BLACK+DECKER Powerseries Extreme

Verdict

The BLACK+DECKER Powerseries Extreme is still a strong entry-level cordless pick, with serious cleaning power, a swappable battery system, and good performance on both carpets and hard floors. Its main trade-offs are a small, unsealed bin and only decent hair-tangle control, so it suits buyers prioritizing power and price over filtration. It’s a great choice if you want robust performance and already accept some compromises common at this budget.

Pros

  • Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  • Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  • Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
    In carpet tests the Powerseries Extreme picked up about 95 percent of sand, giving it excellent deep-cleaning ability for a budget stick vacuum and making it especially capable on medium-pile rugs.
  • Headlight & LED lights ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  • Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
    On hard floors it can collect essentially all of the test debris, matching the complete large-debris pickup you’d expect from a solid full-size cordless vacuum.
  • Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  • Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
    Owners describe the Powerseries Extreme as having solid-feeling plastics and a sturdy build that holds up well over time despite its budget price.
  • Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
    Reviewers view the Powerseries Extreme as a long-time favorite in the entry-level price bracket, praising its cleaning performance and usability while noting its weak filtration and hair-tangle control as the main compromises, and now seeing it as a strong runner-up to a newer Kenmore budget winner.
  • Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
    The Powerseries Extreme is considered lightweight for a full-size cordless stick, making it comfortable to carry around the house and up stairs without quickly tiring your arms.
  • Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  • Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  • Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
    Its compact form factor and light weight make it practical for staircases, allowing users to clean steps without juggling a heavy main body or trailing hose.
  • Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5

Cons

  • Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.2
  • Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 1.8
    Because it lacks a HEPA filter and fails smoke-containment tests, the Powerseries Extreme is not a good fit for allergy-sensitive households or buyers who need strong fine-dust containment.