Best Small Shop Vac For Dust Collection 2023: Top 15

Sometimes it might be quite difficult to find the best small shop vac for dust collection. With every niche market offering so many different products, it makes sense that this is the case.

Unfortunately, this very fact can make it incredibly difficult to find the item that best suits your needs, which is why we’ve put together this small shop vac for dust collection buying guide.

Our Top 15 Picks:

The 15 Top Small Shop Vac For Dust Collection Reviews:

Bestseller No. 1
WORKPRO 6 Gallon Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum, 5.5 Peak HP Shop Vac Cleaner with HEPA Filter, Hose and Accessories for Home/Jobsite Dust Collection
  • High Efficiency: 6-gallon metal tank designed for durability and long cleaning times. 5.5 peak horsepower motor provides powerful suction for quick cleaning.
  • 3 IN 1 Multi-Function: Peak 5.5 horsepower with strong dry/wet suction and blowing function as well. It's used to clean the jobsite dust, wood chippings, debris or wet sewage, also you can use it to blow the leaves or clean the patio as you want.
  • Further Cleanup: With over 20 ft. of cleaning reach (8-1/2ft.hose and extension wand, 11-1/2ft. power cord) and wheeled base, it make sure you most time no need to change the switch plug to complete your cleaning task
  • Accessories Included: 1-1/4In. x 5ft. Hose, Crevice Tool, Half-round dust brush, Multi-surface floor nozzle, Foam Wet Filter, Cartridge filter, Extension wand*2, Dust collection bag
  • Design and Applications: Non-stick HEPA media filter that prevents ash from passing into the exhaust air stream. The wheeled base design offers unparalleled mobility, better for the home, garage, cars, trucks and vans
Bestseller No. 2
Cen-Tec Systems 97470 Quick Click Dust Collection Separator, Translucent
  • Designed to efficiently separate dust, debris, and liquids from an airstream and collect the material in a general purpose recovery bin reducing the materials which reach the vacuum
  • 8” upper housing with curved surfaces insures the debris entering the separator travels freely past the center baffle and smooths the airstream path which minimizes its impact on the performance of the vacuum and raises efficiency
  • Designed around industry standard vacuums and hoses to make connecting the separator easy and efficient with minimal need for adaptors or duct tape. Both the intake and outlet to the vacuum are designed to be compatible with industry standard wet-dry domestic vacuums and their hoses like Rigid, Shop Vac, Vacmaster, Dewalt, and many other brands. The hoses will fit male into the 2.375” inlet. The outside of the inlet and exit to the vacuum are designed to accept popular 2.5” dust collection wire support hoses commonly used in home and commercial workshops
  • Commercial grade rubber mounting gasket insures against air leaks that can rob performance
  • Ideal for use in a broad range of applications including woodworking, auto body detail shops, commercial painters, sheet rock installation and repair, remodelers, construction clean-up contractors, stone counter top production shops, hard wood floor refinishers, liquid capture, gardening, and slurry collection
Bestseller No. 3
POWERTEC 70259 Dust Collection Fittings Network | Shop Dust Collector Systems For Woodworking
  • INCLUDES: (1) Dust collection reducer (8) 3ft collection pipes (5) blast gates (4) Y-fittings, (3) 45 degree elbows (2) 90 degree elbows (22) pipe couplings (10) clamps & additional mounting hardware
  • FUNCTION: Gives you everything you need to expand and upgrade your existing dust collector systems for woodworking
  • VISIBILITY: Premium clear plastic tubing lets you clean with clarity, spotting and clearing blockages (sawdust collection, chips, etc) quickly at any stage within your network
  • COMPATIBLE: Works with most shop vacs, central home vacuums, and/ or centralized dust extraction systems
  • MULTI-USE: This dust collector accessories kit contains components suitable to support up to five dust collection machines
Bestseller No. 4
POWERTEC 70175 Dust Collection Hose with Fittings Plus Two Reducers , Black
  • PLEASE NOTE: As configured, the hose set will connect your 1”OD port tools to a shop vac or 2-1/2” dust collection system. The hose is designed to be small and flexible to help provide greater ease in sanding. Please refer to the detailed images to verify that the size and configuration fits your application or expectations. If you need to connect your shop vac or 2-1/2” dust collection system to a 1-1/2” tool port, an additional 1-1/2” screw on adapter, Powertec 70296, is available. Simply remove the 1”ID adapter and replace it with the additional 1-1/2” ID adapter
  • INCLUDES: (ONE) 10ft dust collection hose, (ONE) 1" pliable plastic hose fitting, (ONE) 1-1/2" pliable plastic hose fitting, (ONE) 2-1/4" ABS dust hose adapter, and (ONE) 2-1/2" ABS dust hose adapter
  • APPLICATION: Allows you to extend the reach of your shop vacuum or dust collecting power tools with a long, flexible and premium quality vacuum hose that is free roaming and able to suck up dust, dirt and debris
  • VERSATILE: Offers a dust collection power tool hose with fittings that work with most small vacuums, shop dust collection systems, orbital sanders, joiners, jigs and other power tools. The nominal 2-1/4” adapter should fit most shop vac ports with a nominal ID of 2-1/4”. Shop Vac ports sizes can vary between different manufacturers. Please refer to the actual adapter sizes before ordering, to verify that it will work for your application
  • DIMENSIONS: Dust collector hose 1-3/16" O.D x 10ft long | ABS vacuum dust hose adapter nominal 2-1/2" O.D actual 2-27/64”| ABS vacuum dust hose adapter nominal 2-1/4" O.D actual 2-19/64” |Small pliable plastic fitting 1" I.D | Large pliable plastic fitting 1-1/2" I.D
SaleBestseller No. 5
Cen-Tec Systems 94709 Quick Click 16 Ft. Hose for Home and Shop Vacuums with Expanded Multi-Brand Power Tool Adapter Set for Dust Collection, Silver
  • 1-1/4" diameter x 16-foot commercial grade vacuum hose to connect from all major brands of home shop vacuums to a wide range of power tools with ¾”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-½” internal and external connections for dust collection
  • The highly flexible commercial grade vacuum hose has a smooth interior to resist clogging with large profile debris while supplying superior airflow. Airflow to the tool can be modified as necessary for suction control using a swivel air relief feature built into bayonet fitting
  • Comes with quick click system for connecting to the exhaust port on all major brands of hand held and stationary power tools. A collar with clip ring, and bayonet fittings with ¾”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-½” soft TPE fitting are designed to accept and hold exhaust ports designed to fit the hose internally or externally as demanded by the power tools design. Changing from one end fitting to the other takes a few seconds and offers a smooth 360 degree swivel connection to prevent the hose from kinking or restricting movement of the power tool
  • Designed to fit most major brands of power tools and work shrouds including Skill Bosch, Ryobi, Makita, Dewalt, Festool. Fein, Cobalt, Porter Cable, Hitachi and Milwaukee Electric
  • The tank end is designed to fit all major brands of home shop vacuums including Shop Vac, Vacmaster, Ridgid, Craftsman, Dewalt, John Deere, as well as many private brands typical of the 2 ½" vacuum connection
Bestseller No. 6
10 Foot Long Dust Collection Power Tool Hose Kit with 6 Threaded Fittings/Attachments for Multiple Types/Brands of Power Tools and Work Shop Vacuums
  • The smaller diameter 1-3/16" O.D. (Outside diameter) flexible dust collection power tool hose moves freely when connected to your power tools and vacuum. This gives you the ability to plug into different tools to add dust collection at a moments notice. The hose and its specialized fittings work with multiple power tools, workshop vacuums, jigs and other tools around your woodworking shop or work shop.
  • The small rubber fitting threads on to the end of the hose and is ideal for connecting random orbital sanders, palm sanders, biscuit joiners or any other power tool with smaller dust collection ports. The small thread-on rubber fitting has a 1 inch I.D. with a 1-3/16 inch taper up to 1-1/4 inch O.D. This kit will also work with popular tools like the K4 and the K5 Pocket Hole Jig. Using this hose with your tools will keep your shop cleaner and can be quickly coiled up for easy storage
  • The large thread-on rubber fitting has a 1-1/2 inch I.D. with a 1-13/16 inch O.D. which works on many other power tools. The rigid plastic vacuum Plug-in Adaptor has a 2-1/4 inch taper up to 2-5/16 inch O.D. The adaptor is designed to plug into most standard workshop vacuum ports. The Plug-in Adaptor conveniently threads onto the power tool hose so it will never slip off!
  • Included inside the box: 1 each ten foot long 1-3/16 inch O.D. small diameter flexible hose, 2 each small flexible rubber thread-on fitting, 2 each large flexible rubber thread-on fitting and 2 each Plug-in Adaptor shop vacuum that will allow you to connect the hose to most commercial or residential workshop vacuum ports.
  • IMPORTANT! CHECK YOUR POWER TOOL PORT DIMENSIONS: Before placing an order, please check the inner and outer (I.D. and O.D.) diameter of your workshop vacuum ports and power tool ports to make sure the hose and fittings will properly fit and work for your needs. THE I.D. AND O.D. ON THE RUBBER END FITTINGS AND HOSE ARE APPROXIMATE SIZES AND MAY SLIGHTLY VARY.
Bestseller No. 7
Cen-Tec Systems 97514 Quick Click Dust Collection Separator, Black
  • Designed to efficiently separate dust, debris, and liquids from an airstream and collect the material in a general purpose recovery bin reducing the materials which reach the vacuum
  • 8” upper housing with curved surfaces insures the debris entering the separator travels freely past the center baffle and smooths the airstream path which minimizes its impact on the performance of the vacuum and raises efficiency
  • The tank end is designed to fit all major brands of home shop vacuums including Shop Vac, Vacmaster, Ridgid, Craftsman, Dewalt, John Deere, as well as many private brands typical of the 2-½" vacuum connection
  • Ideal for use in a broad range of applications including woodworking, auto body detail shops, commercial painters, sheet rock installation and repair, remodelers, construction clean-up contractors, stone counter top production shops, hard wood floor refinishers, liquid capture, gardening, and slurry collection
  • Product is made in the USA
Bestseller No. 8
Cen-Tec Systems 95292 30 Ft. Home and Shop Vacuum Hose with Expanded Multi-Brand Power Tool Dust Collection Adapter Set and Full Attachment Kit, Black
  • 1-1/4" diameter x 30-foot commercial grade vacuum hose to connect from all major brands of home shop vacuums to a wide range of power tools with ¾”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-½” internal and external connections for dust collection
  • The highly flexible commercial grade vacuum hose has a smooth interior to resist clogging with large profile debris while supplying superior airflow. Airflow to the tool can be modified as necessary for suction control using a swivel air relief feature built into bayonet fitting
  • Comes with quick click system for connecting to the exhaust port on all major brands of hand held and stationary power tools. A collar with clip ring, and bayonet fittings with ¾”, 1”, 1-1/4”, 1-½” soft TPE fitting are designed to accept and hold exhaust ports designed to fit the hose internally or externally as demanded by the power tools design. Changing from one end fitting to the other takes a few seconds and offers a smooth 360 degree swivel connection to prevent the hose from kinking or restricting movement of the power tool
  • To change from the standard vacuum attachments into the power tool dust collection adapters, simply thread off the swivel adapter and thread on the extra-durable acetal clip ring, which then snaps into the corresponding adapter
  • Designed to fit most major brands of power tools and work shrouds including Skill Bosch, Ryobi, Makita, Dewalt, Festool. Fein, Cobalt, Porter Cable, Hitachi and Milwaukee Electric
SaleBestseller No. 9
Cen-Tec Systems 95798 Quick Click Dust Collection Separator, Black
  • Designed to efficiently separate dust, debris, and liquids from an airstream and collect the material in a general purpose recovery bin reducing the materials which reach the vacuum
  • 8” upper housing with curved surfaces insures the debris entering the separator travels freely past the center baffle and smooths the airstream path which minimizes its impact on the performance of the vacuum and raises efficiency
  • Designed around industry standard vacuums and hoses to make connecting the separator easy and efficient with minimal need for adaptors or duct tape. Both the intake and outlet to the vacuum are designed to be compatible with industry standard wet-dry domestic vacuums and their hoses like Rigid, Shop Vac, Vacmaster, Dewalt, and many other brands. The hoses will fit male into the 2.375” inlet. The outside of the inlet and exit to the vacuum are designed to accept popular 2.5” dust collection wire support hoses commonly used in home and commercial workshops
  • Commercial grade rubber mounting gasket insures against air leaks that can rob performance
  • Ideal for use in a broad range of applications including woodworking, auto body detail shops, commercial painters, sheet rock installation and repair, remodelers, construction clean-up contractors, stone counter top production shops, hard wood floor refinishers, liquid capture, gardening, and slurry collection
Bestseller No. 10
POWERTEC 70257 15 Ft. Dust Collection Hose Kit Hose with 2 Fittings for Woodworking Power Tools Home and Wet/Dry Shop Vacuums
  • INCLUDES: 15’ Long (1-13/16” OD) Hose with 2-1/4” OD Connector, 1” ID Quick Change Adapter, 1-1/2” ID Quick Change Adapter
  • FUNCTION: A premium, heavy-duty dust collection hose and dual set of quick connect hose fittings designed for power tools with small dust ports
  • HOSE DESIGN: Vacuum hose is made out of ultra flexible Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA), delivering high impact resistance and is designed to move seamlessly (kink-free) with your power tools for convenience and optimal workflow
  • HOSE FITTINGS: Accommodate most standard shop vacuum ports, feature free range mobility with swivel adapters, and are constructed out of high quality rubber for long-term durability
  • APPLICATIONS: This small port hose kit works exceptionally well with an assortment of power tool dust collection sanders, jointers, planers, miter saws and dust extractors from many popular brands. Fits Rockler, Festool, Porter Cable, Shop Vac and others
Bestseller No. 11
4" to 2-1/2" 4-Way Dust Collection Splitter Junction Fitting, Multi Port Fits Standard Hoses and Shop Vac Accessories, Dust Medusa
  • All the Splits You Want: Splits standard 4" dust collection hose to 3, or 4, or 6 different branches.
  • Plan for the Future: Includes secure caps to close off ports you don't yet need.
  • Snug Fit: Use hose clamps to secure hoses, or without.
  • Curved and Aerodynamic: Optimized air flow into your dust collector.
  • Easy to Install: Hoses slide over, then clamp. Or, insert your shop vac hose!
Bestseller No. 12
Extra-Long 20' Heavy-Duty Shop Vac Hose – Flexibility Vacuum Hose - Shop Dust Collectors for Woodworking Ideal w/Shop Vacuum Hose Reel – Helix Design, Polymer Dust Collection Hose w/Swiveling Ports
  • 20’ Heavy-Duty Shop Vac Vacuum Hose: This premium-quality extra long 20 foot vacuum hose is for users who prefer to leave their shop vacuum in one central location, and pull out just the hose for cleanup.
  • Helix Design: Unlike a typical heavy duty vacuum hose, ours uses a helix design with no memory, so it uncoils beautifully every time. Our dust collector hose won't kink or crush, and you won't have to fight to get around corners and obstacles.
  • Durable Construction: Our shop-vac hose is built from a durable yet supple polymer, and includes swiveling ports that help prevent twisting and tangling. For a selection of compatible cleaning tools, see our optional Accessory Kit (sold separately).
  • Flexibility, Ideal For? Our dust collection hose fitting has superior flexibility making this extra-long hose easy to coil, uncoil and maneuver around obstacles. These dust collector vacuum hoses are ideal for use with our shop vac hose reel.
  • What’s Included? (1) Dust Right 20' Heavy-Duty Vacuum Shop Vac Hose, (1) 1-1/2'' ID dust port hose, and (1) 2-1/4'' OD Hose Port.
Bestseller No. 13
BOSCH 9 Gallon Dust Extractor with Auto Filter Clean and HEPA Filter VAC090AH
  • AUTO CLEANING: With automatic filter cleaning, the Bosch VAC090AH dust extractor cleans the filter every 15 seconds to help maintain maximum suction power
  • PERFORMANCE: The included HEPA filter caputres 99.97 percent of particles at 0.3 microns or larger while the included fleece filter bag helps to protect the filter and provides the optimal containment of dry dust and debris
  • OSHA COMPLIANT: Featuring Bosch PRO plus GUARD, an end to end dust collection system to help users move toward OSHA Silica Table 1 dust compliance
  • POWER: With strong airflow and suction power, the Bosch VAC090AH dust extractor delivers a maximum 150 cubic feet of air per minute rate (CFM), with a sustainable maximum 97 in. static water lift
  • COMPATIBLE: With power tool activations users can utilize power tool's switch to turn vacuum on and off; The Power Broker dial will match the suction force to application
Bestseller No. 14
Mullet High-Speed Cyclone Dust Collector
  • THE FASTER THE SPIN, THE MORE DUST THAT FALLS IN! -- Parabolic design and seamless one-piece construction create a faster airstream, more suction power and better capture efficiency than ordinary straight-wall cyclone-and-bucket assemblies.
  • RIGID, CUT-TO-FIT PVC CONNECTION -- Eliminates the Frankenstein-like assembly of bolts, bungees, and duct tape of other systems creating a unified, airtight connection and a vac filter that stays cleaner, longer.
  • UNIVERSAL VAC COMPATIBILITY -- Included Hose Adapters allow for easy connection to virtually all wet dry shop vacuums, dust extractors and their hoses. Red, orange, yellow or green; tall, short, big or small; Mullet is made to fit 'em all!
  • MADE IN USA -- Headquartered in Dripping Springs, Texas.
  • MADE IN USA -- Headquartered in Dripping Springs, Texas.
SaleBestseller No. 15
DEWALT Dust Extractor, Automatic Filter Cleaning, 8-Gallon (DWV010)
  • Automatic Filter Clean of the dust extractor pulses every 30 seconds for continuous operation without stopping to clean filter
  • 15-amp motor of DEWALT dust extractor delivers 150 CFM of airflow
  • Power Tool Actuation controls the On/Off operations of the vacuum with a power tool
  • Meets the EPA Lead Related Renovations, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule for Hepa Vacuums only when DWV9330 Filters are used
  • Universal hose connector provides a secure connection with swivel capability

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How to find the best small shop vac for dust collection?

Here, we’ll be going over a number of factors that you can use to ensure that you’re purchasing the best small shop vac for dust collection for you.

Regardless of which type of item you’re looking to buy, chances are that there are existing buying guides on the internet, all of which aim to give you good small shop vac for dust collection recommendations.

Despite these recommendations, however, it’s always a good idea to do your own research. In addition to this research, asking yourself the following questions is also super helpful:

  • What features does the small shop vac for dust collection need to have to be perfect for my needs?
  • What is my budget?
  • Do I need to purchase a certain brand?

Once you’ve answered these questions and have a good idea of what you’re looking for and the buying process becomes much easier. Keep in mind that when looking for the best product, there’s no need to rush. In fact, very rarely are the ideal products found by choosing the first one you see or by basing your decisions on only one factor. Take your time and enjoy the process!

Now, with the answers to the previous questions in mind, we urge you to use our upcoming buying guide for small shop vac for dust collection to find what you’re looking for:

Brand

In some cases, the brand of small shop vac for dust collection is very important. For example, if you’re looking for an item that works in tandem with another, you might very well need both products to be the same brand. If this is the case, it’s vital to pay attention to this factor, as choosing the wrong product can mean the difference between wasting your money and buying a great product that functions as it should.

Features

The features in any given small shop vac for dust collection are important because they can dictate which version of an item you need and how much money you need to spend. Consider all the key features that you want your item to have and don’t settle for anything that doesn’t check at least ¾ of your boxes.

Reviews

Customer reviews about small shop vac for dust collection are crucial – especially when you’re buying a product that costs a lot of money or serves a big importance. Luckily, most products can be found online, which means that it’s common for there to be scores of customer reviews from those who have already purchased any given product.

Pay attention to these reviews. Take note of the pros and cons that they mention, and factor these into your big decision. In some cases, you’ll be forced to sacrifice one con in order to gain a particular pro, but being aware of the potential con is going to be beneficial in either case.

Quality

Of course, quality is key. You don’t want to purchase a low-quality product. If you do, you run the risk of your item breaking, not working properly, or otherwise proving to be very disappointing, as well as a waste of money.

You can compare small shop vac for dust collection quality by researching what your potential purchases are made from, contrasting the individual items against each other to discern which one is made of the best materials.

Warranty

Warranty isn’t always going to be important, but it definitely can be. This is especially true if the item in question is tech-related or expensive. A good warranty will be valid for an extended time after purchase and cover a variety of problems ranging from item defects to random accidents, water damage, and other miscellaneous events that could ruin your product.

Conclusion

The quest to find the best small shop vac for dust collection can be daunting – but it doesn’t have to be. It can be made much easier by asking yourself a few simple questions and then thinking critically about the items you want to buy. Consider their features, quality, brand, warranty, and customer reviews and you’re more likely to make a great purchase.