Battery-powered wet/dry shop vacs ranked from live Amazon data, from 2-gallon jobsite vacs to a 9-gallon garage vac.
Ranked by ToolboxTop10 from Amazon data captured Oct 8, 2026. How we rank
A cordless shop vac handles spills, car interiors, and jobsite dust without hunting for an outlet. Most best-sellers are 2 to 2.6-gallon vacs sold as bare tools for an existing battery platform; a few come as kits with batteries. We ranked 10 on rating, review volume, and features (a HEPA-rated filter, a blower function, a brushless motor, and whether a battery is included).
DEWALT DCV580HDEWALT 20V owners who want a grab-and-go vac for spills and jobsite dust.
Milwaukee 0880-20M18 owners who want a sturdy wet/dry vac with a blower port.
Seesii K-903Best OverallAnyone without a tool-battery platform who wants a cordless wet/dry vac out of the box.
DEWALT DCV581HLong cleanups where you want a cord as the backup to the battery.
Makita XCV11ZMakita 18V owners who want a vac that doubles as a dust extractor for power tools.
CRAFTSMAN CMCV002BBest BudgetCRAFTSMAN V20 owners who want a cheap, long-reach vac for the car and garage.
ReliaRoads RCSV-20DEWALT battery owners who want a wet/dry vac for under $75.
Milwaukee M18FPOVCLM18 owners already using PACKOUT boxes who want strong water pickup.
EGO WDV0900Money No ObjectEGO 56V owners who want a full-size garage vac without a cord.
WORX WX031LWORX PowerShare households, or buyers who want a kit on a battery that runs other tools.
Already own batteries?
Batteries only fit their own brand's platform, so the best tool for you is often the best
one that runs on the packs you already have. Here's our top-ranked pick on each platform on this page.
A tool-only model skips the cost of a battery and charger you don't need.
Tools sold as "compatible with" another brand's batteries aren't listed here. They're made by third parties, and the battery brand doesn't warrant them.
Where the deals are
The tools ranked here come from DEWALT, Milwaukee, Seesii, Makita, CRAFTSMAN, ReliaRoads, EGO, and WORX. Prices on these brands move week to
week on Amazon, and the deepest cuts usually land around Prime Day and Black Friday.
Every price button on this page opens the live listing, so you always see today's
number, not the one we captured on 2026-10-08. If your pick is over budget
right now, check back in a few days — DEWALT and Milwaukee rotate through sales and bundle
deals often.
DEWALT's 2-gallon battery wet/dry vac, the most-reviewed cordless shop vac on Amazon. It's a sensible add-on for anyone already running DEWALT 20V MAX batteries.
Best for: DEWALT 20V owners who want a grab-and-go vac for spills and jobsite dust.
Skip it if: You don't own DEWALT batteries; the vac ships without one.
Tank
2 gal
Battery
Not included (DEWALT 20V MAX)
Suction
—
Hose
1-1/4" x 5 ft
Runtime (listed)
25 min
Warranty
3 years
Pros
HEPA-rated wet/dry filter that you can wash and reuse
Crush-resistant 5 ft hose, 1-1/4 in. wide, stores on board
Listing says it handles wet pickup, dry pickup, and blowing
3-year limited warranty
Cons
Tool only: battery and charger cost extra
Listing quotes about 25 minutes of runtime, short for a big cleanup
Milwaukee's long-running M18 wet/dry vac in a toolbox-style body. It has the highest rating on this list among vacs with 1,000+ reviews and a 5-year warranty.
Best for: M18 owners who want a sturdy wet/dry vac with a blower port.
Skip it if: You need more than 2 gallons or don't own Milwaukee batteries.
Tank
2 gal
Battery
Not included (Milwaukee M18)
Suction
—
Hose
6 ft
Runtime (listed)
30+ min (M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0Ah)
Warranty
5 years
Pros
4.7 stars across more than 3,000 reviews
Built-in blower port and a reusable HEPA-rated wet/dry filter
On-board hose and accessory storage in a toolbox-style body
5-year warranty
Cons
Tool only: no battery or charger
2-gallon tank fills fast on a flooded floor
No airflow or suction figure published
#3
Best Overall
Seesii
Seesii Cordless Wet Dry Shop Vac, 2.6 Gallon, HEPA Filter, with 2 x 4.0Ah Rechargeable Batteries
4.5411 reviews
Score 83/100
Why this score
Star rating 45% of score90/100 → 40 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score65/100 → 23 pts
Features 20% of score100/100 → 20 pts
Has every feature we score: hepa, a blower port, a brushless motor, a complete kit (everything you need in the box).
A complete kit: 2.6-gallon wet/dry vac, two 4.0Ah batteries, and a charger for $109.99. It's the pick if you don't own a battery platform and don't want to start one.
Best for: Anyone without a tool-battery platform who wants a cordless wet/dry vac out of the box.
Skip it if: You already own DEWALT, Milwaukee, or CRAFTSMAN batteries; a bare vac costs less.
Tank
2.6 gal
Battery
Included (2 x 4.0Ah)
Suction
15 kPa
Hose
5.25 ft
Runtime (listed)
20 min high / 40 min low
Warranty
—
Pros
Two 4.0Ah batteries and a charger included
Brushless motor with two suction modes (9 kPa and 15 kPa)
Washable HEPA filter, and the vac also blows
8 lb with an accessory rack and stand-up storage
Cons
Batteries are proprietary and won't run other tools
20 minutes per battery on high
No warranty terms on the listing
#4
DEWALT
DEWALT 20V MAX Shop Vacuum Wet and Dry, 2 Gallon, Cordless and Corded, HEPA Filter, Tool Only (DCV581H)
4.48,702 reviews
Score 81/100
Why this score
Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score98/100 → 34 pts
Features 20% of score35/100 → 7 pts
Has: hepa. Missing: a blower port, a brushless motor, a complete kit (everything you need in the box).
A brushless wet/dry dust extractor with a filter-cleaning system and a HEPA filter. It's built for collecting dust from sanders and saws as much as for cleanup.
Best for: Makita 18V owners who want a vac that doubles as a dust extractor for power tools.
Skip it if: You mainly suck up water; it costs $70+ more than the bare 2-gallon vacs from DEWALT and Milwaukee.
Tank
2 gal
Battery
Not included (Makita 18V LXT)
Suction
57 CFM / 27 in. lift
Hose
—
Runtime (listed)
60 min (5.0Ah)
Warranty
3 years
Pros
57 CFM and 27 in. of water lift from a brushless motor
HEPA filter rated for 99.97% of particles 3 microns and larger
Filter-cleaning system keeps suction up
Up to 60 minutes per 5.0Ah battery, per Makita
Cons
Tool only, and the priciest bare 2-gallon vac here at $249
The only full-size cordless shop vac on the list: 9 gallons, 110 CFM, a drain plug, and a wireless remote. It's the one to get if you want a garage vac with no cord at all.
Best for: EGO 56V owners who want a full-size garage vac without a cord.
Skip it if: You don't own EGO batteries; the battery kit version costs $549.
Tank
9 gal
Battery
Not included (EGO 56V ARC)
Suction
110 CFM / 100 in. lift
Hose
1-7/8"
Runtime (listed)
Up to 60 min ECO (2 x 6.0Ah)
Warranty
5 years (tool)
Pros
110 CFM and 100 in. of water lift, far beyond the compact vacs
9-gallon tank with a drain plug and a 1-7/8 in. hose
Wireless remote, filter-cleaning function, and on-board storage
4.8 stars, the highest rating on the list, and a 5-year tool warranty
Cons
Tool only at $329; EGO recommends two 6.0Ah batteries
26.7 lb, heavy to carry up stairs
Filter is a cartridge, not HEPA-rated on the listing
#10
WORX
WORX Nitro 20V Cordless Wet/Dry Vacuum, 2.1 Gal, Battery and Charger Included (WX031L)
4.4218 reviews
Score 68/100
Why this score
Star rating 45% of score88/100 → 40 pts
Number of reviews 35% of score59/100 → 20 pts
Features 20% of score40/100 → 8 pts
Has: a brushless motor, a complete kit (everything you need in the box). Missing: hepa, a blower port.
Filter is a cartridge, not HEPA-rated on the listing
No runtime figure published
How we rank
Every tool gets one score from 0 to 100, weighted
45% on its star rating,
35% on how many people have reviewed it (more reviews = more
confidence the rating is real), and 20% on the features that
matter for the job. The list is ordered by that score. Best Overall is our pick for the
best all-around, ready-to-use tool; Best Budget the best value at or under
$100; and Money No Object the one to buy if price is no object.
The features score is built from hepa (35%), a blower port (25%), a brushless motor (20%), a complete kit (20%), capped at 100. The review-count score is on a log scale, so each tenfold jump in reviews adds the same amount, and 10,000 or more reviews gets full marks. Open Why this score on any tool to see its numbers.
What changed
We re-check every listing on this page on a rotation. The most recent changes:
Page published with 10 ranked picks and 1 tool to avoid.
Buyer's guide
Do cordless shop vacs have enough suction?
For spills, car interiors, and jobsite dust, yes. Compact cordless vacs run roughly 35 to 57 CFM; plug-in shop vacs of similar size quote more. If you need to pull water out of a flooded basement, the 9-gallon EGO (110 CFM, 100 in. of water lift) is the only cordless pick here that's in that range.
Should I buy a bare tool or a kit?
If you already own DEWALT, Milwaukee, CRAFTSMAN, Makita, or EGO batteries, buy the bare vac on the same platform and save the battery cost. If you own none, a kit like the Seesii or WORX costs less than buying a name-brand bare vac plus a battery and charger.
How long does a battery last in a shop vac?
Vacs drain batteries fast. Listings on this page quote 20 to 30 minutes on a compact vac at full power, up to 60 minutes with a 5.0Ah battery on the Makita, and up to 60 minutes in ECO mode on the EGO with two 6.0Ah packs. Plan on a spare battery for anything bigger than a car.
What do CFM, water lift, and kPa mean?
CFM is airflow, which moves light debris like sawdust. Water lift (in inches) and kPa both measure sealed suction, which lifts heavy debris and water. Brands publish different ones, so compare like with like: the Makita lists 57 CFM and 27 in. of lift; the Milwaukee M18 FUEL lists 50 CFM and 47 in.
Do I need a HEPA filter?
For drywall, concrete, and sanding dust, yes; a regular filter lets fine dust blow back out the exhaust. Most vacs here ship with a HEPA-rated filter. The EGO and WORX use cartridge filters that aren't listed as HEPA.
Can a cordless vac double as a dust extractor for my sander?
The Makita XCV11Z is sold as a dust extractor and has a filter-cleaning system for that job. The others can connect to a tool's dust port with an adapter, but the compact tanks fill quickly.
Tools to avoid
Not everything in the search results deserves your money.
This one would rank dead last on our scale — here's the listing to walk past, and exactly why.
The headline numbers don't hold up. A 21V battery vac can't draw 3000 watts, the suction figures contradict each other, and the copy describes a different, heavier vac. The Seesii kit costs the same and makes believable claims.
Why we'd skip it
The title claims a 3000W motor, but the listing gives 21 volts and two 4.0Ah batteries. 3000W at 21V would pull about 140 amps, far beyond what those packs can deliver.
It lists 915 kPa for "daily use" and 25 kPa for "heavy-duty". The everyday mode can't be 36 times stronger than the heavy mode; 915 kPa is about nine atmospheres.
The spec table says the vac weighs 3 lb, while the bullet text says "At only 8lbs".
The bullets repeat the Seesii listing nearly word for word, so it's unclear which specs describe this product.
