Black & Decker CHV1500 Review

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This page is part of a larger ConsumerSearch report on Handheld Vacuums which includes more reviews, analysis and a summary of the top-rated models.

What the reviewers like:
Owners posting to review sites say the Black & Decker CHV1500's HEPA filter reduces the amount of dust that's kicked back into the air. Reviewers say this model's excellent suction and good battery runtime make it a good choice.

What the reviewers don't like:
Some owners say they find the Black & Decker CHV1500 a bit noisy. There are also several complaints about the charger base, which some users say doesn't allow the vacuum to slide in and out as smoothly as they'd like.

Black & Decker CHV1500 review highlights

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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Black & Decker CHV1500 Reviews

*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Consumer Reports
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Sweepers, hand vacs & robots
Editors of Consumer Reports
Mar. 2006

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.

2. Amazon.com
Black & Decker CHV1500 Reviews
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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."

3. Epinions
Black & Decker CHV1500 Reviews
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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.

4. PriceGrabber.com
Black & Decker DustBuster CHV1500 Vacuum Reviews
Contributors to PriceGrabber.com

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.

5. AssociatedContent.com
Black & Decker CHV1500 15.6-Volt HEPA Cyclonic Dust Buster Review
Yvonne Cote
Oct. 24, 2007

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."

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