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Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Suction pressure:12.45 kPaCapacity:2.5 LPower:?Noise level:69 dBWeight:3.04 kg

Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 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
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

▼Worse than 86% 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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

40%

5.2

Performance

22%

6.2

Design & Mobility

20%

4.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 96% of wet-dry-vacuums
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 10
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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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 10,042 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 92% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Best prices

    N/A~ £140

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Craftsman CMXEVBE17250

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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

40%

5.2

Performance

22%

6.2

Design & Mobility

20%

4.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.1
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 10,042 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
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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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
★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 90.6% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 86% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.1
Power
?
Variable power
no
Variable power
no
▼ 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
2.5 L
Capacity
2.5 L
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 2.5 L, which is smaller than that of 70.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
69 dB
Noise level
69 dB
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 69 dB, which is lower than that of 91.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 4.7% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
12.45 kPa
Suction pressure
12.45 kPa
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 12.45 kPa, which is lower than that of 86.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.1% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 30% of models
This wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord. This feature is present on 29.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery type
N/A
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Power cable length
3.048 m
Power cable length
3.048 m
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 3.048 m, which is shorter than that of 78% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 4.3% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
4.572 m
Operating radius
4.572 m
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4.572 m, which is smaller than that of 90% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 34% of models
This wet-dry vacuum is bagless. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
polypropylene
Tank material
polypropylene
▲ Better than 59% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses polypropylene for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 58.9% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 8.9% of them.
Power cable holder
yes
Power cable holder
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has 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
▼ 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
no
HEPA filter
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 41.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Washable filter
no
Washable filter
no
▼ Worse than 93% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include a washable filter. This feature is present on 92% of wet-dry vacuums.
Automatic filter cleaning
no
Automatic filter cleaning
no
▼ 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
▲ 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 CMXEVBE17250 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 7 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    69 dB
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 69 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    69 dB vs 76 dB
  • 46.7% lighter
    Weight
    3.04 kg
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (3 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    3.04 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • Suitable for ash pickup
    Ash suction capability
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum supports ash pickup; the average wet-dry vacuum does not support ash pickup.
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    polypropylene
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of polypropylene; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    polypropylene vs plastic
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17250
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 52% more popular
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (10 vs 6.6).
    10 vs 6.58
  • 14.5% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    ▼
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17250
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 52% more popular
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (10 vs 6.6).
    10 vs 6.58
  • 7 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    69 dB
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 69 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    69 dB vs 76 dB
  • Suitable for ash pickup
    Ash suction capability
    yes
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum supports ash pickup; the average wet-dry vacuum does not support ash pickup.
  • 46.7% lighter
    Weight
    3.04 kg
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (3 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    3.04 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    polypropylene
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of polypropylene; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    polypropylene vs plastic
  • 19.37 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    23.13 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 23.1 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    23.13 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 5.55 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    12.45 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 12.5 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    12.45 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 12.5 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 2.5 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    2.5 L vs 15 L
  • 2.63 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    4.572 m
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4.6 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    4.572 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1.95 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    3.048 m
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 3 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    3.048 m vs 5 m
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.06 vs 7.5).
    7.06 vs 7.48
  • 7.7% more expensive
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£140 vs £130).
    £140 vs £130
  • 5.55 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    12.45 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 12.5 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    12.45 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 19.37 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    23.13 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 23.1 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    23.13 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 12.5 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    2.5 L
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 2.5 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    2.5 L vs 15 L
  • 2.63 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    4.572 m
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4.6 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    4.572 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1.95 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    3.048 m
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 3 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    3.048 m vs 5 m
  • 4 fewer wheels
    Number of wheels
    0
    ▼ 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
  • 0.61 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.524 m
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.524 m vs 2.134 m
  • 3.25 mm less hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    31.75 mm
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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
    ▼ 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.
  • Non-washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a washable filter; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter.
  • 1 fewer filters
    N. of filters
    1
    ▼ 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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What we like about Craftsman CMXEVBE17250

  • Lightweight and highly portable design
  • Compact size makes it easy to store in small spaces
  • Strong suction power for a small 2.5-gallon vacuum
  • Converts easily into a blower for extra versatility
  • Convenient built-in carry handle and integrated cord wrap
  • Great performance for cleaning vehicle interiors, tight spaces, and small household messes

What we don't like about Craftsman CMXEVBE17250

  • Limited tank capacity makes it unsuitable for large cleaning tasks
  • Can be quite noisy during operation
  • Standard filter struggles with fine debris like drywall dust or fireplace ash, occasionally blowing dust back out
  • Some users reported decreased suction when using larger, unincluded attachments
  • Lacks an automated built-in tank drain

Verdict

The Craftsman CMXEVBE17250 is a portable corded electric wet-dry shop vacuum featuring a 2.5-gallon drum capacity, a 1.75 to 2.5 peak HP motor operating at 3.0 amps and 120 volts, and a 10-foot power cord. Main pros include its lightweight and compact design with a built-in top carrying handle, an integrated cord wrap, two-in-one functionality that easily converts into a blower port, and 1-1/4-inch diameter accessories, including a 5-foot friction-fit hose, a crevice tool, and a utility nozzle. However, main cons include a lack of a built-in drainage port, a short hose and power cord that limit overall cleaning reach, and incompatibility with fine dust like drywall or ash when using the standard included filter bag.

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