Craftsman CMXEVBE17595
Score: 78/100
Vacmaster 2.5 Gallon Shop Vacuum
Score: 77/100Rankings
The Craftsman CMXEVBE17595 is a corded 16-gallon wet/dry shop vacuum with a powerful 6.5 peak HP motor and built-in blower for heavy-duty cleaning. Its large size and weight make it less portable and noisier than smaller units. Ideal for workshops, garages, and outdoor debris removal.
The Vacmaster VOM205P 1101 is a compact 2.5-gallon wall-mountable wet/dry vacuum with strong suction and a built-in blower. Its noise level and short hose are trade-offs for its portability. Best for users needing a space-saving vacuum for quick clean-ups in cars, garages or small workshops.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 11.79 kg | 2.795 kgbest |
60.6 Lbest | 9.46 L | |
6.5 hpbest | 2 hp | |
— | 120 Vbest | |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
6.1 mbest | 3.048 m | |
2.1 mbest | 1.219 m | |
185 CFMbest | 62.5 CFM |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Power & Electrical(2) | ||
Cord Length (m) | 6.1 m | 3.048 m |
Hose Length (m) | 2.1 m | 1.219 m |
Performance(2) | ||
Peak Horsepower (hp) | 6.5 hp | 2 hp |
Airflow (CFM) | 185 CFM | 62.5 CFM |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 11.79 kg | 2.795 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 60.6 L | 9.46 L |
Height (cm) | 67.8 cm | 34.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 60.5 cm | 29.3 cm |
Length (cm) | 53.4 cm | 29.3 cm |
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Professional coverage is limited to a YouTube walkthrough and retailer copy, both emphasizing the vacuum's high-power 6.5 peak HP motor, the flexible Dual-Flex hose, and the rear blower port for outdoor debris. The review calls the unit versatile for workshops, garages, and yards, and notes its heavy-duty build suitable for serious cleaning tasks.
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“Lightweight & portable... easy to carry”
“gets the job done”
Professional reviewers commend the VOM205P for its surprising power in a tiny package, emphasizing the 2 peak HP motor, wall-mountable design and blower conversion as standout features. They note the unit excels at small-scale wet/dry tasks and appreciates the organized accessory storage, while flagging noise level and limited tank capacity as the main trade-offs.
Consumers generally love the vacuum's portability, strong suction and the convenience of built-in storage with a useful accessory set. Recurring themes include praise for easy handling in cars and garages, but repeated complaints about the noise, modest tank size and short hose length.
