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BLACK+DECKER NVC115W review: 54 specs compared

Avg. price:~£35Suction pressure:1.93 kPaCapacity:0.385 LWeight:0.54 kgRuntime:11.5 minHEPA filter:no

BLACK+DECKER NVC115W 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 NVC115W
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 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
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Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

▼Worse than 97% of portable vacuums
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 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 90% of models
Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

▼Worse than 90%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components

30%

4.0

Performance

30%

6.7

Filtration

24%

3.8

Battery

10%

5.0

Attachments

3%

7.0

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 99%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 68%
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER NVC115W

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

30%

4.0

Performance

30%

6.7

Filtration

24%

3.8

Battery

10%

5.0

Attachments

3%

7.0

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

5.0
User score
User score
8.1/ 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 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

8.0

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
8.0/ 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 68% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER NVC115W has a popularity score of 8 points, which is higher than 67.6% of products in this category.
8.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 90% of models
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.4

Price

6.8
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
1.93 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 1.93 kPa, which is lower than that of 99.3% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.7% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
8 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 8 AW, which is lower than that of 92.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.3% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
5.4 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 5.4 Wh, which is lower than that of 98.3% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.6% 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
3.6 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 3.6 V, which is lower than that of 95.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 4.1% 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
0.385 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.385 L, which is smaller than that of 56.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.7% 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
no
This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 12% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
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Width
44 cm
Depth
14 cm
Height
12 cm
Weight
0.54 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 0.54 kg, which is less than 80.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 0.5% 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 NVC115W vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 5 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (70 dB vs 75 dB).
    70 dB vs 75 dB
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 28% lighter
    This portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.5 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.54 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • Includes wall bracket
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 1.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 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 NVC115W
    the average portable vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER NVC115W has a higher user score than the average portable vacuum (8.13 vs 8.000).
    8.13 vs 8
  • 28.6% cheaper
    BLACK+DECKER NVC115W is cheaper than the average portable vacuum (£35 vs £45).
    £35 vs £45
  • 1.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.1/ 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
    BLACK+DECKER NVC115W
    the average portable vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER NVC115W has a higher user score than the average portable vacuum (8.13 vs 8.000).
    8.13 vs 8
  • 28.6% cheaper
    BLACK+DECKER NVC115W is cheaper than the average portable vacuum (£35 vs £45).
    £35 vs £45
  • 5 dB lower operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more quietly than the average portable vacuum (70 dB vs 75 dB).
    70 dB vs 75 dB
  • Includes battery indicator
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, 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 wall bracket
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 28% lighter
    This portable vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average portable vacuum (0.5 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    0.54 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 5.82 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (1.9 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    1.93 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 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
  • 17 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (8 AW vs 25 AW).
    8 AW vs 25 AW
  • 16.6 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (5.4 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    5.4 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 8.5 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (11.5 min vs 20 min).
    11.5 min vs 20 min
  • 342 L/min lower airflow rate
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower airflow rate than the average portable vacuum (630 L/min vs 972 L/min).
    630 L/min vs 972 L/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.
  • 13.6% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER NVC115W offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (6.78 vs 7.7).
    6.78 vs 7.7
  • 5.82 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (1.9 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    1.93 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 17 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (8 AW vs 25 AW).
    8 AW vs 25 AW
  • 342 L/min lower airflow rate
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower airflow rate than the average portable vacuum (630 L/min vs 972 L/min).
    630 L/min vs 972 L/min
  • 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
  • 16.6 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (5.4 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    5.4 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 8.5 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (11.5 min vs 20 min).
    11.5 min vs 20 min
  • 7.5 V lower battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (3.6 V vs 11.1 V).
    3.6 V vs 11.1 V
  • 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
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 0.02 L smaller dust capacity
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average portable vacuum (0.4 L vs 0.4 L).
    0.385 L vs 0.4 L
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 55.7% more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (7,392 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    7,392 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,018 vs 2,021

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Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about BLACK+DECKER NVC115W

  • Lightweight and compact design makes it highly portable and easy to carry around the house.
  • Ergonomic handle provides a comfortable and secure grip during use.
  • Translucent dirt bowl allows users to easily see the dust level and know when it needs emptying.
  • Easy to clean with a fully removable, washable dirt container and filters.
  • Wide nozzle mouth effortlessly scoops up larger pieces of debris like cereal and pet food.
  • Convenient charging station that can stand on a countertop or be mounted to a wall to save space.
  • Ideal for quick pick-ups, light daily tasks, and cleaning small messes like crumbs or cat litter.

What customers don't like about BLACK+DECKER NVC115W

  • Weak suction power that struggles to pick up anything heavy or embedded in surfaces.
  • Short battery runtime, providing only around 11 to 15 minutes of continuous use per charge.
  • Extremely long recharge time, often requiring several hours to fully replenish the battery.
  • Cheap plastic build quality that feels fragile and lacks premium durability.
  • Inadequate performance on carpeted surfaces, functioning effectively only on smooth, hard floors.
  • Can be quite noisy during operation relative to the amount of suction power it delivers.

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER NVC115W is a lightweight 3.6V cordless handheld dustbuster vacuum weighing just 543 grams and featuring a 385ml washable dustbowl. Powered by a 1.5Ah lithium-ion battery delivering 5.4W to 8 AW of suction power, its main advantages include an ergonomic design, a wide nozzle mouth for larger debris, and a hygienic, easily removable filter system. However, notable drawbacks include a relatively short runtime of approximately 11.5 minutes and a very lengthy battery recharge cycle requiring up to 10 hours.

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