Black+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Stick Vacuum with Floor Head vs Black+Decker POWERSERIES Extreme MAX 20V Cordless Stick Vacuum

Quick take: The Black+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Stick Vacuum with Floor Head costs $10 less; the Black+Decker POWERSERIES Extreme MAX 20V Cordless Stick Vacuum runs longer per charge (37 vs 20 min).

SpecBlack+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Stick Vacuum with Floor HeadBlack+Decker POWERSERIES Extreme MAX 20V Cordless Stick Vacuum
Price~$150~$160
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
SuctionNot disclosedNot disclosed
Battery20 min37 min
Navigation——
FiltrationWashable filter (PVF110)—
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise——
Dustbin502 ml—
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions14.4 x 6.5 x 10.7 in—
Weight3.2 lbs—
Warranty2 years—

Pros & cons

Black+Decker dustbuster FLEX Cordless Stick Vacuum with Floor Head

  • ✓Converts between handheld, hose, and stick-with-floor-head configurations
  • ✓Consistent, verifiable weight at 3.2 lbs — no manufacturer/retailer conflict
  • ✓Comes with the full FLEX accessory kit plus a dedicated floor head
  • ✓Washable filter — no recurring filter cost
  • ✓One charging base covers the whole kit
  • ✓2-year limited warranty
  • ✗Small 502ml bin, same as the base handheld — not sized for whole-house cleaning
  • ✗20-minute rated runtime is short for stick-vac duty
  • ✗Pet brush attachment is passive, not motorized
  • ✗Costs roughly double the standalone BDH2020FL handheld for the added floor head and hose kit

Black+Decker POWERSERIES Extreme MAX 20V Cordless Stick Vacuum

  • ✓Up to 37 minutes in stick mode and 42 as a handheld
  • ✓Washable BHFEBF1 filter keeps running costs down
  • ✓LED headlights pick out debris under furniture
  • ✓Self-standing, so it does not need a wall mount
  • ✗Filter is washable but not HEPA-rated
  • ✗Suction, bin size, weight, dimensions and warranty are not published
  • ✗37 minutes of runtime against the 55 of Black+Decker's POWERSERIES Extreme Pet, which costs only $25 more