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Ryobi RS290G vs Metabo HPT SV13YA

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Ryobi RS290G is cheaper at $69. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Ryobi RS290G or Metabo HPT SV13YA?

The Metabo HPT SV13YA wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Ryobi RS290G is the cheaper at $69. Get the Metabo HPT SV13YA for the stronger spec sheet, the Ryobi RS290G to spend less.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Ryobi RS290G Metabo HPT SV13YA
US price $69 $70
BrandRyobiMetabo HPT
Released
Power source corded corded
Pad diameter (in) 5 5
Orbit diameter (mm)
Oscillations per minute max 12500 12000
Variable speed No Yes
Amperage 2.6 2
Voltage
Dust collection type bag bag
Weight (lb) 4 3
Vibration ms2
Noise level (dB)

Sources — Ryobi RS290G: ryobitools.com (verified 2026-07-11). Metabo HPT SV13YA: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Ryobi RS290G and Metabo HPT SV13YA?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 11). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Oscillations per minute max: Ryobi RS290G 12500 vs Metabo HPT SV13YA 12000
  • Variable speed: Ryobi RS290G false vs Metabo HPT SV13YA true
  • Amperage: Ryobi RS290G 2.6 vs Metabo HPT SV13YA 2
  • Weight (lb): Ryobi RS290G 4 vs Metabo HPT SV13YA 3

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