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Avg. price:~£210Suction power (AW):40 AWBattery runtime:78 minutesCapacity:0.75 LWeight:3.4 kg

BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.8

Overall score

Score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

80%

6.8

Technical Score

20%

6.8

User score

â–¼Worse than 51% of vacuum-cleaners
6.8

Technical Score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components

28%

6.0

Performance

22%

7.7

Battery

18%

6.4

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

6.9

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

â–²Better than 59% of vacuum-cleaners
6.8

User score

User score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on 271 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 96% of vacuum-cleaners
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Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW is a 4-in-1 cordless stick vacuum cleaner specifically designed for pet owners, featuring a powerful 36V removable lithium-ion battery (2.0 Ah), a 750ml bagless dust container, and 40 air watts of suction power across three variable speed settings. Key pros include its multi-surface versatility, an anti-tangle motorized beater bar with rubber fins to effectively lift stubborn pet hair without wrapping, integrated LED floor headlights, a unique "pepper grinder" twist-and-clean filter system, and an impressive runtime of up to 78 minutes on its lowest eco setting. However, notable cons include an elongated 5-hour full recharge time, a heavy and slightly bulky build weighing up to 3.6 kg, subpar filtration compared to premium allergy-focused models, and a low-profile floorhead design that can sometimes push medium-to-large debris around on hard floors rather than immediately drawing it in.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW

Technical Score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 59% of models
Score components:

28%

6.0

Performance

22%

7.7

Battery

18%

6.4

Filtration

14%

8.1

Attachments

10%

6.9

Design

8%

5.2

Smart features

6.8
BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW has a technical score of 6.8 points, which is higher than 59.5% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on 271 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
6.8
BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW has a user score of 6.83 points, which is lower than 95.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 54% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than 53.7% of vacuum cleaners.
6.3
BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than 53.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a 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 61% of models
Score components:

60%

6.8

Overall score

40%

9.4

Price

7.6
BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW has a value-for-money score of 7.6 points, which is higher than 39.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
40 AW
Suction power (AW)
40 AW
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 40 AW, which is lower than that of 88.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
?
Airflow
?
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
?
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
78 minutes
Battery runtime
78 minutes
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 78 minutes, which is longer than that of 90.9% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
5 hours
Charging time
5 hours
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 5 hours, which is slower than 73.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 20.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
Battery capacity
2000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
This vacuum cleaner has a battery capacity of 2000 mAh, which is smaller than that of 79.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 18.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery voltage
36 V
Battery voltage
36 V
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 36 V, which is higher than that of 98.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
standard
Filter class
standard
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class standard, which is less advanced than the class used by 93.2% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 6.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
?
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
Suitable for allergy sufferers
no
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.75 L
Capacity
0.75 L
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.75 L, which is smaller than that of 62.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
roll brush
Roller type
bristled
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
3.4 kg
Weight
3.4 kg
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 3.4 kg, which is lower than the weight of 52.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.7% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
no
Auto suction adjustment
no
â–¼ Worse than 20% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
no
LED display
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • 28 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    78 minutes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (78 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    78 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 16 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    28 minutes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (28 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    28 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 13.8 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    36 V
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (36 V vs 22.2 V).
    36 V vs 22.2 V
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 28 minutes longer runtime
    Battery runtime
    78 minutes
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (78 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    78 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 16 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    28 minutes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (28 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    28 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 13.8 V higher voltage
    Battery voltage
    36 V
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a higher battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (36 V vs 22.2 V).
    36 V vs 22.2 V
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes wall bracket
    Wall-mounted bracket
    yes
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a wall-mounted bracket, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 110 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    40 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (40 AW vs 150 AW).
    40 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (standard vs hepa).
    standard vs hepa
  • 0.25 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.75 L
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.75 L vs 1 L
  • 52 mm wider body
    Width
    317 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (317 mm vs 265 mm).
    317 mm vs 265 mm
  • 17.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.8/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW
    the average vacuum cleaner
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW has a lower user score than the average vacuum cleaner (6.83 vs 8.000).
    6.83 vs 8
  • 40% more expensive
    BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£210 vs £150).
    £210 vs £150
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    84-84 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    84-84 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 110 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    40 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (40 AW vs 150 AW).
    40 AW vs 150 AW
  • 1 hours slower charging
    Charging time
    5 hours
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges slower than the average vacuum cleaner (5 hours vs 4 hours).
    5 hours vs 4 hours
  • 500 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    2000 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <2k mAh – >3.6k mAh
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller battery capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (2000 mAh vs 2500 mAh).
    2,000 mAh vs 2,500 mAh
  • Not allergy-friendly
    Suitable for allergy sufferers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for allergy sufferers, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (standard vs hepa).
    standard vs hepa
  • 0.25 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.75 L
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.8 L vs 1 L).
    0.75 L vs 1 L
  • 52 mm wider body
    Width
    317 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is wider than the average vacuum cleaner (317 mm vs 265 mm).
    317 mm vs 265 mm
  • 50 mm taller body
    Height
    1,150 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1150 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,150 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

Based on 271 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What customers like about BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW?

  • Excellent suction power especially when used on carpets
  • Effective anti-tangle beater bar that prevents pet and human hair wrap
  • Generous dust container capacity of 750ml that is easy to remove and empty
  • Innovative twist-to-clean filter design that shakes off dust without making a mess
  • Long battery runtime when operating on the lowest Eco mode setting
  • Swappable battery system compatible with other Black+Decker 36V tools
  • Handy integrated LED floor lights that clearly reveal dust in dark areas

What customers dislike about BLACK+DECKER BHFEV362DP-QW?

  • The handheld main unit feels heavy and fatiguing during extended use
  • Pushes medium-to-large debris around on hard floors instead of picking it up due to low-profile head design
  • Battery drains very quickly (around 10-11 minutes) when operated on the highest power setting
  • The vacuum operates with a higher noise level than average cordless competitors
  • Occasional complaints regarding long-term reliability of the internal electronic boards

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