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Black & Decker dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum, HHVI315JO42
4.8 feature score
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4.7 feature score
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8 supporting reviews
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4.4 overall score
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Weight is a major strength, with multiple reviewers praising how light the vacuum feels compared with alternatives.
Pros: Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors), Price and Value
Cons: Filtration / Dust Containment, Suitability for heavy-duty use
Weight feedback was positive, with reviewers calling it lightweight and easy to lift for quick handheld tasks.
Pros: Kid-friendliness, Surface safety with attachments
Cons: Bin and Bag, Suitability for heavy-duty use
Weight is a clear strength, with reviewers repeatedly calling it light or not heavy.
Pros: Assembly and Setup, Cordless convenience
Cons: Edge and Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors), Under-Furniture Pickup
Weight was praised by reviewers who found the vacuum light or very light with the battery attached.
Pros: Ease of use, Cordless convenience
Cons: Cyclone performance, Filtration / Dust Containment
Weight is commonly described as light and easy to maneuver, with one review listing it at 3.5 lbs. Reviewers link the low weight to comfort for quick, above-floor tasks.
Pros: Assembly and Setup, Pet-Ready Features
Cons: Airflow blowback, Runtime (Measured
The vacuum is consistently described as lightweight and easy to hold for quick detailing sessions, and one review calls out an approximate 380 g weight.
Pros: Versatility, Cordless convenience
Cons: Clogging &, debris prevention
Weight was viewed positively; reviewers described it as light enough, three pounds, and small/lightweight.
Pros: Controls and UI, Stair Cleaning
Cons: Airflow blowback, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake
Weight was consistently praised; reviewers found it lightweight and easy to grab or carry.
Pros: Clogging and debris prevention, Cyclone performance
Cons: Onboard tool storage, Floorhead Seal on Hard Floors
Weight feedback was mixed but leaned positive: one review called it heavier than other models, while others found it light, balanced, or super light.
Pros: Overall durability/longevity, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability
Cons: Battery and Charging, Suitability for heavy-duty use
The vacuum is commonly described as small and lightweight; one review cites around 2.4 lb, noting it is not the lightest but still easy to wield.
Pros: Maneuverability &, Handling
Cons: Cordless convenience, Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake
Weight feedback is mostly positive, though reviewers note it can feel heavier or bulkier than smaller handheld vacuums over time.
Pros: Build quality and durability, Assembly and Setup
Cons: Onboard tool storage, Controls and UI
Weight is generally favorable, described as average, not heavy, lightweight, and portable.
Pros: Bin and Bag, Assembly and Setup
Cons: Ongoing ownership costs (bags, filters
Weight feedback split by battery and use case: some called it heavy, while others found it light or manageable.
Pros: Build quality and durability, Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup
Cons: Clogging and debris prevention, Ongoing ownership costs (bags
Weight feedback was mixed, with one reviewer calling it heavy in use and another finding it lightweight and easy to carry.
Pros: Pet-Ready Features, Assembly and Setup
Cons: Accessories and Tools, Comparative performance
Weight feedback was mixed because the larger test battery made it feel heavy, but the kit battery version felt light and easy in hand.
Pros: Bin and Bag, Controls and UI
Cons: Noise level, Ongoing ownership costs (bags
Weight impressions varied: some reviewers found it light or below average, while others called it one of the heavier handhelds or tiring after a few minutes.
Pros: Assembly and Setup, Kid-friendliness
Cons: Airflow blowback, Filtration / Dust Containment
Weight and balance were mixed: the bare unit could feel manageable, but batteries added wrist weight and some users found it tiring.
Pros: Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup, Storage footprint and upright-stand stability
Cons: Comparative performance, Clogging and debris prevention