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BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE Review | 43 Data compared

Avg. price:~£70Suction pressure:17 kPaCapacity:20 LPower:1200 WNoise level:75 dBWeight:6 kg

BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE Review: Compare 43 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and whether it is worth buying.

6.1

Overall score

Score
6.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of products in the Wet-Dry 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 Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

80%

5.5

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

▼Worse than 77% of wet-dry-vacuums
5.5

Technical score

Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

40%

5.7

Performance

22%

4.9

Design & Mobility

20%

7.0

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

▼Worse than 90% of wet-dry-vacuums
8.7

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 Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 3,273 buyer reviews from online shops.
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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.
▲Better than 79% of wet-dry-vacuums
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Technical Specifications of wet-dry vacuum BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE

Technical score
Technical score
5.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category across these key areas: Performance, Battery, Design & Mobility, Filter & Accessories.
When it matters
When you want to compare products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category by technical performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

40%

5.7

Performance

22%

4.9

Design & Mobility

20%

7.0

Filter & Accessories

18%

4.0

Battery

5.5
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 Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category perform in everyday use and how reliable owners find them over time.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

9.2

Number of reviews

Based on 3,273 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.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
9.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
When it matters
When you prefer products in the Wet-Dry 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 81% of models
Popularity:
BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE has a popularity score of 9.2 points, which is higher than 81.2% of products in this category.
9.2
Value for money
Value for money
7.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the overall score of products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category with their prices.
When it matters
When you are comparing products in the Wet-Dry Vacuums category and want a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components:

60%

6.1

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.3
Power
1,200 W
Power
1,200 W
▲ Better than 51% of models
Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1,200 W, which is higher than that of 50.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Variable power
no
Variable power
no
▼ Worse than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have adjustable suction power. This feature is present on 35% of wet-dry vacuums.
Capacity
20 L
Capacity
20 L
▲ Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L, which is larger than that of 57.9% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 15.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Noise level
75 dB
Noise level
75 dB
▲ Better than 56% of models
Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 75 dB, which is lower than that of 56.3% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 10% of wet-dry vacuums.
Suction pressure
17 kPa
Suction pressure
17 kPa
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa, which is lower than that of 66.1% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 4.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
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Cordless
no
Cordless
no
▼ Worse than 30% of models
This wet-dry vacuum requires a power cord. This feature is present on 29.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Battery type
N/A
Battery runtime
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Battery voltage
N/A
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Power cable length
2.5 m
Power cable length
2.5 m
▼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 2.5 m, which is shorter than that of 92.2% of wet-dry vacuums and the same length as that of 3.6% of wet-dry vacuums.
Operating radius
4 m
Operating radius
4 m
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4 m, which is smaller than that of 93.6% of wet-dry vacuums and the same as that of 2.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Bagless
no
Bagless
no
▼ Worse than 67% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag. This feature is present on 66.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
Tank material
plastic
Tank material
plastic
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum uses plastic for its tank, which is less durable than the tank materials used by 41.6% of wet-dry vacuums and comparable in durability to those used by 58.4% of them.
Power cable holder
yes
Power cable holder
yes
▲ Better than 35% of models
This wet-dry vacuum has a holder for the power cord. This feature is present on 65.5% of wet-dry vacuums.
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N. of filters
2
N. of filters
2
▲ Better than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This wet-dry vacuum has 2 filters, more than 24.8% of wet-dry vacuums and the same number as 56.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
HEPA filter
no
HEPA filter
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not include a HEPA filter. This feature is present on 41.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
Washable filter
yes
Washable filter
yes
▲ Better than 8% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a washable filter. This feature is present on 92% of wet-dry vacuums.
Automatic filter cleaning
no
Automatic filter cleaning
no
▼ Worse than 9% of models
This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic filter cleaning. This feature is present on 9.4% of wet-dry vacuums.
Flexible hose
yes
Flexible hose
yes
▲ Better than 27% of models
This wet-dry vacuum includes a flexible hose. This feature is present on 72.9% of wet-dry vacuums.
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BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE vs the average wet-dry vacuum

246810TotalPerformanceBatteryDesign & MobilityFilter & Accessories
  • Upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes an upholstery nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include an upholstery nozzle.
  • 5 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    20 L vs 15 L
  • 13% less external volume
    Volume
    64,106.3 cm³
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 64106.3 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    64,106.3 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • 1 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    75 dB
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 75 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    75 dB vs 76 dB
  • 8.6% 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 Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry 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 BXVC20PE
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.68 vs 8.000).
    8.68 vs 8
  • 85.7% cheaper
    BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£70 vs £130).
    £70 vs £130
  • 50 W more motor power
    Power
    1,200 W
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1200 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,200 W vs 1,150 W
  • 40.2% more popular
    BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.22 vs 6.6).
    9.22 vs 6.58
  • 8.6% 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 Wet-Dry Vacuums category.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how products in the Wet-Dry 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 BXVC20PE
    the average wet-dry vacuum
    BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE has a higher user score than the average wet-dry vacuum (8.68 vs 8.000).
    8.68 vs 8
  • 85.7% cheaper
    BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE is cheaper than the average wet-dry vacuum (£70 vs £130).
    £70 vs £130
  • 40.2% more popular
    BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE is more popular than the average wet-dry vacuum (9.22 vs 6.6).
    9.22 vs 6.58
  • 5 L more tank capacity
    Capacity
    20 L
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <0.7 L – >30 L
    This wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 20 L; the average wet-dry vacuum has a tank capacity of 15 L.
    20 L vs 15 L
  • 1 dB less operating noise
    Noise level
    75 dB
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >80 dB
    This wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 75 dB; the average wet-dry vacuum operates at a noise level of 76 dB.
    75 dB vs 76 dB
  • 50 W more motor power
    Power
    1,200 W
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <220 W – >1.5k W
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1200 W; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power output of 1150 W.
    1,200 W vs 1,150 W
  • 13% less external volume
    Volume
    64,106.3 cm³
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <41.2k cm³ – >109k cm³
    This wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 64106.3 cm³; the average wet-dry vacuum has a volume of 73724.2 cm³.
    64,106.3 cm³ vs 73,724.2 cm³
  • Upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum includes an upholstery nozzle; the average wet-dry vacuum does not include an upholstery nozzle.
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • 2.5 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    2.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 2.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    2.5 m vs 5 m
  • 3.2 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    4 m
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    4 m vs 7.2 m
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • 14.5 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    28 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 28 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    28 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 0.93 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.2 m
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.2 m vs 2.134 m
  • 1 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    17 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    17 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 5.3% heavier
    Weight
    6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (6 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    6 kg vs 5.7 kg
  • 2.6% worse value for money
    BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE offers worse value for money than the average wet-dry vacuum (7.29 vs 7.5).
    7.29 vs 7.48
  • No automatic full-tank shut-off
    Automatic shut-off when full
    no
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum does not have automatic shut-off when the tank is full; the average wet-dry vacuum has automatic shut-off when the tank is full.
  • 14.5 L/s less airflow
    Airflow
    28 L/s
    ▼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <25 L/s – >70 L/s
    This wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 28 L/s; the average wet-dry vacuum delivers an airflow of 42.5 L/s.
    28 L/s vs 42.5 L/s
  • 1 kPa less suction pressure
    Suction pressure
    17 kPa
    ▼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <11.5 kPa – >24 kPa
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 17 kPa; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction pressure of 18 kPa.
    17 kPa vs 18 kPa
  • 2.5 m less cable length
    Power cable length
    2.5 m
    ▼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <3 m – >7.5 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 2.5 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a power cable measuring 5 m.
    2.5 m vs 5 m
  • 3.2 m less operating radius
    Operating radius
    4 m
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <4.5 m – >10 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 4 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has an operating radius of 7.2 m.
    4 m vs 7.2 m
  • Requires collection bags
    Bagless
    no
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models
    This wet-dry vacuum uses a dust bag; the average wet-dry vacuum is bagless.
  • 0.93 m less hose length
    Suction hose length
    1.2 m
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <1.5 m – >3 m
    This wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 1.2 m; the average wet-dry vacuum has a suction hose length of 2.134 m.
    1.2 m vs 2.134 m
  • 5.3% heavier
    Weight
    6 kg
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <3.79 kg – >9.1 kg
    40% heavier: this wet-dry vacuum is heavier than the average wet-dry vacuum (6 kg vs 5.7 kg).
    6 kg vs 5.7 kg

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Based on 3,273 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: August 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE

  • Powerful 1200W suction capability for both wet and dry debris
  • Versatile built-in blowing function for clearing leaves and tight spaces
  • Lightweight, compact, and highly maneuverable canister design
  • Large 20-litre capacity collection tank made of robust plastic
  • Convenient snap closures for quick opening and easy filter cleaning
  • Stable castor wheels that glide smoothly across different surfaces

What we don't like about BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE

  • Short power cable length requiring frequent plug changes
  • Short flexible hose and rigid extension pipes that force users to bend over
  • Rigid three-piece plastic extension tubes prone to falling apart during use
  • Noisy operation at higher suction levels
  • Basic plastic material quality on some of the included attachments

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER BXVC20PE is a compact 1,200 W wet and dry vacuum with 170 mbar suction, 28 L/s airflow and a durable 20 L plastic tank. It has a 5 m cable, a blower function, a complete 35 mm accessory set, quick-release latches, a safety float and four swivel wheels. It is versatile indoors and outdoors, but at 87 dB it is loud and it has no HEPA filter for allergy-sensitive users.

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