DeWalt DXV09PA
Score: 79/100
Vacmaster 2.5 Gallon Shop Vacuum
Score: 77/100Rankings
The DeWalt DXV09PA offers a 9-gallon tank, 5 HP motor and rear blower port, providing strong suction and versatile accessories. Its shorter cord and hose length and basic filtration may be drawbacks for larger sites. Ideal for commercial users who value portability and power.
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 | 9.3 kg | 2.795 kgbest |
34.07 Lbest | 9.46 L | |
5 hpbest | 2 hp | |
120 Vbest | 120 Vbest | |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
3.05 mbest | 3.048 m | |
2.13 mbest | 1.219 m | |
90 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) | 3.05 m | 3.048 m |
Hose Length (m) | 2.13 m | 1.219 m |
Performance(2) | ||
Peak Horsepower (hp) | 5 hp | 2 hp |
Airflow (CFM) | 90 CFM | 62.5 CFM |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 9.3 kg | 2.795 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 34.07 L | 9.46 L |
Height (cm) | 55.9 cm | 34.5 cm |
Width (cm) | 44.5 cm | 29.3 cm |
Length (cm) | 45.7 cm | 29.3 cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the DXV09PA for its reliable suction, blower function and lightweight construction, describing it as a high-quality, portable solution for industrial-level cleanup tasks.
Everyday users generally praise the unit's portability, compact storage and versatile accessory set, noting it handles jobsite debris effectively while mentioning limited cord/hose reach.
“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.
