Why it made the cut: This little shop vac packs a powerful punch—good things sometimes come in small sizes. The Armor All 2.5-gallon Wet Dry Vacuum has a 2.5-gallon tank and weighs 5.6 pounds ...

This Shop-Vac brand vacuum is another great choice if you’re looking for something on the smaller side. It has a 2.5-gallon tank and has a built-in handle on top for easy portability.

These portable shop vac models are ideal for cars or other smaller spaces with less mess to clean up, and our pick for the overall best is Milwaukee's M18 2 Gal. 18-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Wet ...

Keep your garage looking spiffy with one of these wet/dry vacs. We tested six of them, including a Shop-Vac, to find the best for you, depending on your needs.

For example, you can get a 12-gallon DeWalt shop vac for just $119.00, while the company's 10-gallon dust extractor is currently going for $699.00.