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Shop-Vac 2030100 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£300Suction pressure:14.45 kPaCapacity:1.5 LPower:?Noise level:78 dBWeight:3.08 kg

Shop-Vac 2030100 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.

5.7

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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 92% of models
Score components

80%

4.9

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

▼Worse than 92% of wet-dry-vacuums
4.9

Technical score

Technical score
4.9/ 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 98% of models
Score components

40%

4.3

Performance

22%

5.6

Design & Mobility

20%

6.2

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 98% of wet-dry-vacuums
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,755 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 82% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Shop-Vac 2030100

Technical score
Technical score
4.9/ 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 98% of models
Score components:

40%

4.3

Performance

22%

5.6

Design & Mobility

20%

6.2

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

4.9
User score
User score
8.7/ 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 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.7

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

Based on 1,755 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.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 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
▲ Better than 74% of models
Popularity:
Shop-Vac 2030100 has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than 74.3% of products in this category.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

8.9

Price

6.7
Power
?
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
1.5 L
Capacity
1.5 L
▼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 1.5 L, which is smaller than that of 72.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
78 dB
Noise level
78 dB
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 78 dB, which is higher than that of 53.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 20.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
14.45 kPa
Suction pressure
14.45 kPa
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 14.45 kPa, which is lower than that of 82.8% 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
1.829 m
Power cable length
1.829 m
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 1.829 m, which is shorter than that of 96.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 3.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
3.048 m
Operating radius
3.048 m
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 3.048 m, which is smaller than that of 97.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2.1% 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
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
4
N. of filters
4
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 4 filters, more than 98.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 1% 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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Shop-Vac 2030100 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 46% lighter
    Weight
    3.08 kg
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (3.1 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    3.08 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 2 more filters
    N. of filters
    4
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has more filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 9% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    Shop-Vac 2030100
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Shop-Vac 2030100 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.72 vs 8.000).
    8.72 vs 8
  • 34.1% more popular
    Shop-Vac 2030100 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.83 vs 6.6).
    8.83 vs 6.58
  • 9% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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
    Shop-Vac 2030100
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Shop-Vac 2030100 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.72 vs 8.000).
    8.72 vs 8
  • 34.1% more popular
    Shop-Vac 2030100 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.83 vs 6.6).
    8.83 vs 6.58
  • 46% lighter
    Weight
    3.08 kg
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (3.1 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    3.08 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 2 more filters
    N. of filters
    4
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has more filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (4 vs 2).
    4 vs 2
  • 3.17 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    1.829 m
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 1.8 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    1.829 m vs 5 m
  • 18.9 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    23.6 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 23.6 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    23.6 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 4.15 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    3.048 m
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 3 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    3.048 m vs 7.2 m
  • 13.5 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 1.5 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    1.5 L vs 15 L
  • 3.55 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    14.45 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 14.5 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    14.45 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 0.92 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.219 m
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.219 m vs 2.134 m
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes; the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
  • 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.
  • 12.4% worse value for money
    Shop-Vac 2030100 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.65 vs 7.5).
    6.65 vs 7.48
  • 2.31x more expensive
    Shop-Vac 2030100 is more expensive than the average wet-dry vacuum (£300 vs £130).
    £300 vs £130
  • 18.9 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    23.6 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 23.6 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    23.6 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 13.5 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    1.5 L
    ▼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 1.5 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    1.5 L vs 15 L
  • 3.55 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    14.45 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 14.5 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    14.45 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 2 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    78 dB
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 78 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    78 dB vs 76 dB
  • 3.17 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    1.829 m
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 1.8 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    1.829 m vs 5 m
  • 4.15 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    3.048 m
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 3 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    3.048 m vs 7.2 m
  • 0.92 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.219 m
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.219 m vs 2.134 m
  • 4 fewer wheels
    Number of wheels
    0
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This wet-dry vacuum has fewer wheels than the average wet-dry vacuum (0 vs 4).
    0 vs 4
  • 3.25 mm less hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    31.75 mm
    ▼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 31.8 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    31.75 mm vs 35 mm
  • No rigid extension tubes
    Rigid extension tubes
    no
    ▼ Worse than 68% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include rigid extension tubes; the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
  • 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.

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Based on 1,755 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Shop-Vac 2030100

  • Strong suction power for its compact size
  • Lightweight and highly portable with a convenient top carrying handle
  • Space-saving wall-mount bracket design for easy storage
  • Great for small, quick cleanups in vehicles, garages, and tight household spots
  • Includes useful accessories like a crevice tool and gulper nozzle

What we don't like about Shop-Vac 2030100

  • Small 1.5-gallon canister capacity fills up quickly and requires frequent emptying
  • Inconvenient disc filter and foam sleeve system instead of a standard cartridge filter
  • Fine dust can sometimes blow out of the exhaust and create a mess if not fitted perfectly
  • Short 4-foot hose limits physical cleaning reach without moving the main unit
  • Relatively loud operation considering its smaller motor size

Verdict

The Shop-Vac 2030100 is a compact, 1.5-gallon portable wet-dry vacuum powered by a 2.0 peak HP motor designed for multi-functional 3-in-1 wet cleanup, dry suction, and conversion into a rear air blower. Operating on a 120V, 60Hz, 8-amp electrical configuration, it delivers a sealed pressure suction of 53 inches and a maximum airflow rating of 60 CFM. Key advantages include its lightweight profile, an integrated collapsible handle for transport, space-saving wall-mount capabilities with a dedicated tool holder, and a complete tool kit featuring a 4-foot by 1.25-inch hose, gulper nozzle, crevice tool, a foam sleeve, and three reusable disc filters. However, its small 1.5-gallon capacity makes it less suitable for heavy-duty commercial jobs, and its overall cleaning reach is physically limited by the short lengths of the 4-foot hose and 7-foot cord.

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