DCV581H

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Sentiment score73% positive

Last updated: Jun 22, 2026

Reddit Reviews

26 of 26 reviews

Cargo4kd2

r/Dewalt • Dewalt Portable Vacuums - looking for feedback on the two available models. Does either stand out as better than the other? →

9 months ago

I’ve got the 581 also. They really dropped the ball on that. Just today I was thinking if I could reuse the guts somehow

Cycles-the-bandsaw

r/Dewalt • Dewalt Portable Vacuums - looking for feedback on the two available models. Does either stand out as better than the other? →

9 months ago

Would you mind sharing how you modified it for a bag? I like my 581, but the filter clogs so quickly.

Danodude95

r/Tools • Which is the better compact shop vac? →

8 months ago

In my experience if you’re going corded, Rigid are probably the best shop vacs I’ve seen. I have a couple of the corded/cordless combo Dewalt vacs that are really handy for small stuff on the move but if you want a bit more power go Rigid

DesignerNet1527

r/handyman • What is the best job site vacuum? →

3 months ago

I like my dewalt 20v one for small stuff. it plugs in or can use the battery. light and portable, but still suction for whatever mess from smaller jobs.

Engineerasorus_rex

r/Tools • Which is the better compact shop vac? →

8 months ago

I have the DeWalt, it works well. The straight tube extensions like to slide out of their storage clips on the side though.

ezmountandhang

r/Dewalt • Dewalt Portable Vacuums - looking for feedback on the two available models. Does either stand out as better than the other? →

9 months ago

After having owned the DCV581H, I would not recommend it. Great runtime on batteries and a corded option(hardly used it) but it’s pretty weak, not a great form factor for storage/organization, top heavy and likes to fall over which causes the water float ball to get sucked up and block suction. I got the M12 vacuum and vastly prefer it.