DEWALT STEALTHSONIC Wet Dry Shop Vac 6 Gallon, Shop Vacuum Wet and Dry 5 HP, Ultra Quiet Shopvac with Powerful Suction, Wet Dry…
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Best for quiet operation
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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What reviewers found
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If noise is the deciding factor, the DeWALT STEALTHSONIC is the machine owners keep naming. Across r/Dewalt and r/VacuumCleaners, the consistent refrain is that it's dramatically quieter than a traditional shop vac—quiet enough to hold a conversation next to it—while still delivering plenty of suction, with one owner noting it sucked up gravel without trouble. Verified-purchase reviews surfaced at Lowe's echo this, with customers overwhelmingly praising both the quietness and the power.
What reviewers liked
- Owners across r/Dewalt and r/VacuumCleaners single it out as exceptionally quiet
- Verified Lowe's reviewers praise both quietness and suction
- 4.6 stars across 327 Amazon ratings
- Fine-dust cartridge filter handles small dry debris and wet pickup
Where it falls short
- No high-trust independent lab test in the signals; verdict rests on owner reports
- r/Dewalt owners report a strong rubber smell out of the box
- Fewer total reviews than the established shop-vac leaders
- 6-gallon capacity is mid-size, not heavy-duty
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If noise is the deciding factor, the DeWALT STEALTHSONIC is the machine owners keep naming. Across r/Dewalt and r/VacuumCleaners, the consistent refrain is that it's dramatically quieter than a traditional shop vac—quiet enough to hold a conversation next to it—while still delivering plenty of suction, with one owner noting it sucked up gravel without trouble. Verified-purchase reviews surfaced at Lowe's echo this, with customers overwhelmingly praising both the quietness and the power.
The 4.6 average across 327 Amazon ratings and the 6-gallon poly tank with a fine-dust cartridge filter make it a versatile mid-size option for home, garage and jobsite use.
We found no high-trust independent lab test of this exact model in the signals, so the verdict rests on verified-purchase and community sentiment rather than measured data—which is why it sits below the lab-validated picks. One specific, recurring complaint in r/Dewalt is a strong rubber/'cheap tire' smell out of the box that can linger in an enclosed shop. For shoppers who prioritize a quiet workspace, though, the consensus is clearly favorable.
- 【Innovative Quiet Technology】The DEWALT STEALTHSONIC wet dry vacuum cleaner has a powerful quiet motor that delivers powerful suction and airflow to clean the toughest wet and dry debris, while being 50% quieter and 3.0X longer lifetime than the current model.
- 【Powerful & Portable】DEWALT vacuum DXV06P-QT has a 5 HP heavy duty motor and a large 6 gallon capacity, so you can easily clean up wet or dry messes without having to empty the bucket as often.
- 【Further Cleaning】With over 17 ft cleaning reach, this DEWALT shop vac includes 10 ft power cord, 7 ft hose, and 2 extension wands, it's quite easy to go further without unplugging the vac.
- 【Quality in Detail】The 360° rubberized non-marring casters, heavy duty top handle, large water-resistant on/off switch, hose strap, quick connect locking vacuum port, durable large lid latches and various vacuum attachments make cleaning easy and efficient.
- 【What You Get】DEWALT 6 gal wet dry vac * 1, 1-7/8"x7' hose * 1, extension wand * 2, washable cartridge filter * 1, disposable dust bag * 1, foam filter * 1, floor brush * 1, round brush * 1, utility nozzle * 1, crevice nozzle * 1, tool adaptor * 1, accessory bag * 1, instruction manual * 1.
Yes, I really like it, it's much quieter than a traditional shop vac and the perfect size, not too bulky like my previous 16 gal. Only problem I ...
Quite strong and quiet. The vac is so quiet you can hold a conversation next to it without yelling, and it has plenty of suction. I recommend ...
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