The DeWalt 20V MAX Handheld Vacuum meets
the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean
Double the air watts of a Dyson for half the price. We tested it head-to-head against the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean across 6 key dimensions.
DeWalt 20V MAX Handheld Vacuum
“Double the air watts of a Dyson for half the price”
Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean
“The value king: more suction per dollar than anything here”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
DeWalt 20V MAX Handheld Vacuum
- Vacuum Nerds measured about double the air watts of the $228 Dyson for half the cost
- Perfect 10/10 usability and heavy-debris pickup in Vacuum Nerds testing
- 5.5-inch crevice tool and flexible hose reach deep into car floorboards
- Sold as a bare tool, so a genuine battery adds about $62 (Vacuum Nerds)
- Heaviest handheld here at 4.6 lbs with the battery attached
- Runtime depends entirely on which 20V battery pack you buy
Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean
- Vacuum Nerds measured more than double the suction of the pricier $70 Shark for less money
- The French Glow praises years of dialed-in reliability with easy washable filters
- Hidden swiveling crevice tool scores a perfect 10 in heavy-debris tests
- Non-locking trigger means you hold the power button the whole time (The French Glow)
- Wide main nozzle is too fat to fit between a car seat and console
- About 12 to 13 minutes of runtime suits touch-ups, not long detailing
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The most rigorous testers in this group settled the question with a manometer. Vacuum Nerds measured the DeWalt 20V at 1,295 Pascals of suction and 73 CFM of airflow, which they point out is roughly double the air watts of the $228 Dyson handheld for less than half the money. When raw cleaning power is the job, nothing else here comes close.
DeWalt 20V MAX Handheld Vacuum
The most rigorous testers in this group settled the question with a manometer. Vacuum Nerds measured the DeWalt 20V at 1,295 Pascals of suction and 73 CFM of airflow, which they point out is roughly double the air watts of the $228 Dyson handheld for less than half the money. When raw cleaning power is the job, nothing else here comes close.
- People who already own DeWalt 20V batteries
- Anyone who needs class-leading suction for heavy messes
- Serious car detailers who want deep floorboard reach
- Buyers who value rugged effectiveness over sleek looks
- Users who can handle a heavier 4.6 lb unit
Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean
The Black+Decker Dustbuster is the value pick because it embarrasses pricier rivals on the one number that matters most. Vacuum Nerds measured 679 Pascals and 53 CFM for about $40 to $53, then noted it delivers more than double the suction of the $70 Shark Ultra Cyclone. You simply do not find that suction-per-dollar anywhere else in the test.
- Budget-conscious buyers who want a complete kit for about $50
- Households doing quick home and car touch-ups
- Anyone who wants a proven, reliable, easy-to-clean design
- Users who prefer a light 2.4 lb tool that is easy on the wrists
- First-time handheld buyers who want no separate battery to purchase