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BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB Review | 53 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Suction pressure:4.86 kPaCapacity:0.56 LWeight:1.42 kgRuntime:12 minHEPA filter:yes

BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB 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 PD1420LP-GB
7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 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.
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

80%

7.1

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

▲Better than 64% of portable vacuums
7.3

Value for money

Value for money
7.3/ 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 71% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

▼Worse than 71%
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 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 54% of models
Score components

30%

5.6

Performance

30%

9.2

Filtration

24%

6.4

Battery

10%

8.5

Attachments

3%

3.3

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

▼Worse than 54%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 86%
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Ranked #46 of 180 models in Portable Vacuums (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 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 54% of models
Score components:

30%

5.6

Performance

30%

9.2

Filtration

24%

6.4

Battery

10%

8.5

Attachments

3%

3.3

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

7.1
User score
User score
8.7/ 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 86% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 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
▲ Better than 78% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB has a popularity score of 8.9 points, which is higher than 78.3% of products in this category.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 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 71% of models
Score components:

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

6.9

Price

7.3
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
4.86 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 4.86 kPa, which is lower than that of 76.2% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.7% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
20 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 20 AW, which is lower than that of 60.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 3.1% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
21 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 21 Wh, which is lower than that of 54.4% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 5.3% 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
14 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 14 V, which is higher than that of 76.7% 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
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
0.56 L
Market range: <0 L – >1 L
This portable vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.56 L, which is larger than that of 79.4% 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
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
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
30 cm
Depth
16 cm
Height
28 cm
Weight
1.42 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 1.42 kg, which is more than 88.6% 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 PD1420LP-GB vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 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
  • 0.16 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).
    0.56 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 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.
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 2.9 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (14 V vs 11.1 V).
    14 V vs 11.1 V
  • 8.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 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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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB
    the average portable vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB has a higher user score than the average portable vacuum (8.68 vs 8.000).
    8.68 vs 8
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 88 L/min higher airflow rate
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher airflow rate than the average portable vacuum (1060 L/min vs 972 L/min).
    1,060 L/min vs 972 L/min
  • 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.
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 2.9 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (14 V vs 11.1 V).
    14 V vs 11.1 V
  • 1 more filtration stages
    This portable vacuum cleaner has more filtration stages than the average portable vacuum (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 0.16 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).
    0.56 L vs 0.4 L
  • Includes an upholstery tool
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes an upholstery tool, while 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.
  • 2.89 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (4.9 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    4.86 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 8 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (12 min vs 20 min).
    12 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
  • 89.3% heavier
    40% heavier: this portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.4 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.42 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2.83x more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (13440 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    13,440 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 5 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (20 AW vs 25 AW).
    20 AW vs 25 AW
  • 2.11x more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£95 vs £45).
    £95 vs £45
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,014 vs 2,021
  • 2.11x more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£95 vs £45).
    £95 vs £45
  • 6.2% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.27 vs 7.7).
    7.27 vs 7.72
  • 2.89 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (4.9 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    4.86 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 5 AW weaker suction
    This portable vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average portable vacuum (20 AW vs 25 AW).
    20 AW vs 25 AW
  • 8 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (12 min vs 20 min).
    12 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
  • 1 Wh less battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores less battery energy than the average portable vacuum (21 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    21 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • 89.3% heavier
    40% heavier: this portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.4 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.42 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2.83x more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (13440 cm³ vs 4748 cm³).
    13,440 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 2 years older
    This portable vacuum cleaner was released earlier than the average portable vacuum.
    2,014 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 we like about BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB

  • The 1.5-meter integrated flexible hose allows users to easily reach awkward, tight, and high spaces.
  • Highly effective at removing stubborn pet hair from sofas, cushions, and car upholstery using the specialized pet tool.
  • Lightweight and compact design makes it comfortable to hold and manipulate with one hand.
  • Eco-smart charging technology fully replenishes the battery in under 4 hours and automatically shuts off to save energy.
  • The translucent dust bowl allows users to easily see when it needs emptying, and the side door makes disposal mess-free.
  • Operates quietly compared to many other high-powered handheld cordless vacuums.

What we don't like about BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB

  • Short overall runtime of approximately 12.5 minutes on a full charge, which restricts its use to quick cleanups.
  • Mixed reviews regarding long-term battery longevity, with some users reporting diminished hold after extended ownership.
  • Suction power receives varied feedback; while most find it sufficient for light cleaning, some users report it struggles with heavier debris or specific crevices.

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER PD1420LP-GB Dustbuster Flexi is a cordless, bagless handheld vacuum powered by a 14.4V lithium-ion battery delivering 20 air watts of fade-free suction pressure (496 mm/water) and a 1,060 l/min airflow. Main characteristics include an integrated 1.5-metre flexible hose, a 560ml translucent dustbowl with a mess-free side emptying door, cyclonic action, and a triple-action filtration system. Key pros highlight its lightweight 1.42kg design making it exceptionally portable, an eco-smart docking station that charges the unit from empty in under 4 hours, and specialised attachments like a dedicated pet hair tool. However, prominent cons include a brief 12.5-minute runtime per charge, a noticeably loud operating noise level of 75 dB, and an integrated battery that cannot be easily replaced by the user once its overall lifespan degrades.

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