Shop-Vac
Brand Score B9 products · 4 categories · Avg 4.16★ · 6,233 reviews
Price range $32 – $200
Last analyzed: June 16, 2026
Browse products ↓Quick Take on Shop-Vac
Score: B- •Most products (78%) hit the 4-star mark — dependable across the board
- •Focused on Shop Vacuums, where it averages 4.34★
Shop-Vac 5761311 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
4.4★ with 3.6K reviews — a solid choice in Shop Vacuums
Brand Score: B
B in Shop Vacuums — Shop-Vac's 9 products average 4.16★ across 4 categories, with Shop Vacuums as the strongest line (4.34★ avg).
Shop-Vac earns a Brand Score of B on Mubboo, based on analysis of 9 products across 4 categories. Value positioning (100/100) is the brand's strongest dimension. Category depth (50/100) is the area with the most room for improvement. Shop-Vac's primary strength is in Shop Vacuums, where it averages 4.34★.
How we calculate Brand Score
Quality Consistency (40%): percentage of products rated 4+ stars
Market Presence (25%): total review volume, log-scaled
Value Positioning (20%): average price vs category average
Category Depth (15%): number of active product categories
Based on 9 Shop-Vac products · last analyzed June 16, 2026.
How Shop-Vac Compares
Shop-Vac | Most Popular DEWALT | Highest Rated CRAFTSMAN | Best Value Vacmaster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Rating | 4.16★ | 4.64★ | 4.58★ | 4.5★ |
| Total Reviews | 6,233 | 38,112 | 25,110 | 28,395 |
| Avg Price | $115 | $159 | $97 | $104 |
| Brand Score | B | B+ | B+ | B+ |
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| Products | 9 | 19 | 5 | 5 |
| Quality Rate | 78% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Categories | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Shop-Vac
Avg Rating: 4.16★
Reviews: 6,233
Avg Price: $115
78% rated 4+★
Our Top 3 from Shop-Vac
Shop-Vac 5761311 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
4.4★ with 3.6K reviews — a solid choice in Shop Vacuums
Shop-Vac Wet/Dry Handheld Vacuum Cordless
4.2★ with 45 reviews — a solid choice in Car Vacuums
Shop-Vac 5 Gallon 5.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vacuum
4.2★ with 791 reviews — a solid choice in Shop Vacuums
Where Shop-Vac Is Strongest
Shop Vacuums
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What You'll Spend on Shop-Vac
Most Shop-Vac products fall between $32 and $200.
Shop-Vac prices in line with the category average — a balanced mix of cost and quality.
What People Say About Shop-Vac
Aggregated from review themes across 4 Shop-Vac products.
- Exceptional cleaning and stain removal
- Lightweight and portable design
- Fast drying
- Effective Pet Hair Removal
- Difficult to clean or maintain
- Loud operation
- Small tank capacity requires frequent refills
Expert Coverage
4 Shop-Vac products have coverage from independent expert publications: Wirecutter, Rtings, Techradar, Consumerreports. Source links in References.
Where to Buy Shop-Vac
Shop-Vac products are available on Amazon — 9 products across 4 categories.
Browse Shop-Vac on Amazon →Brand Bottom Line
- Brand Score
- B
- Best Product
- 5761311 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum ($126) Buy on Amazon →
- Price Level
- Mid-range — near category average
- Quality
- 78% of products rated 4+★
- Best For
- Shoppers comparing options within Shop Vacuums
- Alternatives
- DEWALT (Score B+) · CRAFTSMAN (Score B+)
Shop-Vac is a solid choice in Shop Vacuums, with a few standouts worth a look. Start with the 5761311 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shop-Vac a good brand?
Shop-Vac earns a Brand Score of B on Mubboo. 78% of its 9 products are rated 4 stars or above, which puts it in the reliable range in Shop Vacuums. The main consideration is pricing — Shop-Vac products average $115, $7 below the category average.
What is the best Shop-Vac product to buy?
Based on 3.6K reviews and a Mubboo Score of A+, the 5761311 12-Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum ($126) is Shop-Vac's top pick. For a budget option, the Wet/Dry Handheld Vacuum Cordless ($32) delivers 4.2★ at 75% of the cost.
Is Shop-Vac worth the premium price?
Shop-Vac prices close to the category average ($115 vs $122), so you're not paying a brand premium.
Shop-Vac vs DEWALT: which is better?
Shop-Vac scores B vs DEWALT's B+. Shop-Vac trails slightly on rating (4.16★ vs 4.64★), while DEWALT has more total reviews (38K vs 6.2K).
Sources & References
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