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BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW review: 54 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction pressure:4.5 kPaCapacity:0.7 LWeight:1.2 kgRuntime:21 minHEPA filter:no

BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW Review: Compare 54 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW
7.3/10

Overall score

Score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Portable Vacuums category, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best products in the Portable Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 57% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 57% of portable vacuums
7.4

Value for money

Value for money
7.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 65%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

30%

5.6

Performance

30%

7.8

Filtration

24%

8.1

Battery

10%

6.1

Attachments

3%

4.3

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 61%
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 87%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the portable vacuum cleaner’s technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Portable Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

30%

5.6

Performance

30%

7.8

Filtration

24%

8.1

Battery

10%

6.1

Attachments

3%

4.3

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

8.7

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Portable Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Portable Vacuums category that have been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW has a popularity score of 8.7 points, which is higher than 76% of products in this category.
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the portable vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a portable vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Score components:

70%

7.3

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.4
Cyclonic technology
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology. 34.8% of vacuum cleaners use this filtration approach.
Wet & dry
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support wet-and-dry cleaning. 32.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Rated motor power
36 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 36 W, which is lower than that of 86.5% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.6% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
4.5 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 4.5 kPa, which is lower than that of 77.6% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 8.4% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
35 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 35 AW, which is higher than that of 64.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.4% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
36 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 36 Wh, which is greater than that of 87.7% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 1.8% of portable vacuums.
Cordless
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 93.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery type
Li-ion
Battery voltage
18 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 18 V, which is higher than that of 87.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2,500 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2,500 mAh, which is larger than that of 86% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 8.8% of vacuum cleaners.
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HEPA filter
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter. 57.1% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Washable filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a washable filter. 96.2% of vacuum cleaners include this maintenance-friendly feature.
Capacity
0.7 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.7 L, which is larger than that of 94% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Transparent bin
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a transparent dustbin. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Number of filtration stages
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This portable vacuum cleaner has 3 filtration stages, which is more than 79.6% of portable vacuums and equal to 17.7% of portable vacuums.
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Extension tube
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an extension tube. 29.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Soft dusting brush
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush. 81% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Flat crevice tool
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a flat crevice tool. 90.2% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Upholstery tool
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery tool. 27.2% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Mini motorized brush
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush. 11.4% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
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Width
40 cm
Depth
20.3 cm
Height
16.5 cm
Weight
1.2 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 1.2 kg, which is more than 74.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 2.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Self-standing design
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not have a self-standing design. 1.6% of portable vacuums have this feature.
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LED light
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include an LED light. 17.9% of portable vacuums have this feature.
Auto suction adjustment
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 1.1% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Display type
LED
This portable vacuum cleaner has a display. This feature is present on 80.4% of portable vacuums.
Filter replacement indicator
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a filter replacement indicator. This feature is present on 2.7% of portable vacuums.

BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW vs the average portable vacuum

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  • 0.3 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.7 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.7 L vs 0.4 L
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 1 more filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has more filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 500 mAh larger battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (2,500 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • 14 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (36 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    36 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 1 more speed levels
    This portable vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average portable vacuum (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 9.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total review volume for products in the Portable Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Portable Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
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    the average portable vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW has a higher user score than the average portable vacuum (8.76 vs 8.000).
    8.76 vs 8
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 1 more speed levels
    This portable vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average portable vacuum (2 vs 1).
    2 vs 1
  • 10 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (35 AW vs 25 AW).
    35 AW vs 25 AW
  • 3 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (72 dB vs 75 dB).
    72 dB vs 75 dB
  • 500 mAh larger battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (2,500 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    2,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • 14 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (36 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    36 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 6.9 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (18 V vs 11.1 V).
    18 V vs 11.1 V
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 1 min longer runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs longer per charge than the average portable vacuum (21 min vs 20 min).
    21 min vs 20 min
  • 0.3 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.7 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.7 L vs 0.4 L
  • 1 more filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has more filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • Includes an anti-tangle brushroll
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brushroll, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes mini motorized brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a mini motorized brush, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • One-click emptying system
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a one-click emptying system; the average portable vacuum does not have a one-click emptying system.
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 84 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (36 W vs 120 W).
    36 W vs 120 W
  • 3.25 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (4.5 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    4.5 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • Does not include a flat crevice tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a flat crevice tool, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.
  • 1 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (5 h vs 4 h).
    5 h vs 4 h
  • 2.82x more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (13,398 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    13,398 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 60% heavier
    This portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.2 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.2 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 77.8% more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 4.5% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.37 vs 7.7).
    7.37 vs 7.7
  • 84 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (36 W vs 120 W).
    36 W vs 120 W
  • 3.25 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (4.5 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    4.5 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 1 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (5 h vs 4 h).
    5 h vs 4 h
  • 2.5 min shorter turbo runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average portable vacuum (12 min vs 14.5 min).
    12 min vs 14.5 min
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • Does not include a flat crevice tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a flat crevice tool, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.
  • 2.82x more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (13,398 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    13,398 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 60% heavier
    This portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.2 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.2 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,018 vs 2,021

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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW

  • Strong suction power across multiple surface types
  • Highly effective detachable powered pet brush with anti-tangle bristles
  • Lightweight and comfortable to handle around the house and car
  • Easy to maintain with a straightforward, quick-drying washable filter
  • Convenient one-touch empty system for the 700ml dustbin
  • Useful Smart Tech LED panel showing real-time battery and filter status
  • Comes with an integrated pull-out crevice tool and a wall mount charger

What customers don't like about BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW

  • High noise level during operation
  • Extremely long battery recharge time taking up to 5 hours
  • Limited runtime of approximately 12 to 21 minutes depending on the speed setting
  • Suction power decreases noticeably as the dust container fills up
  • Integrated extension tube can sometimes retract inadvertently during use without locking securely

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER BHHV520BFP-QW is a 1.2 kg cordless handheld vacuum powered by an 18V 2.0Ah lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 35 air watts of cyclonic suction power across two speeds. Designed especially for pet owners, it features an anti-tangle motorized pet brush, an integrated pull-out crevice tool, a large 700ml dust container with a hygienic one-touch emptying mechanism, and a multi-stage washable filtration system with Smart Tech battery and filter indicators. Its primary advantages include strong surface debris collection, a long 21-minute maximum runtime, and a spacious capacity that minimizes emptying frequency, though it is held back by a loud 72 dB operating noise level and a lengthy 5-hour full recharge time.

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