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Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Suction pressure:11.5 kPaCapacity:16 LPower:?Noise level:82 dBWeight:11.79 kg

Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 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
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 87% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

7.7

User score

▼Worse than 87% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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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 92% of models
Score components

40%

5.3

Performance

22%

6.4

Design & Mobility

20%

5.9

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 92% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.7

User score

User score
7.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 100 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.
▼Worse than 83% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Best prices

    N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Craftsman CMXEVBE18695

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
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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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

40%

5.3

Performance

22%

6.4

Design & Mobility

20%

5.9

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.4
User score
User score
7.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

6.0

Number of reviews

Based on 100 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.
7.7
Popularity
Popularity
6.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Popularity:
Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 has a popularity score of 6 points, which is lower than 53% of products in this category.
6.0
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
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

60%

5.9

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.0
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
16 L
Capacity
16 L
▲ Better than 51% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 16 L, which is larger than that of 51.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
82 dB
Noise level
82 dB
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 82 dB, which is higher than that of 92.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 3.7% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
11.5 kPa
Suction pressure
11.5 kPa
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 11.5 kPa, which is lower than that of 90.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.6% 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
6.248 m
Power cable length
6.248 m
▲ Better than 87% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 6.248 m, which is longer than that of 87.2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
8.23 m
Operating radius
8.23 m
▲ Better than 74% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8.23 m, which is larger than that of 74.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.4% 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
plastic
Tank material
plastic
▼ 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
▲ 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
yes
Washable filter
yes
▲ 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
▼ 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 CMXEVBE18695 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 44.81 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    87.31 L/s
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 87.3 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    87.31 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 28.5 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    63.5 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 63.5 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    63.5 mm vs 35 mm
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • 1.25 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    6.248 m
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 6.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    6.248 m vs 5 m
  • 1.03 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    8.23 m
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    8.23 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    16 L
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 16 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    16 L vs 15 L
  • 44.81 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    87.31 L/s
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 87.3 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    87.31 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 1 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    16 L
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 16 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    16 L vs 15 L
  • 28.5 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    63.5 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 63.5 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    63.5 mm vs 35 mm
  • 1.25 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    6.248 m
    ▲ Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 6.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    6.248 m vs 5 m
  • 1.03 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    8.23 m
    ▲ Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    8.23 m vs 7.2 m
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • 2.07x heavier
    Weight
    11.79 kg
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (11.8 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    11.79 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 6 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    82 dB
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 82 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    82 dB vs 76 dB
  • 6.5 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    11.5 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 11.5 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    11.5 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 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.
  • 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
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a flat crevice nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a flat crevice nozzle.
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.98 vs 7.5).
    6.98 vs 7.48
  • 38.5% more expensive
    Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.98 vs 7.5).
    6.98 vs 7.48
  • 38.5% more expensive
    Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 4% lower user score
    User score
    7.7/ 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
    Craftsman CMXEVBE18695
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.69 vs 8.000).
    7.69 vs 8
  • 9.1% less popular
    Craftsman CMXEVBE18695 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.03 vs 6.6).
    6.03 vs 6.58
  • 6 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    82 dB
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 82 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    82 dB vs 76 dB
  • 6.5 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    11.5 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 11.5 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    11.5 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 2.07x heavier
    Weight
    11.79 kg
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (11.8 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    11.79 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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.
  • 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
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a flat crevice nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a flat crevice nozzle.

Third-party reviews

Based on 100 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Craftsman CMXEVBE18695

  • Powerful 6.5 Peak HP provides incredible suction for heavy-duty messes.
  • Large 16-gallon capacity handles big cleaning tasks without frequent emptying.
  • Dual-Flex hose technology provides 180-degree mobility and prevents kinking.
  • Oversized built-in drain allows for quick and easy liquid disposal.
  • Rear blowing port quickly converts the vacuum into a yard blower.
  • Included muffler/diffuser effectively reduces operational motor noise.
  • Qwik Lock filter system makes changing filters fast and effortless.
  • Excellent 360-degree maneuverability once the casters are installed.

What we don't like about Craftsman CMXEVBE18695

  • Casters and wheels can be frustratingly difficult to assemble initially.
  • The unit is physically bulky and takes up significant storage space.
  • The 7-foot hose can feel too short for reaching distant areas.
  • Operating noise is still quite loud despite the included diffuser.
  • Not ideal for vacuuming up fine dust or ash without specialized filters.

Verdict

The CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE18695 is a heavy-duty, corded electric wet-dry shop vacuum featuring a large 16-gallon capacity collection tank and a powerful 6.5 peak horsepower motor that operates on 120 volts and draws 12 amps. Key characteristics and advantages include a 2.5-inch by 7-foot POS-I-LOCK hose equipped with Dual-Flex technology for kink-resistant 180-degree mobility, an oversized built-in drain port for effortless liquid disposal, an integrated rear blowing port for yard debris, and a convenient Qwik Lock filter fastening system for rapid filter swaps. Main pros consist of exceptional 130 CFM airflow suction power for handling massive garage and jobsite messes, highly mobile 360-degree casters, and convenient on-board storage organizers for its numerous included nozzles and wands. However, noted cons are that the unit can be quite loud during operation, its thin plastic drum construction can feel cheap, and the initial caster wheel installation requires significant physical force.

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