Black+Decker Powerseries Extreme 20V Max vs Samsung Bespoke Jet

To test our vacuums, we task them with picking up pet hair to see how readily the brushroll gets tangled. Then, we use fruity cheerios to see if the vacs can handle large particles without clogging. Finally, we use sand as a stress test to gauge their ability to deep clean fine particles. We do each test three times on low and mid pile carpets as well as hardwood floors

I rarely write reviews, but buckle up, here’s my take on this vacuum. I LOVE it! My daughter has the Samsung 70 pet stick cordless, and I’ve enjoyed using it whenever helping out at her house. So lightweight, yet does a great job. Hers hangs nicely on a high wall outlet

Pro comes in three different versions: we chose the anti allergen version because it has a HEPA filter, which is the main difference between the other...

I guess you can just dump the contents into a regular trash bin instead of a dust bag, but that defeats the point of the CLEAN Station. Overall, the vacuum is incredible at what it does, but it's hindered by cost and replacement parts.

Overall it's not a bad choice for simple chores but don't expect a high-powered pet vacuum. Its very convenient when I dont want to pull out my corded vacuum. I would recommend if you want something to use when touching up.

Speaking of looks this vacuum and it's charging / emptying base are attractive and stylish. This vacuum looks terrific in any room and is not something you will feel the need to hide in a closet. The Samsung is easy to use. There is a large power button and two buttons to adjust the suction level

I am a bit disappointed in the durability of the front wheels in the power head. They only lasted a couple of months and now are clogged with hair and thus immobile. Attempts to clean them out by a mechanically-minded person have repeatedly failed and it just grates along the surface now causing a scraping noise and obvious wear to the plastic on the bottom but it still works. The internals are also a bit flimsy and brittle

Do you NEED a stick vacuum that looks pretty and feels fancy? No. But if you have the money and you want something that's 1) powerful 2) not ugly 3) clearly well designed then go for it. I think it's great and while a little bit indulgent, it's a phenomenal vacuum that's really comfortable to use. I do wish they'd include the wet cleaning attachment which is available in Europe

It'll pick up very light material on a smooth surface if it's directly below the suction area. You know when you're using a standard corded vacuum and you get close to something on the floor and the vacuum pulls it in and sucks it up? Or when there's a tuft of hair against a wall and you can push the vacuum against the wall to pull it in? Or when you're vacuuming on a textured floor or floor mat that has crevices about 1/4 inch deep and the vacuum pulls the dirt up and out of the crevices? This vacuum won't do any of that. It's low suction even at the highest setting. For smooth floors, or very low pile mats and throw rugs on hard floors, you'll more often be using the med power

I would also like to have a charging station stand, as I'm renting and can't drill walls. The self emptying function also seems useful on the Samsung Bespoke Jet, but I'm not sure about the bag availability in the stand.

The filter can not be removed and cleaned (at least as far as I can find and the rotating filler is useless.

The filter is washable and transparent. Samsung claims that its multi-layer system catches and traps over 99.99% of dust. We can’t verify that