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Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Suction pressure:8 kPaCapacity:1.8 LPower:200 WNoise level:?Weight:1.97 kg

Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless 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%

5.2

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

▼Worse than 92% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 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 95% of models
Score components

40%

3.3

Performance

22%

7.1

Design & Mobility

20%

5.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

6.8

Battery

▼Worse than 95% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.6

User score

User score
7.6/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 218 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.
▼Worse than 85% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 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
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components:

40%

3.3

Performance

22%

7.1

Design & Mobility

20%

5.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

6.8

Battery

5.2
User score
User score
7.6/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

6.1

Number of reviews

Based on 218 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.
7.6
Popularity
Popularity
6.1/ 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 52% of models
Popularity:
Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless has a popularity score of 6.1 points, which is lower than 52.5% of products in this category.
6.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

60%

5.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.0
Power
200 W
Power
200 W
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 200 W, which is lower than that of 92.5% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.7% 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
1.8 L
Capacity
1.8 L
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 1.8 L, which is smaller than that of 72.3% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
?
Suction pressure
8 kPa
Suction pressure
8 kPa
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 8 kPa, which is lower than that of 96.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
▲ Better than 71% of models
This wet-dry vacuum supports cordless operation. This feature is present on 29.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery runtime
15 minutes
Battery runtime
15 minutes
▼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <25 minutes – >65 minutes
This wet-dry vacuum offers 15 minutes of battery runtime, which is shorter than that of 100% of wet-dry vacuums.
Charging time
1 hour
Charging time
1 hours
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <3.5 hours – >4.5 hours
This wet-dry vacuum charges in 1 hour, a time shorter than that of 100% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery voltage
20 V
Battery voltage
20 V
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <18 V – >25.9 V
This wet-dry vacuum has a battery voltage of 20 V, which is lower than that of 84.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 3.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Power cable length
N/A
Operating radius
N/A
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
no
Power cable holder
no
▼ Worse than 66% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have 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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Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 65.4% lighter
    Weight
    1.97 kg
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    1.97 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum supports cordless operation; the average wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a removable battery; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a removable battery.
  • 3 hours less charging time
    Charging time
    1 hours
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <3.5 hours – >4.5 hours
    This wet-dry vacuum takes 1 hours to charge; the average wet-dry vacuum takes 4 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 4 hours
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Cordless
    £70
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£70 vs £130).
    £70 vs £130
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Cordless
    £70
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£70 vs £130).
    £70 vs £130
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum supports cordless operation; the average wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord.
  • Removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a removable battery; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a removable battery.
  • 3 hours less charging time
    Charging time
    1 hours
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <3.5 hours – >4.5 hours
    This wet-dry vacuum takes 1 hours to charge; the average wet-dry vacuum takes 4 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 4 hours
  • 65.4% lighter
    Weight
    1.97 kg
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    1.97 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 950 W less motor power
    Power
    200 W
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 200 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    200 W vs 1,150 W
  • 10 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    8 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 8 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    8 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 21.3 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    21.2 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 21.2 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    21.2 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 2,000 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <2.5k mAh – >5k mAh
    This wet-dry vacuum has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh; the average wet-dry vacuum has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 13.2 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    1.8 L
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 1.8 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    1.8 L vs 15 L
  • 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.
  • 25 minutes less battery runtime
    Battery runtime
    15 minutes
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <25 minutes – >65 minutes
    This wet-dry vacuum offers 15 minutes of battery runtime; the average wet-dry vacuum offers 40 minutes of battery runtime.
    15 minutes vs 40 minutes
  • 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.
  • 7.1% worse value for money
    Cordless
    6.98
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.98 vs 7.5).
    6.98 vs 7.48
  • 5.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.6/ 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
    Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.58 vs 8.000).
    7.58 vs 8
  • 7.3% less popular
    Cordless
    6.13
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.13 vs 6.6).
    6.13 vs 6.58
  • 950 W less motor power
    Power
    200 W
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 200 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    200 W vs 1,150 W
  • 10 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    8 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 8 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    8 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 21.3 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    21.2 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 21.2 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    21.2 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 13.2 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    1.8 L
    ▼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 1.8 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    1.8 L vs 15 L
  • 2,000 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <2.5k mAh – >5k mAh
    This wet-dry vacuum has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh; the average wet-dry vacuum has a battery capacity of 4000 mAh.
    2,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
  • 25 minutes less battery runtime
    Battery runtime
    15 minutes
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <25 minutes – >65 minutes
    This wet-dry vacuum offers 15 minutes of battery runtime; the average wet-dry vacuum offers 40 minutes of battery runtime.
    15 minutes vs 40 minutes
  • 1.6 V less battery voltage
    Battery voltage
    20 V
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >25.9 V
    This wet-dry vacuum has a battery voltage of 20 V; the average wet-dry vacuum has a battery voltage of 21.6 V.
    20 V vs 21.6 V
  • 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
  • No cable holder
    Power cable holder
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have a holder for the power cord; the average wet-dry vacuum has a holder for the power cord.
  • 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.

Third-party reviews

Based on 218 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless

  • Highly portable and easy to carry due to its lightweight and compact handheld design
  • Convenient cordless operation powered by a 20V battery system, eliminating power cord hassle
  • Versatile 3-in-1 capability supporting dry debris pickup, wet cleaning, and basic blowing functionalities
  • Includes useful on-board storage brackets and attachments like a crevice tool and gulper nozzle
  • Great for small, quick cleanups in workshops, garages, and car interiors

What we don't like about Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless

  • Limited continuous battery run time of roughly 15 minutes per full charge
  • Relatively long battery recharging time compared to its active operation duration
  • Small 1.8-liter (approx. 0.5 gallon) tank capacity requires frequent emptying during larger jobs
  • Lower peak suction power compared to heavy-duty, corded workshop models

Verdict

The Shop-Vac 20V 1.8L Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum is a highly compact utility vac designed for small, on-the-go cleanups, featuring a 20V Max battery system and an integrated 1.8-litre (approx. 0.5-gallon) tank capacity. Driven by a 200W motor providing up to 45 CFM of airflow and 8.0 kPa of suction power, its primary characteristics include dual wet and dry cleaning capabilities, a lightweight handheld canister design, and convenient wall-mount storage. Key pros include quick 1-hour fast charging for its 2.0Ah lithium battery, excellent portability for tight spaces like car interiors, and an integrated blower function. However, its notable cons include a short 15-minute runtime per charge and a very limited capacity that requires frequent emptying during larger tasks.

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