BLACK+DECKER 20V Lithium Compact Hand VAC, BDH2000L

Bought this to replace an earlier one I bought on Amazon that has four plus stars. The earlier one was simply useless as it had no suction power, despite good reviews, and can only be charged in the car. This Black + Decker on the other hand is great! Very pleased with the suction power and can be charged at home.

Very impressed so far. It’s a good idea to integrate the additional nozzle tools into the nozzle itself, although I miss not having a carpet attachment. Very powerful. Fast recharging. Easy to empty. It takes a little while to get used to setting the vacuum cleaner back on the charger base, as it simply balances on it at a slight angle.

If you dont want to read, heres the summary : It was an excellent vacuum for the first month, although there were some issues with the way the vacuum was designed. After about 2 months, the battery started going. Now, after having the vacuum for 3 months, it lasts for about half as long as it used to, the crevice tool is broken, and the vacuums suction is only strong for about 10 minutes. Three months ago when I bought this, it was a great vacuum. Here were the perks : - Excellent suction - Doesnt blow dust out of the back - Easy to empty - Lightweight - Built-in crevice tool means you dont lose it, and its easy to use (and clean). Great for getting underneath stuff Initial drawbacks : - The vents in the dust cup get clogged with dust immediately and are difficult to clean - The connection the vacuum makes with the charging station is precarious. You have to be careful to make sure it turns on and that it doesnt get jostled while charging. - The vacuum doesnt seem to last as long as it should (maybe about 30 minutes). When it starts to lose power, it takes about 5-10 minutes to fully die, but during that time it becomes increasingly useless, depositing anything larger than dust if you tilt it slightly while cleaning. Other vacuums Ive had in the past remained powerful for a longer period of time before completely dying. - This vacuum doesnt have quite as much suction as the best handheld Ive had, but it also doesnt blow half of the dirt and dust it collects out of the back of the vacuum while youre using it. It WILL, however, blow some dust out of the back, so dont put your face behind it. - Like every other handheld vacuum Ive found, the crevice tool and nozzle will easily scratch a lot of soft surfaces like the top of large plastic bins and soft wood floors, desks, and countertops. You have to be careful with what you use it on. How I used this vacuum for the past 3 months : - Vacuum was used, on average, probably about once every week and a half to two weeks - When used, vacuum would sometimes be used for two sessions in one day, with about 3-5 hours of charging in-between. - Emptied vacuum when 1/2 to 3/4ths full - Tapped out dust cap each time - Scraped dust out of clogged vents in dust cap - About half the time, I allowed the vacuum to die fully before charging it fully. - Vacuum was constantly kept on the charger and usually plugged in. - Vacuum was used for light pickup - dust, dirt, flour, crumbs, small amounts of pet hair on upholstery, mouse poo...you get the point Heres my review after 3 months : - The crevice tool started to not click into place and the problem got progressively worse. Now it barely clicks, comes loose, and starts to slide into the vacuum during use. It seems to happen as a result of the crevice tool bumping into things. The connection just isnt very strong to begin with. The crevice tool only works well if you hold it so its nearly flat against the surface. Otherwise, there isnt enough suction. - The amount of time the vacuum can be used for has decreased from about 30 minutes to about 15 minutes - The is only at its highest suction for maybe 10 minutes How this vacuum compares to handhelds Ive used in the past : Whats better : - Suction was almost as good as the best handheld Ive had - Blew out far less dust than most, including the best handheld Ive had - Easier to use than most - Better at getting into nooks and under things - Easier to tell when the vacuum is full - The curvature of the design makes the vacuum more maneuverable - The crevice tool makes the vacuum incredibly versatile - The vacuum is effective on upholstery and mattresses, unlike many Whats worse : - The suction stayed powerful for a much shorter period of time, with a longer stretch of sub par vacuuming ability - The battery seemed less and less effective starting at two months, and now appears to be half as effective as it was when I purchased the vacuum - The vents on the dust cup clog almost immediately, causing unnecessary stress on the unit - The charging port does not make as firm of a connection with the device as other handhelds do - If the vacuum is bumped or jostled slightly while charging it will misalign with the connection. Youll come back hours later and it will still be dead. - The click into place aspect of the crevice tool wears down very quickly when the crevice tool bumps against things, and will eventually stop working - The hard plastic crevice tool scratches soft surfaces easily, and the brush attachment does very little. Its also very easy to accidentally angle the vacuum wrong when using the brush attachment, causing the bottom of the crevice tool to scrape against the surface. - The crevice tool does not have much suction or power, so you need to hold it almost flat against the surface youre vacuuming to get it to have suction, which makes it far less versatile. - After 3 months, this vacuum is no longer appropriate for cleaning upholstery Changes I would like to see : - Better connection with the charging station - Flexible rubber crevice tool OR a removable rubber cover for the top of the crevice tool - Multi-layered venting system for dust cup that can be easily disassembled for cleaning - UV light for inside of dust cup to kill dust mites and dust mite eggs - Removable and replaceable dust-filter attachment specifically designed for vacuuming dust. - Ability to use corded, or cordless - Longer-lasting battery - Suction that has more staying power (can probably be achieved by redesigning dust cup) - Free, cheap, or DIY battery replacement If youre anything like me, you wouldnt mind paying more for at least ONE handheld that had the POTENTIAL for some of these features, even if it doesnt necessarily come with them. I dont mind paying extra for my toppings, as long as toppings are possible. This could be a great product that really sets itself apart.

Keep this handy little vacuum in the garage and use it frequently to clean the interior of our vehicles. Good suction,convenient charging station and seems to be good quality. Does the job

It has a very powerful suction and is easy to clean. I have used it not more than 5 min at a time so Im not sure how long the battery would last. But I know it works great for at least 5 min.

My dad just bought a portutif handheld vac for $39.99 for his car. It works fine, but it has a rubber smell, and some parts aren’t made very well. So I bought this one, because I’ve always wanted one, I was jealous that he had one, and I wanted him to see a real handheld vac. I accidentally bought two, so now he has two. If I cared more, I would make a video. The B & D is superior! Yay! And only $10 more. It has better suction, is clearly more sturdy and it doesn’t have any stinky odors. It’s also more convenient because all the attachments are actually attached, so you’re not going to lose them, or need the little bag that comes with the portutif. That being said, my dad’s vac (besides the odor that he can’t seem to smell), is a fine handheld vacuum. It advertises around a 25 min battery charge, but has much longer. The differences in suction is not that much. I prefer the Black & Decker, it doesn’t take too long to charge (I didn’t time it yet) after the battery runs down. And it is very convenient. One little annoyance: it has a place to hang it on the wall, but doesn’t come with the thing to hang it on. Irritating right? Yet my dad’s cheaper one can hang out all day long on the wall, mocking me. I will update with any big developments in my vac’s life. BTW, both vacs are strong enough to suck up a large bug. Neither are strong enough to kill the large bug -that is, if you happen to have a large bug in your home in a hard to reach place. How you handle the live bug in the vacuum is your own business.

We purchased this Dustbuster to replace a 10-year old model because the rechargeable battery (which is not replaceable) in the old one wasnt holding a charge for more than a few minutes. This new one, with a lithium battery, holds a charge much longer than the old one (even when new), and seems to have better suction.

Nice product for the money, easy to use, battery life about 15/20 min but that’s true for any of them, so this is plenty of time for small jobs.

Im popping in to buy my sixth of these today, so, uh... I like them. A lot. My most recents battery life has started to go after a few years, as will happen, so its time to re-up. For deep, powerful suction - like clean all of the dust out of your HVAC filter suction, or doing the carpets - youll still need a plug-in. But this is good for 95% of my day to day vacuuming needs. I have a short-haired cat and a short-haired dog, and hardwood floors with a single shag rug.

Powerful and good quality