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Lugging a bulky shop vacuum used to be a slug.
Now you have smaller cordless portable shop vacs that make it much easier.
We’ve put together a quick rundown of some of the top models available on the market.
Here they are…
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Best Cordless Shop Vac 2020
Here's a list of the best cordless shop vacs we found:
1. DEWALT DCV581H Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum
- CORDLESS OR CORDED power option
- PLENTY OF STORAGE: 2-gallon tank capacity provides enough storage to empty a toilet or clogged pipe
- EASY FILTER MAINTENANCE: Easily accessible, washable, and reusable filter
- HEPA RATED wet-dry filter
- HEAVY-DUTY, flexible 5 ft. x 1-1/4 in. diameter hose
- EASY TRANSPORT: On-board accessory storage makes it easy carry
2. PORTER-CABLE PCC795B 2 Gallon Cordless Shop Vac
- PORTABLE: Has a 2-Gallon tank with wet/dry versatility.
- POWERFUL SUCTION: Makes for quick cleanups.
- HOSE: 7Feet-8inch hose with a wraparound storage solution
- ACCESSORY STORAGE: Convenient onboard accessory storage.
- Compatible with PORTER-CABLE 20V MAX* lithium-ion batteries only
3. Makita XCV11Z Cordless 2 Gallon HEPA Filter Portable Wet/Dry Vacuum
- Powerful BL Brushless motor delivers 57 CFM and 27 inches water lift of suction using an 18V LXT Lithium Ion battery (battery not included)
- Filter cleaning system is designed to maintain optimum suction efficiency and longer filter life
- Efficient HEPA filter captures 99.97% of particulates. 3 microns and larger
- Up to 60 minutes of continuous run time using an 18V LXT Lithium Ion 5.0 Ah battery BL1850B (battery not included)
- L. E. D. Battery indicator shows charge level for 18V LXT Lithium Ion battery
- The BL Brushless Motor eliminates carbon brushes, enabling the BL Motor to run cooler and more efficiently for longer life
4. Milwaukee 0880-20 18-Volt Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum
- Works on all Milwaukee 18V slide-on batteries, Li-ion or NiCd
- The powerful motor to provides strong suction and air flow
- The tool box design provides easy transport and storage
- Includes on-board accessory and hose storage
- Features built-in blower port and reusable wet/dry filter
- Ideal for both wet and dry applications
- HEPA rated high efficient filter
5. DEWALT DCV517B Cordless Wet/Dry Portable Vac
- A HEPA wet/dry filter traps 99.97% of dust at 0.3 microns
- Washable filter can be cleaned with a tap water rinse
- Dual clean-up modes with either the front utility nozzle or with an extendable heavy duty rubber hose
- 1/2 gallon tank capacity is easy to empty and clean
- Powered by a 20V Max* DEWALT battery for long run-time (Battery sold separately)
- Battery & Charger Sold Separately
Any reason Rigid and Ryobi brands didn’t make the list?