Ridgid 18V Hand Vac
3.5
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Verdict
The Ridgid 18V Hand Vac is a heavy duty cordless option built for big messes, with serious power, a large dust cup, and long runtime. Its lifetime service agreement adds confidence, but the loud noise, bulky chassis, and separate battery purchase make it better for garages and large cleanups than for quick, casual touch ups.
Pros
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Bin & Bag 5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Support & Reliability 5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
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Suction & Airflow 4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
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Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) 4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Clears deep crevice sand quickly thanks to strong suction and airflow, though it is not quite as fast as the very top performers.
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Battery & Charging 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
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Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Delivers strong cleaning on entry mats and medium-pile carpet, roughly matching Ryobi but trailing the very strongest shop-style performers.
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Overall opinion 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Excels at tackling large, heavy messes thanks to strong suction, long battery life, and a generous dust cup, though its noise and bulky body make it less convenient for quick, everyday spot cleaning.
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Price & Value 3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
Cons
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Emptying & Mess Control 2.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.5
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Ease of use 2.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Delivers excellent raw performance but its bulk and controls make it feel less user friendly for quick, casual cleanups.
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Maneuverability & Handling 2.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
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Weight 2.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0One of the heaviest handheld options, which can make extended one-handed cleaning tiring despite its strong performance.
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Noise level 1.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 1.8
