BLACK+DECKER POWERSERIES+ 20V MAX Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Stick Vacuum Rechargeable with LED Floor Lights, Anti-Tangle Lightweight, Removable Battery (BHFEA18D1)

I've now had this B & D vac for one year and I previously had an Evereze branded one that only lasted a year before it's unreplaceable battery went bad so I have to compare the B & D with that . All that I can say about it is that the B & D has had zero problems in that time . Pick up power is acceptable , it always surprises me how much this picks up every time I use it . It could do better on hard floors , I do run it on mine , but have to sweep afterwards .The filter assembly comes out easily for cleaning and the filter housing is a very nice set up that's not bulky or going to get in the way or break like the cheaper brands . What is a bit disappointing about the filter is that it does not have a fine filter element in it . What looks like the filter is really just a plastic debris catcher and anything that makes it through that gets filtered only by a small foam disc . The good thing is that cleaning the filter assembly is simple , you can use soap and water on everything , and you don't have any paper filter that needs to be purchased and replaced regularly . The bad thing is that foam isn't a very good filter , it is no doubt letting a lot of fine dust through and is blowing it back into the room . I would recommend getting a pack of the foam discs so that you can swap them out after each use and then wash them when you have a few to do at the same time . Replacement foam filters : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBBY1J3T/ .I would rate this stick vac a 7 out of 10 , it's strengths being ease of cleaning , durability , and proven 20V Max battery system . Weaknesses are the filter element and hard floor performance . Recommended .

I was looking for a smaller, inexpensive vaccum to use mostly on my hardwood floors. I have one cat and otherwise don't have much foot traffic. I mainly was wantinf something to clean up cat hair with. After days and days of research I finally settled on this bad boy(which was cheaper than the other options I found I might add).Other reviews I've seen bring up the battery life a lot. I personally have no issue with it. I vaccum my whole house daily minus my carpeted areas. I can get about 3 days out of my battery before needing to charge it. After vacuuming I usually pop it on the charger just so I know it's ready to go.The "turbo" mode, as I like to call it does take more battery and it kicks on when it thinks it's needed (think rugs, or areas with a lot of dirt and debris). I will say the vaccum does try to eat your rugs and will suck them up in the brush causing the vaccum to turn off. Otherwise no complaints there, the suction is great, almost too great for the rugs and cat toys haha.For those with cats, it does pick up cat litter decently, you do need to go over it more than once and of course when removing/emptying the canister, do it over the trash for any loose pieces.The added light on the front is great to really see what's on the floor and what spots you've missed.You can unattach the floor attachment for a handheld vaccum(works great for couches and vehicles) however I do wish there was a brush attachment.The canister is smaller but again I have no issues with emptying it after each vaccum and sometimes can get away with every two to three vaccums.It is pretty light weight considering however I feel like it would still be a bit on the heavier side for someone who is older.A bonus is that the brush roller easily pops out to be cleaned( to remove any hair wrapped around it) to keep it working as it should. The part with the filter is a little tough to pull out at times but overall not too much of a hassle.It handles good and rolls fine although the wheels can be a little squeaky. It is decently loud on the turbo mode but not too horrible on the level 1 mode.Overall I would recommend, it's great and better than expected. It's not big and bulky and gets the job done at a great price.I will say I'm not too sure how well it would hold up battery and canister wise for mostly carpeted houses with multiple pets. But for mostly hardwood with 1 or 2 animals you should be good to go!

The vacuum cleaner works great on low-pile carpets, rugs, and hard floors. It has strong suction and can change how hard it sucks automatically. It's light and easy to use, so it's perfect for quick cleanups. However, I wish the battery lasted longer.Update: I can't charge the battery when it's on the cordless vacuum cleaner, so it's a pain to take it out and charge it separately every time I use it.