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Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw vs DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) is cheaper at $169. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw or DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only)?

The DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) is the cheaper at $169. The DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) 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 RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only)
US price $219 $169
BrandRyobiDeWalt
Released
Bar length (in) 10 8
Max reach (ft) 12 15
Chain speed mps 6.5
Power source 40V Li-ion battery (2.6Ah battery & charger included) 20V MAX Li-ion brushless (tool only, battery sold separately)
Oil tank capacity fl (oz)
Max cutting diameter (in) 8
Chain pitch (in) 3/8 in 3/8 in (0.043 in gauge)
Weight (lb) 14 8.4

Sources — Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw: support.ryobitools.com (verified 2026-08-05). DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only): dewalt.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw and DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Bar length (in): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 10 vs DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) 8
  • Max reach (ft): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 12 vs DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) 15
  • Power source: Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 40V Li-ion battery (2.6Ah battery & charger included) vs DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) 20V MAX Li-ion brushless (tool only, battery sold separately)
  • Chain pitch (in): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 3/8 in vs DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) 3/8 in (0.043 in gauge)
  • Weight (lb): Ryobi RY40561 40V Attachment-Capable 10 in. Pole Saw 14 vs DeWalt DCPS620B 20V MAX XR Brushless Pole Saw (Tool Only) 8.4

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