What's the difference between the Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B and Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Voltage: Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B 18 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 20
  • Motor type: Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B brushless vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B brushed
  • Opm range: Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B 0-20000 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 8000-18000
  • Stroke angle: Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B 3.8 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 2.8
  • Weight (lb): Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B 1.9 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 2.85
  • No load speed: Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B 20000 vs Craftsman V20 Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool CMCE500B 18000

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