Black decker dustbuster advancedclean cordless handheld vacuum chv1410l

Test Results

Design

Vacuum Type Handheld

The Black+Decker CHV1410L feels quite well-built overall. Although it's entirely made out of plastic, the quality feels good. The dust bin has a bit of flex, so it shouldn't break easily, but the plastic frame could crack if dropped. The paper-thin filter also feels prone to rips or tears if you're not careful when cleaning it. Thankfully, the vacuum is very easy to assemble and take apart, though, so you shouldn't have too many issues.

The Black+Decker CHV1410L is fairly easy to maintain overall. This handheld vacuum has a simple design, so there aren't very many parts you have to maintain. The plastic pre-filter and cloth filter both need to be washed with soapy water from time to time. This doesn't take long, but they need to air dry completely before they can be used again. Unfortunately, when you empty the dirt compartment, it tends to send dust and debris into the air. This isn't ideal, especially if you suffer from allergies since it needs to be emptied quite often. You might also have to wash it occasionally since it tends to collect leftover dust. Thankfully, it's easy to fully detach from the vacuum for easy access.

Bag Part Number No bag

Filter Part Number VF110

HEPA Filter Part Number No HEPA Filter

There aren't very many recurring costs with this vacuum. The cloth filter needs to be replaced every six to nine months, depending on your usage, but it isn't too expensive and can often be found in packs of six.

Height 17.32" (44.0 cm)

Width 7.09" (18.0 cm)

Depth 5.12" (13.0 cm)

Cord Storing Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage Yes

Vacuum Rack/Station Yes

The handheld Black+Decker CHV1410L is very easy to store. It's compact, portable, and takes up very little space in a closet or even on your countertop. It has a built-in reach extender and bristle brush, so no extra tools are needed. It also comes with a small charging dock that helps keep it upright while it charges.

Bagless Yes

Volume 0.16 gal (0.60 L)

Full Indicator No

Bag Included No Bag Needed

This vacuum's dirt compartment is okay. It's quite small, so you'll likely find yourself needing to empty it often, and it doesn't have an indicator to let you know when it's full either. On the upside, you don't have to worry about buying bags.

• Black+Decker CHV1410L handheld vacuum
  • Wand
  • Pre-filter
  • Filter
• Charging station and cable
• Vacuum User Guide

Cordless Yes

Cord Length N/A

Hose Length N/A

Minimum Wand Length 1.12 ft (0.34 m)

Maximum Wand Length 1.51 ft (0.46 m)

Total Range N/A

Since this is a cordless handheld vacuum, you're only limited by the size of its canister and battery life.

Total Weight 2.69 lbs (1.22 kg)

Weight In Hand 2.54 lbs (1.15 kg)

Carrying handle Yes

The Black+Decker CHV1410L is exceptionally portable. It's very lightweight, even in your hand, and the carrying handle makes it easy to bring along with you in your home no matter where a mess might be. That said, if you're looking for something even smaller and lighter, take a look at the BISSELL AeroSlim.

Minimum Battery Life 10 min

Maximum Battery Life 10 min

Recharge Time 213 min

Recharge Dock Yes

Battery Life Indicator No

Removable Batteries No

The Black+Decker CHV1410L's battery performance is disappointing. It only takes about 8-9 minutes for it to start noticeably losing power and at the 10-minute mark it simply stops working, which isn't very long. It also takes nearly 4 hours to charge, which is quite a while but within what the company advertises. If having a corded connection isn't a deal-breaker, the BISSELL Featherweight Stick 2033 is an even lighter upright/handheld vacuum with an effectively unlimited runtime, so long as you stay in range of an outlet. However, if you're committed to staying cordless, the eufy HomeVac H11 is a handheld vacuum with a longer continuous runtime and faster charging.

Rotating Head Yes

Power Adjustment No

Self-Propelled No

Headlights No

Easy On/Off Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment None

The Black+Decker CHV1410L is a simple vacuum. You can rotate the vacuum head to make it easier to reach corners at a certain angle, and the power button is conveniently placed. However, there are no additional features.

Brushroll No

Brushroll On/Off No

Removable Brushroll No

Turbo Brush No

Crevice Tool Yes

Upholstery Tool No

Soft Bristle Brush No

Hard Bristle Brush Yes

Extension Wand Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool No

Pet Grooming Tool No

You can't add any additional tools to this handheld vacuum, but it has a built-in hard bristle brush to help with stubborn dirt and a crevice tool that also helps extend its reach.

Blower Mode No

The Black+Decker CHV1410L can only be used as a handheld vacuum.

Performance

Setting Used Default

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 100%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 100%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 100%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The Black+Decker CHV1410L performs outstandingly well on bare floors. Whether you're cleaning up large debris like cereal or smaller debris like rice, this handheld vacuum does an excellent job of making sure everything ends up in the dirt compartment, even when it's already filled with lots of debris. It doesn't perform quite as well with pet hair, but still does an impressive job.

Setting Used Default

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 63%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 61%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 44%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 38%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The Black+Decker CHV1410L's performance on low-pile carpet is adequate. It does a great job with pet hair, like it does on bare floors. However, since it lacks a brush roll, it struggles to get sand out of the carpet fibers and has an even harder time with baking soda. It still does an adequate job overall, especially since its performance isn't affected by whether the dirt compartment is empty or not, but it won't be the ideal choice if you have a bad carpet spill to clean. If you're looking for a handheld vacuum with a better performance on low-pile carpet, consider the HoLife HM036E.

Setting Used Default

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L) 44%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 46%

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L) 56%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L) 57%

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L) N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L) N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L) N/A

The Black+Decker CHV1410L does an alright job on high-pile carpet. It performs a bit better than it does on low-pile carpet, but it's still nowhere near as well as it does on bare floors. Unlike on low-pile carpet, it has an easier time with small debris like baking soda than large debris like sand on high-pile carpet. It'll be alright in a pinch, but if you need to get a lot of sand or dirt out of your favorite shag rug, you might want to consider something else.

Bare Floor 90%

Low-Pile Carpet 90%

High-Pile Carpet 80%

Maximum Suction 12.6 inH₂O (3.14 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum On, (brush folded and crevice tool retracted)

Normal Suction 12.6 inH₂O (3.14 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal On, (brush folded and crevice tool retracted)

Hose Diameter N/A

Bare Floor 81.6 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 79.2 dBA

The Black+Decker CHV1410L has decent maneuverability. It's very easy to maneuver on and around furniture thanks to its compact form. However, despite its super portable design, reaching under low tables or couches is challenging, even with the wand extension. That said, it navigates around electric cables well.

Sofa Pickup Post Test

This vacuum does a poor job dealing with pet hair on furniture, as it leaves quite a bit of this kind of debris behind after cleaning. Its suction nozzle is very small, forcing you to make several passes to clear any hair. The vacuum needs to be held at a particular angle to maintain the strongest possible suction force. It doesn't come with a turbo brush or upholstery tool, which would make this cleaning task a little easier.

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) No

Wood Cracks Post Test

Stain Pickup Post Test

Wet Compatible No

Water Pickup Post Test

Automation

Automatic Recharging No

Automatic Bag Emptying No

Pathing Algorithm No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers No

Scheduled Start Buttons No

Cycle Control Buttons No

Navigation Control Buttons No

This handheld vacuum has no automation features.

App Name No App

iOS Availability No

Android Availability No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) No

App Scheduled Start No

App Cycle Control No

Navigation Control within App No

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