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Avg. price:~£110Suction power (AW):40 AWBattery runtime:16 minutesCapacity:0.45 LWeight:2.84 kg

BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-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.

4.8

Overall score

Score
4.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

80%

4.8

Technical Score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 99% of vacuum-cleaners
4.8

Technical Score

Technical score
4.8/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

28%

3.1

Performance

22%

5.2

Battery

18%

5.8

Filtration

14%

4.5

Attachments

10%

8.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 99% of vacuum-cleaners
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 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 73% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW is a 3-in-1 cordless stick and handheld vacuum cleaner powered by a 21.6V lithium-ion battery that delivers 40 air watts of fade-free suction across a 16-minute runtime. Key characteristics include a bagless 0.45-liter clear dirt bowl, a 4-hour Eco Smart charge time, and a 12-Air Cyclone filtration system engineered to separate debris and prevent suction loss without traditional filters. Main pros are its lightweight 2.84 kg design, versatile configuration with a motorized floor head beater bar, a 27 cm floor extension tube, and an LED battery status indicator. However, notable cons include a short runtime of only 16 to 17 minutes and a relatively small dustbin capacity that requires frequent emptying during larger cleaning tasks.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW

Technical Score
Technical score
4.8/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

28%

3.1

Performance

22%

5.2

Battery

18%

5.8

Filtration

14%

4.5

Attachments

10%

8.1

Design

8%

4.0

Smart features

4.8
BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW has a technical score of 4.8 points, which is lower than 99.9% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% 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 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–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
6.4/ 10
✕
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 99% of models
Score components:

60%

4.8

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.4
BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW has a value-for-money score of 6.4 points, which is lower than 99.7% 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)
9.07 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
9.07 kPa
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 9.07 kPa, which is lower than that of 94.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
17 L/s
Airflow
17 L/s
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 17 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 86.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
brushed
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
16 minutes
Battery runtime
16 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 16 minutes, which is shorter than that of 99.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
4 hours
Charging time
4 hours
â–² Better than 42% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 4 hours, which is faster than 42.4% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 25.6% 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
21.6 V
Battery voltage
21.6 V
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 21.6 V, which is lower than that of 59.8% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 16.5% 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
0.45 L
Capacity
0.45 L
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.45 L, which is smaller than that of 88% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 1.1% 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
no
Anti-tangle brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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
no
Suitable for pet owners
no
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
2.84 kg
Weight
2.84 kg
â–² Better than 66% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 2.84 kg, which is lower than the weight of 66.2% 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
yes
Self-standing
yes
â–² Better than 81% of models
This vacuum cleaner stands 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
no
Nozzle light
no
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include 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 HVFE2150LB-QW vs the average vacuum cleaner

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryFiltrationAttachmentsDesignSmart features
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, 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.
  • 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.
  • 5 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    17 minutes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (17 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    17 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 50 mm narrower body
    Width
    215 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (215 mm vs 265 mm).
    215 mm vs 265 mm
  • 21.5% lower weight
    Weight
    2.84 kg
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.84 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 383 mm shorter body
    Height
    717 mm
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (717 mm vs 1100 mm).
    717 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, 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.
  • 5 minutes longer turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    17 minutes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers longer turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (17 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    17 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • Self-standing design
    Self-standing
    yes
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This vacuum cleaner stands on its own, 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.
  • 50 mm narrower body
    Width
    215 mm
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (215 mm vs 265 mm).
    215 mm vs 265 mm
  • 21.5% lower weight
    Weight
    2.84 kg
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (2.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    2.84 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 383 mm shorter body
    Height
    717 mm
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is shorter than the average vacuum cleaner (717 mm vs 1100 mm).
    717 mm vs 1,100 mm
  • 34 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    16 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (16 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    16 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 10.93 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    9.07 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (9.1 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    9.07 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 0.55 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.45 L
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.45 L vs 1 L
  • 10.8 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    17 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (17 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    17 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • 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.
  • 20.2% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (6.36 vs 7.6).
    6.36 vs 7.65
  • 10.93 kPa lower suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    9.07 kPa
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (9.1 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    9.07 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • 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
  • 10.8 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    17 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (17 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    17 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • More operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    79-80 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is noisier than the average vacuum cleaner (79-80 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    79-80 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • 1 fewer power levels
    Number of speeds
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers fewer speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (1 vs 2).
    1 vs 2
  • 34 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    16 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (16 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    16 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 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
  • 0.6 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    21.6 V
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (21.6 V vs 22.2 V).
    21.6 V vs 22.2 V
  • 0.55 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.45 L
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.5 L vs 1 L).
    0.45 L vs 1 L
  • 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
  • Not pet-hair friendly
    Suitable for pet owners
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for pet owners, the average vacuum cleaner is.
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No crevice nozzle
    Flat crevice nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a crevice nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 430 mm deeper body
    Depth
    695 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is deeper than the average vacuum cleaner (695 mm vs 265 mm).
    695 mm vs 265 mm
  • Older release date
    Release date
    2015
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has an older release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2015 vs 2021).
    2015 vs 2021

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW?

  • Excellent maneuverability when used in the upright stick mode
  • Highly versatile design that functions well as both a floor and handheld vacuum
  • Convenient and easy-to-use wall-mounted docking station
  • Lightweight build that makes it perfect for cleaning stairs and high places
  • Decent initial suction power for quick surface cleans and minor food spills
  • Equipped with an efficient 12-air cyclone filtration system

What customers dislike about BLACK+DECKER HVFE2150LB-QW?

  • Short battery runtime maxing out around 16 to 17 minutes
  • Noticeable drop in suction power when switching from handheld to upright mode
  • Feels somewhat bulky and unwieldy to use purely as a handheld unit
  • Not powerful enough to perform deep cleaning on thick carpets
  • Small 450 ml dirt compartment that requires frequent emptying
  • Lacks a HEPA filter making it less suitable for fine dust allergies

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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10/07/2015
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10/06/2016
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