DeWalt 20V MAX
Score: 71/100
Stanley SL18116P
Score: 80/100Rankings
The Stanley SL18116P is a 6-gallon wet/dry shop vacuum delivering strong suction (4 HP, 85 CFM) and a versatile accessory kit. Its limited tank size and inability to handle ash limit its use in larger or specialized jobs. Best for homeowners and light-commercial users needing a portable, powerful vacuum.
The DeWalt DCV580H is a 2-gallon cordless wet/dry vacuum powered by a 20 V battery, featuring a washable HEPA filter and built-in blower port for versatile job-site cleanup. Its limited airflow and small tank, plus the need to purchase a battery separately, restrict its use for larger or prolonged jobs. Best suited for tradespeople needing portable, short-duration cleanup with high filtration standards.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 3.63 kgbest | 6.08 kg |
7.57 L | 22.71 Lbest | |
— | 4 hpbest | |
20 V | 120 Vbest | |
3 yearsbest | 1 years | |
— | 1.19 mbest | |
1.52 mbest | — | |
99.97 %best | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Power & Electrical(1) | ||
Voltage (V) | 20 V | 120 V |
Performance(1) | ||
Airflow (CFM) | 32 CFM | 85 CFM |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Accessories Included (count) | 3 count | 10 count |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.63 kg | 6.08 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 7.57 L | 22.71 L |
Height (cm) | 33.32 cm | 52.00 cm |
Width (cm) | 31.27 cm | 35.05 cm |
Length (cm) | 43.82 cm | 35.05 cm |
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Professional reviewers and editors emphasize the DCV580H's portability, HEPA filtration efficiency, and rugged on-board storage as key strengths, while noting its modest airflow and small tank limit its suitability for heavy-duty, high-volume cleaning compared to corded alternatives.
Everyday users generally praise the cordless freedom, easy-to-reach accessories, and low-maintenance HEPA filter, but recurring concerns focus on limited battery runtime, the need to empty the 2-gallon tank often, and the unit's weight during extended handheld use.
Retailer descriptions highlight the SL18116P as a solid mid-tier shop vacuum suited for commercial, automotive, warehouse, and industrial environments, noting its 85 CFM airflow, durable build, rear blower port, and organized accessory storage as key strengths.
Everyday users appreciate the unit's portability, strong suction, and flexible filter system for both wet and dry messes, while commonly noting the limitation of the 6-gallon capacity and the fact that it is not appropriate for ash cleanup.
