Milwaukee M18
Score: 79/100
DeWalt DXV09PA
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Milwaukee M18 2-Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum offers cordless convenience with a lightweight design and built-in HEPA filtration. Its small 2-gallon tank and lack of automatic shut-off limit longer cleaning sessions. Ideal for professionals already using the M18 system who need portable spot cleaning.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 4.58 kgbest | 9.3 kg |
7.57 L | 34.07 Lbest | |
1 hp | 5 hpbest | |
18 V | 120 Vbest | |
5 yearsbest | 3 years | |
— | 3.05 mbest | |
1.83 m | 2.13 mbest | |
45 CFM | 90 CFMbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 5 years | 3 years |
Power & Electrical(2) | ||
Voltage (V) | 18 V | 120 V |
Hose Length (m) | 1.83 m | 2.13 m |
Performance(2) | ||
Peak Horsepower (hp) | 1 hp | 5 hp |
Airflow (CFM) | 45 CFM | 90 CFM |
Accessories(1) | ||
Number of Accessories Included (count) | 4 count | 12 count |
Build & Design(5) | ||
Weight (kg) | 4.58 kg | 9.3 kg |
Dustbin / Tank Capacity (L) | 7.57 L | 34.07 L |
Height (cm) | 30.48 cm | 55.9 cm |
Width (cm) | 35.56 cm | 44.5 cm |
Length (cm) | 45.72 cm | 45.7 cm |
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Professional reviewers and editors highlight the vacuum's portability, lightweight construction, and reusable HEPA filter as key strengths, emphasizing its suitability for quick, cordless clean-ups within the M18 ecosystem. They also note the lack of automatic shut-off and modest suction compared to larger models as potential drawbacks.
Everyday users are expected to appreciate the cordless freedom, compact size, and HEPA filtration for dust-sensitive environments, while likely expressing frustration over the small tank capacity, need for a separate battery purchase, and the absence of an automatic shut-off feature.
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.
