13 Best Shop Vacs (Review) In 2020

The Armor All 2.5 Gallon Wet/Dry Utility Shop Vacuum is particularly intended to cleanse the inside of your vehicle. It is a wet-dry vacuum so can handle both kinds of surfaces. In fact, it also changes into being a blower so can dry motorbikes, car grills, and wheels. It has a useful automatic shut off function which prevents overflow, as well as a built-in air and noise diffuser so you won’t annoy the neighbors. Its 2.5 gallon polypropylene tank is stronger than stainless steel tank and yet light enough for you to carry around and complete most jobs. Its 10- foot cord with wrap (6 foot), and 1.25-inch house, tucked neatly inside the canister, make this a user-friendly model, with no assembly required. It also comes with a reusable cloth filter and reusable foam sleeve, 2-in-1 utility nozzle, crevice tool, deluxe car nozzle, blower nozzle, and a detail brush. What other tools do you need! Finally, its 2 horsepower motor creates a powerful suction that makes even hard jobs easy.

The DEWALT 2 Gallon Max Wet/Dry Vacuum offers cordless or corded capabilities, powered either by an 18V or 20V MAX battery, or an AC outlet. A wet dry vac, it is versatile and resilient, boasting a heavy-duty crush-resistant fully integrated 5′ (by 1-1/4″ diameter) hose. It is designed to suction up microscopic pieces of dust, aided by its HEPA rated wet/dry filter that ensnares 99.97% of 1 micron! This filter can be wet under a tap and rinsed clean. Because the hose is tucked within the machine itself, it makes storage hassle-free and is able to be transported easily. It also has a crevice tool attachment and a wide nozzle attachment, although the battery and charger are sold separately.

The DEWALT Poly 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vac is portable and so ideal for small clean-up. That said, it has a powerful heavy-duty motor which makes it one of the best shop vacs out there, in terms of its large capacity and its strong suction power. It has a dust cartridge filter that will work well for small, dry debris and even wet materials. Its carrying handle is sturdy, while big water-resistant on/off switch makes it safe, convenient, and hassle-free. It has a built-in 10′ power cord and accessory bag. Its swiveling casters allow for ease of movement, and its in-built tank drain makes draining that much easier. The interior hose diameter is 1.875 inches.

The CRAFTSMAN 16 Gallon Heavy Duty Shop Vacuum with most powerful 6.5. peak HO motor is perfect for handling large cleanup projects at home or on the construction site, or perhaps renovations, builds, or floods. This large model includes a car nozzle and wet nozzle, as well as a large 2-1/2 in. diameter hose with extra Dual-Flex that resists kinks and crushing. On-board hose storage is included and power cord organizers, which do away with the need for extra storage space. Its Qwik Lock Filter Fastening System helps facilitate a fast and efficient change of wet-dry vacuum filters. It has an extra-large drain, and the tank pours our liquids rapidly. You may want to blow away yard waste from the deck, and this machine can morph into a blower as it directs high-speed exhaust air through the hose.

The Vacmaster 12 Gallon Detachable Wet/Dry Shop Vac is an excellent 2-in-1 unit that enables users to switch from a wet dry vac to a powerful, handheld vacuum like blower at the push of a button. The 12-Gallon capacity of this 12-Gallon model is perfect for at home or around the shop. Its 5 HP (Peak) motor manages to suction up dust, liquids, and whatever else; however, if you push the release button and take the blower out of its cradle it can become a detached, handheld blower, able to reach that shadowy garage or yard spots so more easily. The blowing speed of 210 MPH makes this a formidable blower of even tough debris. The handle design and study canisters make for stable transportation, while the accessory storage, on-board, means that all of your tools stay organized and centralized.

A mere 1-gallon machine, with an all-purpose use. Portable, lightweight, convenient, versatile, the Hang Up Mini can handle a range of quick-clean jobs that need doing in your home, workshop, or garage. The Shop-Vac 1 Gallon Micro Wet/Dry Vac has a 6-foot power cord and 1.25-inch accessories including 4 ft x 1.25-inch hose, gulper nozzle, a crevice tool, a wall mount bracket for tools, and a wall bracket for tool bag. Filters include foam sleeve and disposable collection filter bags. Its 2-year warranty gives you the peace of mind you need. Overall, a durable and surprisingly useful smaller model.

This sleek-looking Stanley 5 Gallon Wet Dry Vacuum comes at a great price and features a powerful motor for great suction and heavy-duty pickup, both wet and dry. The blower port can instantly convert into a power blower, and the strong handle makes for easy carrying. The big on/off water-resistant switch means quick and safe access. You also get a built-in power cord wrap, making storage that much easier. Storage casters come as accessories, and the tank is built-in which facilitates trouble-free draining with no removal of parts necessary.

This powerful Vacmaster Beast Series 12 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac has been designed to eliminate the most challenging of cleanup operations, whether at home or at work. You will find its on-board hose usefully stowed inside the machine itself, while its unique flat power head design actually stores tools on top of the vacuum, making them easily accessible. Its long hose (7′) and power cord (20′) give you substantial reach without having to constantly unplug and replug the unit. You get a cloud of big dust dealt on/off switch and heavy-duty 360° swivel castors as standard. As for accessories, it boasts 9 of them!

An impressively large capacity of 6 gallons allows any kind of mess to cleaned up easily, making this one of the best shop vacs on the market. Containing a large range of specialized auto tools, this BISSELL multi clean can achieve professional results and is for serious vacuuming, not localized spillage. The Bissell MultiClean Wet/Dry Garage and Auto Vacuum Cleaner has a high power 11 amp motor together with the combination floor tool is perfect for Hard floors, low pile carpeting and area rugs. Meanwhile, the wet floor tool is great for dealing with wet messes of any size. A crevice tool and dusting brush are neatly stowed on board, and the blower option helps remove leaves and other outdoor debris.

The TACKLIFE 5 Gallon 4 Layer Filtration Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is one of the best in terms of having a strong 5.5 HP motor which helps suction up. It has a multi-functional capacity that allows you to clean your car and home thoroughly. It has a great reach, with a 10 ft power cord, 7 ft safety cleaning hose, and 2 extension wands. This allows you to move to a range of locations, and the folding handle and 4X260° wheel will rotate to any angle. The make boasts an Air Cyclone Diversion filter which helps store large particles of dust that pass through its thick dust filter. The Silencer sponge filter intercepts dust particles, while its Outlet filter cotton blocks the remaining power, leaving clean air in its wake. The 5-gallon capacity polypropylene collection tank allows for longer cleaning time, while Buoy technology automatically powers off when the bucket’s weather level has exceeded the boundary; this protects the motor.

The CRAFTSMAN 4 Gallon Portable Shop Vac is superb for auto-detailing, whether at work, home, or in the garage. It has a 5.0 peak HP and its power is equal to other vacs 3 times its size; it remains portable enough to easily transport and store. Its embedded tool storage system stows all its equipment in one place, while its 20-foot cord and 7-foot hose help you to maneuver into every corner of a room. It has 2 extension wands for your outdoor extension cord and a 10-inch combo brush; these can tackle virtually any job imaginable. Swivel casters enable you to glide around, while its rear wheels maintain the vac’s upright posture even on the roughest of surfaces. All these factors make this model one of the best shop vacs available.

The Ridgid 4 Gallon Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum is designed to be lightweight, portable, but still very powerful. Its 5.0 Peak HP motor allows it to punch above its weight and make the experience of vacuuming a smooth one. It has a large carry handle and large rear wheels and casters, so you won’t need to lift it over carpeted or rough floors. Another of its many pros is that its accessories are stored in a neat storage caddy for easy access. After years of developments, Ridgid’s Tug-A-Long locking hose is useful in that it won’t come loose during use. The large 1-7/8″ diameter hose provides non-clogging performance similar to that of a larger diameter hose, but with the flexibility of smaller diameter hoses. This shop vac has an impressive 20′ power cord that helps with wide-area cleaning and wraps neatly around its carry handle when not in use. It also has a strong blower capability when the hose is put into the exhaust port. Finally, its 3-layer fine dust filter captures fine dust particles, eg drywall dust, and its patented scroll noise reduction means a quiet operation due to its precisely controlling the flow of air through the vac.

One of the best shop vacs out there. The CRAFTSMAN XSP 20 Gallon Heavy-Duty Cart Shop Vacuum can handle extra-large cleanup projects at work, home, or in the garage. It boasts an integrated cart system with 360° mobility, easily transportable up or downstairs, and across rougher surfaces. Included is a 10-foot Pro-grade hose that has 4 times the longevity of a standard hose. The Accessory storage bag snaps on to the cart handle, keeping the vacuum’s accessories to hand. It has an extra-large drain, plus a 20 foot Power cord, so you can clean a wide area and then wrap it around the specially designed carry handle to store it. The rear blowing port facilitates quick removal of waste; meanwhile, the Qwik Lock filter fastening system makes installing and removing filters easy, fast, and secure.