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Shop-Vac S3 20V Handheld Vacuum Cordless

Shop-Vac is a trusted brand -- but 20 reviews is too new to recommend a car vacuum you depend on.

TL;DR
  • Only 20 Amazon reviews -- insufficient for a daily-use car vacuum recommendation
  • Shop-Vac brand is strong in shop vacuums but this handheld model is new
  • 4.2 stars -- lower than the established alternatives in this review

Best For / Not For

Best for

  • Shop-Vac fans who want to try the brand's handheld entry and accept the new-product risk

Not for

  • Most buyers -- 20 reviews is not enough data for a vacuum purchase
  • Anyone who wants the Shop-Vac brand's proven strength -- their shop vacuums are excellent, this is untested

Key Details

Power20V cordless
FilterHEPA
Speed settingsDual
Rating4.2 stars
Review count20

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Shop-Vac brand reliability in their core product line
  • Dual-speed design
  • HEPA filter included
  • LED light

Cons

  • 20 reviews -- the fewest in this category by far
  • 4.2 stars is the lowest rating of the vacuum models in this review
  • Shop-Vac's expertise is shop vacuums, not handheld cordless units

Bottom Line

Skip the Shop-Vac S3 for now. Buy the BLACK+DECKER dustbuster HNVC215B10 instead -- 48,193 reviews versus 20 is not a close comparison. Check back on this model in 6-12 months when more reviews are available.