DeWalt 20V MAX
Score: 70/100
Vacmaster Professional Beast 5-Gallon Wet/Dry Vac
Score: 82/100Rankings
A compact 5-gallon wet/dry vacuum with a robust 5.5 HP motor, high airflow and a built-in blower for versatile cleaning. Its weight and hose length can be cumbersome for extended handheld tasks. Ideal for professionals and homeowners needing powerful suction, fine-dust filtration and multifunctional capability.
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 | 6.985 kg |
1.893 L | 19 Lbest | |
0.3 hp | 5.5 hpbest | |
20 V | 120 Vbest | |
3 yearsbest | — | |
0.762 m | 2.134 mbest | |
— | 102 CFMbest | |
4 count | 9 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Electrical(2) | ||
Voltage (V) | 20 V | 120 V |
Hose Length (m) | 0.762 m | 2.1336 m |
Performance(1) | ||
Peak Horsepower (hp) | 0.3 hp | 5.5 hp |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Accessories Included (count) | 4 count | 9 count |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.041 kg | 6.985 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 1.893 L | 19 L |
Height (cm) | 44.93 cm | 41.91 cm |
Width (cm) | 16.20 cm | 34.04 cm |
Length (cm) | 21.44 cm | 47.244 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 reviewers emphasize the vacuum's robust 5.5 HP motor and 320 air-watts suction, describing it as outstanding for garage and workshop clean-ups. They also commend the 1-micron cartridge filter for excellent fine-dust removal and note the added blower conversion as a useful multifunctional capability.
No direct consumer reviews or ratings were found in the research, so everyday user sentiment cannot be determined from the available data.
