Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean

2.8

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Verdict

A popular mid-priced handheld with decent suction, good nut and crevice performance, and a rotating nozzle, but it is very loud and its bin tends to leak when moved, making it less refined than top competitors.

Pros

Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) 4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0

Cleans tight crevices reliably but more slowly than top-tier competitors.
Suction & Airflow 3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5

Cons

Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup 3.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0

Delivers average results on entry mats, improving on the cheapest models but still leaving visible debris.
Emptying & Mess Control 2.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0
Noise level 1.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 1.5