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Makita VC2512L Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Suction pressure:21 kPaCapacity:25 LPower:1000 WNoise level:72 dBWeight:8 kg

Makita VC2512L 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.

6.6

Overall score

Score
6.6/ 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 53% of models
Score components

80%

6.6

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 53% 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 65% of models
Score components

40%

7.5

Performance

22%

6.9

Design & Mobility

20%

6.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▲Better than 65% of wet-dry-vacuums
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £180

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Makita VC2512L

Technical score
Technical score
6.6/ 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
▲ Better than 65% of models
Score components:

40%

7.5

Performance

22%

6.9

Design & Mobility

20%

6.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.6
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

?
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:
Makita VC2512L 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
7.5/ 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 53% of models
Score components:

60%

6.6

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.5
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
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
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
21 kPa
Suction pressure
21 kPa
▲ Better than 72% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 21 kPa, which is higher than that of 71.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5.6% 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
8.5 m
Operating radius
8.5 m
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8.5 m, which is larger than that of 77.1% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.4% 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
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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Makita VC2512L vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • 3 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    21 kPa
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 21 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    21 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 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
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a socket for power tools; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a socket for power tools.
  • 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
  • 1.37 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    3.5 m
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 3.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    3.5 m vs 2.134 m
  • 17.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    60 L/s
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 60 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    60 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 1.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    8.5 m
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    8.5 m vs 7.2 m
  • 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 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    21 kPa
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 21 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    21 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
  • 17.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    60 L/s
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 60 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    60 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a socket for power tools; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a socket for power tools.
  • 1.37 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    3.5 m
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 3.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    3.5 m vs 2.134 m
  • 1.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    8.5 m
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    8.5 m vs 7.2 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.
  • 40.4% heavier
    Weight
    8 kg
    ▼ Worse than 80% 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 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    8 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.
  • 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
  • 3 mm less hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    32 mm
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 32 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    32 mm vs 35 mm
  • 6.58x less popular
    Makita VC2512L is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 6.5% more external volume
    Volume
    78,506.3 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 78506.3 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    78,506.3 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 38.5% more expensive
    Makita VC2512L is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£180 vs £130).
    £180 vs £130
  • 6.58x less popular
    Makita VC2512L is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 38.5% more expensive
    Makita VC2512L is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£180 vs £130).
    £180 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
  • 40.4% heavier
    Weight
    8 kg
    ▼ Worse than 80% 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 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    8 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.
  • 3 mm less hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    32 mm
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 32 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    32 mm vs 35 mm
  • 6.5% more external volume
    Volume
    78,506.3 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 78506.3 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    78,506.3 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³

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What we like about Makita VC2512L

  • Built-in power tool socket allows connected tools to automatically trigger the vacuum when switched on
  • TNO certified and Class L filter safely captures fine construction dust and dirt (e.g., mortar, chalk, and plaster)
  • Excellent build quality and reliable, long-lasting performance typical of the Makita brand
  • Provides great overall value for its price point

What we don't like about Makita VC2512L

  • Suction power can feel slightly lacking or entry-level for heavy-duty cleanup
  • Lacks an automatic filter cleaning system, which can cause a drop in suction power over time
  • Produces quite a bit of noise while running
  • Lacks a dedicated place to neatly wind or store the power cable
  • Included accessories (like the tube and brush) feel lightweight and fragile
  • Does not have a shutdown delay in automatic mode

Verdict

The Makita VC2512L is a 1000-watt corded L-class wet-dry vacuum cleaner featuring a 25-liter gross tank capacity (handling 21 liters of dry dust or 18 liters of liquids) alongside an airflow rate of 3.6 m³/min and a maximum sealed suction of 210 mbar. Notable pros include its semi-automatic Push & Clean filter system, a durable and washable PET fleece filter, a built-in power-tool take-off socket (supporting up to 2600 watts) with automatic start/stop, and a low operating noise level of 72 dB. However, key cons include its manual filter cleaning requirement rather than fully automatic shaking, and the lack of an antistatic hose or vacuum housing, which limits its safety and suitability for heavy masonry tasks like wall chasing or concrete grinding.

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