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DEWALT DXV38SC Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Suction pressure:16 kPaCapacity:38 LPower:1050 WNoise level:80 dBWeight:12.5 kg

DEWALT DXV38SC 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.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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 84% of models
Score components

80%

5.7

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

▼Worse than 84% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 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 83% of models
Score components

40%

6.2

Performance

22%

4.9

Design & Mobility

20%

6.8

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 83% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on 29 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 91% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum DEWALT DXV38SC

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 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 83% of models
Score components:

40%

6.2

Performance

22%

4.9

Design & Mobility

20%

6.8

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.7
User score
User score
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

4.0

Number of reviews

Based on 29 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.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
4.0/ 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 65% of models
Popularity:
DEWALT DXV38SC has a popularity score of 4 points, which is lower than 65.4% of products in this category.
4.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.1
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
38 L
Capacity
38 L
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 38 L, which is larger than that of 97.5% 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
16 kPa
Suction pressure
16 kPa
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 16 kPa, which is lower than that of 71.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5% 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
2
N. of filters
2
▲ Better than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 2 filters, more than 24.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 56.4% 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 DXV38SC vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 23 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    38 L
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 38 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    38 L vs 15 L
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 23 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    38 L
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 38 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    38 L vs 15 L
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2.19x heavier
    Weight
    12.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (12.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    12.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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
  • 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
  • 73.3% more external volume
    Volume
    127,730 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 127730 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    127,730 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 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.
  • 2 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    16 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 16 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    16 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 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
  • 5.8% worse value for money
    DEWALT DXV38SC offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.07 vs 7.5).
    7.07 vs 7.48
  • 10.7% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    DEWALT DXV38SC
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    DEWALT DXV38SC has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.23 vs 8.000).
    7.23 vs 8
  • 63.6% less popular
    DEWALT DXV38SC is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.02 vs 6.6).
    4.02 vs 6.58
  • 30.8% more expensive
    DEWALT DXV38SC is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£170 vs £130).
    £170 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
  • 2 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    16 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 16 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    16 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 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
  • 2.19x heavier
    Weight
    12.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (12.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    12.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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
  • 73.3% more external volume
    Volume
    127,730 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 127730 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    127,730 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 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
  • 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.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 29 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about DEWALT DXV38SC

  • Powerful 16 kPa suction easily picks up heavy debris, sawdust, metal swarf, and liquids
  • Durable, lightweight stainless steel tank construction built for tough workshop environments
  • Surprisingly quiet motor operation compared to traditional competitor shop vacuums
  • Smooth and stable movement thanks to rubberised, non-marring caster wheels
  • Convenient built-in drain port for quick and easy liquid disposal
  • Versatile design featuring a built-in blower port to easily clear workshops
  • Generous range of accessories, multiple filtration options, and a secure quick-connect locking hose system

What we don't like about DEWALT DXV38SC

  • The 3-meter power cord is considered somewhat short for larger job sites, requiring an extension lead
  • The large-bore hose and heavy-duty extensions can feel bulky, heavy, or unwieldy during prolonged use
  • Attachments and nozzles can occasionally pop loose from the heavy hose if not held directly by the cuff
  • Higher price point compared to entry-level plastic or smaller-capacity competitor vacuums

Verdict

The DEWALT DXV38SC is a heavy-duty corded wet-dry vacuum featuring a 1200W motor that delivers 16 kPa of sealed suction pressure and an airflow rate of 42.5 L/S. Constructed with a durable, rust-resistant 38-liter stainless steel tank and a 48mm-diameter by 2.1-meter locking hose, its main advantages include powerful dual-material cleaning performance, a built-in blower port, a water-resistant on/off switch, non-marring rubberized casters, and an integrated drain port for easy liquid disposal. However, users may find its 3-meter power cord significantly limits reach without an extension, and its 12.5 kg weight can make it cumbersome to transport when filled to capacity.

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