DEWALT DXV10S-QT Specialty
- Specialty
- 8 amps
- 960 watts
- Corded electric
- Better rated than 60%
An 8-amp, 960-watt corded unit weighing 25.3 pounds, matching a shop vacuum's spec profile despite its Specialties category placement.
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How it ranks among the 273 specialties we track
4.6★ across 166 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
166 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
300+ bought on Amazon last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 273 specialties we track - how the scorecard works · full specialties data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The DEWALT DXV10S-QT carries the electrical footprint of a corded shop vacuum rather than a specialty hand tool: 120 volts, 8 amps and a 960-watt motor, with the unit weighing 25.3 pounds.
Like other DEWALT DXV-series listings, this one sits under the Specialties category by mistake going by its spec sheet; amperage and motor wattage in this range are typical of wet/dry vacuum motors, not hand tools. At 25.3 pounds it's the heavier of the two DXV-series units in this batch.
- 120 volt, 8 amp corded motor
- 960 watt motor power
- 25.3 pound unit weight
- Bought by 300+ buyers in the past month
Who it's for
Suited to shops needing a corded 120V vacuum in the 8-amp class. Not a match for buyers browsing Specialties expecting a hand tool, since the power specs here describe vacuum-class equipment.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 960-watt motor for continuous corded operation
- No battery to charge or replace
- 25.3 pounds limits portability
- Miscategorized under Specialties, easy to overlook while browsing
Performance notes
An 8-amp, 960-watt motor sits a step below the 10-amp class, trading some suction power for a lighter draw on a circuit, while the 25.3-pound weight keeps the unit shop-bound rather than portable.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWALT |
|---|---|
| Model | DXV10S-QT |
| Amperage | 8 amps |
| Motor Power | 960 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Item Weight | 25.3 pounds |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in specialties.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DXV10S-QT SpecialtyThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 166 | 4.1 / 5 |
| CRAFTSMAN CMCK200C2 SpecialtyCraftsman | 4.7 / 5 | 8,953 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Worx WX082L.2 SpecialtyWORX | 4.4 / 5 | 18,000 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Stanley SL18116P SpecialtySTANLEY | 4.6 / 5 | 14,157 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Vacmaster VBVB611PF 1101 SpecialtyVacmaster | 4.6 / 5 | 9,012 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWALT DXV10S-QT
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is the DXV10S-QT a vacuum?
Its 120V, 8A, 960W corded specs match a wet/dry vacuum motor, though it's listed under the Specialties category.
How does it compare to the DXV10PZ?
The DXV10PZ runs a higher 10-amp, 1200-watt motor and weighs less at 23.2 pounds, while the DXV10S-QT runs 8 amps, 960 watts and weighs 25.3 pounds.
What voltage does it require?
120 volts AC.