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Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Suction pressure:24 kPaCapacity:20 LPower:1000 WNoise level:72 dBWeight:7.2 kg

Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 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
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
▲ Better than 59% of models
Score components

80%

6.3

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

▲Better than 59% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.3

Technical score

Technical score
6.3/ 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 57% of models
Score components

40%

7.4

Performance

22%

6.3

Design & Mobility

20%

6.0

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 57% of wet-dry-vacuums
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 613 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 84% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22

Technical score
Technical score
6.3/ 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 57% of models
Score components:

40%

7.4

Performance

22%

6.3

Design & Mobility

20%

6.0

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.3
User score
User score
8.8/ 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
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on 613 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.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 67% of models
Popularity:
Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 67.3% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 67% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.9

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
24 kPa
Suction pressure
24 kPa
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 24 kPa, which is higher than that of 90% 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
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 S V-20/5/22 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 6 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    24 kPa
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 24 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    24 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
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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 S V-20/5/22
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.84 vs 8.000).
    8.84 vs 8
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.72 vs 7.5).
    7.72 vs 7.48
  • 21.6% more popular
    Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (8 vs 6.6).
    8 vs 6.58
  • 10.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 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
    Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.84 vs 8.000).
    8.84 vs 8
  • 3.3% better value for money
    Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.72 vs 7.5).
    7.72 vs 7.48
  • 21.6% more popular
    Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (8 vs 6.6).
    8 vs 6.58
  • 18.2% cheaper
    Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£110 vs £130).
    £110 vs £130
  • 6 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    24 kPa
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 24 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    24 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
  • 0.4% less external volume
    Volume
    73,443.8 cm³
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73443.8 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    73,443.8 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 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.
  • 26.3% heavier
    Weight
    7.2 kg
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    7.2 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
  • 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.
  • 26.3% heavier
    Weight
    7.2 kg
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    7.2 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 613 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 S V-20/5/22

  • Excellent suction power for both heavy dry debris and liquid spills
  • No filter changes needed when switching between wet and dry vacuuming
  • Clean and quick filter removal via a patented outer cassette design
  • Durable, impact-resistant 20-litre stainless steel tank
  • Convenient on-board storage hooks and clips for cables and accessories
  • Smooth-rolling wheels provide great mobility around workspaces
  • Includes a helpful integrated blowing function

What we don't like about Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22

  • The machine has a bulky frame that can be awkward to store in tight spaces
  • Operating noise level is relatively loud, reaching around 84 dB
  • Swapping the internal fleece collection bag between wet and dry tasks can be tedious
  • The standard floorhead design is bulky and less ideal for daily indoor carpet cleaning
  • Lacks an adjustable dial to control or lower the suction power
  • The 5-metre power cord can sometimes feel short for larger outdoor project areas

Verdict

The Kärcher WD 4 S V-20/5/22 is an efficient wet and dry vacuum with a 1,000 W power draw, a rugged 20 L stainless-steel container, a 5 m cable and a 2.2 m, 35 mm suction hose. It delivers 240 W real suction, a patented quick-release flat pleated filter system, blower function and on-board accessory storage. It has no integrated automatic-start power-tool socket and can be somewhat noisy during extended use.

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