

May spray some fine particles from exhaust vent Despite the smaller, 0.53-quart dust bin, you also won’t need to run to the garbage to empty it too often.ĭimensions: 14.9 x 10.7 x 6.5 inches | Weight: 3.2 pounds | Cord Length: Not applicable | Battery Life: Not listed | Bin Volume: 0.53 quarts | Included Accessories: Combination brush and nozzle tool, long crevice tool, pet brush This vacuum requires four hours to charge, but it comes with a docking station that makes charging a simple and fuss-free process. The clear dust bin is incredibly intuitive to open and empties in a clean, simple way. While the noise level was louder than average, we were still able to have a conversation over it. The overall feel and use of this car vacuum are efficient, capable, and convenient.
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On the plus side, the narrow hose diameter means that children’s toys are less likely to be sucked up accidentally.Īll in all, the suction power and user-friendly design were enough for us to overlook the car vacuum’s narrow hose diameter.

The diameter of the cleaning hose was just too narrow to pass the mulch to the dust bin. In previous testing with the older version, we found that it cleared most types of debris in three or fewer passes, but we did run into a problem with mulch. On soft surfaces like car mats, we had to use the attachments to boost the vacuum’s effectiveness, especially for clearing sand and hair, but even then, hair was no match for this vacuum's suction. When it came to effectiveness testing, the GEN 2 FLEX did a particularly outstanding job of clearing sand from hard surface areas, including a dusty dashboard and cup holders.

We found that it was easy to hold the base unit in one hand while cleaning with the hose in the other. Its clever design keeps the footprint small, and the square base means that it can rest on the floor of your vehicle or the ground as you go about your vacuuming. When combined with the reach of the flexible hose, we thought this vacuum covered all the bases for car cleaning. However, the GEN 2 has an additional tool that sets it apart from competing models: a pet hair brush, which has rubber bristles that help to agitate soft surfaces, like carpets or upholstered seats, to effectively pick up pet hair. The GEN 2 FLEX has a simple accessory package, just like the Flex Auto, which includes a combination brush and nozzle tool, along with a long crevice attachment. That gives you basically unlimited reach for accessing every area of your vehicle-a key factor as noted by Pomishchyk. The cordless model delivers fade-free suction with the help of a 20-volt battery and has a 4-foot integrated hose. It took us just one minute to unpack this car vacuum and have it ready for action on both hard and soft surfaces. To start, it weighs 3.2 pounds and is basically assembled out of the box. The new version impressed us with its design, suction power, and portability, just like its older counterpart. The BLACK+DECKER GEN 2 Flex Vacuum is the latest version of our previous pick for "best overall" that we tested and also loved, the BLACK+DECKER Flex Auto Vacuum. The Spruce Home Improvement Review Board.
