Public source ledger
Armor All Wet/Dry VacuumsEnergizer Holdings / Cleva license | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Bauer 14 Gallon Wet/Dry VacuumHarbor Freight Tools | distributor integrator | Tier 4 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Bosch GAS18V-3N 18V Wet/Dry VacuumBosch Power Tools | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
The Best Wet/Dry Shop Vacs, TestedCar and Driver | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Craftsman CMXEVBE17656 20 Gallon Wet/Dry VacuumStanley Black & Decker | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
DXV16PA 16 Gallon Wet/Dry VacuumDeWalt | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Festool CTC MIDI I HEPAFestool USA | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Kärcher WD5 P Wet/Dry Vacuum ReviewHomes & Gardens | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Kärcher WD 5 P Wet/Dry VacuumKärcher | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Kobalt KWDV 0124B-03 ReviewTechGearLab | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Kobalt 24V 3 Gallon Cordless Wet/Dry VacuumLowe's | distributor integrator | Tier 4 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Makita XCV11Z 18V LXT Wet/Dry VacuumMakita U.S.A. | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Metabo HPT RP18DAQ4 18V MultiVolt Wet/Dry HEPA VacuumKoki Holdings America | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum ReviewWorkshop Addict | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Milwaukee Wet/Dry VacuumsMilwaukee Tool | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Porter-Cable 20V Max Wet/Dry Vacuum ReviewPro Tool Reviews | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Cordless Shop Vacuum TestingProject Farm | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
The Best Shop Vacs for Wet and Dry MessesPopular Mechanics | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Porter-Cable PCX18404P-6A 6 Gallon Wet/Dry VacuumStanley Black & Decker | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Festool Cordless Dust ExtractorsPro Tool Reviews | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
12 Gallon NXT Wet/Dry VacRIDGID | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Ryobi PCL733B 18V ONE+ 1 Gallon Wet/Dry VacuumRyobi Power Tools | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Shop-Vac 10 Gallon Wet/Dry VacuumShop-Vac USA | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Stanley SL18115P 5 Gallon Wet/Dry VacuumStanley Black & Decker | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum Test ResultsTube Tested | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Vacmaster Wet/Dry VacuumsCleva North America | manufacturer provider documentation | Tier 2 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Best Car VacuumsVacuum Wars | independent testing research | Tier 3 | Independent corroboration | checked 2026-08-20
Claim-linked evidence
Armor All
Armor All documents compact automotive-oriented wet/dry vacuums including the AA255W, emphasizing portable form, wet and dry pickup, blower conversion, vehicle-focused accessories, and Cleva manufacture under license.
Armor All documents compact automotive-oriented wet/dry vacuums including the AA255W, emphasizing portable form, wet and dry pickup, blower conversion, vehicle-focused accessories, and Cleva manufacture under license.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Armor All Wet/Dry Vacuums by Energizer Holdings / Cleva license.
Bauer
Harbor Freight documents the Bauer 56579 as a 14-gallon corded wet/dry vacuum rated at 115 CFM with a 20-foot cord, 7-foot 2.5-inch hose, wet and dry filters, accessories, and a 90-day warranty.
Harbor Freight documents the Bauer 56579 as a 14-gallon corded wet/dry vacuum rated at 115 CFM with a 20-foot cord, 7-foot 2.5-inch hose, wet and dry filters, accessories, and a 90-day warranty.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Bauer 14 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum by Harbor Freight Tools.
Bosch
Bosch documents the GAS18V-3N as a 2.6-gallon 18V wet/dry vacuum rated at 51 CFM with a washable HEPA filter rated at 99.97% for 0.3-micron particles, about 30 minutes runtime on a CORE18V 8Ah battery, and 10.2-pound bare-tool weight.
Bosch documents the GAS18V-3N as a 2.6-gallon 18V wet/dry vacuum rated at 51 CFM with a washable HEPA filter rated at 99.97% for 0.3-micron particles, about 30 minutes runtime on a CORE18V 8Ah battery, and 10.2-pound bare-tool weight.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Bosch GAS18V-3N 18V Wet/Dry Vacuum by Bosch Power Tools.
Craftsman
Craftsman has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
Car and Driver reports hands-on wet/dry testing of Stanley, Craftsman, Vacmaster, Milwaukee, Shop-Vac, and DeWalt, including measured water capacity and operating noise.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: The Best Wet/Dry Shop Vacs, Tested by Car and Driver.
Craftsman
Craftsman documents a broad corded range. The representative CMXEVBE17656 is a 20-gallon cart model with 10-foot professional hose, 20-foot cord, drain, accessories, and a three-year limited warranty; peak HP is treated only as the maker's label.
Craftsman documents a broad corded range. The representative CMXEVBE17656 is a 20-gallon cart model with 10-foot professional hose, 20-foot cord, drain, accessories, and a three-year limited warranty; peak HP is treated only as the maker's label.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Craftsman CMXEVBE17656 20 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum by Stanley Black & Decker.
DeWalt
DeWalt's current U.S. wet/dry range spans corded and cordless formats. The representative DXV16PA is a 16-gallon corded model with cart, drain, blower port, accessory storage, and a 2.5-inch hose; its peak-HP figure is retained only as a manufacturer specification.
DeWalt's current U.S. wet/dry range spans corded and cordless formats. The representative DXV16PA is a 16-gallon corded model with cart, drain, blower port, accessory storage, and a 2.5-inch hose; its peak-HP figure is retained only as a manufacturer specification.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: DXV16PA 16 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum by DeWalt.
Festool
Festool documents the cordless CTC MIDI I HEPA as a wet/dry-capable extractor when equipped with its wet filter, rated at 109 CFM and 76 inches water lift with published battery-dependent runtime and HEPA filtration.
Festool documents the cordless CTC MIDI I HEPA as a wet/dry-capable extractor when equipped with its wet filter, rated at 109 CFM and 76 inches water lift with published battery-dependent runtime and HEPA filtration.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Festool CTC MIDI I HEPA by Festool USA.
Kärcher
Kärcher has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
Homes & Gardens reports hands-on dry-debris, liquid, attachment, and storage testing of the Kärcher WD 5 P, identifying strong pickup and storage alongside bulk and noise tradeoffs.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Kärcher WD5 P Wet/Dry Vacuum Review by Homes & Gardens.
Kärcher
Kärcher's current U.S. wet/dry range includes the WD 5 P, a corded cartridge-filter model with wet and dry pickup, power-tool outlet, filter-cleaning feature, blower function, storage, and explicit U.S. availability documentation.
Kärcher's current U.S. wet/dry range includes the WD 5 P, a corded cartridge-filter model with wet and dry pickup, power-tool outlet, filter-cleaning feature, blower function, storage, and explicit U.S. availability documentation.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Kärcher WD 5 P Wet/Dry Vacuum by Kärcher.
Kobalt
Kobalt has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
TechGearLab reports tested dry and wet pickup, convenience, and battery performance for a Kobalt 24V wet/dry model. The test is useful brand-level corroboration but covers an older compact model rather than the current 3-gallon representative.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Kobalt KWDV 0124B-03 Review by TechGearLab.
Kobalt
Lowe's documents the current Kobalt 24V 3-gallon cordless wet/dry vacuum at 50 CFM and 38 inches water lift with a 7-foot hose and washable H13 filter described at 99.7% efficiency.
Lowe's documents the current Kobalt 24V 3-gallon cordless wet/dry vacuum at 50 CFM and 38 inches water lift with a 7-foot hose and washable H13 filter described at 99.7% efficiency.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Kobalt 24V 3 Gallon Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum by Lowe's.
Makita
Makita documents the XCV11Z as an 18V LXT 2-gallon wet/dry vacuum rated at 57 CFM and 27 inches water lift, with HEPA filtration at 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles, up to 60 minutes runtime with a 5Ah battery, 76 dBA, and a three-year warranty.
Makita documents the XCV11Z as an 18V LXT 2-gallon wet/dry vacuum rated at 57 CFM and 27 inches water lift, with HEPA filtration at 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles, up to 60 minutes runtime with a 5Ah battery, 76 dBA, and a three-year warranty.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Makita XCV11Z 18V LXT Wet/Dry Vacuum by Makita U.S.A..
Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT documents the RP18DAQ4 as a 1.6-gallon 18V MultiVolt cordless wet/dry vacuum producing more than 74 CFM, with Class L HEPA filtration, eco and boost modes, and approximately 9-pound bare-tool weight.
Metabo HPT documents the RP18DAQ4 as a 1.6-gallon 18V MultiVolt cordless wet/dry vacuum producing more than 74 CFM, with Class L HEPA filtration, eco and boost modes, and approximately 9-pound bare-tool weight.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Metabo HPT RP18DAQ4 18V MultiVolt Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum by Koki Holdings America.
Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
A published hands-on video review evaluates the current Metabo HPT RP18DAQ4 cordless wet/dry vacuum's suction, portability, attachments, and wet-cleanup configuration; its single-review depth supports only a below-average evidence anchor.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Metabo HPT 18V Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum Review by Workshop Addict.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee documents an M18 wet/dry line from compact 2- and 2.5-gallon units through modular M18 FUEL 6-, 9-, and 12-gallon models. Published runtime, CFM, water-lift, and noise specifications make the cordless range unusually decision-useful.
Milwaukee documents an M18 wet/dry line from compact 2- and 2.5-gallon units through modular M18 FUEL 6-, 9-, and 12-gallon models. Published runtime, CFM, water-lift, and noise specifications make the cordless range unusually decision-useful.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Milwaukee Wet/Dry Vacuums by Milwaukee Tool.
Porter-Cable
Porter-Cable has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
Pro Tool Reviews reports hands-on evaluation of a Porter-Cable cordless wet/dry vacuum, including capacity, airflow, portability, and comparative price observations; the older test provides limited brand-level corroboration rather than evidence for the current corded representative model.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Porter-Cable 20V Max Wet/Dry Vacuum Review by Pro Tool Reviews.
Bosch
Bosch has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
Project Farm reports a same-battery-capacity comparative test of cordless RIDGID, Milwaukee, Bosch, Makita, DeWalt, and Ryobi vacuums covering suction, air speed, dry and wet pickup, filtration, and sound.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Cordless Shop Vacuum Testing by Project Farm.
Milwaukee
Milwaukee has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
Popular Mechanics reports a current comparative protocol using measured sawdust, water, and hardware pickup plus usability checks; its tested field includes RIDGID, Vacmaster, Milwaukee, Stanley, and Ryobi.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: The Best Shop Vacs for Wet and Dry Messes by Popular Mechanics.
Porter-Cable
Porter-Cable lists a small current vacuum range. The representative PCX18404P-6A is a 6-gallon corded wet/dry model with 10-foot cord, 6-foot 1.875-inch hose, filters, bag, attachments, and a three-year limited warranty; inconsistent peak-HP text is excluded from scoring.
Porter-Cable lists a small current vacuum range. The representative PCX18404P-6A is a 6-gallon corded wet/dry model with 10-foot cord, 6-foot 1.875-inch hose, filters, bag, attachments, and a three-year limited warranty; inconsistent peak-HP text is excluded from scoring.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Porter-Cable PCX18404P-6A 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum by Stanley Black & Decker.
Festool
Festool has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
Pro Tool Reviews reports hands-on evaluation of Festool cordless extractors and documents the CTC MIDI wet/dry configuration and special wet filter.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Festool Cordless Dust Extractors by Pro Tool Reviews.
RIDGID
RIDGID documents a broad current 3-to-16-gallon wet/dry range. The representative HD1200 is a 12-gallon corded NXT model with a 7-foot 2.5-inch hose, filter and bag compatibility, and blower function; the HD0318 is a 3-gallon 18V model rated at 76 CFM with a full lifetime warranty.
RIDGID documents a broad current 3-to-16-gallon wet/dry range. The representative HD1200 is a 12-gallon corded NXT model with a 7-foot 2.5-inch hose, filter and bag compatibility, and blower function; the HD0318 is a 3-gallon 18V model rated at 76 CFM with a full lifetime warranty.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: 12 Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vac by RIDGID.
Ryobi
Ryobi documents the PCL733B as a compact 1-gallon 18V ONE+ wet/dry vacuum with hose and attachments, wall-storage compatibility, and access to the 300-plus-product ONE+ battery ecosystem.
Ryobi documents the PCL733B as a compact 1-gallon 18V ONE+ wet/dry vacuum with hose and attachments, wall-storage compatibility, and access to the 300-plus-product ONE+ battery ecosystem.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Ryobi PCL733B 18V ONE+ 1 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum by Ryobi Power Tools.
Shop-Vac
Shop-Vac documents a wide current wet/dry range. Its representative 10-gallon corded model lists 95 CFM, 64 inches sealed pressure, a 12-foot cord, 7-foot hose, filters, drain, blower function, and limited lifetime warranty; its peak-HP label is not used as a scoring shortcut.
Shop-Vac documents a wide current wet/dry range. Its representative 10-gallon corded model lists 95 CFM, 64 inches sealed pressure, a 12-foot cord, 7-foot hose, filters, drain, blower function, and limited lifetime warranty; its peak-HP label is not used as a scoring shortcut.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Shop-Vac 10 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum by Shop-Vac USA.
Stanley
Stanley lists a current range from compact through 12-gallon wet/dry models. The representative SL18115P is a portable 5-gallon corded unit with wet and dry filtration, blower function, onboard storage, and accessories.
Stanley lists a current range from compact through 12-gallon wet/dry models. The representative SL18115P is a portable 5-gallon corded unit with wet and dry filtration, blower function, onboard storage, and accessories.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Stanley SL18115P 5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum by Stanley Black & Decker.
Bauer
Bauer has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
Tube Tested preserves comparative results for corded shop vacuums including Bauer, Craftsman, DeWalt, Shop-Vac, RIDGID, and Stanley across suction, pickup, and sound measurements.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum Test Results by Tube Tested.
Vacmaster
Vacmaster documents current compact, mainstream, and large wet/dry vacuums, including 5-, 12-, 14-, and 16-gallon Beast Series units and a dedicated HEPA model, providing broad corded coverage and filtration choices.
Vacmaster documents current compact, mainstream, and large wet/dry vacuums, including 5-, 12-, 14-, and 16-gallon Beast Series units and a dedicated HEPA model, providing broad corded coverage and filtration choices.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Vacmaster Wet/Dry Vacuums by Cleva North America.
Armor All
Armor All has admissible hands-on comparative evidence in the cited independent test.
Vacuum Wars states that it purchases products independently and reports the Armor All AA255W as a current car-vacuum pick after pickup, suction, attachment, portability, and value evaluation.
This record supports the claim. Verified 2026-08-20. Source: Best Car Vacuums by Vacuum Wars.