The Best 5 Shop Vacs: Expert Recommendations and Breakdown

One thing is for sure, shop vacs are built for tough jobs and while there are many different types of shop vacs available today, we’re taking a look at our list of the five best around, so you can decide which model is best for your needs.

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The Stanley SL18115P has a five-gallon container ready to hold plenty of wet and dry debris. This unit runs on a four-horsepower motor that provides a good amount of power to get the job done while remaining a very good value.

The cord is a respectable 10 feet in length and comes with a built-in cord wrap for easy storage when you’re finished using it, while swiveling casters let you to clean larger areas without the need to carry or pick up and move the unit.

Accessories include two extension wands, a floor brush, foam filter, gulper nozzle, crevice nozzle, cloth bag and, dust bag.

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This Vacmaster Wet/Dry Vac offers a large five-gallon polypropylene tank that can hold a lot of debris and won’t need to be dumped out constantly. The vac features a 5.5 peak horsepower high-efficiency motor in a 13.5 pound machine that is durable and has plenty of power for a portable option.

The vac comes with an 18-foot-long cord, so you won’t have to worry about constantly unplugging the machine to plug it in a handier outlet as you vacuum a large area.

Integrated hose storage makes it tidy to store when not in use, and the Vacmaster Professional Wet/Dry Vac can also be converted into a blower quickly and easily.

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If you’re tired of being limited by cords, the DEWALT DCV580H 20V MAX Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum might be right for you. This shop vac is fully cordless, so you can pick it up and take it anywhere.

While it is a cordless option, and therefore has a limited duration of use per charge, it more than makes up for it in convenience.

The vacuum is powered by a 20-volt battery and it features a 2-gallon tank, and 5-foot crush-resistant hose, making it handy for a huge variety of situations. It also has an easily accessible reusable and washable filter that can be rinsed and cleaned with any kind of water, even tap.

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This offering by Vacmaster is a powerful, reliable option with very good overall value. It boasts a generous 12-gallon capacity along with a powerful 5 peak horsepower motor, and has durable polypropylene construction.

It features a 19-foot cleaning reach thanks to its long power cord and hose, as well as a variety of accessories, including a blower adapter which can be used to convert the unit into a blower capable of speeds over 220 mph.

The integrated accessory storage makes it convenient to tuck it all away when not in use as well. Due to the extra-large drain port, you can easily drain out the mess and clean up easily.

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This vac by CRAFTSMAN is a heavy-duty, powerful shop vac that offers 6.5 horsepower of suction to make it easier to pick up larger debris in your shop, garage or job site. The rear-blowing port on the vac allows for swift cleaning of grass and leaves in any outdoor or garage area, and it also has an oversized drain that allows you to conveniently empty any of the liquid you suck up.

Perhaps best of all, the dual-flex tech helps prevent hose kinking, and it runs quieter than expected, which makes it surprisingly pleasant to use in general. The vacuum comes with accessories for easier cleaning, including as extension wands, utility nozzles, wet nozzles, and is available in sized ranging from 12 to 20 gallons.

A good shop vac can be used to clean up a large variety of materials with power and ease. Whether you give priority to value, features, or power, you’re sure to get the job done with one of the shop vacs on our list.