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BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW review: 54 specs compared

Avg. price:~£80Suction pressure:5.31 kPaCapacity:0.56 LWeight:1.47 kgRuntime:15 minHEPA filter:no

BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-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.

7.0/10

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
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
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 70% of portable vacuums
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 81%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components

30%

5.4

Performance

30%

8.3

Filtration

24%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.5

Attachments

3%

3.4

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 60%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £80
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Technical Specifications of portable vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Score components:

30%

5.4

Performance

30%

8.3

Filtration

24%

6.9

Battery

10%

8.5

Attachments

3%

3.4

Design

3%

7.2

Smart features

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 78.2% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components:

70%

7.0

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

7.1
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
5.31 kPa
Market range: <0 kPa – >20 kPa
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 5.31 kPa, which is lower than that of 68.5% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 0.7% of portable vacuums.
Suction power
25 AW
Market range: <0 AW – >100 AW
This portable vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 25 AW, which is higher than that of 46.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.3% of vacuum cleaners.
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Battery energy
27 Wh
Market range: <0 Wh – >50 Wh
This portable vacuum cleaner has a battery energy capacity of 27 Wh, which is greater than that of 64.9% of portable vacuums and equal to that of 8.2% 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
18 V
Market range: <5 V – >25 V
This portable vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 18 V, which is higher than that of 87.2% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 5.8% 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
0.56 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
16.5 cm
Depth
31 cm
Height
24 cm
Weight
1.47 kg
Market range: <0 kg – >2 kg
This portable vacuum cleaner weighs 1.47 kg, which is more than 89.7% 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 PD1820L-QW vs the average portable vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • Suitable for allergy sufferers
    This portable vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers; the average portable vacuum is not specifically suitable for allergy sufferers.
  • 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.
  • 6.9 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (18 V vs 11.1 V).
    18 V vs 11.1 V
  • Uses cyclonic technology
    This portable vacuum cleaner uses cyclonic technology, the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 90 L/min higher airflow rate
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher airflow rate than the average portable vacuum (1,062 L/min vs 972 L/min).
    1,062 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.
  • 6.9 V higher battery voltage
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average portable vacuum (18 V vs 11.1 V).
    18 V vs 11.1 V
  • Includes a charging dock
    This portable vacuum cleaner includes a charging dock, while the average portable vacuum does not.
  • 5 Wh more battery energy
    This portable vacuum cleaner stores more battery energy than the average portable vacuum (27 Wh vs 22 Wh).
    27 Wh vs 22 Wh
  • Suitable for allergy sufferers
    This portable vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers; the average portable vacuum is not specifically suitable for allergy sufferers.
  • 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.
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 5 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (80 dB vs 75 dB).
    80 dB vs 75 dB
  • 2.44 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (5.3 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    5.31 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 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
  • 5 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (15 min vs 20 min).
    15 min vs 20 min
  • 96% heavier
    This portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.5 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.47 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2.59x more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (12,276 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    12,276 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³
  • 77.8% more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 77.8% more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW is more expensive than the average portable vacuum (£80 vs £45).
    £80 vs £45
  • 8% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW offers worse value for money than the average portable vacuum (7.13 vs 7.7).
    7.13 vs 7.7
  • 2.44 kPa lower suction pressure
    This portable vacuum cleaner produces lower suction pressure than the average portable vacuum (5.3 kPa vs 7.75 kPa).
    5.31 kPa vs 7.75 kPa
  • 5 dB higher operating noise
    This portable vacuum cleaner operates more loudly than the average portable vacuum (80 dB vs 75 dB).
    80 dB vs 75 dB
  • 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
  • 5 min shorter runtime
    This portable vacuum cleaner runs for less time per charge than the average portable vacuum (15 min vs 20 min).
    15 min vs 20 min
  • Does not include a HEPA filter
    This portable vacuum cleaner does not include a HEPA filter, while the average portable vacuum does.
  • 96% heavier
    This portable vacuum cleaner is heavier than the average portable vacuum (1.5 kg vs 0.75 kg).
    1.47 kg vs 0.75 kg
  • 2.59x more external volume
    This portable vacuum cleaner has a larger external volume than the average portable vacuum (12,276 cm³ vs 4,748 cm³).
    12,276 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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24/04/2016
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Six desk and handheld vacuums put to the test
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW

  • The 1.5-meter flexible hose provides excellent reach into awkward, high, and tight spaces
  • Strong and consistent 18V suction power that easily handles crumbs, debris, and pet hair
  • Cordless, compact, and highly portable design making it ideal for car and home quick cleans
  • Easy and hygienic side-opening dust bowl that dumps dirt straight into the bin
  • Includes useful integrated attachments such as a crevice tool and a soft brush
  • Charging station keeps the unit and its accessories neatly organized

What customers don't like about BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW

  • High noise emission during operation
  • Limited battery runtime of around 14 to 15 minutes
  • Relatively long battery recharge time of approximately 4 hours
  • Can feel somewhat heavy or unbalanced in the hand during extended single-handed use
  • Charging base is lightweight and can occasionally stick to the unit when lifting it up

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER PD1820L-QW is an 18V cordless handheld vacuum featuring a unique 1.5-metre integrated flexible hose, a 0.56-litre bagless dustbowl, and a high-performance motor delivering 25 air watts of cyclonic suction power. Key pros include its fade-free lithium-ion battery performance, compact "motor-in-filter" footprint, triple filtration system, and an Eco Smart charger that reaches full capacity in 4 hours. However, notable cons include elevated noise levels during operation and potential long-term battery degradation issues once the warranty period concludes.

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