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DEWALT DXV20PTA Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Suction pressure:15 kPaCapacity:20 LPower:1050 WNoise level:80 dBWeight:6.2 kg

DEWALT DXV20PTA 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.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 77% of models
Score components

80%

5.8

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

▼Worse than 77% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.8

Technical score

Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

40%

5.4

Performance

22%

7.1

Design & Mobility

20%

6.6

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 77% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 10 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.
▼Worse than 87% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum DEWALT DXV20PTA

Technical score
Technical score
5.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components:

40%

5.4

Performance

22%

7.1

Design & Mobility

20%

6.6

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.8
User score
User score
7.5/ 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 87% of models
Score components

70%

9.4

User ratings

30%

3.0

Number of reviews

Based on 10 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.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
3.0/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Popularity:
DEWALT DXV20PTA has a popularity score of 3 points, which is lower than 68.8% of products in this category.
3.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.2
Power
1,050 W
Power
1,050 W
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,050 W, which is lower than that of 55.2% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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
20 L
Capacity
20 L
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L, which is larger than that of 57.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
80 dB
Noise level
80 dB
▼ 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
15 kPa
Suction pressure
15 kPa
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 15 kPa, which is lower than that of 77.2% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 4.4% 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
3.05 m
Power cable length
3.05 m
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 3.05 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
5.15 m
Operating radius
5.15 m
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 5.15 m, which is smaller than that of 78.6% 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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DEWALT DXV20PTA vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a socket for power tools; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a socket for power tools.
  • 13 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    48 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 48 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    48 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.
  • 5 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    20 L vs 15 L
  • 9.8% less external volume
    Volume
    66,500 cm³
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 66500 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    66,500 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 5 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    20 L vs 15 L
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a socket for power tools; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a socket for power tools.
  • 13 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    48 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 48 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    48 mm vs 35 mm
  • 9.8% less external volume
    Volume
    66,500 cm³
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 66500 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    66,500 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 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.
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    ▼ 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
  • 1.95 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    3.05 m
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 3.1 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    3.05 m vs 5 m
  • 3 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    15 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 15 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    15 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 2.05 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    5.15 m
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 5.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    5.15 m vs 7.2 m
  • 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
  • 4.7 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    37.8 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 37.8 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    37.8 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 8.8% heavier
    Weight
    6.2 kg
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    6.2 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 100 W less motor power
    Power
    1,050 W
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1050 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,050 W vs 1,150 W
  • 3.7% worse value for money
    DEWALT DXV20PTA offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.21 vs 7.5).
    7.21 vs 7.48
  • 7.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    DEWALT DXV20PTA
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    DEWALT DXV20PTA has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.47 vs 8.000).
    7.47 vs 8
  • 2.23x less popular
    DEWALT DXV20PTA is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (2.95 vs 6.6).
    2.95 vs 6.58
  • 15.4% more expensive
    DEWALT DXV20PTA is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£150 vs £130).
    £150 vs £130
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    ▼ 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
  • 3 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    15 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 15 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    15 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 4.7 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    37.8 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 37.8 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    37.8 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 100 W less motor power
    Power
    1,050 W
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1050 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,050 W vs 1,150 W
  • 1.95 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    3.05 m
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 3.1 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    3.05 m vs 5 m
  • 2.05 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    5.15 m
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 5.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    5.15 m vs 7.2 m
  • 8.8% heavier
    Weight
    6.2 kg
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    6.2 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 0.03 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.1 m
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.1 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.1 m vs 2.134 m
  • 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

Third-party reviews

Based on 10 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about DEWALT DXV20PTA

  • Automatic power tool activation automatically turns the vacuum on/off when operating connected tools
  • Excellent suction power and motor performance for tough workshop and job site debris
  • Sturdy yet lightweight polyurethane drum design makes it highly maneuverable
  • Converts easily into a blower for clearing sawdust or outdoor debris
  • Good capacity (20 litres) allows for extended use without constant emptying

What we don't like about DEWALT DXV20PTA

  • Included hose and accessories can be quite stiff and rigid
  • Power cord length is sometimes reported as too short for larger workspaces without extension leads
  • Loud during operation, which is common for shop vacs but can be disruptive
  • Bulky onboard storage setup for the accessories

Verdict

The DEWALT DXV20PTA is a professional-grade corded wet-dry vacuum cleaner powered by a 1,050W motor that generates 15 kPa of suction pressure and a maximum airflow rate of 37.8 L/S. Built with a durable 20-liter polymer tank, this unit operates on 220-240V mains and features a 48mm x 2.1m quick-connect locking hose system alongside a 3-meter power cord. A primary characteristic is its built-in Power Tool Activation (PTA) socket, which automatically syncs vacuum operation with connected power tools for efficient dust extraction. Main advantages include its versatility to instantly convert into a blower port, a water-resistant on/off switch, non-marring rubberized casters for smooth mobility, an integrated drain port for easy liquid disposal, and a convenient hose storage strap. However, minor limitations include an 80 dB noise level during operation and a relatively short 3-meter power cord that may restrict extended cleaning reach without an extension lead.

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