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Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Suction pressure:7.5 kPaCapacity:5 LPower:480 WNoise level:69 dBWeight:2.04 kg

Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 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.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

80%

4.6

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 98% of wet-dry-vacuums
4.6

Technical score

Technical score
4.6/ 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 99% of models
Score components

40%

4.0

Performance

22%

5.7

Design & Mobility

20%

5.3

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

â–¼Worse than 99% of wet-dry-vacuums
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 653 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 68% of wet-dry-vacuums
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    N/A~ £35

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Craftsman CMXEVBE17678

Technical score
Technical score
4.6/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

40%

4.0

Performance

22%

5.7

Design & Mobility

20%

5.3

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

4.6
User score
User score
8.4/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.1

Number of reviews

Based on 653 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.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 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 68% of models
Popularity:
Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than 67.8% of products in this category.
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
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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 98% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.8
Power
480 W
Power
480 W
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 480 W, which is lower than that of 70.7% 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
5 L
Capacity
5 L
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 5 L, which is smaller than that of 67.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1% 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
7.5 kPa
Suction pressure
7.5 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 7.5 kPa, which is lower than that of 97.8% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ 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
1.829 m
Power cable length
1.829 m
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 1.829 m, which is shorter than that of 96.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 3.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
3.048 m
Operating radius
3.048 m
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 3.048 m, which is smaller than that of 97.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2.1% of wet-dry vacuums.
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
yes
Power cable holder
yes
â–² 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
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
no
HEPA filter
no
â–¼ 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
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 CMXEVBE17678 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 64.2% lighter
    Weight
    2.04 kg
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    2.04 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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
  • 3.71x cheaper
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£35 vs £130).
    £35 vs £130
  • 5.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17678
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.44 vs 8.000).
    8.44 vs 8
  • 22.6% more popular
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.07 vs 6.6).
    8.07 vs 6.58
  • 3.71x cheaper
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£35 vs £130).
    £35 vs £130
  • 5.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.4/ 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 CMXEVBE17678
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.44 vs 8.000).
    8.44 vs 8
  • 22.6% more popular
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.07 vs 6.6).
    8.07 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
  • 64.2% lighter
    Weight
    2.04 kg
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    2.04 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 10.5 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    7.5 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 7.5 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    7.5 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 3.17 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    1.829 m
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 1.8 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    1.829 m vs 5 m
  • 18.43 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    24.07 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 24.1 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    24.07 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 4.15 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    3.048 m
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 3 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    3.048 m vs 7.2 m
  • 670 W less motor power
    Power
    480 W
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 480 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    480 W vs 1,150 W
  • 0.92 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.219 m
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.219 m vs 2.134 m
  • 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.
  • 10.4% worse value for money
    Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.77 vs 7.5).
    6.77 vs 7.48
  • 10.5 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    7.5 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 7.5 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    7.5 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 18.43 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    24.07 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 24.1 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    24.07 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 670 W less motor power
    Power
    480 W
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 480 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    480 W vs 1,150 W
  • 10 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    5 L
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 5 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    5 L vs 15 L
  • 3.17 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    1.829 m
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 1.8 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    1.829 m vs 5 m
  • 4.15 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    3.048 m
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 3 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    3.048 m vs 7.2 m
  • 0.92 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.219 m
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.219 m vs 2.134 m
  • 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
  • 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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Based on 653 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Craftsman CMXEVBE17678

  • Innovative bucket-top powerhead design transforms any standard 5-gallon bucket into a shop vacuum
  • Highly portable, lightweight, and compact form factor makes it easy to carry around jobsites
  • Powerful 1.75 Peak HP motor provides ample suction for small-to-medium garage or workshop cleanups
  • Dual-functioning system includes a rear blower port to easily clear away leaves and sidewalk debris
  • Snug, tight-fitting seal prevents dirt and dust from leaking out of the sides if the unit tilts

What we don't like about Craftsman CMXEVBE17678

  • Limited capacity and lower suction compared to standard full-sized heavy-duty shop vacuums
  • Requires a separate 5-gallon bucket to be purchased as it is sold as a powerhead unit only
  • The 6-foot power cord is relatively short and often requires the use of an extension cord
  • Produces a high level of operating noise relative to its compact size
  • Included 4-foot hose and utility accessories offer a short reach and do not interchange with larger-diameter vacuum tubes

Verdict

The Craftsman CMXEVBE17678 is a portable, lightweight wet-dry vacuum powerhead weighing 4.5 pounds and operating on a 1.20-volt AC power source with a 480-watt, 4-amp electrical draw. It features a compact 1.75 peak horsepower motor, a dual-functioning blower port, a 6-foot power cord, a 69-decibel noise level, and includes a 1.25-inch diameter by 4-foot long beveled-end friction-fit hose along with a cartridge filter and a retainer band. A main characteristic and advantage of this unit is its highly adaptable design that securely clamps onto most standard 5-gallon multi-purpose buckets to quickly transform them into functional shop vacuums, making it exceptionally cost-effective and space-saving for garages or jobsites. However, notable cons include its limited suction power for heavy workloads, its unsuitability for capturing fine drywall or sawdust without specialized filtration, a short reach that necessitates an extension cord, and the fact that the 5-gallon bucket itself is not included and must be purchased separately.

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