Shop-Vac 5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac vs Koblenz WD-390k2 Wet/Dry Vac
The Shop-Vac is the stronger wet/dry vacuum for garage and workshop work: bigger 5-gallon tank, more suction (2.5 peak HP, 120 air watts), a blower port, and a bagged setup that keeps fine dust contained. The Koblenz is the better pick for small spaces and quick cleanups, with a lighter 3-gallon body, a much longer 20-foot cord, and a sanitizer kit for messes you want to disinfect. Owners of both rate them well; the Shop-Vac has the deeper track record and wider parts availability, while the Koblenz trades capacity and power for portability and reach.
- Choose the Shop-Vac if you want maximum capacity and suction for garage, workshop or basement messes, and you value the blower port and bagged filtration.
- Choose the Koblenz if you clean smaller areas, need long cord reach without an extension, or want the sanitizer kit for germ-prone spills.
Prices
- Shop-Vac 5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac: $73.91 at Shop-Vac Store (checked today)
- Koblenz WD-390k2 Wet/Dry Vac: $62.97 at Walmart (checked today)
- Difference: the Koblenz WD-390k2 Wet/Dry Vac is $10.94 cheaper than the Shop-Vac 5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vac today

