DeWalt

20V Cordless Dry Hand Vacuum

DeWalt 20V Cordless Dry Hand Vacuum

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Sentiment score91% positive
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Last updated: May 12, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconAcidfie
8 months ago

Dewalt Handstaubsauger DCV501, saugt wie Dolly Dyson.

Reddit IconActuarial_type
4 months ago

I just got a DeWalt to replace my Shark wandvac (I think that’s what it was called), as the battery was dying. To soon to say anything about durability, but this DeWalt has some suction. It’s no 110v Miele but for what it is, I’m impressed!

Reddit Iconapache_brew
8 months ago

I have the first one and it doesn’t get used much. Kind of a joke. The newer handheld one with HEPA filter actually works pretty good

Reddit IconBarracudam
about 1 month ago

I have a four level house, robot vacs weren’t an option, so I picked up a dewalt cordless stick and I can’t say enough good things about it! Bonus points for me having four batteries already. I have no carpet at all, just small area rugs that can be thrown in the washer.

Reddit Iconcrushedman
8 months ago

I agree- this one is great. I install cabinets and use it every day. The filter does get clogged, but I clean it at the end of every day. It’s really loud though. The first one you show isn’t great, but it’s ok. It’s wet/dry so good for draining a toilet or if you have a flood.

Reddit Icondhkugfngdh
8 months ago

I actually just returned this model. It doesn’t have a pre-filter before the HEPA filter, so it clogs super easily and reduces suction power significantly

Reddit Iconfarkleboy
4 months ago

Came here to say this. I bought this one for $99 and it was hijacked on the way to the garage. It now lives in our closet and is better for the dollar than any other handheld I’ve seen or tried.

Reddit IconIll-Running1986
8 months ago

Also had the hose on mine die. Bought the 501, stole the hose and assigned the little 501 to home duties. We love it. (Not wet/dry, though.) I like the big one for work stuff as it has capacity, but the little 501 is pretty awesome. 

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