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Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction pressure:20 kPaCapacity:18 LPower:1200 WNoise level:74 dBWeight:5.5 kg

Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T 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.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 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
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

80%

6.7

Technical score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 76% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.7

Technical score

Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components

40%

6.9

Performance

22%

8.1

Design & Mobility

20%

7.1

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

â–²Better than 71% of wet-dry-vacuums
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 289 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 Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T

Technical score
Technical score
6.7/ 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
â–² Better than 71% of models
Score components:

40%

6.9

Performance

22%

8.1

Design & Mobility

20%

7.1

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.7
User score
User score
8.2/ 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
â–² Better than 61% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on 289 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.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 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
â–² Better than 57% of models
Popularity:
Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than 57.4% of products in this category.
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 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
â–² Better than 81% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
Power
1,200 W
Power
1,200 W
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,200 W, which is higher than that of 50.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
no
Variable power
no
â–¼ 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
18 L
Capacity
18 L
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 18 L, which is larger than that of 55% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
74 dB
Noise level
74 dB
â–² Better than 67% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB, which is lower than that of 67.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 7.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
20 kPa
Suction pressure
20 kPa
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 20 kPa, which is higher than that of 55% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
10 m
Operating radius
10 m
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 10 m, which is larger than that of 90% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 3.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
â–¼ 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
3
N. of filters
3
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 3 filters, more than 81.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 16.3% of wet-dry vacuums.
HEPA filter
no
HEPA filter
no
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
â–² 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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Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 2.8 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 10 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    10 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1 more filters
    N. of filters
    3
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has more filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 1.87 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    4 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    4 m vs 2.134 m
  • 17.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    60 L/s
    â–² 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
  • 2 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    20 kPa
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 20 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    20 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 2 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    74 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    74 dB vs 76 dB
  • 14.6% less external volume
    Volume
    62,964 cm³
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 62964 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    62,964 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 5.5% better value for money
    Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.89 vs 7.5).
    7.89 vs 7.48
  • 2.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 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
    Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.17 vs 8.000).
    8.17 vs 8
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£90 vs £130).
    £90 vs £130
  • 9.2% more popular
    Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.18 vs 6.6).
    7.18 vs 6.58
  • 17.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    60 L/s
    â–² 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
  • 2 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    20 kPa
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 20 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    20 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 2 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    74 dB
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    74 dB vs 76 dB
  • 3 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    18 L
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 18 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    18 L vs 15 L
  • 50 W more motor power
    Power
    1,200 W
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1200 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,200 W vs 1,150 W
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 2.8 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    10 m
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 10 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    10 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1.87 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    4 m
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    4 m vs 2.134 m
  • 14.6% less external volume
    Volume
    62,964 cm³
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 62964 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    62,964 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 1 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    36 mm
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 36 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    36 mm vs 35 mm
  • 3.5% lighter
    Weight
    5.5 kg
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 1 more filters
    N. of filters
    3
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has more filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    â–¼ 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
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 289 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T

  • Powerful 1200W motor provides great suction performance for heavy debris.
  • Integrated power tool socket allows simultaneous operation with workshop equipment.
  • Versatile design supports both wet and dry cleanup as well as bagless use.
  • Built-in blower function effectively clears out leaves, dust, or awkward corners.
  • Washable PET filter handles mixed debris well and offers long-lasting use.
  • Affordable pricing provides excellent budget-friendly value compared to competitors.

What we don't like about Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T

  • The motor operates at a noticeably loud noise volume.
  • Included plastic extension tubes and floor nozzles feel fragile and break easily.
  • Power cable length is quite limiting and often requires an extension cord.
  • Lacks an automatic master/slave motor start-stop feature on the power tool socket.
  • Stability is limited, making the lightweight canister prone to tipping over.
  • No integrated onboard storage solution for the flexible vacuum hose.

Verdict

The Nilfisk Buddy II 18 T is a compact wet and dry vacuum with a 1,200 W motor, up to 250 W suction, 200 mbar vacuum and an 18 L polypropylene container. Its 1,100 W automatic-start power-tool socket, blower function, 4 m hose and 5.5 kg weight make it useful for workshops and cars. There is no suction-power adjustment, noise reaches 87 dB and stability is reduced on uneven surfaces.

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