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Avg. price:~£45Suction power (AW):30 AWBattery runtime:40 minutesCapacity:0.5 LWeight:1.3 kg

Makita DCL182Z Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical Score

20%

9.2

User score

▼Worse than 83% of vacuum-cleaners
5.5

Technical Score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

28%

3.8

Performance

22%

7.4

Battery

18%

6.2

Filtration

14%

4.6

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

▼Worse than 98% of vacuum-cleaners
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 8,630 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The Makita DCL182Z is a compact 18V LXT cordless stick vacuum featuring a two-stage suction system with high (30W) and low (11W) power settings, delivering a maximum sealed suction of 5.4 kPa and an airflow of 1.0 m³/min. Weighing just 1.3 kg, it offers a 500 ml cloth bag or 330 ml paper bag capacity and provides approximately 20 to 40 minutes of continuous runtime on a 3.0Ah battery. Key pros include its lightweight portability, low 71 dB noise level for quiet operation, and compatibility with the broad Makita 18V battery ecosystem. However, it is primarily designed for hard floors and light debris, as it lacks a rotating brush roll for deep carpet cleaning and is sold as a bare tool without a battery or charger.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Makita DCL182Z

Technical Score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

28%

3.8

Performance

22%

7.4

Battery

18%

6.2

Filtration

14%

4.6

Attachments

10%

7.8

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

5.5
Makita DCL182Z has a technical score of 5.5 points, which is lower than 97.7% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
9.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 8,630 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.2
Makita DCL182Z has a user score of 9.16 points, which is higher than 95.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Makita DCL182Z has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
10
Makita DCL182Z has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 91.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.4
Makita DCL182Z has a value-for-money score of 7.4 points, which is lower than 69.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
30 AW
Suction power (AW)
30 AW
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 30 AW, which is lower than that of 91.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
3.6 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
3.6 kPa
▼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 3.6 kPa, which is lower than that of 99.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
21.67 L/s
Airflow
21.67 L/s
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 21.67 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 76.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
brushed
Power consumption
30 W
Power consumption
30 W
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <165 W – >899 W
This vacuum cleaner draws 30 W, which is lower than the power consumption of 99.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
▲ Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
40 minutes
Battery runtime
40 minutes
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 40 minutes, which is shorter than that of 64.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 18.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
?
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
Battery capacity
3,000 mAh
▲ Better than 80% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 3,000 mAh, which is larger than that of 79.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
18 V
Battery voltage
18 V
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 18 V, which is lower than that of 79.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
hepa
Filter class
hepa
▼ Worse than 38% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class hepa, which is more advanced than the class used by 16% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 46% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.97%
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.97% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 59.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 19.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
▼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.5 L
Capacity
0.5 L
▼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.5 L, which is smaller than that of 79.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
▼ Worse than 79% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
classic
Roller type
none
Anti-tangle brush
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
▼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
▼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
1.3 kg
Weight
1.3 kg
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 1.3 kg, which is lower than the weight of 98.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.3% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
▲ Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
▼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
▼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
▼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
no
Nozzle light
no
▼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
▼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Makita DCL182Z vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 64.1% lower weight
    Weight
    1.3 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (1.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    1.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 570 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    30 W
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (30 W vs 600 W).
    30 W vs 600 W
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 500 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    3,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 8 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    20 minutes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (20 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    20 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    71-71 dB
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (71-71 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    71-71 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Makita DCL182Z
    the average vacuum cleaner
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Makita DCL182Z has a higher user score than the average vacuum cleaner (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 3.33x cheaper
    Makita DCL182Z is cheaper than the average vacuum cleaner (£45 vs £150).
    £45 vs £150
  • 570 W lower power consumption
    Power consumption
    30 W
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <165 W – >899 W
    This vacuum cleaner draws less power than the average vacuum cleaner (30 W vs 600 W).
    30 W vs 600 W
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    71-71 dB
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (71-71 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    71-71 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 500 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,000 mAh
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (3000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    3,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • 8 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    20 minutes
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (20 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    20 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.02 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.97 %
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.97 % vs 99.95 %
  • 64.1% lower weight
    Weight
    1.3 kg
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (1.3 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    1.3 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 150 mm narrower body
    Width
    115 mm
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (115 mm vs 265 mm).
    115 mm vs 265 mm
  • 114 mm shallower body
    Depth
    151 mm
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (151 mm vs 265 mm).
    151 mm vs 265 mm
  • 16.4 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    3.6 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (3.6 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    3.6 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 120 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    30 AW
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (30 AW vs 150 AW).
    30 AW vs 150 AW
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 10 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    40 minutes
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (40 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    40 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 0.5 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.5 L
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.5 L vs 1 L
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 6.13 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    21.67 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (21.7 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    21.67 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 3.5% worse value for money
    Makita DCL182Z offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.39 vs 7.6).
    7.39 vs 7.65
  • 16.4 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    3.6 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (3.6 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    3.6 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 120 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    30 AW
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (30 AW vs 150 AW).
    30 AW vs 150 AW
  • 6.13 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    21.67 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (21.7 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    21.67 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 35 mm narrower cleaning path
    Cleaning path width
    225 mm
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <230 mm – >309 mm
    This vacuum cleaner has a narrower cleaning path than the average vacuum cleaner (225 mm vs 260 mm).
    225 mm vs 260 mm
  • 10 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    40 minutes
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (40 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    40 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 4.2 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    18 V
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (18 V vs 22.2 V).
    18 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.5 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.5 L
    ▼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.5 L vs 1 L
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No bagless design
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use a bagless design, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2014
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2014 vs 2021).
    2014 vs 2021

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What customers like about Makita DCL182Z?

  • Lightweight and highly portable, making it easy to carry around and maneuver
  • Excellent value for money, especially for users who already own compatible Makita 18V LXT batteries
  • Great for light cleaning, small spaces, stairs, motorhomes, and vehicle interiors
  • Features a robust, high-quality, and sturdy build typical of the Makita brand
  • Offers two electronic suction modes (High/Low) that are easily controlled via push-buttons
  • Compatible with both eco-friendly reusable cloth bags and disposable paper bags

What customers dislike about Makita DCL182Z?

  • Suction power is mixed; some users feel it is too weak for heavy-duty household cleaning or thick carpets
  • The dust bag capacity is very small, requiring frequent emptying and cleaning
  • It is sold as a bare unit ('Z' model), meaning batteries and a charger must be purchased separately
  • Can be quite noisy, especially when operating on the highest suction setting

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