Question 1

Which is better, DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac or Ridgid 16-Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vac?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac scores higher overall at 9/10. The DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac scored 9/10 and the Ridgid 16-Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vac scored 8.8/10 in our Best Shop Vacuums 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac worth it over the Ridgid 16-Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vac?

Accepted Answer

The DeWalt DXV14P 14-Gallon Poly Wet/Dry Vac scores 9/10 while the Ridgid 16-Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vac scores 8.8/10. 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 Ridgid 16-Gallon NXT Wet/Dry Vac: Which to Buy?