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Shop-Vac 5914000 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Suction pressure:13.7 kPaCapacity:4 LPower:?Noise level:80 dBWeight:8.17 kg

Shop-Vac 5914000 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 96% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

7.6

User score

▼Worse than 96% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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 96% of models
Score components

40%

4.5

Performance

22%

5.5

Design & Mobility

20%

6.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 96% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.6

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
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 147 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 5914000

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 96% of models
Score components:

40%

4.5

Performance

22%

5.5

Design & Mobility

20%

6.7

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.0
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%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.7

Number of reviews

Based on 147 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
5.7/ 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 56% of models
Popularity:
Shop-Vac 5914000 has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
5.7
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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 94% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.9
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
80 dB
Noise level
80 dB
▼ Worse than 78% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB, which is higher than that of 77.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 14.2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
13.7 kPa
Suction pressure
13.7 kPa
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 13.7 kPa, which is lower than that of 85% 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
4.267 m
Operating radius
4.267 m
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4.267 m, which is smaller than that of 92.9% 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
polypropylene
Tank material
polypropylene
▲ Better than 59% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses polypropylene for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 58.9% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 8.9% 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 5914000 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    polypropylene
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of polypropylene; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    polypropylene vs plastic
  • 8.3% cheaper
    Shop-Vac 5914000 is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£120 vs £130).
    £120 vs £130
  • 8.3% cheaper
    Shop-Vac 5914000 is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£120 vs £130).
    £120 vs £130
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    polypropylene
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of polypropylene; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    polypropylene vs plastic
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    80 dB vs 76 dB
  • 43.3% heavier
    Weight
    8.17 kg
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    8.17 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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
  • 4.3 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    13.7 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 13.7 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    13.7 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 2.93 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    4.267 m
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4.3 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    4.267 m vs 7.2 m
  • 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
  • 4.74 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    37.76 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 37.8 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    37.76 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 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
  • 9% worse value for money
    Shop-Vac 5914000 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.86 vs 7.5).
    6.86 vs 7.48
  • 5.4% 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 5914000
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Shop-Vac 5914000 has a lower user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.59 vs 8.000).
    7.59 vs 8
  • 15.3% less popular
    Shop-Vac 5914000 is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.71 vs 6.6).
    5.71 vs 6.58
  • 4 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    80 dB
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 80 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    80 dB vs 76 dB
  • 4.3 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    13.7 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 13.7 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    13.7 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 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
  • 4.74 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    37.76 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 37.8 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    37.76 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 43.3% heavier
    Weight
    8.17 kg
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.2 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    8.17 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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
  • 2.93 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    4.267 m
    ▼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4.3 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    4.267 m vs 7.2 m
  • 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

Third-party reviews

Based on 147 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Shop-Vac 5914000

  • Powerful 5.5 Peak HP SVX2 motor provides impressive suction for both wet and dry messes
  • Compact and lightweight 4-gallon tank design makes it highly portable and easy to carry
  • Versatile 3-in-1 functionality operating efficiently as a dry vac, wet vac, and a powerful blower
  • Convenient onboard tool basket helps keep all included accessories organized and within reach
  • Excellent for specialized tasks like heavy-duty car detailing, cleaning tight spaces, and clearing garage debris

What we don't like about Shop-Vac 5914000

  • The hose is prone to kinking over extended use and may require manual reinforcement
  • The power cord management system could be improved for easier wrapping around the unit
  • Filters clog relatively quickly when dealing with fine dust and require frequent washing or replacement
  • Standard operational noise can be quite loud during peak heavy-duty use

Verdict

The Shop-Vac 5914000 is a portable canister-style wet-dry utility vacuum equipped with a 4-gallon collection tank and advanced SVX2 motor technology that delivers 5.5 peak HP, 80 CFM of airflow, and 65 inches of sealed pressure. Key pros include its versatile 3-in-1 functionality that allows it to handle dry debris, liquid spills, and convert into a rear air blower, alongside convenient features like a 4-wheel caster rolling cart, an integrated tool storage basket, and a rich 11-piece accessory kit with a 7-foot lock-on hose. However, notable cons include an operating noise level that can reach a noticeable 80 decibels and a relatively short 6-foot power cord that limits its overall cleaning range without an extension.

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