Bench reports the Shop-Vac sample first at 2.9 average finish and the DeWalt sample second at 3.5 in Project Farm’s July 2026 comparison. The verified linked models are Shop-Vac 8252605 and DeWalt DXV16P-QTA. This page summarizes that historical comparison rather than claiming either listing is currently cheapest or in stock.
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16-gallon wet/dry vacuum;6.5 peak HP listing configuration
Bench’s exact July 2026 test verdict ranks Shop-Vac first at 2.9 average finish.
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16-gallon STEALTHSONIC wet/dry vacuum
Bench’s exact July 2026 verdict ranks DeWalt second at 3.5 average finish.
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Two exact linked models are verified. Other source samples and missing image rights remain in review.
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| Source-supported result | Retailer choices | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shop-Vac 8252605 wet/dry vacuum16-gallon wet/dry vacuum;6.5 peak HP listing configurationBench-supported leader |
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| 2 | DeWalt DXV16P-QTA wet/dry vacuum16-gallon STEALTHSONIC wet/dry vacuumBench-supported second |
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This PF Shop comparison uses the average finishes and explicit selections on the cited Bench page. Consult the original Project Farm video for the complete test setup. PF Shop has not repeated the testing; additional technical criteria remain unverified here.
The broader source lineup is incomplete in Bench’s linked-product list, which excludes some retailer-only entries. This page publishes the verified linked pair, not a claim that every tested vacuum has been reviewed.
Source-supported result
Bench’s exact July 2026 test verdict ranks Shop-Vac first at 2.9 average finish.
This result applies to the model and configuration in the original test.
See product detailsPF Shop summarizes results attributed to Project Farm in Bench. Read the catalog entry for the source verdict and lineup, and the video for the testing context.
