Black+Decker PowerSeries 16V Max
Score: 64/100
Shark PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Shark IZ382H PowerPro Flex Reveal Plus combines up to 50 minutes of runtime, automatic FloorDetect technology and HEPA filtration for versatile cleaning. Its drawbacks include limited carpet-deep cleaning and variable battery life. It excels for users with mostly hard floors and pets who value smart features and portability.
The BLACK+DECKER BHFEA420J 16V MAX cordless stick delivers 40 minutes of runtime, AUTOSENSE technology, and a convertible handheld design. It is heavier and offers only a single speed, which may affect versatility. Suitable for small to medium homes needing a versatile, budget stick vacuum.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 3.63 kg | 3.357 kgbest |
40 minutes | 50 minutesbest | |
— | 181 Wbest | |
0.6 L | 0.757 Lbest | |
— | 3best | |
2 years | 5 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 110.5 cmbest | 113.5 cm |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Runtime (minutes) | 40 minutes | 50 minutes |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 5 years |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.63 kg | 3.357 kg |
Height (cm) | 110.5 cm | 113.5 cm |
Accessories(1) | ||
Dust Cup Capacity (L) | 0.6 L | 0.757 L |
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Professional reviewers highlight the vacuum's solid construction, balanced feel, and premium-grade features such as AUTOSENSE, LED floor lights and an anti-tangle brush, noting that it delivers strong suction and good performance on both carpet and hard floors, though runtime drops on carpet and the unit feels heavy for prolonged handheld use.
Everyday users generally praise the strong suction, LED illumination, and the convenience of the handheld conversion, especially for pet hair and quick spot cleaning, while recurring concerns focus on the weight, shorter carpet runtime and the single-speed limitation.
“very light & easy to use”
“high quality”
“pretty durable”
Everyday users consistently praise the vacuum's lightweight feel, automatic floor detection, and the Dirt-Reveal blue light that uncovers hidden dust. Pet owners value the self-cleaning brushroll, and many note solid build quality and long battery life. The main criticisms revolve around limited carpet cleaning depth and variable battery runtime.
Everyday users consistently praise the vacuum's lightweight feel, automatic floor detection, and the Dirt-Reveal blue light that uncovers hidden dust. Pet owners value the self-cleaning brushroll, and many note solid build quality and long battery life. The main criticisms revolve around limited carpet cleaning depth and variable battery runtime.
