IS THE BLACK+DECKER DUSTBUSTER ADVANCEDCLEAN+ (HHVK320J10) WORTH IT?
✓ Why Dad Likes It
Easy to empty — one press of the trigger and it's done
Two speeds, and it's quiet on the low setting
Crevice tool is built right in and extends surprisingly far
Battery status display shows exactly where your charge stands
− What To Know
No wall mount — just plug in the cord and set it down
Not a HEPA filter
Gets loud on the high setting
BOTTOM LINE: Is the Black+Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean+ (HHVK320J10) Just a Dad Approved?
It IS Just a Dad Approved: For families on the go, this handles big messes quickly and easily. Strong suction, a genuinely long crevice tool, a battery display so you're never guessing, and one-touch emptying make it simple to live with day to day. No HEPA filter and no wall mount are the honest trade-offs, and it's not the pick if pet hair is your main problem — grab a motorized-head model for that instead. For everyday crumbs and quick cleanup, it earned the sticker.
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🏆3-Month Real World Test Score8.2/10
Cleaning Performance
8/10
Size / Portability
8/10
Long Hair Vacuuming
7/10
Battery & Run Time
8.5/10
Ease of Use & Features
9.5/10
Score Summary8.2
Real World Testing Results
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HAIR & PET TEST
Great on crumbs, okay on pet beds, but won't pull embedded pet hair.
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CLEANING TEST
Suction held up through a big mess, cleaning fast. Emptying's quick — just press the trigger.
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EASE OF USE TEST
One button toggles low/high, battery indicator included, crevice tool reaches far. Quiet on low.
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MAINTENANCE REALITY
No HEPA filter — just a rinseable membrane/screen that's a bit fiddly, and eventually needs replaced.
The Black & Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean (HHVK320J10) is built for one thing: handling everyday messes fast. Strong suction, a crevice tool that extends surprisingly far, and one-touch emptying made it an easy pick for the Just A Dad Approved sticker after three months of real use.
Charging and Setup
It plugs into a wall outlet with a 6-foot cord that only goes in one way — line up the detent and press it in. An indicator light on the unit shows when it's charging and goes out once it's full; you can leave it plugged in the whole time if you want.
Cleaning Performance
Tested on a real big mess and the suction held up well — it's a genuinely strong little cordless vacuum. Two speeds give you a quiet low mode for everyday pickups and a louder high mode when you need more power. Emptying afterward is just as quick: press the trigger and everything dumps into the trash.
The Crevice Tool
This is the standout feature — the built-in crevice tool extends out much farther than you'd expect, reaching into car seats and tight cracks without having to bend over. It takes a firm push to retract it back in, so be careful not to pinch a finger doing that.
Pet Hair: Not the Right Tool for the Job
This dustbuster is mainly built for crumbs, not embedded pet hair. It'll do an okay job on a pet bed, but it's not going to compete with a motorized brush head. If pet hair is the main problem you're solving, look at a model with a motorized power head instead — the Fur Buster, the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser, or Shark's motorized models all handle that job better.
Maintenance Reality
There's no HEPA filter — just a membrane/screen filter that can be a little tricky to pull and clean. You can rinse it and let it dry in the sun to reuse it, but eventually you'll need to replace the entire filter assembly.
Is It Worth It?
For families who need big, everyday messes handled quick and easy, yes — it's fast to empty, strong on suction, and that crevice tool alone makes it worth a look. No HEPA filter, no wall mount, and it's not the pick for pet hair specifically, but for crumbs and everyday cleanup around the house and car, it does a great job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Buyer Questions
Is the Black & Decker Dustbuster AdvancedClean worth buying?+
For everyday crumbs and quick messes, yes — it earned the Just A Dad Approved sticker. Strong suction, an unusually long built-in crevice tool, a battery display, and one-touch emptying make it simple to live with. It's a little pricier than some dustbusters, but it delivers.
Is it good for pet hair?+
Not really — it's built for crumbs, not embedded hair. It'll do an okay job on a pet bed, but for pet hair specifically Tom recommends a motorized-head model like the Fur Buster, the Bissell Pet Hair Eraser, or one of Shark's motorized models instead.
Does it have a HEPA filter?+
No. It uses a reusable membrane/screen filter that can be a little tricky to clean — rinse it and let it air dry in the sun to reuse it, but eventually the whole filter assembly needs replacing.
How long is the crevice tool?+
It extends out much farther than you'd expect — roughly 12–13 inches for the crevice section alone, and about 23 inches overall when fully extended. It reaches into car seats and tight cracks without bending over.
Is it loud?+
It's quiet on the low speed setting, but noticeably louder on high. If noise on high is a dealbreaker for you, that's worth knowing going in.
About Tom Shelton
Tom Shelton
Tom Shelton is the creator of Just A Dad Approved. He tests robot vacuums, home products, and everyday gear in real homes so shoppers can see what actually works before spending money.
