DeWalt 6 Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac vs Stanley 6 Gallon 4 MAX HP Pro Wet/Dry Vacuum
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| Spec | DeWalt 6 Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac | Stanley 6 Gallon 4 MAX HP Pro Wet/Dry Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$75 | ~$75 |
| Type | Wet-Dry Shop Vac | Wet-Dry Shop Vac |
| Suction | 4 HP | 4 HP |
| Battery | Corded | Corded |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Washable and reusable cartridge filter | Foam filter |
| Cordless | No | No |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 6 gal | 6 gal |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | 19.5 x 15.5 x 16.5 in | — |
| Weight | 14.8 lbs | — |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
Pros & cons
DeWalt 6 Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac
- ✓Under 15 lbs — easy to lift into a truck bed or up a step
- ✓Washable, reusable cartridge filter instead of disposable ones
- ✓Built-in blower port doubles as a basic blower
- ✓3-year limited warranty plus 1 year of free service
- ✓Rubberized casters roll easily on concrete and gravel
- ✓Widely stocked at Home Depot, so replacement filters and hoses are easy to find
- ✗No published noise rating
- ✗Some owners question whether the 4 HP figure reflects real running power
- ✗6 gallons fills up fast on bigger cleanup jobs
- ✗Running it without the filter seated will damage the motor — an easy mistake to make
Stanley 6 Gallon 4 MAX HP Pro Wet/Dry Vacuum
- ✓One of the cheapest shop vacs in this category, often under $80
- ✓Strong retailer review scores (4.6-4.7 stars) for basic DIY cleanup
- ✓Swiveling casters make it easy to move around
- ✓Rear blower port for clearing sawdust or leaves
- ✓Widely stocked at Home Depot, Walmart, and Best Buy
- ✗Some owners describe real-world suction as weaker than the 4 HP rating implies
- ✗Only a 1-year warranty, shorter than most competitors in this list
- ✗Foam filter's washability isn't specified by the manufacturer
- ✗No published noise rating, weight, or dimensions
- ✗Owners who compared it against Ridgid or DeWalt cited durability concerns