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Shop-Vac 5430082 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Suction pressure:10 kPaCapacity:7.57 LPower:180 WNoise level:?Weight:4.81 kg

Shop-Vac 5430082 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.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 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 94% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

▼Worse than 94% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 92% of models
Score components

40%

3.7

Performance

22%

7.4

Design & Mobility

20%

5.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

6.6

Battery

▼Worse than 92% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 39 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 96% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Shop-Vac 5430082

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 92% of models
Score components:

40%

3.7

Performance

22%

7.4

Design & Mobility

20%

5.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

6.6

Battery

5.4
User score
User score
6.5/ 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
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

User ratings

30%

4.3

Number of reviews

Based on 39 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.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
4.3/ 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 63% of models
Popularity:
Shop-Vac 5430082 has a popularity score of 4.3 points, which is lower than 61.9% of products in this category.
4.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

6.9
Power
180 W
Power
180 W
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 180 W, which is lower than that of 96.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 0.6% 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
7.57 L
Capacity
7.57 L
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 7.57 L, which is smaller than that of 65.8% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
?
Suction pressure
10 kPa
Suction pressure
10 kPa
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 10 kPa, which is lower than that of 92.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.7% 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
30 minutes
Battery runtime
30 minutes
▼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <25 minutes – >65 minutes
This wet-dry vacuum offers 30 minutes of battery runtime, which is shorter than that of 76% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 12% of wet-dry vacuums.
Charging time
3 hours
Charging time
3 hours
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <3.5 hours – >4.5 hours
This wet-dry vacuum charges in 3 hours, a time shorter than that of 95.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2% 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
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
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 5430082 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 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.
  • 1 hours less charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.5 hours – >4.5 hours
    This wet-dry vacuum takes 3 hours to charge; the average wet-dry vacuum takes 4 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 4 hours
  • 65.6% less external volume
    Volume
    25,340 cm³
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 25340 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    25,340 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 0.57 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.7 m
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.7 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.7 m vs 2.134 m
  • 15.6% lighter
    Weight
    4.81 kg
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.8 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    4.81 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.
  • 1 hours less charging time
    Charging time
    3 hours
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <3.5 hours – >4.5 hours
    This wet-dry vacuum takes 3 hours to charge; the average wet-dry vacuum takes 4 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 4 hours
  • 65.6% less external volume
    Volume
    25,340 cm³
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 25340 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    25,340 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 0.57 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.7 m
    ▲ Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.7 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.7 m vs 2.134 m
  • 15.6% lighter
    Weight
    4.81 kg
    ▲ Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.8 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    4.81 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 970 W less motor power
    Power
    180 W
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 180 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    180 W vs 1,150 W
  • 8 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    10 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 10 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    10 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 23.62 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    18.88 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 18.9 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    18.88 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
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 10 minutes less battery runtime
    Battery runtime
    30 minutes
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <25 minutes – >65 minutes
    This wet-dry vacuum offers 30 minutes of battery runtime; the average wet-dry vacuum offers 40 minutes of battery runtime.
    30 minutes vs 40 minutes
  • 8.3% worse value for money
    Shop-Vac 5430082 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.9 vs 7.5).
    6.9 vs 7.48
  • 23.5% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 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 5430082
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Shop-Vac 5430082 has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.48 vs 8.000).
    6.48 vs 8
  • 52.3% less popular
    Shop-Vac 5430082 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.32 vs 6.6).
    4.32 vs 6.58
  • 970 W less motor power
    Power
    180 W
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 180 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    180 W vs 1,150 W
  • 8 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    10 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 10 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    10 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 23.62 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    18.88 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 18.9 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    18.88 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 7.43 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    7.57 L
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 7.6 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    7.57 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
  • 10 minutes less battery runtime
    Battery runtime
    30 minutes
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <25 minutes – >65 minutes
    This wet-dry vacuum offers 30 minutes of battery runtime; the average wet-dry vacuum offers 40 minutes of battery runtime.
    30 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
  • 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 39 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Shop-Vac 5430082

  • Highly portable, lightweight, and compact design
  • Convenient cordless operation offers freedom of movement without cable restrictions
  • Space-saving onboard storage keeps the hose, crevice tool, and utility nozzle neatly organized on the unit
  • Easy to store thanks to a wall-mountable design and a collapsible top handle

What we don't like about Shop-Vac 5430082

  • Limited 15-minute battery runtime restricts use to quick cleanups rather than heavy-duty, continuous sessions
  • Relatively long battery charging time of approximately 3 hours
  • Small 2-gallon tank capacity requires more frequent emptying during large messes
  • Suction power and airflow are less effective for large-scale industrial debris compared to larger, corded shop vacuums

Verdict

The Shop-Vac 5430082 is a 2-gallon, 20V max cordless wet-dry vacuum that functions as a 3-in-1 cleaning solution, offering dry vacuuming, wet pickup, and a detachable blower utility. Its core characteristics and pros include total wire-free mobility for cars, workshops, or garages, an integrated 20V battery with an included charger, and an efficient on-lid storage configuration that tidily organizes its extendable lock-on hose, crevice tool, and utility nozzle. However, primary cons include a relatively short runtime of roughly 15 minutes per charge, a short integrated hose design that requires users to physically carry the unit while cleaning, and a lack of visual battery life indicators to track remaining juice.

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