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BLACK+DECKER BDH2020FL vs BLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07

BLACK+DECKER BDH2020FL
Best for Reaching Under Seats

BLACK+DECKER BDH2020FL

7.5/10
$90.00 at Amazon
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BLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07
Best Value

BLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07

7.5/10
$79.97 at Amazon
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The short answer

BLACK+DECKER BDH2020FL and BLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07 finish almost level in our scoring (7.5 vs 7.5 out of 10), so the right pick depends on what you value most. BLACK+DECKER BDH2020FL is stronger on reach & car-specific tools. BLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07 is stronger on runtime & power supply, value and filtration, safety & repairability. At current verified prices, the BLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07 costs about $10.03 less.

Scores by criterion

CriterionBLACK+DECKER BDH2020FLBLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07
Cleaning performance 8.0CR rates it highly on pet hair, tight spaces and floors, and The Drive found strong pet pickup. It can shut down on fine dust. 7.8TechGearLab pet-hair score of 9.0. Weaker on grit in crevices.
Reach & car-specific tools 9.2Class-leading reach: a 4-ft hose, crevice tool and pet brush. 5.8TechGearLab found the integrated crevice tool weak in tight car spaces.
Runtime & power supply 6.0Up to 15 min (B&D claim, not lab-measured). Battery is not swappable. 8.529.1 min measured by TechGearLab.
Ease of use 7.03.2 lb. Attachments store in the dock (CR). Loud. 7.2Large 680 ml bin. Weighs 2.4-3.3 lb depending on source.
Value 7.8About $90-106 across retailers for a hose-equipped cordless. Amazon price pending API check. 8.3$79.97 for a motorized brush and the longest measured runtime.
Filtration, safety & repairability 6.0Washable filter with replaceable PVF110 filters and a 2-year warranty. Not sealed or HEPA, and the exhaust can blow dust. 6.5Washable filter and pre-filter, with HHVKF10 replacements sold. No CPSC recall found.

Specifications

SpecBLACK+DECKER BDH2020FLBLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07
Power source Cordless (20V MAX lithium-ion) Cordless (20V MAX lithium-ion)
Battery voltage (max) 20 V 20 V
Runtime (tested where available, else manufacturer max) 15 min 29.1 min
Removable / platform battery No —
Dust bin capacity — 680 ml
Weight 3.2 lb 3.3 lb
Flexible hose Yes No
Motorized brush included — Yes
Filter type Washable filter (PVF110 replacement) Washable filter + pre-filter (HHVKF10)
HEPA or sealed filtration claimed No —
Washable filter Yes Yes

BLACK+DECKER BDH2020FL

Pros

  • 4-ft flexible hose for seat tracks and footwells
  • The Drive's most maneuverable test vacuum
  • Highly rated for tight spaces and pet hair (Consumer Reports)
  • Washable filter with replacements available
  • Mid-priced

Cons

  • Runtime rated at up to 15 minutes by B+D
  • Battery is not swappable
  • Loud, and the side exhaust can blow debris when the filter is dirty
  • Can shut down on large amounts of fine particles

The best choice for reaching where other vacuums can't. It trails the Dyson in runtime and filtration, but it is cheaper and better at tight spots.

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BLACK+DECKER HHVK515JP07

Pros

  • TechGearLab's best handheld for pet hair
  • 29.1 minutes of measured runtime
  • Motorized rubber-bristle brush
  • 680 ml bin
  • Washable filter and pre-filter

Cons

  • Bulky crevice tool is weak in tight spaces
  • No flexible hose
  • Weight is listed differently by source (about 2.4 to 3.3 lb)

The best-value cordless handheld here. It runs long and handles pet hair well, but it's the wrong tool for narrow gaps.

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Both products are part of our guide The Best Car Vacuums of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.