Rank #2 in Best Wet and Dry Vacuum 2026: 9 Ranked, £61 to £349
Kärcher WD 2 Plus Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner, 12L
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
Kärcher's WD 2 Plus is a corded wet and dry vacuum cleaner with a 12-litre plastic container, listed at £61.00. It sits at number 2 in our guide to wet and dry vacuums, and it carries 2,664 ratings at 4.6 out of 5. The other machine sold under the same WD 2 Plus name is a 15-litre stainless-steel model at £66.44 with 24 ratings, so this cheaper listing has £5.44 less on the price tag but 111 times more review history behind it.
The listing does not fully agree with itself. The bullet claims 180AW suction, while the specification field calls it '180 Angstrom' — an angstrom measures atoms, not vacuum power. The same listing gives a capacity of 12 litres alongside item dimensions of 13.7 x 12.9 x 14.9 cm, which is far too small to hold 12 litres. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from our own testing.
How those 2,664 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.6 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £61.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 2,664 ratings |
| Capacity | 12 litres |
| Suction in the bullet | 180AW |
| Suction in the specification (as listed) | 180 Angstrom |
| Item dimensions (as listed) | 13.7L x 12.9W x 14.9H centimetres |
| Weight | 4.25 kg |
| Noise level | 79.2 decibels |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Lightweight and, for the price, powerful. Does dog hairs. No problems after two years. Easy to carry up and down stairs. Easy to transport. My favourite hoover (and we've had a lot!). The power cord is on the short side but I use extension cable so all OK. Bags seem fair price. Not used it for the "wet" function so cannot comment on that. The WD 2 is all we need for our largish doggy house. And a bargain compared with the market favourite.”
Verified purchase“Brilliant bit of kit, works great with strong suction. I use with power saws and routers and it extracts all the dust/shavings. Easy to clean filter and the blower option is handy.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Wet and Dry Vacuum 2026: 9 Ranked, £61 to £349.
Questions people ask
What is included with the Kärcher WD 2 Plus?
The listing lists the vacuum cleaner, a cartridge filter, a paper filter bag, a floor and crevice nozzle, 2 suction tubes and a suction hose.
Is the Kärcher WD 2 Plus cordless?
No. The listing says it is corded electric and not cordless.
What is the capacity of the Kärcher WD 2 Plus?
The listing states 12 litres.
What suction power does the Kärcher WD 2 Plus have?
The listing is inconsistent: the bullet says 180AW, while the specification field says 180 Angstrom. AW is a measure of vacuum power; an angstrom is a unit for measuring atoms.
Does the Kärcher WD 2 Plus have a blow function?
Yes. The bullet says the blow function enables loose dirt to be blown off surfaces.
How noisy is the Kärcher WD 2 Plus?
The listing gives a noise level of 79.2 decibels.
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