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- HEPA filter reduces dust
- Good suction
- Battery life
- Noisy
- Awkward charging base
The large majority of users posting to review sites give the Black & Decker CHV1500 Dustbuster high ratings, lauding its HEPA filter, excellent suction, and ample battery run time. Professional reviewers say it's a standout on both carpet and bare floors. While its ratings don't match those of the higher-priced Black & Decker PHV1800 18 Volt Pivot Vac (*est. $70), they are similar to the scores of the Shark Cordless Hand Vac SV736 (*est. $40), which costs a bit less.
The Black & Decker CHV1500 Dustbuster with HEPA Filtration is one of only three handheld vacuums included in Consumer Reports' March 2006 vacuum cleaner ratings. Despite this limited coverage, Consumer Reports stands out among professional reviewers for its detailed ratings based on independent test results. Owner-written reviews, especially those on Amazon.com and Epinions, supplement the test results with dozens of individual reports of how the Black & Decker CHV1500 performs in everyday use.
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1. ConsumerReports.org
Consumer Reports doesn't cover handheld vacuums in its latest report, but the March 2006 ratings do include the Black & Decker CHV1500 along with two other hand vacuums. The ratings are clear, detailed, and based on the results of independent testing.
Review: Sweepers, hand vacs & robots, Editors of Consumer Reports, Mar. 2006
2. Amazon.com
Amazon.com is an excellent source of information and ratings for the Black & Decker CHV1500, with about 150 owner-written reviews. The large majority of customers posting to Amazon.com say they like this hand vac, calling it "fantastic," "easy to use," and "really powerful."
Review: Black & Decker CHV1500 Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. Epinions.com
About ten owner-written reviews of the Black & Decker CHV1500 on Epinions offer the same general consensus as on Amazon.com. While it's not the highest-rated hand vac on the site, user reviews are mostly positive, earning the CHV1500 a very good average rating.
Review: Black & Decker CHV1500 Reviews, Contributors to Epinions
PriceGrabber doesn't have the review volume of Amazon.com, but several owners have posted their impressions of the Black & Decker CHV1500. The power of this handheld vacuum is its most frequently cited asset.
Review: Black & Decker DustBuster CHV1500 Vacuum Reviews, Contributors to PriceGrabber.com
This short article is more of a features summary than a true review, and there's no indication that any testing was done to arrive at the conclusion that the Black & Decker CHV1500 is "superior to other products available in the market."
Review: Black & Decker CHV1500 15.6-Volt HEPA Cyclonic Dust Buster Review, Yvonne Cote, Oct. 24, 2007
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