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Kärcher WD 5 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Suction pressure:26 kPaCapacity:25 LPower:1100 WNoise level:73 dBWeight:8.24 kg

Kärcher WD 5 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.

7.2

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 84% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

9.4

User score

▲Better than 84% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.6

Technical score

Technical score
6.6/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

40%

7.9

Performance

22%

5.5

Design & Mobility

20%

7.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▲Better than 66% of wet-dry-vacuums
9.4

User score

User score
9.4/ 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
★ Better than 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,195 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.
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Kärcher WD 5

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

40%

7.9

Performance

22%

5.5

Design & Mobility

20%

7.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.6
User score
User score
9.4/ 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 98% of models
Score components

70%

9.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,195 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.
9.4
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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 91% of models
Popularity:
Kärcher WD 5 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 90.6% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 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 88% of models
Score components:

60%

7.2

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.0
Power
1,100 W
Power
1,100 W
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,100 W, which is lower than that of 50.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2.3% 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
73 dB
Noise level
73 dB
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 73 dB, which is lower than that of 77.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 3.7% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
26 kPa
Suction pressure
26 kPa
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 26 kPa, which is higher than that of 95.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.1% 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
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
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
yes
Automatic filter cleaning
yes
★ Better than 91% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has 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 5 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • 8 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    26 kPa
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 26 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    26 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • Automatic filter cleaning
    Automatic filter cleaning
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has automatic filter cleaning; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic filter cleaning.
  • 27.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    70 L/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 70 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    70 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 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
  • 3 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    73 dB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 73 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    73 dB vs 76 dB
  • 1 more wheels
    Number of wheels
    5
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has more wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 17.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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 5
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Kärcher WD 5 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.42 vs 8.000).
    9.42 vs 8
  • 52% more popular
    Kärcher WD 5 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (10 vs 6.6).
    10 vs 6.58
  • 17.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.4/ 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 5
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Kärcher WD 5 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.42 vs 8.000).
    9.42 vs 8
  • 52% more popular
    Kärcher WD 5 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (10 vs 6.6).
    10 vs 6.58
  • 6.5% better value for money
    Kärcher WD 5 offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.97 vs 7.5).
    7.97 vs 7.48
  • 8 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    26 kPa
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 26 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    26 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 27.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    70 L/s
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 70 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    70 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 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
  • 3 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    73 dB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 73 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    73 dB vs 76 dB
  • 1 more wheels
    Number of wheels
    5
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has more wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (5 vs 4).
    5 vs 4
  • 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
  • Automatic filter cleaning
    Automatic filter cleaning
    yes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has automatic filter cleaning; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic filter cleaning.
  • 44.6% heavier
    Weight
    8.24 kg
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    8.24 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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.
  • 41.2% more external volume
    Volume
    104,108.8 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 104108.8 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    104,108.8 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 50 W less motor power
    Power
    1,100 W
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1100 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,100 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.
  • 50 W less motor power
    Power
    1,100 W
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1100 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,100 W vs 1,150 W
  • 44.6% heavier
    Weight
    8.24 kg
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    8.24 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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.
  • 41.2% more external volume
    Volume
    104,108.8 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 104108.8 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    104,108.8 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³

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Based on 4,195 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Kärcher WD 5

  • Excellent suction power on both wet and dry debris
  • Top-mounted filter design allows switching between wet and dry pickup without removing the filter
  • Highly maneuverable due to smooth-rolling caster wheels
  • Useful integrated blower function for clearing out tight spaces and moving leaves
  • Convenient built-in storage hooks and slots for the hose and attachments
  • Easy, mess-free filter removal system and quick-clean button feature
  • Automatic power tool takeoff socket available on specific model variants

What we don't like about Kärcher WD 5

  • Noticeably loud and noisy operating volume during high-power usage
  • Large and bulky physical size makes it difficult to store in tight spaces
  • The power cable and suction hose can feel short or gangly depending on the variant
  • Limited number of specialized nozzles and suction attachments included in the box
  • No automatic cable reel available, requiring the cord to be wound manually by hand
  • Fleece replacement filter bags can be expensive to purchase continuously
  • Requires manual removal of the fleece dust bag before picking up any liquids

Verdict

The Kärcher WD 5 is a highly efficient wet and dry drum vacuum with a 1,100 W motor, 240 AW suction and a 25 L container available in plastic or stainless steel. Its patented removable flat pleated filter lets you switch between dry debris and liquids without changing filters, while pulse-air filter cleaning and blower mode add convenience. At around 8.4 kg it is bulky to store, the base models have no electronic power control and noise is about 71 dB.

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