REASONS TO BUY
Convenient tool storage
Performs decently with larger particles
REASONS TO AVOID
Weak suction
Poor battery life
Black+Decker CHV1410L Review
This handheld vacuum has some redeeming factors but overall got blown away by the rest of the competition
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Our Verdict
Delivering a primarily poor performance in our tests, the Black+Decker CHV1410L earned one of the lowest scores we have seen to date. It failed to pick up a satisfactory amount of dust, dirt, and pet hair. Plus, its battery life is poor. It did alright with some of the more challenging messes we threw at it and can get into some difficult to clean areas, but there are far better vacuums available that cost about the same as this one.
Editor's Note: We updated this gear review on January 11, 2022, with new sections to help you narrow down the competition to a handheld vacuum that will meet your needs and budget.
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| Price | $60 List $49.00 at Amazon | $73 List $79.39 at Amazon | $60 List | $50 List $56.00 at Amazon | $42 List $38.04 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Convenient tool storage, performs decently with larger particles | Fantastic at picking up pet hair, great value | Useful attachments, USB-C charging port, compact size | Great for tough messes, inexpensive | Very compact, inexpensive |
| Cons | Weak suction, poor battery life | Not the best for tight spaces, can't clean small gaps or corners | Limited power, short battery life, small dust bin | Not great with pet hair | Struggles with tough messes and pet hair |
| Bottom Line | This handheld vacuum has some redeeming factors but overall got blown away by the rest of the competition | This vac excels at picking up pet dander and is a great choice for those that don't want to spend a ton | Low power, a small dust bin, and limited convenience features reduce the appeal of this inexpensive, compact device | This vacuum is impressive with tougher messes and won't break the bank, though it has a few shortcomings | We think this is a great choice if you are looking for a highly portable or compact option for cleaning up light messes |
| Rating Categories | Black+Decker CHV1410L | Bissell Pet Hair Er... | Wyze Handheld | Black+Decker HHVI32... | Bissell AeroSlim |
| Dust & Dirt (20%) | |||||
| Tough Messes (20%) | |||||
| Hard-to-Reach Areas (20%) | |||||
| Battery Life (15%) | |||||
| Convenience (15%) | |||||
| Pet Hair (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Black+Decker CHV1410L | Bissell Pet Hair Er... | Wyze Handheld | Black+Decker HHVI32... | Bissell AeroSlim |
| Model Tested | CHV1410L | 2390A | WYZEHHV | HHVI320JR02 | 29869 |
| Measured Weight (no tool) | 2.6 lbs | 2.6 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 2.4 lbs | 1.2 lbs |
| Measured Weight (with heaviest tool) | N/A | 3 lbs | 1.3 lbs | N/A | 1.3 lbs |
| Usage Type | Dry | Dry | Dry | Dry | Dry |
| Dust Capacity | 0.61 L | 0.73 L | 0.2 L | 0.61 L | 0.1 L |
| Wet Capacity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Measured Runtime | 10 minutes | Without motorized brush: 20 min 42 sec With motorized brush: 17 min |
11 min 49 sec | 15 min 24 sec | 15 min 23 sec |
| Charge Time | 4 hours | 8 hours | 3 hours | 13.5 hours | 2.75 hours |
| Charging Indicator? | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Washable Filter? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Measured Noise (at arm's length) | 83.5 dBa | 71.4 dBa | 73.3 dBa | 83 dBa | 74 dBa |
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Our Analysis and Test Results
Although the Black+Decker CHV1410L produces a decent amount of airflow, which we measured in our anemometer test, it didn't translate to an overall outstanding cleaning performance. While this vacuum looks almost identical to other models, something about the brush bristle seems to make it much less effective.
Performance Comparison
The CHV1410 does an okay job at cleaning up small messes.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Likes
The Black+Decker CHV1410L is good at cleaning up more substantial messes, doing well at picking up crushed oats and Mini-Wheats in our tests. It only left traces of oats behind and sucked up all of the cereal without issue.
Some of the finer dust from the oats eluded the CHV1410.
Credit: Austin Palmer
This handheld vacuum does a somewhat good job of getting into confined spaces, like a window sill or around a car seat, and has a maximum reach of just over 10" under a nightstand or similar piece of furniture. The brush and crevice tools let you get into lots of places, but you aren't necessarily going to be able to clean them with the lackluster cleaning performance offered by this model.
The shape of the nozzle makes it a little hard to clean along tight corners.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
The CHV1410 is about average in weight and isn't fatiguing to carry around in a single hand for most people. We found its integrated tools to be very convenient, and it is easy to empty the 0.61-liter bin without making too much of a mess. It also registered more than 1700 feet per minute (fpm) of airflow on our anemometer, which is quite a bit more than the group average of 1300 fpm or so.
It's quite easy to empty the bin of the CHV1410 without making a giant mess.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Dislikes
Unfortunately, our list of dislikes for the CHV1410L is rather expansive. This vacuum didn't get off to a great start in our dusting test, lacking the suction to pick up statically charged flour and instead moved it around. It took other products less than 20 seconds to clean up the same mess, while we ended up just giving up with this one after a minute with plenty of mess remaining.
The CHV1410 struggled with stuck-on messes.
Credit: Austin Palmer
You can loosen stuck-on dirt and mud with the brush, but the CHV1410L vacuum again fails to suck it up. It also performed below average at removing flour from some automotive interior carpet, so there are better options out there if you are searching for a vacuum to keep your car nice and clean. Additionally, you can pretty much give up on the idea of using this to clean up pet hair based on its performance in our pet hair tests, failing to clean both a couch cushion and the same automotive carpet after we covered them in pet hair. Therefore, if you're a pet owner, this is not the handheld vacuum for you.
This vacuum severely struggled at cleaning up pet hair.
Credit: Austin Palmer
The CHV1410L also did very poorly in our battery life test, only running for around 10 minutes before dying. Even worse, it takes roughly four hours to recharge. On top of all that, this handheld vac is particularly loud, registering 83.5 decibels on our sound meter from an arm's length away.
We weren't impressed with the runtime with the CHV1410.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman
Should You Buy the Black+Decker CHV1410L?
Considering the lineup of handheld vacuums, it is hard for us to find a reason to recommend the Black+Decker CHV1410L, especially when there are so many other cleaning vacuums out there that are significantly better at efficiently cleaning.
What Other Handheld Vacuums Should You Consider?
The Black+Decker HHVI320JR02 might be an attractive alternative if your goal is to clean up occasional messes around your kitchen appliances. Plus, it doesn't break the bank. But, if you have money to spare, we suggest going with the Black+Decker Flex Vac BDH2020FL, which is a better all-around handheld vacuum that is high-ranking compared to others.
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Austin Palmer and David Wise
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