DeWalt 20V MAX
Score: 70/100
Craftsman CMXEVBE17595
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 DEWALT DCV517B is a 20V MAX cordless handheld wet/dry vacuum featuring HEPA filtration and dual cleanup modes, ideal for quick, portable clean-ups. Its limitations include a small 0.5-gallon tank and the need to purchase a compatible battery separately. Best suited for professionals already invested in the DEWALT 20V ecosystem who need a lightweight, high-filtration handheld vac.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 2.041 kgbest | 11.79 kg |
1.893 L | 60.6 Lbest | |
0.3 hp | 6.5 hpbest | |
20 Vbest | — | |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
— | 6.1 mbest | |
0.762 m | 2.1 mbest | |
— | 185 CFMbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Hose Length (m) | 0.762 m | 2.1 m |
Performance(1) | ||
Peak Horsepower (hp) | 0.3 hp | 6.5 hp |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Accessories Included (count) | 4 count | 10 count |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.041 kg | 11.79 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 1.893 L | 60.6 L |
Height (cm) | 44.93 cm | 67.8 cm |
Width (cm) | 16.20 cm | 60.5 cm |
Length (cm) | 21.44 cm | 53.4 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the DCV517B for its compact weight, HEPA filtration efficiency and versatile hose system, noting that it fits well into the DEWALT 20V ecosystem and comes with a solid three-year warranty. However, they caution that the half-gallon tank and lack of an included battery may limit its usefulness for longer or larger-scale jobs, and the unclear horsepower rating leaves suction performance ambiguous.
Everyday buyers generally praise the vacuum's cordless freedom, easy maintenance and lightweight feel, especially for quick clean-ups in tight spaces. The most common criticism from consumers revolves around the limited tank size and the extra cost of purchasing a compatible battery separately.
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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