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Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£160Suction pressure:25 kPaCapacity:20 LPower:1000 WNoise level:72 dBWeight:7.5 kg

Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 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.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

80%

6.2

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

▲Better than 63% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components

40%

7.4

Performance

22%

6.3

Design & Mobility

20%

6.0

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 59% of wet-dry-vacuums
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 3,181 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.
★Better than 95% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 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 59% of models
Score components:

40%

7.4

Performance

22%

6.3

Design & Mobility

20%

6.0

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.2
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

9.6

Number of reviews

Based on 3,181 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.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
9.6/ 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
▲ Better than 86% of models
Popularity:
Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 has a popularity score of 9.6 points, which is higher than 86.1% of products in this category.
9.6
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.7
Power
1,000 W
Power
1,000 W
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,000 W, which is lower than that of 58.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 8.1% 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
72 dB
Noise level
72 dB
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 72 dB, which is lower than that of 81.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5.8% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
25 kPa
Suction pressure
25 kPa
★ Better than 93% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 25 kPa, which is higher than that of 92.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.7% 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
5 m
Power cable length
5 m
▲ Better than 45% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m, which is longer than that of 45.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 34% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
7.2 m
Operating radius
7.2 m
▲ Better than 49% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m, which is larger than that of 49.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 3.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
▼ Worse than 67% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag. 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
no
Washable filter
no
▼ Worse than 93% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include 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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Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • 7 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    25 kPa
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 25 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    25 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 4 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 72 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    72 dB vs 76 dB
  • 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
  • 12.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    55 L/s
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 55 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    55 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 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
  • 15% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.20 vs 8.000).
    9.2 vs 8
  • 46.5% more popular
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.64 vs 6.6).
    9.64 vs 6.58
  • 2.8% better value for money
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.68 vs 7.5).
    7.68 vs 7.48
  • 15% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.20 vs 8.000).
    9.2 vs 8
  • 46.5% more popular
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.64 vs 6.6).
    9.64 vs 6.58
  • 2.8% better value for money
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.68 vs 7.5).
    7.68 vs 7.48
  • 7 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    25 kPa
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 25 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    25 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 4 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    72 dB
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 72 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    72 dB vs 76 dB
  • 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
  • 12.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    55 L/s
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 55 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    55 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 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
  • 0.07 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.2 m
    ▲ Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.2 m vs 2.134 m
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • 31.6% heavier
    Weight
    7.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    7.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • Non-washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a washable filter; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter.
  • 150 W less motor power
    Power
    1,000 W
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1000 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,000 W vs 1,150 W
  • 23.1% more expensive
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£160 vs £130).
    £160 vs £130
  • 23.1% more expensive
    Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£160 vs £130).
    £160 vs £130
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • 150 W less motor power
    Power
    1,000 W
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1000 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,000 W vs 1,150 W
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • 31.6% heavier
    Weight
    7.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    7.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • Non-washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a washable filter; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter.

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Based on 3,181 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0

  • Powerful suction performance on heavy debris, rubble, and sawdust
  • Excellent water and liquid pick-up capability
  • No need to change or swap filters when switching between wet and dry modes
  • Convenient flat pleated filter cartridge removal system that prevents contact with dirt
  • Sturdy, corrosion-resistant 20-litre stainless steel container
  • Practical onboard storage for accessories, cables, and hoses
  • Smooth-rolling wheels that glide easily across various surfaces

What we don't like about Kärcher WD 4 Premium 1.348-151.0

  • High operating noise levels during use
  • Bulky and large design makes it difficult to navigate on narrow spaces like stairs
  • Power cord is considered somewhat short for covering larger spaces without an extension
  • Removing or managing the fleece bag between liquid and dry cleanups can be tedious
  • Floor brush design is not optimized for daily delicate indoor dry vacuuming

Verdict

The Karcher WD 4 Premium (1.348-151.0) is a high-performance wet-and-dry vacuum cleaner featuring a powerful 1000-watt energy-efficient motor that delivers 220 Air Watts of actual suction power, comparable to older 1600-watt models. It is equipped with a robust, corrosion-resistant 20-liter stainless steel container, a 5-meter power cable, and a 2.2-meter suction hose with a removable handle for direct attachment of accessories like the included crevice tool and clip-on floor nozzle. A primary advantage is its patented flat pleated filter cartridge system, which allows users to seamlessly transition between vacuuming wet spills and dry debris without changing the filter, all while keeping hands completely clear of dirt during removal. Additional pros include integrated on-board accessory storage, a practical parking position for work breaks, and a "Pull & Push" locking system for easy container opening. However, notable drawbacks include its relatively high operational noise level of approximately 73 to 83 decibels, plastic extension tubes that some users find slightly too flexible under pressure, and a lack of a built-in power tool take-off socket on this specific model variant.

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