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Shop-Vac 5890489 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Suction pressure:10 kPaCapacity:4 LPower:?Noise level:?Weight:5.44 kg

Shop-Vac 5890489 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.

5.4

Overall score

Score
5.4/ 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 98% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

7.1

User score

▼Worse than 98% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

40%

4.4

Performance

22%

5.4

Design & Mobility

20%

6.6

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 97% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

4.2

Number of reviews

Based on 36 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 93% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Shop-Vac 5890489

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 97% of models
Score components:

40%

4.4

Performance

22%

5.4

Design & Mobility

20%

6.6

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.0
User score
User score
7.1/ 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 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

4.2

Number of reviews

Based on 36 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.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
4.2/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Popularity:
Shop-Vac 5890489 has a popularity score of 4.2 points, which is lower than 63.9% of products in this category.
4.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components:

60%

5.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.8
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
4 L
Capacity
4 L
▼ Worse than 69% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 4 L, which is smaller than that of 68.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.5% 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
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 5890489 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 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
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Shop-Vac 5890489 is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£70 vs £130).
    £70 vs £130
  • 4.6% lighter
    Weight
    5.44 kg
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.4 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.44 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 85.7% cheaper
    Shop-Vac 5890489 is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£70 vs £130).
    £70 vs £130
  • 4.6% lighter
    Weight
    5.44 kg
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% lighter: this wet-dry vacuum is lighter than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.4 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.44 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 11 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    4 L
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 4 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    4 L vs 15 L
  • 10.1% worse value for money
    Shop-Vac 5890489 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.79 vs 7.5).
    6.79 vs 7.48
  • 12% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 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
    Shop-Vac 5890489
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Shop-Vac 5890489 has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.14 vs 8.000).
    7.14 vs 8
  • 56.3% less popular
    Shop-Vac 5890489 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (4.21 vs 6.6).
    4.21 vs 6.58
  • 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
  • 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
  • 11 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    4 L
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 4 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    4 L vs 15 L
  • 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 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 36 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Shop-Vac 5890489

  • Powerful 4.0 Peak HP motor provides robust suction for both wet and dry messes.
  • Space-saving wall-mounted design allows for easy, clutter-free storage.
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality easily converts into a 50 CFM air blower.
  • Compact 4-gallon size is highly portable and lightweight for household or vehicle cleaning.
  • Includes a convenient array of basic attachments, such as a gulper nozzle and crevice tool.

What we don't like about Shop-Vac 5890489

  • Short 4-foot hose significantly limits immediate physical reach.
  • Power cord is relatively short at 6 feet, requiring users to stay close to an outlet or use an extension cord.
  • The 1.25-inch hose diameter can easily clog if attempting to vacuum large workshop debris.
  • Basic plastic build quality can feel less durable or premium compared to stainless steel models.

Verdict

The Shop-Vac 5890489 is a compact 4-gallon wet-dry vacuum powered by a robust 4.0 peak HP corded-electric motor, designed primarily for hard floor surfaces in homes, garages, and vehicles. This 3-in-1 multi-functional utility unit features strong liquid and solid suction along with a rear exhaust port that easily converts into a 50 CFM air blower. Key advantages include an space-saving, wall-mounted storage design with an integrated tool holder, a lightweight build with a top carry handle for easy lifting, and a robust 15-foot power cord paired with a 1.25-inch diameter hose. On the downside, its performance is constrained by a relatively short 4-foot hose and a brief 6-foot power cord that limits mobile cleaning reach without an extension cord, while its small foam and cartridge filter system requires frequent rinsing during heavy debris cleanup.

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