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Vacmaster VK1620SWC Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£130Suction pressure:27 kPaCapacity:20 LPower:1600 WNoise level:73 dBWeight:7.5 kg

Vacmaster VK1620SWC 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.

7.3

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

80%

7.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 92% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.3

Technical score

Technical score
7.3/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

40%

8.0

Performance

22%

8.1

Design & Mobility

20%

8.2

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

★Better than 97% of wet-dry-vacuums
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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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▼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £130

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Vacmaster VK1620SWC

Technical score
Technical score
7.3/ 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
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components:

40%

8.0

Performance

22%

8.1

Design & Mobility

20%

8.2

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

7.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Vacmaster VK1620SWC has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

9.8

Price

8.1
Power
1,600 W
Power
1,600 W
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,600 W, which is higher than that of 91.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5.2% 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
20 L
Capacity
20 L
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L, which is larger than that of 57.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
73 dB
Noise level
73 dB
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 73 dB, which is lower than that of 77.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 3.7% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
27 kPa
Suction pressure
27 kPa
★ Better than 97% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 27 kPa, which is higher than that of 97.2% 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
5 m
Power cable length
5 m
▲ Better than 45% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m, which is longer than that of 45.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 34% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
9.5 m
Operating radius
9.5 m
▲ Better than 83% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 9.5 m, which is larger than that of 82.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 5.7% 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
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
yes
HEPA filter
yes
▲ Better than 58% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes 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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Vacmaster VK1620SWC vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • 9 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    27 kPa
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 27 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    27 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • Includes a HEPA filter
    HEPA filter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter.
  • 450 W more motor power
    Power
    1,600 W
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1600 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,600 W vs 1,150 W
  • 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
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a socket for power tools; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a socket for power tools.
  • 3 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    73 dB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 73 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    73 dB vs 76 dB
  • 2.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    9.5 m
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 9.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    9.5 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1.37 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    3.5 m
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 3.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    3.5 m vs 2.134 m
  • 8.2% better value for money
    Vacmaster VK1620SWC offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.09 vs 7.5).
    8.09 vs 7.48
  • 9 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    27 kPa
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 27 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    27 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 450 W more motor power
    Power
    1,600 W
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1600 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,600 W vs 1,150 W
  • 3 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    73 dB
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 73 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    73 dB vs 76 dB
  • 5 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    20 L vs 15 L
  • 9.5 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    52 L/s
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 52 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    52 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has a socket for power tools; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have a socket for power tools.
  • 2.3 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    9.5 m
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 9.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    9.5 m vs 7.2 m
  • 1.37 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    3.5 m
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 3.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    3.5 m vs 2.134 m
  • 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
  • Includes a HEPA filter
    HEPA filter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a HEPA filter; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter.
  • 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
  • Soft brush
    Soft brush
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a soft brush; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a soft brush.
  • 31.6% heavier
    Weight
    7.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    7.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • No blower function
    Blowing attachment
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a blowing attachment; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a blowing attachment.
  • 25.7% more external volume
    Volume
    92,660 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 92660 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    92,660 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 6.58x less popular
    Vacmaster VK1620SWC is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 6.58x less popular
    Vacmaster VK1620SWC is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 31.6% heavier
    Weight
    7.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    7.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 25.7% more external volume
    Volume
    92,660 cm³
    ▼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 92660 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    92,660 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • No blower function
    Blowing attachment
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a blowing attachment; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a blowing attachment.

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What we like about Vacmaster VK1620SWC

  • Powerful 1600W twin-fan bypass motor provides exceptional suction for heavy debris
  • Dual HEPA 13 filtration system efficiently captures 99.95% of allergens and fine dust
  • Certified L-Class extractor safely collects light hazardous materials like plasterboard and softwood dust
  • Integrated 1390W power take-off (PTO) socket allows synchronized operation with power tools
  • Robust heavy-duty build featuring a durable stainless steel tank and a crush-resistant hose
  • Generous 9.5-meter working reach combining the long cable and suction hose
  • Versatile 3-in-1 application covering dry vacuuming, liquid extraction, and a dedicated blower function

What we don't like about Vacmaster VK1620SWC

  • Switching between wet and dry cleaning modes requires manually swapping out internal filters
  • The 20-litre capacity tank can fill up quickly during extensive commercial or heavy liquid cleanup jobs
  • The friction-fit or interlocking extension tubes can occasionally pull apart under heavy stress
  • Operates at 73dB, which some users find loud during prolonged indoor operation without hearing protection
  • Bulky physical dimensions and an 8.8kg base weight can make it cumbersome to carry up stairs

Verdict

The Vacmaster VK1620SWC is a professional Class L wet and dry vacuum with a 1,600 W twin-fan bypass motor, 260 AW suction, 27 kPa vacuum and up to 52 L/s airflow. Its 20 L stainless-steel tank, HEPA 13 double filtration, 1,390 W automatic-start power-tool socket and 9.5 m reach make it well suited to professional cleaning. Noise can feel high during extended use despite the 73 dB rating, and this version does not include a blower function.

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