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Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool

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 Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool?

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. The Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B is the cheaper at $129. The Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool
US price $129 $185
BrandRyobiMetabo
Released
Power source battery battery
Voltage 18 18
Motor type brushless brushless
Opm range 0-20000 8000-20000
Stroke angle 3.8 3.2
Accessory interface universal-ois StarlockPlus
Weight (lb) 1.9 2.9
No load speed 20000 20000
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). Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool: metabo.com (verified 2026-06-27).

What's the difference between the Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B and Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Opm range: Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B 0-20000 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 8000-20000
  • Stroke angle: Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B 3.8 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 3.2
  • Accessory interface: Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B universal-ois vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool StarlockPlus
  • Weight (lb): Ryobi ONE+ HP 18V Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool PBLMT51B 1.9 vs Metabo 18V MT 18 LTX BL QSL Brushless Cordless Multi-Tool 2.9

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