Question 1

Which is better, Ridgid 12-Gallon NXT Wet Dry Vac or Vacmaster Beast VFB511B 5-Gallon?

Accepted Answer

Both products scored 8.5/10 in our testing — it's a tie. Choose based on which features matter most to you.

Question 2

Is the Ridgid 12-Gallon NXT Wet Dry Vac worth it over the Vacmaster Beast VFB511B 5-Gallon?

Accepted Answer

The Ridgid 12-Gallon NXT Wet Dry Vac scores 8.5/10 while the Vacmaster Beast VFB511B 5-Gallon scores 8.5/10. The Ridgid 12-Gallon NXT Wet Dry Vac is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Wet Dry Vacuums 2026 category.

Ridgid 12-Gallon NXT Wet Dry Vac vs Vacmaster Beast VFB511B 5-Gallon: Which to Buy?