RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum vs DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
What separates them
These two differ on 1 recorded specification. The RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is $30.00 dearer. They are different kinds of product — wet dry vacuum against cordless drill driver — so read the table as two spec sheets rather than a like-for-like.
RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum vs DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
RIDGID
RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum
$129.00
"Peak HP" is a marketing figure measured at stall, not a running rating -- the numbers worth comparing are airflow and sealed suction, and this pulls about 190 CFM.
Full details →DEWALT
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit
$99.00
The two 1.3 Ah batteries in this kit are the compromise that makes the price -- they are compact and they run down fast, and most buyers end up adding a 4 Ah pack within a year.
Full details →Who the RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum is for
Buy it if: Workshops and garages handling both sawdust and spills.
Avoid it if: Anyone wanting a portable vacuum for a vehicle or a stairwell.
Who the DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit is for
Buy it if: Homeowners and light trades starting on the 20V MAX platform.
Avoid it if: Anyone drilling masonry or driving lag screws daily, who needs a brushless hammer drill.
Specifications, side by side
1 of 19 rows differ. Differences first.
| Specification | RIDGID 14 Gal. 6.0 Peak HP NXT Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum | DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill Driver Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $129.00 | $99.00 |
| Warranty | Lifetime limited warranty | 3-year limited warranty, 1-year free service |
| Airflow | About 190 CFM | not published |
| Batteries included | not published | 2 x 1.3 Ah lithium-ion |
| Battery platform | not published | DEWALT 20V MAX |
| Blower port | Fitted | not published |
| Charger included | not published | Yes, standard rate |
| Chuck size | not published | 1/2 in ratcheting keyless |
| Drum capacity | 14 gal | not published |
| Hammer function | not published | None |
| Hose diameter | 2-1/2 in | not published |
| Hose length | 7 ft | not published |
| Max torque | not published | About 300 unit watts out |
| Motor type | not published | Brushed |
| No-load speed | not published | 0-450 and 0-1,500 rpm |
| Peak horsepower | 6.0 peak HP, a stall measurement | not published |
| Power source | Corded, 120 V | not published |
| Rated power | About 1,400 W | not published |
| Tool weight | not published | 3.6 lb with battery |
| Wet pickup | Yes, with filter removed | not published |
Every row is a figure one or both products record. A blank is a figure the catalogue does not hold, not a zero.
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