Eureka ReactiSense 440 vs Black+Decker POWERSERIES Extreme MAX 20V Cordless Stick Vacuum

Quick take: The Eureka ReactiSense 440 runs longer per charge (60 vs 37 min).

SpecEureka ReactiSense 440Black+Decker POWERSERIES Extreme MAX 20V Cordless Stick Vacuum
Price~$160~$160
TypeCordless StickCordless Stick
Suction25800 PaNot disclosed
Battery60 min37 min
Navigation——
FiltrationHEPA—
CordlessYesYes
BaggedNoNo
Noise82 dB—
Dustbin0.5 L—
Water tank——
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlNoNo
Dimensions——
Weight6.4 lbs—
Warranty2 years—

Pros & cons

Eureka ReactiSense 440

  • ✓Real-time dust and floor sensing at a fraction of the usual cost
  • ✓Very strong suction rating for the price class
  • ✓Anti-tangle brushroll stays hair-free even with multiple shedding pets
  • ✓LED headlight and 110-degree swivel head reach under furniture
  • ✓Detachable battery for cheap runtime extension
  • ✓Anti-allergen HEPA filtration
  • ✗0.5L bin needs frequent emptying
  • ✗Auto-boost on carpet cuts runtime well below the 60-minute rating
  • ✗Slow 3-5 hour recharge
  • ✗Build feels more plastic than Shark equivalents
  • ✗Newer model, so multi-year durability is unproven

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