Ryobi ONE+ 3-Gal Wet/Dry Vac Review

The Ryobi ONE+ cordless wet/dry vacuum trades raw suction for enormous convenience: it runs on the same batteries as your other Ryobi tools, so it's always charged and ready in the car, garage or boat. For quick spill cleanups it's the most flexible small vac in the lineup.

This assessment is research-based from manufacturer specifications and owner feedback; no lab testing was performed.

Anyone already on Ryobi's ONE+ platform (or considering tools), car and boat owners, and garages that need a grab-and-go vacuum for small messes.

• Runs on the shared ONE+ battery platform
• Compact 3-gallon size stores easily
• Picks up wet and dry debris
• Hose, nozzle and filter accessories included
• Rich ecosystem means the battery is never idle

Battery-platform freedom is the headline — these are toolspeople already own, and a second battery keeps the vac usable indefinitely.

Size and portability for car, boat and job-site cleanups can't be matched by corded wet/dry.

Suction is tailored for quick cleanups, not heavy workshop duty, and runtime is short on bigger messes.

Battery and charger sell separately, adding to the effective cost if you're not already in the ecosystem.

Fantastic value if you already own Ryobi batteries; lukewarm if you're buying in just for this vac.

The most convenient small vac for homeowners already on Ryobi — plenty for spills and car interiors, honest about its limits elsewhere.