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RIDGID RT1400 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Suction pressure:?Capacity:14 LPower:1260 WNoise level:80 dBWeight:12.88 kg

RIDGID RT1400 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.

6.3

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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 70% of models
Score components

80%

6.1

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

▼Worse than 70% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.1

Technical score

Technical score
6.1/ 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 65% of models
Score components

40%

6.5

Performance

22%

6.7

Design & Mobility

20%

6.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 65% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on 49 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.
▼Worse than 92% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum RIDGID RT1400

Technical score
Technical score
6.1/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

40%

6.5

Performance

22%

6.7

Design & Mobility

20%

6.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.1
User score
User score
7.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on 49 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.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 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 59% of models
Popularity:
RIDGID RT1400 has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than 59.4% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

6.3

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

7.3
Power
1,260 W
Power
1,260 W
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,260 W, which is higher than that of 74.7% 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
14 L
Capacity
14 L
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 14 L, which is smaller than that of 55.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
80 dB
Noise level
80 dB
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB, which is higher than that of 77.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 14.2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
?
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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
6.096 m
Power cable length
6.096 m
▲ Better than 84% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 6.096 m, which is longer than that of 83.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 2.1% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
8.534 m
Operating radius
8.534 m
▲ Better than 79% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 8.534 m, which is larger than that of 79.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
▲ Better than 34% of models
This wet-dry vacuum is bagless. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
polypropylene
Tank material
polypropylene
▲ Better than 59% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses polypropylene for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 58.9% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 8.9% 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
1
N. of filters
1
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 1 filters, fewer than 75.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 24.3% 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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RIDGID RT1400 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 18.85 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    61.35 L/s
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 61.4 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    61.35 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 12.63 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    47.625 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 47.6 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    47.625 mm vs 35 mm
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • Upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes an upholstery nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include an upholstery nozzle.
  • 1.33 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    8.534 m
    ▲ Better than 79% 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.
    8.534 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1.1 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    6.096 m
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 6.1 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    6.096 m vs 5 m
  • 110 W more motor power
    Power
    1,260 W
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1260 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,260 W vs 1,150 W
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    polypropylene
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of polypropylene; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    polypropylene vs plastic
  • 18.85 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    61.35 L/s
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 61.4 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    61.35 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 110 W more motor power
    Power
    1,260 W
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1260 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,260 W vs 1,150 W
  • 12.63 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    47.625 mm
    ▲ Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 47.6 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    47.625 mm vs 35 mm
  • 1.33 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    8.534 m
    ▲ Better than 79% 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.
    8.534 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1.1 m more cable length
    Power cable length
    6.096 m
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 6.1 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    6.096 m vs 5 m
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    polypropylene
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of polypropylene; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    polypropylene vs plastic
  • 0.3 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.438 m
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.438 m vs 2.134 m
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • Upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes an upholstery nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include an upholstery nozzle.
  • 2.26x heavier
    Weight
    12.88 kg
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (12.9 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    12.88 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    80 dB vs 76 dB
  • No universal floor nozzle
    Universal floor nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle.
  • 1 fewer filters
    N. of filters
    1
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 46.2% more expensive
    RIDGID RT1400 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£190 vs £130).
    £190 vs £130
  • 11.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    RIDGID RT1400
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    RIDGID RT1400 has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.18 vs 8.000).
    7.18 vs 8
  • 1 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    14 L
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 14 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    14 L vs 15 L
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    RIDGID RT1400 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.28 vs 7.5).
    7.28 vs 7.48
  • 46.2% more expensive
    RIDGID RT1400 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£190 vs £130).
    £190 vs £130
  • 11.4% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 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
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    RIDGID RT1400
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    RIDGID RT1400 has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.18 vs 8.000).
    7.18 vs 8
  • 2.8% worse value for money
    RIDGID RT1400 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.28 vs 7.5).
    7.28 vs 7.48
  • 25% less popular
    RIDGID RT1400 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.26 vs 6.6).
    5.26 vs 6.58
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    80 dB vs 76 dB
  • 1 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    14 L
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 14 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    14 L vs 15 L
  • 2.26x heavier
    Weight
    12.88 kg
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (12.9 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    12.88 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • No universal floor nozzle
    Universal floor nozzle
    no
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a universal floor nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a universal floor nozzle.
  • 1 fewer filters
    N. of filters
    1
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2

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Based on 49 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about RIDGID RT1400

  • Powerful 6.0 Peak HP 2-stage motor delivering exceptional suction and airflow
  • Sturdy cart design with large rear wheels and push handle making it easy to transport over rough terrain and stairs
  • Large 14-gallon capacity drum suitable for heavy-duty cleanup of substantial spills and debris
  • Scroll Noise Reduction technology ensures relatively quiet operation for its size and power
  • Professional locking hose that is ultra-flexible, prevents kinking, and securely stays attached
  • Convenient oversize built-in drain plug at the lowest point for quick liquid emptying
  • Qwik Lock filter fastening system allows for effortless toolless filter replacement
  • Versatile dual functionality as a high-volume blower

What we don't like about RIDGID RT1400

  • Heavy and bulky profile makes it difficult to store in compact spaces
  • Challenging to lift or maneuver manually once the 14-gallon drum is full of water or heavy debris
  • Cord wrap design on the handle is basic and can look unappealing or feel tight for the 20-foot power cord
  • Occasional quality control complaints regarding parts missing or improperly packaged out of the box
  • Hose material is prone to tearing over long-term abusive jobsite wear according to some users

Verdict

The RIDGID RT1400 is an industrial-strength, 14-gallon wet-dry vacuum powered by a 10.5-amp, 1260-watt motor that delivers 6.0 peak horsepower, 165 CFM of airflow, and 56 inches of water lift. Built for rugged worksite environments, it features a durable 2-piece polypropylene drum, a sturdy cart with large rear wheels for navigating rough terrain, a built-in lower drain plug, and patented Scroll Noise Reduction technology for quieter operation at 80 decibels. Key performance pros include exceptional heavy-duty suction power, a versatile dual-stage motor with a built-in blower port, a tool-free Qwik Lock filter fastening system, and an ultra-flexible 1-7/8-inch by 8-foot locking hose engineered with a smooth interior to prevent clogs. However, notable drawbacks include its bulky, heavy design which makes storage difficult, and a cord wrap handle that some users find slightly small for its 20-foot power cord.

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