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DEWALT DXV25S Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£140Suction pressure:15 kPaCapacity:25 LPower:1050 WNoise level:59 dBWeight:6.6 kg

DEWALT DXV25S 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 79% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 79% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 64% of models
Score components

40%

6.7

Performance

22%

6.6

Design & Mobility

20%

6.2

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 64% of wet-dry-vacuums
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum DEWALT DXV25S

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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 64% of models
Score components:

40%

6.7

Performance

22%

6.6

Design & Mobility

20%

6.2

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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 99% of models
Popularity:
DEWALT DXV25S has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.8

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
25 L
Capacity
25 L
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 25 L, which is larger than that of 77.2% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 3.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
59 dB
Noise level
59 dB
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 59 dB, which is lower than that of 100% 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 m
Power cable length
3 m
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 3 m, which is shorter than that of 83% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 8.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
5.1 m
Operating radius
5.1 m
▼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 5.1 m, which is smaller than that of 79.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2.9% 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
stainless steel
Tank material
stainless steel
▲ Better than 69% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses stainless steel for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 68.8% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 31.2% 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 DXV25S vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 17 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    59 dB
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 59 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    59 dB vs 76 dB
  • 10 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    25 L
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 25 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    25 L vs 15 L
  • 12.63 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    47.625 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 47.6 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    47.625 mm vs 35 mm
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of stainless steel; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    stainless steel vs plastic
  • 17 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    59 dB
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 59 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    59 dB vs 76 dB
  • 10 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    25 L
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 25 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    25 L vs 15 L
  • 12.63 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    47.625 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 47.6 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    47.625 mm vs 35 mm
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of stainless steel; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    stainless steel vs plastic
  • 2 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    3 m
    ▼ Worse than 83% 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 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
  • 2.1 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    5.1 m
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 5.1 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    5.1 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
  • 15.8% heavier
    Weight
    6.6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.6 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    6.6 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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
  • 6.58x less popular
    DEWALT DXV25S is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 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
  • 6.58x less popular
    DEWALT DXV25S is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 3.8% worse value for money
    DEWALT DXV25S offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.2 vs 7.5).
    7.2 vs 7.48
  • 7.7% more expensive
    DEWALT DXV25S is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£140 vs £130).
    £140 vs £130
  • 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
  • 2 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    3 m
    ▼ Worse than 83% 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 m vs 5 m
  • 2.1 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    5.1 m
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 5.1 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    5.1 m vs 7.2 m
  • 15.8% heavier
    Weight
    6.6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.6 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    6.6 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
  • 6.5% more external volume
    Volume
    78,499 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 78499 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    78,499 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 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 DEWALT DXV25S

  • Large 25-liter (approx. 6-gallon) capacity allows for longer cleaning sessions without frequent emptying.
  • Durable and rugged stainless steel tank is corrosion-resistant and withstands heavy-duty job site or workshop use.
  • Strong motor performance and suction power efficiently handle sawdust, debris, and liquid spills.
  • Incorporates 'Quiet Technology', operating much more quietly than conventional wet-dry vacuums of similar capacity.
  • Equipped with sturdy, rubberized swivel wheels and a convenient, larger handle for easy mobility and cable management.

What we don't like about DEWALT DXV25S

  • Some users report that the vacuum feels underpowered compared to older or competing shop vac models on the market.
  • Accessories can occasionally feel somewhat rigid or cumbersome during operation.
  • Price point is generally higher than budget-friendly alternatives from competing brands.

Verdict

The DEWALT DXV25S is a professional-grade wet-dry vacuum featuring a 1050W motor that delivers 15 kPa of suction power and a 37.8 l/s airflow rate. It is built with a durable, corrosion-resistant 25-liter stainless steel tank and equipped with an automatic ball-cock air shutoff safety mechanism, an integrated blower port, and four heavy-duty swiveling casters. Main pros include its versatile dual wet and dry cleaning capabilities, low operating noise level of around 59 dB, a convenient built-in liquid drain port, and a reusable Clean Connect cartridge filter system. However, notable cons include its relatively short 3-meter power cord and a lacks-effective built-in storage system for its 2.1-meter hose and accessories, requiring separate organization.

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