BLACK+DECKER Dustbuster Handheld Vacuum

Often not. Runtime is fine for small jobs and lasts longer on the low setting, but a full car clean can need a recharge partway through. BLACK+DECKER rates the Dustbuster at up to 25 minutes, and a recharge takes 5 hours, so leave it docked between uses.

Just the built-in crevice end. There are no brush tools, and the narrow nozzle covers a small strip per pass, so the HHVK320J10 is slow going on a wide seat or a stretch of carpet. It's at its best in corners, between cushions and along baseboards.

Yes. The suction is strong for a handheld and works well on car seats, chairs, stairs and tight corners. BLACK+DECKER says the HHVK320J10 has 4X the suction of its previous leading handheld, and the XL bin means you're not stopping to empty it every few minutes.

For stubborn debris. The normal setting handles quick pickups, and Power Boost gives the Dustbuster more pull for ground-in dirt or pet hair. Having both is one of its better-liked features, and staying on the lower setting stretches the battery further when you've got a bigger job.

750 ml, or 0.75 liters, and it empties with one touch. A battery indicator shows how much charge is left.