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BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11 Review | 53 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Suction pressure:?Capacity:0.13 LWeight:0.7 kgRuntime:11 minHEPA filter:yes

BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11 Review: Compare 53 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Portable Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11
6.3/10

Overall score

Score
6.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

7.5

User score

▼Worse than 90% of portable vacuums
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 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 88% of models
Score components

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

▼Worse than 88%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 87% of models
Score components

30%

5.6

Performance

30%

7.3

Filtration

24%

4.1

Battery

10%

7.1

Attachments

3%

7.9

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 87%
7.5

User score

User score
7.5/ 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 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 74%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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 87% of models
Score components:

30%

5.6

Performance

30%

7.3

Filtration

24%

4.1

Battery

10%

7.1

Attachments

3%

7.9

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

6.0
User score
User score
7.5/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

5.5

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.5
Popularity
Popularity
5.5/ 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 68% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11 has a popularity score of 5.5 points, which is lower than 67.4% of products in this category.
5.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

70%

6.3

Overall score

30%

8.4

Price

6.9
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
18 W
Market range: <0 W – >200 W
This portable vacuum cleaner has a rated motor power of 18 W, which is lower than that of 92% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.6% of portable vacuums.
Suction pressure
?
Suction power
27.5 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 27.5 AW, which is higher than that of 56.3% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
16 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 16 Wh, which is lower than that of 66.7% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 2.3% 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
10.8 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 10.8 V, which is lower than that of 55.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.2% 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
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 56.5% of portable vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a washable filter. 96.2% of vacuum cleaners include this maintenance-friendly feature.
Capacity
0.13 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.13 L, which is smaller than that of 82.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.2% 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
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a flat crevice tool. This feature is present on 89.7% of portable vacuums.
Upholstery tool
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool. This feature is present on 26.6% of portable vacuums.
Mini motorized brush
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 12% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
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Width
10.9 cm
Depth
28 cm
Height
10.5 cm
Weight
0.7 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 0.7 kg, which is less than 56% 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 HLVC315B11 vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while 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.
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 2.5 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (27.5 AW vs 25 AW).
    27.5 AW vs 25 AW
  • 32.5% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (3204.6 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    3,204.6 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 2 years newer
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released more recently than the average portable vacuum.
    2,022 vs 2,021
  • 6.7% lighter
    40% lighter: this portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.7 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.7 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 2.5 AW stronger suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has higher suction power than the average portable vacuum (27.5 AW vs 25 AW).
    27.5 AW vs 25 AW
  • Includes a full-charge indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a full-charge indicator, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 32.5% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (3204.6 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    3,204.6 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 6.7% lighter
    40% lighter: this portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.7 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.7 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2 years newer
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released more recently than the average portable vacuum.
    2,022 vs 2,021
  • 102 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (18 W vs 120 W).
    18 W vs 120 W
  • 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
  • 0.27 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.1 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.13 L vs 0.4 L
  • 9 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (11 min vs 20 min).
    11 min vs 20 min
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.
  • Not specifically suitable for pet owners
    This portable vacuum cleaner is not specifically suitable for pet owners; the average portable vacuum is suitable for pet owners.
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (1500 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • 6 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (16 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    16 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 11.2% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11 offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (6.94 vs 7.7).
    6.94 vs 7.72
  • 33.3% more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11 is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£60 vs £45).
    £60 vs £45
  • 6.2% lower user score
    User score
    7.5/ 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
    BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11
    the average portable vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11 has a lower user score than the average portable vacuum (7.54 vs 8.000).
    7.54 vs 8
  • 102 W less motor power
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a less powerful motor than the average portable vacuum (18 W vs 120 W).
    18 W vs 120 W
  • 2 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (77 dB vs 75 dB).
    77 dB vs 75 dB
  • 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
  • 9 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (11 min vs 20 min).
    11 min vs 20 min
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average portable vacuum (1500 mAh vs 2000 mAh).
    1,500 mAh vs 2,000 mAh
  • 6 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (16 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    16 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 0.3 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (10.8 V vs 11.1 V).
    10.8 V vs 11.1 V
  • 0.27 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.1 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.13 L vs 0.4 L
  • No soft dusting brush
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average portable vacuum does.
  • Not specifically suitable for pet owners
    This portable vacuum cleaner is not specifically suitable for pet owners; the average portable vacuum is suitable for pet owners.

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

What we like about BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11

  • Ultra-compact and lightweight, making it highly portable and easy to manoeuvre.
  • Strong suction power for quick pick-ups of dry debris and crumbs.
  • Convenient countertop charging base allows for tidy and space-saving storage.
  • Features a very easy-to-empty, twist-off dustbowl and a washable filter.
  • Comes with useful on-board attachments like a crevice tool and brush for tight spaces.

What we don't like about BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11

  • Short battery runtime, typically only lasting around 11 to 15 minutes per charge.
  • Long recharge time required to get back to full power.
  • Small dustbin capacity (around 355 ml - 499 ml), meaning it requires frequent emptying during use.
  • Not well-suited for heavy-duty messes or stubborn pet hair embedded deep in upholstery.
  • Integrated batteries cannot be easily replaced by the user once they degrade.

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER HLVC315B11 is an ultra-compact, bagless 12V cordless handheld vacuum powered by an integrated 1.5Ah lithium-ion battery that delivers 27.5 air watts of cyclonic suction power. Weighing just 700 grams, it features an ergonomic slim body, a 0.13-litre easy-empty twist-off dustbowl, a washable cartridge filter, and an integrated extra-wide retractable nozzle that extends to double the suction intake. Main advantages include its highly lightweight and space-saving design that comfortably fits on countertops, convenient storage on its included charging base, and quick-pickup efficiency for localized dry household debris. However, its primary drawbacks are a brief maximum runtime of 11 minutes per charge coupled with a long battery recharging time of up to 10 hours, a loud operating noise level of 74 decibels, and a small dust capacity that requires frequent emptying.

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