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Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Suction pressure:20 kPaCapacity:30 LPower:1500 WNoise level:73 dBWeight:5.85 kg

Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC 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
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

★Better than 90% of wet-dry-vacuums
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components

40%

8.2

Performance

22%

7.8

Design & Mobility

20%

6.8

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

â–²Better than 89% of wet-dry-vacuums
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 84 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.
â–²Better than 55% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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
â–² Better than 89% of models
Score components:

40%

8.2

Performance

22%

7.8

Design & Mobility

20%

6.8

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

7.1
User score
User score
8.1/ 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
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

5.8

Number of reviews

Based on 84 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.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
5.8/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Popularity:
Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC has a popularity score of 5.8 points, which is lower than 54.5% of products in this category.
5.8
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

7.3

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.1
Power
1,500 W
Power
1,500 W
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,500 W, which is higher than that of 86.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
yes
Variable power
yes
â–² Better than 65% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power. This feature is present on 35% of wet-dry vacuums.
Capacity
30 L
Capacity
30 L
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 30 L, which is larger than that of 81.2% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 14.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
73 dB
Noise level
73 dB
â–² 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
20 kPa
Suction pressure
20 kPa
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 20 kPa, which is higher than that of 55% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
â–¼ 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
no
Bagless
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
stainless steel
Tank material
stainless steel
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–² 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
â–¼ 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
no
Washable filter
no
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include a washable filter. This feature is present on 92% of wet-dry vacuums.
Automatic filter cleaning
no
Automatic filter cleaning
no
â–¼ 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
â–² 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 VQ1530SFDC vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • 15 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    30 L
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 30 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    30 L vs 15 L
  • Adjustable power
    Variable power
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power.
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    â–² 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.
  • 350 W more motor power
    Power
    1,500 W
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1500 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,500 W vs 1,150 W
  • 1 more filters
    N. of filters
    3
    â–² 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
  • 3 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    73 dB
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • Tank drain
    Drainage pipe
    yes
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • 8.2% better value for money
    Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC offers better value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.09 vs 7.5).
    8.09 vs 7.48
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£90 vs £130).
    £90 vs £130
  • 0.7% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 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
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.05 vs 8.000).
    8.05 vs 8
  • 15 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    30 L
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 30 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    30 L vs 15 L
  • Adjustable power
    Variable power
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum has adjustable suction power; the average wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power.
  • 350 W more motor power
    Power
    1,500 W
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1500 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,500 W vs 1,150 W
  • 3 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    73 dB
    â–² 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 kPa more suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    20 kPa
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 20 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    20 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 6 L/s more airflow
    Airflow
    48.5 L/s
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 48.5 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    48.5 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • Power-tool socket
    Power tool socket
    yes
    â–² 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
    â–² 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
  • More durable tank material
    Tank material
    stainless steel
    â–² 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
  • 0.37 m more hose length
    Suction hose length
    2.5 m
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    2.5 m vs 2.134 m
  • 1 more filters
    N. of filters
    3
    â–² 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
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes a drainage pipe; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include a drainage pipe.
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • Non-washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a washable filter; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter.
  • 30% more external volume
    Volume
    95,823 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 95823 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    95,823 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 2.6% heavier
    Weight
    5.85 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.9 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.85 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 12.6% less popular
    Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.84 vs 6.6).
    5.84 vs 6.58
  • 12.6% less popular
    Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.84 vs 6.6).
    5.84 vs 6.58
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • 30% more external volume
    Volume
    95,823 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 95823 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    95,823 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 2.6% heavier
    Weight
    5.85 kg
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (5.9 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    5.85 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • Non-washable filter
    Washable filter
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not include a washable filter; the average wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 84 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC

  • Excellent suction power and performance for both fine dust and heavy debris
  • Highly functional power take-off (PTO) socket that syncs automatically with power tools
  • Robust build quality featuring a thick-skinned, durable stainless steel tank
  • Surprisingly quiet motor operation compared to similar heavy-duty workshop vacuums
  • Versatile multi-use design including a reliable blower function and effective liquid extraction
  • Generous cable length providing a wide working reach
  • Convenient built-in storage space for the hose, cord, and various attachments

What we don't like about Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC

  • Noticeably loud high-volume operation reaching up to 87 decibels during heavy tasks
  • Lacks a practical integrated or automatic reel system for winding up the power cable
  • Unclear or lacking instruction manual guidelines regarding the best filter combinations for wet vs. dry use
  • Occasional reports of a flawed or temperamental power button mechanism
  • The standard packaging misses a round dust brush attachment according to some users

Verdict

The Vacmaster VQ1530SFDC is a professional wet and dry vacuum with a 1,500 W bypass motor, 230 AW suction, 20 kPa vacuum and up to 48.5 L/s airflow. It has a 30 L stainless-steel tank with a rapid liquid drain, an automatic-start power-tool socket and a blower mode that uses the 2.5 m hose. It is stable on four castors and works with or without a bag, but reaches 87 dB and replacement bags for extra-fine dust can be costly.

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