What's a suitable vacuum hose

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I’ve used both of these:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1-1-4-in-1-7-8-in-x-7-ft-Tug-A-Long-Vacuum-Hose-for-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Vacs-VT1720/202077240

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-2-1-2-in-x-7-ft-Tug-A-Long-Vacuum-Hose-for-RIDGID-Wet-Dry-Vacs-VT2520/100016791

I use the 2-1/2 inch right now because it gives more suction. For the smaller one I was able to find an adapter which would connect to the router. For the larger hose I just made my own adapter which press fits into place and has been working well for months now: