Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Cordless Handheld Vacuum vs Black+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Handheld Vacuum

Quick take: The Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Cordless Handheld Vacuum costs $4 less; the Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Cordless Handheld Vacuum runs longer per charge (25 vs 15 min).

SpecBlack+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Cordless Handheld VacuumBlack+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Handheld Vacuum
Price~$70~$74
TypeHandheldHandheld
SuctionNot disclosedNot disclosed
Battery25 min15 min
Navigation
FiltrationWashable filter + pre-filterWashable filter (FVF100)
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise
Dustbin750 ml502 ml
Water tank
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions15.8 x 7.9 x 6.7 in11.8 x 7.6 x 10.0 in
Weight
Warranty2 years2 years

Pros & cons

Black+Decker dustbuster AdvancedClean+ Cordless Handheld Vacuum

  • Large 750ml dustbin for a compact handheld
  • Two-speed motor with a Power Boost button for stuck-on messes
  • Washable filter and pre-filter — no replacement filter costs
  • Battery-level indicator shows remaining runtime at a glance
  • One-touch, no-touch dustbin emptying
  • 2-year limited warranty
  • No motorized brush — not a real pet-hair tool despite the AdvancedClean+ branding
  • 25-minute runtime is on the shorter side for the category
  • Manufacturer and retailer weight listings disagree, so true weight is unclear
  • No app or smart features (typical for this category, but worth knowing)

Black+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Handheld Vacuum

  • 4-ft flexible hose extends reach well beyond a rigid handheld
  • Comes with a real accessory kit — nozzle/brush, crevice tool, and pet brush
  • Washable filter — no recurring filter cost
  • 20V MAX battery platform, one step up from the AdvancedClean+'s 12V
  • Charging base keeps the unit and hose attachment organized
  • 2-year limited warranty
  • Smaller 502ml dustbin than the plain AdvancedClean+ (750ml)
  • Shorter 15-minute rated runtime
  • Pet brush attachment is passive, not motorized — don't expect deep carpet pet-hair pickup
  • Manufacturer and retailer weight listings disagree by nearly 2 lbs, so true weight is unclear