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DeWalt 20V Max Hand Vac

Brand: DeWalt
3.9
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Verdict

DeWalt’s 20V Max hand vac is one of the most powerful handhelds available, topping the crevice test and excelling on carpets and heavy debris, but it is loud, somewhat heavy, and pricey, making it best for DeWalt users who need maximum performance.

Pros

  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Exceptional at deep-cleaning entry mats and carpeted areas, matching or beating other high-power handhelds.
  • Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Benchmark crevice performance, clearing deep sand in roughly ten seconds.
  • Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Retains contents securely when tilted or shaken, making emptying cleaner and less messy.
  • Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
    Extremely strong suction and airflow, ranking near the very top of all handheld vacuums tested.

Cons

  • Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0
    A costly but extremely capable handheld that offers strong value mainly for DeWalt battery owners who can take full advantage of its power.
  • Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
    Heavier than many rivals, which can make one-handed use tiring over longer sessions.
  • Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
    Powerful but loud, with noise levels around the mid-90 dB range in testing.

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