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Shop-Vac 2030100 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£300
Suction pressure: 14.45 kPa
Capacity: 1.5 L
Power: ?
Noise level: 78 dB
Weight: 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.

6.3

Good

5.6

Good

9.1

Exceptional

6.0
Car cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Weight
25.0%
4.0
Cordless
25.0%
4.5
Suction pressure
20.0%
4.6
Noise level
4.6
Workshop & garage
Score components:
30.0%
?
Rated motor power
25.0%
1.3
Capacity
25.0%
4.0
Power tool socket
20.0%
4.5
Suction pressure
5.6
Professional use
Score components:
30.0%
?
Rated motor power
30.0%
4.5
Suction pressure
25.0%
1.3
Capacity
15.0%
10
Weight

Best prices in UK

Best rankings

#85 in Best Professional Wet-Dry Vacuums
#91 in Best Wet-Dry Vacuums for Workshops and Garages
#97 in Best Wet-Dry Vacuums for Cars
#125 in Best Wet-Dry Vacuums

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.

Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Shop-Vac 2030100

Overall score

6.3

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Performance

4.8

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Power

What it is: The rated electrical input of the vacuum motor.

When it matters: Higher power can help sustain demanding wet and dry cleaning, although suction design also matters.

Importance: HIGH

?

Variable power

What it is: Whether the vacuum lets you adjust motor or suction power.

When it matters: Power adjustment helps match suction to delicate surfaces, heavy debris, and power-tool use.

Importance: MEDIUM

Capacity

What it is: The amount of liquid or debris the collection tank can hold.

When it matters: A larger tank reduces emptying interruptions during big spills and workshop cleanup.

Importance: HIGH

Noise level

What it is: The sound level produced while the vacuum is running.

When it matters: Lower noise is useful for longer cleaning sessions and work in occupied spaces.

Importance: HIGH

Suction pressure

What it is: The maximum pressure difference the vacuum can generate for suction.

When it matters: Higher suction pressure helps lift dense debris and extract liquid from difficult areas.

Importance: HIGH

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Battery

6.5

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Cordless

What it is: Whether the vacuum can run without a mains power cable.

When it matters: Cordless operation improves mobility in cars, stairs, and areas without a nearby outlet.

Importance: MEDIUM

Battery type

What it is: The battery chemistry used by a cordless vacuum.

When it matters: Battery chemistry affects weight, charging behavior, lifespan, and replacement options.

Importance: LOW

?

Battery runtime

What it is: How long the cordless vacuum can operate on one charge.

When it matters: Longer runtime lets you finish larger jobs without stopping to recharge.

Importance: MEDIUM

?

Charging time

What it is: The time required to recharge the battery.

When it matters: Faster charging reduces downtime between cleaning sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

?

Battery voltage

What it is: The nominal voltage of the vacuum battery system.

When it matters: Voltage helps describe the battery platform and its available power class.

Importance: LOW

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Design & Mobility

5.8

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Power cable length

What it is: The length of the vacuum's mains power cable.

When it matters: A longer cable increases reach and reduces how often you change outlets.

Importance: MEDIUM

Operating radius

What it is: The total working reach provided by the cable, vacuum body, and hose.

When it matters: A larger radius lets you clean more space without moving the plug or machine.

Importance: MEDIUM

Bagless

What it is: Whether debris is collected directly in a reusable tank instead of a disposable bag.

When it matters: A bagless tank avoids replacement-bag costs and is convenient for wet pickup.

Importance: LOW

Tank material

What it is: The material used for the vacuum's collection tank.

When it matters: Tank material affects durability, corrosion resistance, weight, and ease of cleaning.

Importance: LOW

Power cable holder

What it is: Whether the vacuum has an integrated holder for the power cable.

When it matters: Onboard storage keeps the cable tidy and makes the vacuum easier to carry and store.

Importance: LOW

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Filter & Accessories

6.2

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N. of filters

What it is: The number of filtration elements supplied or used by the vacuum.

When it matters: Multiple filters can support different pickup modes or provide staged dust capture.

Importance: MEDIUM

HEPA filter

What it is: Whether the vacuum includes a high-efficiency particulate air filter.

When it matters: HEPA filtration helps capture fine dust and allergens from the exhaust air.

Importance: MEDIUM

Washable filter

What it is: Whether the filter can be cleaned with water and reused.

When it matters: A washable filter can reduce replacement costs and simplify maintenance.

Importance: MEDIUM

Automatic filter cleaning

What it is: Whether the vacuum cleans its filter automatically during operation.

When it matters: Automatic cleaning helps maintain suction during dusty work and reduces maintenance stops.

Importance: MEDIUM

Flexible hose

What it is: Whether a flexible suction hose is included.

When it matters: A flexible hose improves reach and control around furniture, vehicles, and tools.

Importance: LOW

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Shop-Vac 2030100 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

Why is Shop-Vac 2030100 better than the average wet-dry vacuum?

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2.59 kg less weight
2 kg less weight: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 3.1 kg, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 5.67 kg.
What it is: The total mass of the vacuum.
When it matters: Lower weight makes carrying, stair cleaning, and transport easier.
Importance: HIGH
2 kg less weight: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 3.1 kg, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 5.67 kg.3.08 kg vs 5.67 kg
2 more filters
2 more filters: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 4, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 2.
What it is: The number of filtration elements supplied or used by the vacuum.
When it matters: Multiple filters can support different pickup modes or provide staged dust capture.
Importance: MEDIUM
2 more filters: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 4, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 2.4 vs 2
42 mm less depth
2 mm less depth: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 305 mm, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 347 mm.
What it is: The front-to-back depth of the vacuum body.
When it matters: Less depth can make the vacuum easier to store on shelving or in a small workshop.
Importance: LOW
2 mm less depth: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 305 mm, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 347 mm.305 mm vs 347 mm
13.4% higher user score
Shop-Vac 2030100 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.07 vs 8).
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.
Shop-Vac 2030100 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.07 vs 8).9.07 vs 8
70.6% more popular
Shop-Vac 2030100 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (10 vs 5.863).
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.
Shop-Vac 2030100 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (10 vs 5.863).10 vs 5.86
2.59 kg less weight
2 kg less weight: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 3.1 kg, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 5.67 kg.
42 mm less depth
2 mm less depth: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 305 mm, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 347 mm.
2 more filters
2 more filters: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 4, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 2.

Design & Mobility

Filter & Accessories

Why is Shop-Vac 2030100 worse than the average wet-dry vacuum?

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18.9 L/s less airflow
2 L/s less airflow: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 23.6 L/s, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 42.5 L/s.
13.5 L less tank capacity
2 L less tank capacity: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.5 L, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 15 L.
3.55 kPa less suction pressure
2 kPa less suction pressure: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 14.5 kPa, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 18 kPa.
1 dB more operating noise
2 dB more operating noise: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 78 dB, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 77 dB.
3.17 m less cable length
2 m less cable length: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.8 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 5 m.
3.96 m less operating radius
2 m less operating radius: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 3 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 7.01 m.
0.92 m less hose length
2 m less hose length: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.2 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 2.134 m.
4 fewer wheels
2 fewer wheels: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 0, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 4.
3.25 mm less hose diameter
2 mm less hose diameter: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 31.8 mm, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 35 mm.
123.7 mm more height
2 mm more height: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 708.7 mm, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 585 mm.
No HEPA filter
Shop-Vac 2030100 does not have HEPA filtration, while the average wet-dry vacuum has HEPA filtration.
A HEPA filter is explicitly not included.
No universal floor nozzle
Shop-Vac 2030100 does not have a universal floor nozzle, while the average wet-dry vacuum has a universal floor nozzle.
A universal floor nozzle is explicitly not included.
No rigid extension tubes
Shop-Vac 2030100 does not include rigid extension tubes, while the average wet-dry vacuum includes rigid extension tubes.
Rigid extension tubes or wands are explicitly not included.
No HEPA filter
Shop-Vac 2030100 does not have HEPA filtration, while the average wet-dry vacuum has HEPA filtration.
A HEPA filter is explicitly not included.
What it is: Whether the vacuum includes a high-efficiency particulate air filter.
When it matters: HEPA filtration helps capture fine dust and allergens from the exhaust air.
Importance: MEDIUM
Shop-Vac 2030100 does not have HEPA filtration, while the average wet-dry vacuum has HEPA filtration.
3.17 m less cable length
2 m less cable length: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.8 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 5 m.
What it is: The length of the vacuum's mains power cable.
When it matters: A longer cable increases reach and reduces how often you change outlets.
Importance: MEDIUM
2 m less cable length: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.8 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 5 m.1.829 m vs 5 m
18.9 L/s less airflow
2 L/s less airflow: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 23.6 L/s, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 42.5 L/s.
What it is: The volume of air the vacuum moves through the hose each second.
When it matters: Higher airflow helps collect light, bulky debris and clear larger surfaces quickly.
Importance: HIGH
2 L/s less airflow: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 23.6 L/s, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 42.5 L/s.23.6 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
3.96 m less operating radius
2 m less operating radius: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 3 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 7.01 m.
What it is: The total working reach provided by the cable, vacuum body, and hose.
When it matters: A larger radius lets you clean more space without moving the plug or machine.
Importance: MEDIUM
2 m less operating radius: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 3 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 7.01 m.3.048 m vs 7.01 m
13.5 L less tank capacity
2 L less tank capacity: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.5 L, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 15 L.
What it is: The amount of liquid or debris the collection tank can hold.
When it matters: A larger tank reduces emptying interruptions during big spills and workshop cleanup.
Importance: HIGH
2 L less tank capacity: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.5 L, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 15 L.1.5 L vs 15 L
3.55 kPa less suction pressure
2 kPa less suction pressure: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 14.5 kPa, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 18 kPa.
What it is: The maximum pressure difference the vacuum can generate for suction.
When it matters: Higher suction pressure helps lift dense debris and extract liquid from difficult areas.
Importance: HIGH
2 kPa less suction pressure: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 14.5 kPa, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 18 kPa.14.45 kPa vs 18 kPa
0.92 m less hose length
2 m less hose length: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.2 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 2.134 m.
What it is: The length of the vacuum's suction hose.
When it matters: A longer hose improves reach around vehicles, benches, and large workpieces.
Importance: MEDIUM
2 m less hose length: Shop-Vac 2030100 has 1.2 m, while the average wet-dry vacuum has 2.134 m.1.219 m vs 2.134 m
No universal floor nozzle
Shop-Vac 2030100 does not have a universal floor nozzle, while the average wet-dry vacuum has a universal floor nozzle.
A universal floor nozzle is explicitly not included.
What it is: Whether a floor nozzle for both wet and dry cleaning is included.
When it matters: A universal nozzle reduces accessory changes when moving between dust and spills.
Importance: LOW
Shop-Vac 2030100 does not have a universal floor nozzle, while the average wet-dry vacuum has a universal floor nozzle.

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(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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