Question 1

Which is better, DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac or Festool CT 36 AC Dust Extractor?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Festool CT 36 AC Dust Extractor scores higher overall at 9.2/10. The DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac scored 9/10 and the Festool CT 36 AC Dust Extractor scored 9.2/10 in our Best Shop Vacuums 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac worth it over the Festool CT 36 AC Dust Extractor?

Accepted Answer

The DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac scores 9/10 while the Festool CT 36 AC Dust Extractor scores 9.2/10. The DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Shop Vacuums 2026 category.

DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac vs Festool CT 36 AC Dust Extractor: Which to Buy?