Black & Decker Cordless Lithium 2-IN-1 Floor Extension Stick Vacuum (Powder White)

The first thing I noticed about the Black+Decker stick vac was how often I reached for it. I have a full-size vacuum in the closet, but this cordless 2‑in‑1 quickly became my daily driver for quick cleanups, under-furniture passes, and keeping high-traffic areas presentable between deeper cleans.

Design and ergonomics

This is a light, easy-to-steer stick vacuum that converts into a handheld with a couple of quick steps. The weight is centered low enough that it doesn’t feel wristy, and the handle angle encourages a relaxed, upright grip. It’s not telescopic, but the reach is better than I expected, and the floor head can lie nearly flat to go under beds and sofas. The head swivels smoothly without feeling floppy, so I could trace chair legs and baseboards with decent precision.

The floor head on my unit includes an LED “headlight,” and it’s more than a gimmick. On hard floors, it reveals dust and pet hair you’d otherwise miss, especially under furniture or in dim corners. Build quality is mostly sturdy plastic. The white finish looks clean out of the box and will show scuffs over time, but nothing about it felt fragile in use.

The wall-mountable charging base is simple and compact. The vacuum plugs in via a jack on the handle; it’s easy enough to dock, though the location of the port is right where your hand naturally rests, so you’ll occasionally brush it when carrying the unit. I’d prefer a magnetic connection or a side-mounted port to avoid that.

Controls and “smart” features

Black+Decker’s SMARTECH panel shows battery level and filter status, and there’s Autosense to adjust suction as you move across different floor types. In practice, the battery gauge is reliable, and the filter indicator is genuinely helpful—it nudges you before performance drops, which is the right time to rinse the filter rather than waiting until suction falls off.

Autosense works well most of the time. Transitioning from hardwood to low-pile rugs, it steps up suction quickly and then scales back when you return to hard floors. On a few darker, high-friction rugs, it occasionally “hunts” and toggles suction more than needed, but that was rare. You can override with two manual speeds: a standard low setting and a Powerboost mode for stubborn patches.

Cleaning performance

• Hard floors: This is where the vacuum shines. On tile and sealed wood, pickup is excellent for dust, crumbs, and tracked-in grit. The soft front edge of the floor head helps reduce snowplowing of larger debris; I could pull back slowly and capture cereal and kitty litter without scattering it. The headlight makes it easy to see what you’re actually picking up.

• Low-pile and medium-pile carpet: On low pile, Autosense and the brushroll do a solid job lifting fine debris and pet hair. For medium pile, I used Powerboost for a pass or two in high-traffic lanes. It’s not a deep-clean machine, but it’s effective for routine maintenance.

• High-pile and shag: It can handle spot cleanups, but expect the brushroll to slow down and the battery to drain faster. Long threads, ribbon, and string tend to wrap around the brushroll; plan on a quick detangling session in maintenance.

Edge cleaning is fine on hard floors and middling on carpet; I often grabbed the crevice tool for a crisp line along baseboards and stairs.

Battery and runtime

This is a 16V cordless unit with an integrated battery that charges on the wall base. Runtime is highly dependent on floor type and mode. On hard floors in the low setting (with Autosense doing light lifting), I can tidy a kitchen, entry, and a hallway in one session with charge to spare. A full, deliberate clean of an entire level with mixed flooring usually requires a mid-session top-up or finishing the job in two spurts. Powerboost is effective but will cut your available time significantly.

If your routine is daily touch-ups, the battery is adequate. If you want to do a whole-house deep clean in one go, this isn’t the right class of machine—there’s no spare battery to swap, and recharge time isn’t instant. I got into a rhythm of hanging it back on the charger between uses so it was always ready.

Dustbin and filtration

The dustbin is on the small side, which is par for the course with slim cordless sticks. The upside is a compact, lightweight body; the downside is frequent emptying if you have shedding pets or a lot of debris. The bin door flips open cleanly, but the throat is narrow enough that hair ropes and larger fluff occasionally need a pull to free them. The filter is washable, and the filter-status alert is a welcome nudge. Rinse, dry thoroughly, and suction snaps back.

A quick tip: empty the bin before it’s packed to the top and tap the pre-filter gently over the trash between washes. You’ll maintain airflow and get better consistency from Autosense.

Attachments and 2‑in‑1 versatility

Converting to handheld mode is quick: pop off the floor head and you have a compact unit for stairs, shelves, car seats, and countertops. The included extendable crevice tool is genuinely useful for baseboard seams and between cushions, and the flip-up brush is fine for dusting vents and sills. There’s also a separate brush attachment.

What you don’t get is a motorized mini brush for upholstery, so pulling embedded pet hair from fabric takes more passes. For light-to-moderate fur on sofas, the handheld works; for heavy shedding seasons, I missed a powered pet tool.

Under-furniture reach and maneuverability

The floor head’s low profile and the body’s ability to go flat make under-bed and under-sofa cleaning easy—as long as you have about three to four inches of clearance. Steering feels controlled, and the vacuum tracks straight without the skating sensation some lighter sticks have on smooth floors.

Noise

On the low setting, noise is reasonable and pitched in a way that’s less grating than some high-speed stick vacs. Powerboost raises both volume and tone but remains tolerable. Conversation-level cleanup on low is realistic.

Maintenance and reliability notes

• Keep an eye on the brushroll for hair wrap; clearing it weekly keeps the load off the motor and helps battery life.
• Rinse the filter regularly; the filter alert is helpful, but if you vacuum fine dust frequently, clean sooner rather than later.
• The charging jack’s placement on the handle is a minor design nit. It doesn’t affect use, but it’s easy to graze with your hand.

Who it’s for

• Great fit: Small to medium homes, apartments, or anyone who prefers quick daily maintenance. Hard floors with area rugs, low-pile carpet, and households with light-to-moderate pet hair.
• Less ideal: Large homes if you want to clean everything in one session, thick high-pile carpet, or heavy pet upholstery cleaning without a powered mini tool.

The bottom line

The Black+Decker stick vac strikes a practical balance: light, easy to steer, genuinely useful under furniture, and smarter than average with Autosense, a clear battery gauge, and a filter alert that helps maintain performance. Suction is strong enough for everyday debris on hard floors and low-pile rugs, and the headlight turns out to be a real asset. The tradeoffs are typical of this category: a small dustbin, a non-swappable integrated battery that’s best suited to short sessions, and attachments that cover basics but don’t tackle heavy pet hair on upholstery as quickly as a motorized tool would.

Recommendation: I recommend this vacuum for everyday upkeep in small to mid-sized spaces, especially if you have mostly hard floors and a few rugs. It makes routine cleaning easy, it’s genuinely convenient to grab and go, and the 2‑in‑1 conversion covers most above-floor tasks. If your priority is whole-home, one-and-done deep cleaning on thick carpet or extended Powerboost sessions, look for a model with a larger battery or a removable pack and a bigger bin. For the intended use—fast, frequent cleanups—the Black+Decker stick vac is a pleasure to use and earns a spot on the wall.