CRAFTSMAN
CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac
$116.24
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CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac vs Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum is cheaper at $55.55. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac or Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum?
The CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum is the cheaper at $55.55. Get the CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac for the stronger spec sheet, the Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum to spend less.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac | Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $116.24 | $55.55 Retail price per Toolbox Supply |
| Brand | CRAFTSMAN | Armor All |
| Released | — | — |
| Tank capacity gal | 16 | 2.5 |
| Peak hp | 6.5 | 2 |
| Max airflow (CFM) | 190.8 | 53 |
| Hose diameter (in) | 2.5 in | 1.25 in |
| Cord length (ft) | 20 | 10 |
| Wet dry | Yes | Yes |
| Blower function | Yes | Yes |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac: craftsman.com (verified 2026-06-19). Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum: vacmaster.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac and Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tank capacity gal: CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac 16 vs Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum 2.5
- Peak hp: CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac 6.5 vs Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum 2
- Max airflow (CFM): CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac 190.8 vs Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum 53
- Hose diameter (in): CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac 2.5 in vs Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum 1.25 in
- Cord length (ft): CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac 20 vs Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum 10
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
CRAFTSMAN CMXEVBE17595 16-Gallon 6.5 Peak HP Wet/Dry Vac
One whitelisted source with a verifiable review body survived: Pro Tool Reviews names this Craftsman its 'Best for Dust Collection' pick, praising its class-leading 190 CFM airflow, high 16-gallon capacity, and good value, while flagging that it is hard to transport, heavy when full, and has a large storage footprint. This is a buying-guide selection rather than a standalone lab test, and the 190 CFM figure is a listed manufacturer spec that the outlet did not independently measure, so no verified measured numbers exist for this exact model. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: High airflow (190 CFM) makes it excel at dust collection; High 16-gallon capacity; Good value for the price.
Flagged: Not as easy to transport / heavy when full; Large storage footprint.
Armor All AA255 2.5-Gallon 2 Peak HP Wet/Dry Utility Vacuum
No sourced tester review yet.