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Vacmaster VWM1518R Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Suction pressure:17 kPaCapacity:18 LPower:1500 WNoise level:74 dBWeight:12.5 kg

Vacmaster VWM1518R 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.

6.0

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
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6.0

Technical score

20%

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User score

▼Worse than 85% of wet-dry-vacuums
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 69% of models
Score components

40%

6.1

Performance

22%

5.6

Design & Mobility

20%

7.8

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 69% 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.
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User ratings

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    N/A~ £110

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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum Vacmaster VWM1518R

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 69% of models
Score components:

40%

6.1

Performance

22%

5.6

Design & Mobility

20%

7.8

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

6.0
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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<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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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 VWM1518R has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 71.8% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
▼ Worse than 86% of models
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60%

6.0

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

7.1
Power
1,500 W
Power
1,500 W
▲ 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
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
18 L
Capacity
18 L
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 18 L, which is larger than that of 55% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
74 dB
Noise level
74 dB
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB, which is lower than that of 67.4% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 7.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
17 kPa
Suction pressure
17 kPa
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa, which is lower than that of 66.1% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 4.4% 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
13 m
Operating radius
13 m
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 13 m, which is larger than that of 98.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 1.4% 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
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
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 VWM1518R vs the average wet-dry vacuum

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  • 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.
  • 5.8 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    13 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 13 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    13 m vs 7.2 m
  • 350 W more motor power
    Power
    1,500 W
    ▲ 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
  • 2 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    74 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    74 dB vs 76 dB
  • 3 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    38 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 38 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    38 mm vs 35 mm
  • 3 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    18 L
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 18 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    18 L vs 15 L
  • 8.5% less external volume
    Volume
    67,488 cm³
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 67488 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    67,488 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 18.2% cheaper
    Vacmaster VWM1518R is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£110 vs £130).
    £110 vs £130
  • 18.2% cheaper
    Vacmaster VWM1518R is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£110 vs £130).
    £110 vs £130
  • 350 W more motor power
    Power
    1,500 W
    ▲ 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
  • 2 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    74 dB
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 74 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    74 dB vs 76 dB
  • 3 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    18 L
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 18 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    18 L vs 15 L
  • 5.8 m more operating radius
    Operating radius
    13 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 13 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    13 m vs 7.2 m
  • 3 mm more hose diameter
    Suction hose diameter
    38 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <31.75 mm – >47.625 mm
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 38 mm; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose diameter of 35 mm.
    38 mm vs 35 mm
  • 8.5% less external volume
    Volume
    67,488 cm³
    ▲ Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 67488 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    67,488 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 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.
  • 2.19x heavier
    Weight
    12.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (12.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    12.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 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
  • 7.5 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    35 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 35 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    35 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 1 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    17 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    17 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 6.58x less popular
    Vacmaster VWM1518R is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 4.6% worse value for money
    Vacmaster VWM1518R offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.15 vs 7.5).
    7.15 vs 7.48
  • 6.58x less popular
    Vacmaster VWM1518R is less popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (1 vs 6.6).
    1 vs 6.58
  • 4.6% worse value for money
    Vacmaster VWM1518R offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.15 vs 7.5).
    7.15 vs 7.48
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    ▼ 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.
  • 7.5 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    35 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 35 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    35 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 1 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    17 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    17 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 2.19x heavier
    Weight
    12.5 kg
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (12.5 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    12.5 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 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

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What we like about Vacmaster VWM1518R

  • Excellent suction power and highly effective for both wet and dry debris
  • Convenient wall-mounting system saves floor space in workshops and garages
  • Handy remote control integrated into the hose handle for easy on/off switching
  • Generous reach with a long suction hose and power cord
  • Powerful 1500W motor tackles heavy-duty cleaning and renovation messes easily
  • Dual-functionality that quickly converts into a blower for sweeping
  • Solid onboard storage for attachments, keeping everything organized

What we don't like about Vacmaster VWM1518R

  • Slightly louder operation at peak performance, which is typical for shop vacuums
  • The 15L-18L capacity can fill up quickly if dealing with heavy debris or large liquid spills, requiring frequent emptying
  • Wall-mounting installation requires finding wall studs and dedicated time/tools to set up securely

Verdict

The Vacmaster VWM1518R is a wall-mountable wet-dry vacuum cleaner powered by a 1500W two-stage motor that generates 175 air watts of suction power, 35 L/s of maximum airflow, and 17 kPa of vacuum pressure. This model features an 18-liter impact-resistant polymer collection tank, an integrated blower port, an air and noise diffuser that limits sound output to 74 dB(A), and a 5m power cord. Major advantages include an extra-long 7m suction hose system paired with a convenient remote control handle for long-reach operation, space-saving wall storage with onboard accessory organizing, and versatile dual-filtration options utilizing a washable cartridge filter for dry debris and a foam filter for liquids. On the downside, the vacuum relies on corded operation which limits off-grid mobility, lacks variable suction speed control, and can become heavy or bulky to maneuver if detached from its wall mount for portable use.

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