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BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW review: 54 specs compared

Avg. price:~£60Suction pressure:4.5 kPaCapacity:0.4 LWeight:1.1 kgRuntime:10 minHEPA filter:no

BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-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 DVB315JP-QW
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 95% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

6.4

User score

▼Worse than 95% of portable vacuums
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▼Worse than 93%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

30%

6.2

Performance

30%

6.8

Filtration

24%

4.2

Battery

10%

6.1

Attachments

3%

5.5

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 90%
6.4

User score

User score
6.4/ 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
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 98%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

30%

6.2

Performance

30%

6.8

Filtration

24%

4.2

Battery

10%

6.1

Attachments

3%

5.5

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

5.9
User score
User score
6.4/ 10
✕
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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

User ratings

30%

4.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.4
Popularity
Popularity
4.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 72% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW has a popularity score of 4.9 points, which is lower than 72.1% of products in this category.
4.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

6.7
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
?
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
22 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 22 AW, which is lower than that of 54.7% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
18 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 18 Wh, which is lower than that of 61.4% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 2.9% 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
12 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 12 V, which is higher than that of 50.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 25% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 1,500 mAh, which is smaller than that of 84.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 14% 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
0.4 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.4 L, which is larger than that of 44% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 7.6% 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
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This portable vacuum cleaner has 2 filtration stages, which is more than 18.4% of portable vacuums and equal to 60.5% 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
36.5 cm
Depth
16 cm
Height
12 cm
Weight
1.1 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 1.1 kg, which is more than 70.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 2.7% 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
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a filter replacement indicator. 3.3% of portable vacuums have this feature.

BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 15 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (60 dB vs 75 dB).
    60 dB vs 75 dB
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 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 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.
  • 0.9 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (12 V vs 11.1 V).
    12 V vs 11.1 V
  • 15 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (60 dB vs 75 dB).
    60 dB vs 75 dB
  • 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
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 0.9 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (12 V vs 11.1 V).
    12 V vs 11.1 V
  • 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.
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 6 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (10 h vs 4 h).
    10 h vs 4 h
  • 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
  • 10 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (10 min vs 20 min).
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 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.
  • 188 L/min lower airflow rate
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower airflow rate than the average portable vacuum (784 L/min vs 972 L/min).
    784 L/min vs 972 L/min
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (1,500 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • 25.7% lower user score
    User score
    6.4/ 10
    ✕
    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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    BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW
    the average portable vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW has a lower user score than the average portable vacuum (6.36 vs 8.000).
    6.36 vs 8
  • 15% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (6.7 vs 7.7).
    6.7 vs 7.7
  • 33.3% more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 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
  • 188 L/min lower airflow rate
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower airflow rate than the average portable vacuum (784 L/min vs 972 L/min).
    784 L/min vs 972 L/min
  • 3 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (22 AW vs 25 AW).
    22 AW vs 25 AW
  • 6 h slower charging
    This portable vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average portable vacuum (10 h vs 4 h).
    10 h vs 4 h
  • 10 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (10 min vs 20 min).
    10 min vs 20 min
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (1,500 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • 4 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (18 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    18 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 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.
  • 46.7% heavier
    This portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.1 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.1 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 47.6% more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (7,008 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    7,008 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,020 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 DVB315JP-QW

  • Lightweight and easy to maneuver at just 1.1 kg
  • Effective at picking up embedded pet hair with the specialized motorized pet brush
  • Equipped with strong suction power for a compact handheld device
  • Features a translucent dust bowl that allows users to easily see when it is full
  • Simple, user-friendly maintenance with a washable filter and an easy-empty quick-release button
  • Highly practical for quick cleanups, tight spaces, and vehicle interiors

What customers don't like about BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW

  • Short runtime of approximately 9 to 15 minutes per single charge
  • Extremely long battery recharge time taking up to 10 hours
  • Small dust container capacity restricted to 400 ml
  • Considered by many users to be quite noisy during operation

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER DVB315JP-QW is a 12V cordless handheld vacuum cleaner equipped with a 1.5 Ah lithium-ion battery, delivering 22 Air Watts of suction power, 784 l/min of airflow, and featuring a 400 ml transparent dust container. Its standout characteristic is the motorized turbo pet hair brush with rubber tines, which combines with a hygienic 2-stage cyclonic filtration system and a dishwasher-safe dirt collector to make upholstery maintenance effortless. Pros include a lightweight 1.1 kg ergonomic design, a washable filter, a space-saving wall mount, and Eco Smart technology that switches to trickle charge to protect the battery. However, significant cons include a long 10-hour charge time paired with a very brief 9-to-10-minute operational runtime, restricting its utility strictly to quick spot-cleaning sessions.

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