BLACK+DECKER
budgetAmerican manufacturer of power tools and home improvement products including handheld vacuums
Quick answer
BLACK+DECKER is a budget vacuum brand founded in 1910 and headquartered in Towson, Maryland, USA, known for dustbuster handheld and flex series. We track 16 BLACK+DECKER models priced from $28 to $160, averaging $81, with 15 in stock now.
Verdict on BLACK+DECKER
Black+Decker is a handheld brand first. Its dustbuster is a household name that popularized the cordless hand-vac category, and on our tracker the handhelds carry the whole lineup. The dustbuster AdvancedClean at $60 is the single most-reviewed product in this group, with over 105,000 reviews at 4.4 stars. Prices are low, from about $25 to $169, with a median under $60. Just don't expect it to replace a full-size vacuum. These are grab-and-go tools for quick messes, not deep cleaners.
Pros
- The dustbuster line is proven and hugely popular: AdvancedClean tops 105,000 reviews at 4.4 stars
- Low prices, with most models under $60 and an entry point around $25
- Genuinely portable for car seats, counters, and quick spills
- Broad choice of handhelds and sticks for supplemental cleaning
Cons
- Almost entirely handhelds and sticks, so it's not a primary-vacuum brand
- Small dustbins fill fast and need frequent emptying
- Plastic construction and basic filtration, not sealed HEPA
- Battery life and suction fall short of dedicated cordless stick brands
Known For
Which BLACK+DECKER Fits Your Home?
Quick cleanup of crumbs and pet hair on furniture
Pick: dustbuster AdvancedClean →At $60 it's the most-reviewed pick here, with 105,925 reviews at 4.4 stars. It has enough suction for daily counter and couch messes and stays light enough to keep on a charging dock by the kitchen.
Tightest budget for a basic hand vac
Pick: QuickClean →At $25 it's the cheapest entry point in the lineup. It handles light dust and small spills fine when you don't need long runtime or a motorized brush, and it costs less than a month of coffee.
Wants more reach and a pivoting head
Pick: PIVOT VACAt $89 its pivoting nozzle gets into car footwells and tight corners a fixed handheld can't reach, and it holds 4.4 stars over 30,000 reviews. It's the pick when a straight hand-vac won't bend where you need it.
BLACK+DECKER Vacuums by Type
handheld(10 products)
BLACK+DECKER DUSTBUSTER QuickClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster AdvancedClean Cordless Handheld Vacu
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster QuickClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX POWERCONNECT Handheld Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Blast Cordless Handheld Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Wet/Dry Handheld Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum
upright(1 products)
stick(5 products)
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES Extreme MAX Cordless Stick Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER 20V Max Flex Cordless Stick Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES+ 20V MAX Cordless Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER Powerseries Extreme Cordless Pet Hair Vacuum
BLACK+DECKER Powerseries Extreme Cordless Stick Vacuum
Quick Facts: BLACK+DECKER
BLACK+DECKER is a budget vacuum cleaner brand founded in 1910 by S. Duncan Black, Alonzo Decker. Headquartered in Towson, Maryland, USA (parent company: Stanley Black & Decker),BLACK+DECKER is known for Dustbuster handheld, Flex series, Pivot vacuums.
On VacuumDeals.co, we track 16 BLACK+DECKER vacuum cleaners with prices ranging from $27.79 to $159.99(average: $81).
Frequently Asked Questions
BLACK+DECKER is a budget vacuum brand known for Dustbuster handheld, Flex series, Pivot vacuums.
BLACK+DECKER vacuums in our catalog range from $27.79 to $159.99, with an average price of $81.
BLACK+DECKER was founded in 1910 by S. Duncan Black, Alonzo Decker and is headquartered in Towson, Maryland, USA (parent company: Stanley Black & Decker).
The lowest-priced BLACK+DECKER vacuum we track is the BLACK+DECKER DUSTBUSTER QuickClean Cordless Handheld Vacuum at $27.79.
The dustbuster is Black+Decker's cordless handheld vacuum, first launched in 1979, and it's become a generic term many people use for any hand vac. Today the line includes models like the AdvancedClean at $60 and the cheaper dustbuster Cordless at $30. They're built for crumbs, counters, car interiors, and small spills rather than floors.
On our tracker Black+Decker runs from about $25 to $169, with a median around $60. The QuickClean handheld starts at $25, the popular dustbuster AdvancedClean is $60, and the PIVOT VAC sits at $89. That makes it one of the most affordable brands we cover, though the low prices reflect its focus on handhelds rather than full-size machines.
Not really. These are supplemental tools for quick messes on counters, upholstery, stairs, and in cars. The dustbins are small, and the suction and battery life don't match a dedicated cordless stick or upright. Pair a dustbuster with a full-size vacuum for floors, and use the handheld for the spots a bigger machine can't reach easily.