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Shop-Vac 5989300 Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Suction pressure:14.4 kPaCapacity:5 LPower:?Noise level:78 dBWeight:6.81 kg

Shop-Vac 5989300 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.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 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 76% of models
Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

9.2

User score

▼Worse than 76% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 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 93% of models
Score components

40%

4.8

Performance

22%

5.8

Design & Mobility

20%

7.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 93% of wet-dry-vacuums
9.2

User score

User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 7,455 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.
★Better than 92% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Shop-Vac 5989300

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 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 93% of models
Score components:

40%

4.8

Performance

22%

5.8

Design & Mobility

20%

7.5

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.4
User score
User score
9.2/ 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
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 7,455 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.
9.2
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 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
★ Better than 91% of models
Popularity:
Shop-Vac 5989300 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 90.6% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

7.3
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
5 L
Capacity
5 L
▼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 5 L, which is smaller than that of 67.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
78 dB
Noise level
78 dB
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 78 dB, which is higher than that of 53.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 20.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
14.4 kPa
Suction pressure
14.4 kPa
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 14.4 kPa, which is lower than that of 83.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.1% 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
3.962 m
Operating radius
3.962 m
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 3.962 m, which is smaller than that of 97.1% 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
stainless steel
Tank material
stainless steel
▲ Better than 69% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses stainless steel for its tank, which is more durable than the tank materials used by 68.8% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 31.2% 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
3
N. of filters
3
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 3 filters, more than 81.7% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 16.3% 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 5989300 vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 1 more filters
    N. of filters
    3
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has more filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of stainless steel; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    stainless steel vs plastic
  • 14.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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 5989300
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Shop-Vac 5989300 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 51.8% more popular
    Shop-Vac 5989300 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.98 vs 6.6).
    9.98 vs 6.58
  • 14.4% higher user score
    User score
    9.2/ 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
    Shop-Vac 5989300
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Shop-Vac 5989300 has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.16 vs 8.000).
    9.16 vs 8
  • 51.8% more popular
    Shop-Vac 5989300 is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.98 vs 6.6).
    9.98 vs 6.58
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    stainless steel
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of stainless steel; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank made of plastic.
    stainless steel vs plastic
  • 1 more filters
    N. of filters
    3
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This wet-dry vacuum has more filters than the average wet-dry vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • 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
  • 3.24 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    3.962 m
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    3.962 m vs 7.2 m
  • 3.6 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    14.4 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 14.4 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    14.4 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 10 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    5 L
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 5 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    5 L vs 15 L
  • 9.46 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    33.04 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 33 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    33.04 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 19.5% heavier
    Weight
    6.81 kg
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.8 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    6.81 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 2 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    78 dB
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 78 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    78 dB vs 76 dB
  • 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
  • 3% worse value for money
    Shop-Vac 5989300 offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.26 vs 7.5).
    7.26 vs 7.48
  • 3.6 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    14.4 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 14.4 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    14.4 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 10 L less tank capacity
    Capacity
    5 L
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 5 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    5 L vs 15 L
  • 9.46 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    33.04 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 33 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    33.04 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 2 dB more operating noise
    Noise level
    78 dB
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 78 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    78 dB vs 76 dB
  • 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
  • 3.24 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    3.962 m
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    3.962 m vs 7.2 m
  • 19.5% heavier
    Weight
    6.81 kg
    ▼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (6.8 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    6.81 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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 7,455 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Shop-Vac 5989300

  • Strong suction power for its compact size
  • Durable, easy-to-clean, and rust-resistant stainless steel tank
  • Versatile 3-in-1 design supporting wet cleanup, dry cleanup, and a rear blower function
  • Lightweight and highly portable with smooth-rolling caster wheels and convenient carrying handles
  • Well-designed onboard accessory storage to hold attachments neatly
  • Great value for money and reasonably priced

What we don't like about Shop-Vac 5989300

  • The 6-foot power cord is relatively short and often requires an extension cord
  • Can be quite noisy during operation unless a separate muffler attachment is purchased
  • The 1.25-inch diameter hose and attachments can struggle with very large debris or sticks
  • Hose storage can be slightly awkward to wrap tightly

Verdict

The Shop-Vac 5989300 is a portable 3-in-1 wet-dry vacuum featuring a durable 5-gallon stainless steel tank and a 4.5 peak horsepower motor that delivers a substantial 130 CFM of airflow and 58 inches of sealed pressure. Key pros include its multi-functional design that easily converts into a powerful air blower, excellent mobility provided by a full-circumference caster dolly with top and side carrying handles, integrated onboard accessory storage, and a robust, easy-to-clean tank construction. However, notable cons include a short 6-to-7-foot power cord that limits its overall cleaning range without an extension cord, and a relatively small 1.25-inch hose diameter that may clog when vacuuming large pieces of debris.

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