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Craftsman CMCV002B Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Suction pressure:3.43 kPaCapacity:2 LPower:350 WNoise level:80 dBWeight:4.2 kg

Craftsman CMCV002B Review: Compare 43 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

5.9

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

9.1

User score

â–¼Worse than 85% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

40%

2.7

Performance

22%

7.0

Design & Mobility

20%

6.3

Filter & Accessories

18%

7.0

Battery

â–¼Worse than 95% of wet-dry-vacuums
9.1

User score

User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2,581 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.
â–²Better than 88% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Craftsman CMCV002B

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

40%

2.7

Performance

22%

7.0

Design & Mobility

20%

6.3

Filter & Accessories

18%

7.0

Battery

5.1
User score
User score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 88% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 2,581 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.
9.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
Craftsman CMCV002B has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than 74.3% of products in this category.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.0
Power
350 W
Power
350 W
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 350 W, which is lower than that of 73% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
no
Variable power
no
â–¼ Worse than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power. This feature is present on 35% of wet-dry vacuums.
Capacity
2 L
Capacity
2 L
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 2 L, which is smaller than that of 71.8% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
80 dB
Noise level
80 dB
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB, which is higher than that of 77.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 14.2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
3.43 kPa
Suction pressure
3.43 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 3.43 kPa, which is lower than that of 98.3% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 71% of models
This wet-dry vacuum supports cordless operation. This feature is present on 29.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery runtime
25 minutes
Battery runtime
25 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <25 minutes – >65 minutes
This wet-dry vacuum offers 25 minutes of battery runtime, which is shorter than that of 90% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Charging time
?
Battery voltage
18 V
Battery voltage
18 V
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <18 V – >25.9 V
This wet-dry vacuum has a battery voltage of 18 V, which is lower than that of 89.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 10.2% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Power cable length
N/A
Operating radius
N/A
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This wet-dry vacuum is bagless. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
plastic
Tank material
plastic
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses plastic for its tank, which is less durable than the tank materials used by 41.6% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 58.4% of them.
Power cable holder
no
Power cable holder
no
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have a holder for the power cord. This feature is present on 65.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
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N. of filters
1
N. of filters
1
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 1 filters, fewer than 75.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 24.3% of wet-dry vacuums.
HEPA filter
yes
HEPA filter
yes
â–² Better than 58% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 41.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
Washable filter
yes
â–² Better than 8% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter. This feature is present on 92% of wet-dry vacuums.
Automatic filter cleaning
no
Automatic filter cleaning
no
â–¼ Worse than 9% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic filter cleaning. This feature is present on 9.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Flexible hose
yes
Flexible hose
yes
â–² Better than 27% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a flexible hose. This feature is present on 72.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Craftsman CMCV002B vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum supports cordless operation; the average wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a removable battery; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a removable battery.
  • Includes a HEPA filter
    HEPA filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter.
  • 26.3% lighter
    Weight
    4.2 kg
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    4.2 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 13.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Craftsman CMCV002B
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Craftsman CMCV002B has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.09 vs 8.000).
    9.09 vs 8
  • 0.24 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.377 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.377 m vs 2.134 m
  • 34.1% more popular
    Craftsman CMCV002B is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.82 vs 6.6).
    8.82 vs 6.58
  • 13.6% higher user score
    User score
    9.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Craftsman CMCV002B
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Craftsman CMCV002B has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.09 vs 8.000).
    9.09 vs 8
  • 34.1% more popular
    Craftsman CMCV002B is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.82 vs 6.6).
    8.82 vs 6.58
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum supports cordless operation; the average wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a removable battery; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a removable battery.
  • 26.3% lighter
    Weight
    4.2 kg
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    4.2 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 0.24 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.377 m
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.377 m vs 2.134 m
  • Includes a HEPA filter
    HEPA filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter.
  • 14.57 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    3.43 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 3.4 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    3.43 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    80 dB vs 76 dB
  • 25.98 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    16.52 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 16.5 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    16.52 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 800 W less motor power
    Power
    350 W
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 350 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    350 W vs 1,150 W
  • 13 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    2 L
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 2 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    2 L vs 15 L
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes; the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
  • No universal floor nozzle
    Universal floor nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle.
  • 4 fewer wheels
    Number of wheels
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (0 vs 4).
    0 vs 4
  • 6.7% worse value for money
    Craftsman CMCV002B offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.01 vs 7.5).
    7.01 vs 7.48
  • 46.2% more expensive
    Craftsman CMCV002B is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£190 vs £130).
    £190 vs £130
  • 14.57 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    3.43 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 3.4 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    3.43 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    80 dB vs 76 dB
  • 25.98 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    16.52 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 16.5 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    16.52 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 800 W less motor power
    Power
    350 W
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 350 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    350 W vs 1,150 W
  • 13 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    2 L
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 2 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    2 L vs 15 L
  • 15 minutes less battery runtime
    Battery runtime
    25 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <25 minutes – >65 minutes
    This wet-dry vacuum offers 25 minutes of battery runtime; the average wet-dry vacuum offers 40 minutes of battery runtime.
    25 minutes vs 40 minutes
  • 3.6 V less battery voltage
    Battery voltage
    18 V
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >25.9 V
    This wet-dry vacuum has a battery voltage of 18 V; the average wet-dry vacuum has a battery voltage of 21.6 V.
    18 V vs 21.6 V
  • 4 fewer wheels
    Number of wheels
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (0 vs 4).
    0 vs 4
  • No cable holder
    Power cable holder
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have a holder for the power cord; the average wet-dry vacuum has a holder for the power cord.
  • 3.25 mm less hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    31.75 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 31.8 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    31.75 mm vs 35 mm
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes; the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
  • No universal floor nozzle
    Universal floor nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle.
  • 1 fewer filters
    N. of filters
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2

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Craftsman CMCV002B Review | Tested & Rated

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Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Craftsman CMCV002B

  • Highly portable toolbox-style design with a sturdy handle for easy transport.
  • Good value and budget-friendly pricing for a cordless wet-dry solution.
  • Strong suction performance for a 20V compact vacuum, especially for small workshop debris and car cleaning.
  • Integrated onboard storage that keeps the hose and attachments secure and organized.
  • Equipped with a washable HEPA filter that effectively captures fine dust and allergens.
  • Versatile functionality with an exhaust port that allows the unit to double as a blower.
  • Seamless battery integration for users who already own tools in the Craftsman V20 system.

What we don't like about Craftsman CMCV002B

  • Sold as a bare tool, meaning the V20 battery and charger must be purchased separately.
  • Limited runtime when paired with smaller capacity batteries, requiring a 4.0 Ah or higher battery for extended use.
  • The 2-gallon tank capacity fills up quickly and requires frequent emptying on larger jobs.
  • Suction power, while good for a portable unit, is weaker compared to traditional corded shop vacuums.
  • The included larger nozzle attachment is reported to be disappointing for lifting pet hair from carpets.
  • Lacks advanced stacking capabilities, such as compatibility with a tool stack or VersaStack setup for secure transit.

Verdict

The Craftsman CMCV002B is a portable, toolbox-style cordless shop vacuum operating on a 20V battery system, delivering 35 CFM of suction power alongside an integrated 2-gallon plastic tank. Built for cleaning up wood debris, screws, and liquid spills, it features a HEPA grade filter that traps 99.7% of dust and allergens, a 7-foot 8-inch flexible hose, a 1.5-inch maximum suction lift, and dedicated onboard accessory storage. Its primary advantages include excellent wet and dry cleaning performance, strong focused suction, a durable yet lightweight 4.2kg build, and integrated hose management that maximizes convenience. However, users should note that the vacuum generates a relatively loud 80 dB noise level, its external hose wrapping design makes it awkward to stack with other tools, and both the battery and charger are sold separately.

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