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BLACK+DECKER HLVD320B42 review: 54 specs compared

Avg. price:~£45Suction pressure:?Capacity:0.6 LWeight:1.68 kgRuntime:16 minHEPA filter:no

BLACK+DECKER HLVD320B42 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 HLVD320B42
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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 53% of models
Score components

80%

6.9

Technical score

20%

8.2

User score

▼Worse than 53% of portable vacuums
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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 54% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

▼Worse than 54%
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
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

30%

6.4

Performance

30%

7.4

Filtration

24%

6.5

Battery

10%

8.1

Attachments

3%

4.6

Design

3%

10

Smart features

▼Worse than 61%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 71%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER HLVD320B42

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
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components:

30%

6.4

Performance

30%

7.4

Filtration

24%

6.5

Battery

10%

8.1

Attachments

3%

4.6

Design

3%

10

Smart features

6.9
User score
User score
8.2/ 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
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.4

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.4/ 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
▲ Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER HLVD320B42 has a popularity score of 7.4 points, which is higher than 58.1% of products in this category.
7.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

7.7
Cyclonic technology
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology. 35.3% 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
?
Suction power
21 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 21 AW, which is lower than that of 56.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.1% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
24 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 24 Wh, which is greater than that of 55% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 7% 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 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 10 V, which is lower than that of 61.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Market range: <1.5k mAh – >2.5k mAh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, which is larger than that of 21.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 48.5% 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
0.6 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.6 L, which is larger than that of 82.6% 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
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes a soft dusting brush. 80.4% 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
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Height
16 cm
Weight
1.68 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 1.68 kg, which is more than 94% 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
yes
This portable vacuum cleaner includes an LED light. This feature is present on 17.4% of portable vacuums.
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 HLVD320B42 vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 0.2 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.6 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.6 L vs 0.4 L
  • 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.
  • Includes an LED light
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an LED light, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 2 years newer
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released more recently than the average portable vacuum.
    2,025 vs 2,021
  • 2 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (24 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    24 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 13.7% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (4,096 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    4,096 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 3.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 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 HLVD320B42
    the average portable vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER HLVD320B42 has a higher user score than the average portable vacuum (8.25 vs 8.000).
    8.25 vs 8
  • 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 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (24 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    24 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 0.2 L larger dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.6 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.6 L vs 0.4 L
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 2 years newer
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released more recently than the average portable vacuum.
    2,025 vs 2,021
  • 13.7% less external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller external volume than the average portable vacuum (4,096 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    4,096 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • Includes an LED light
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an LED light, while 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 2.24x heavier
    This portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.7 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.68 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 4 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (16 min vs 20 min).
    16 min vs 20 min
  • 4 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (21 AW vs 25 AW).
    21 AW vs 25 AW
  • 1.1 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (10 V vs 11.1 V).
    10 V vs 11.1 V
  • 0.3% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER HLVD320B42 offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.73 vs 7.7).
    7.73 vs 7.7
  • 0.3% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER HLVD320B42 offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.73 vs 7.7).
    7.73 vs 7.7
  • 4 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (21 AW vs 25 AW).
    21 AW vs 25 AW
  • 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
  • 4 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (16 min vs 20 min).
    16 min vs 20 min
  • 1.1 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (10 V vs 11.1 V).
    10 V vs 11.1 V
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while 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.
  • 2.24x heavier
    This portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.7 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.68 kg vs 0.75 kg

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 HLVD320B42

  • Equipped with an onboard LED light that efficiently illuminates hard-to-see debris in dark corners or car interiors.
  • Comes with a convenient charging base dock that provides a designated, renter-friendly storage spot while keeping the unit charged.
  • Very lightweight and portable design, making it highly maneuverable and easy to transport between the home and vehicle.
  • Features a built-in flip-up brush and crevice tool attached directly to the nozzle, eliminating the risk of losing separate attachments.
  • Solid suction power that easily handles everyday quick messes, crumbs, and surface dust.
  • Low maintenance upkeep thanks to a fully washable dust bowl and filter that can be rinsed in the sink.

What customers don't like about BLACK+DECKER HLVD320B42

  • Limited continuous runtime of up to 16.5 minutes per charge, restricting its use to quick touch-ups rather than deep cleaning.
  • Long battery recharge cycle, with users noting it can take several hours to a full day to reach a maximum charge.
  • The charging indicator light only monitors basic connectivity and does not turn off or change status to indicate when the battery is completely full.
  • The push-in cleaning attachments occasionally slip out during active vacuuming due to the lack of a secure, mechanical locking mechanism.
  • The basic disc filtration system struggles to capture microscopic particles, allowing fine dust to occasionally exhaust out the back vents.

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Reveal (HLVD320B42) is a 12-volt cordless handheld vacuum featuring a 605-millilitre washable dust bowl, a disk filter, and an integrated LED light to illuminate hard-to-see debris. Weighing 3.7 pounds, its main pros include excellent portability for home and car use, an onboard flip-up brush paired with a crevice tool for multi-surface cleaning, an easy-to-use charging base, and a runtime of up to 16.5 minutes. However, notable cons include a long 5-hour charging time, lacking a HEPA-grade filtration system, and potential cord management issues on the charging base.

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