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Shop-Vac S3 20V Handheld Vacuum Cordless

Shop-Vac is a trusted brand -- but with so little buyer history, this model is too new to pick for a car vacuum you depend on.

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TL;DR
  • Very little buyer history -- not enough for a daily-use car vacuum pick
  • Shop-Vac brand is strong in shop vacuums but this handheld model is new
  • Feedback is weaker than for the established alternatives in this review
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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 -- this little buyer history is not enough data for a vacuum purchase
  • Anyone who wants the Shop-Vac brand's proven strength -- that track record is in shop vacuums, and this handheld is untested

Key Details

Power20V cordless
FilterHEPA
Speed settingsDual

Pros and Cons

Pros

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

Cons

  • The least buyer history in this category by far
  • Weaker buyer feedback than most 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 -- a very large buyer base versus very little buyer history is not a close comparison. Check back on this model in 6-12 months when it has more buyer history.

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