BLACK+DECKER Lithium Handheld Vacuums: Which Dustbuster Wins?

Best for
Quick desk and kitchen crumb pickups

The BLACK+DECKER Cordless Lithium Handheld Power Vacuum, the black and decker HNV220B in white, is the lightweight of the group. The description puts it at just 1.4 lbs with a 2Ah lithium-ion battery, and it is pitched at dust, cereal, flour, spices and other dry household debris on carpet, upholstery, hardwood, marble and tile.

The 12.5 oz bagless dirt bowl is translucent, so you can see when it is full. The spec sheet lists a 2-liter capacity and a 10 dB noise level, neither of which matches the rest of the listing, so rely on the 12.5 oz figure. It has a built-in crevice tool, an included upholstery brush and a wall mount base that charges it while it hangs out of the way.

This model suits anyone who wants a light Dustbuster within arm’s reach of a desk or counter. It has a single power level and no pivoting or rotating nozzle, so for car interiors the Pivot Vac or the rotating-nozzle AdvancedClean reach further.

• 2Ah lithium-ion battery
• 12.5 oz translucent bagless bowl
• Built-in crevice tool and upholstery brush
• Wall mount base and charger

Best for
Car interiors and couch gaps

The BLACK+DECKER dust buster PIVOT VAC Handheld, model BDH2000PL, is the most powerful Dustbuster Pivot Vac in this lineup on paper, running on a 20V MAX lithium-ion battery. Its signature is a wide mouth nozzle that pivots up to 200 degrees, letting you angle into narrow spaces and still pick up large debris, which is why the listing calls it a strong couch and car vacuum.

It adds a flip-up brush and an extendable crevice tool built into the body, cyclonic action to keep the filter clear and suction steady, a translucent easy-to-empty bowl with a 15 oz capacity and a washable filter. It carries a 2-year limited warranty. The spec list oddly includes “corded” among its features, although everything else in the listing describes a cordless rechargeable vacuum, and it lists a noise level of 80 dB.

This is the pick for a cordless lithium vacuum for car interiors, pet hair on seats and deep sofa gaps. If you mainly need a feather-light tool for a desk, the HNV220B is easier to grab.

• 20V MAX lithium-ion battery
• 200-degree pivoting wide mouth nozzle
• Flip-up brush and extendable crevice tool
• Cyclonic action and washable filter

Best for
Upholstery and sofa touch-ups

The BLACK+DECKER dustbuster AdvancedClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum is the Dustbuster AdvancedClean HLVA320J in chili red, powered by a 12V MAX lithium-ion battery. The listing’s standout is maintenance: the translucent bagless bowl empties without you touching the dirt, and both the bowl and the filter can be washed right in the sink.

It has a pull-out crevice tool for cushions and shelf tops and a flip-up brush for dusting and upholstery. The spec sheet lists a foam filter, two speeds but one power level, and a capacity of 15 liters, which cannot be right for a handheld; the listing does not give a usable bowl size. Recommended uses are furniture, upholstery, cars and sofas.

Choose this model if your main targets are fabric surfaces and you care about easy cleanup after each use. It gives way to the Pivot Vac if you want the higher 20V MAX battery and a pivoting nozzle.

The Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean with rotating nozzle and charging station runs on a 16V MAX lithium-ion battery. Its slim nozzle rotates 180 degrees, according to the description, which makes it the natural car detailing choice for gaps between seats and consoles.

The listing also covers a pull-out crevice tool, a flip-up brush, and cyclonic action that spins debris away from the filter to keep suction consistent. The spec sheet lists a cartridge filter, a 605 ml capacity, a 1.6-inch cleaning path, a single speed and a 78 dB noise rating, the quietest figure among the listings that give one. It is aimed at hair, dirt and pet hair on stairs, carpet, car interiors and couches.

This suits drivers who want a compact, well-balanced vacuum for the car and the stairs. If you often face large spills, the Wide Mouth model’s bigger opening is more practical. For a broader look at small Dustbusters, see our compact Dustbuster guide.

• 16V MAX lithium-ion battery
• Slim nozzle rotates 180 degrees
• Cyclonic action
• Charging station

The BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum in this section is the Dustbuster QuickClean HNVC215B, a white wall-mounted model built for everyday kitchen and drawer messes such as dust, flour, coffee and cereal. It has a built-in crevice tool, a transparent bagless bowl and a washable filter and bowl.

The listing does not state a battery chemistry or voltage in its bullets, although the style name reads “White 8V.” Specs list a 0.09-gallon capacity, a 1.75-inch cleaning path, one speed and an 84 dB noise rating, the loudest of the listings that give a figure. The “maximum suction” entry of 15.2 millimeters is not a meaningful suction number.

This model suits a light-duty role in the kitchen or next to a desk. For cars and upholstery, the higher-voltage Pivot Vac and AdvancedClean models are better equipped.

The BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum covered here is the Dustbuster Wide Mouth HHVI315, built to tackle large household messes without stopping to empty. The listing highlights a high-capacity translucent dirt bowl, lithium-powered suction and a wide vacuum mouth that scoops up large debris in one pass.

Maintenance is simple thanks to an easy-off washable bowl and filters, and a crevice tool handles corners. A wall-mount charging base keeps it ready. The listing does not specify the battery voltage, bowl capacity or noise level, and it does not mention a brush.

Choose the Wide Mouth for spilled cereal, pet food or potting soil where a narrow nozzle would clog. If you need to get into tight car gaps, the rotating or pivoting nozzles above do that better.

• High-capacity translucent bowl
• Wide mouth for large debris
• Easy-off washable bowl and filters
• Wall-mount charging base