Shop-Vac 5 Gallon Ultra Quiet Wet/Dry Vacuum vs DEWALT DXV06P Wet/Dry Vacuum

The DEWALT DXV06P is the stronger pick for most shoppers: a bigger 6-gallon tank, a 5 HP motor, HEPA-certified filtration and a wall mount with a remote power switch. The Shop-Vac 5 Gallon Ultra Quiet is the better fit if noise matters, since its Whisper Series design runs at about 78 dB and it uses a stainless steel tank. Reviewers of Shop-Vac's Whisper line praise the quiet motor and steel build, while DEWALT owners like the remote switch and hanging storage; both are corded canisters with cartridge filters.

• Choose the Shop-Vac 5 Gallon Ultra Quiet if you work in a garage or shop where a quieter motor and a dent-resistant stainless steel tank matter more than capacity.
• Choose the DEWALT DXV06P if you want more capacity, HEPA-certified filtration and a wall-mounted vac you can switch on remotely from across the job site.