Dyson V8 vs Black & Decker Max Lithium Flex Vacuum (BDH2020FL)

The Dyson V8 Absolute has impressed reviewers from two sources that are among the most highly trusted on the internet, namely Rtings and Wirecutter. It did great in their objective hands-on roundups - it earned the "Best Budget Dyson Vacuum" and "Ranked 1 out of 3" awards from Rtings and Wirecutter, respectively. That's high praise from such reputable sources.

Taking a look at the Black & Decker Max Lithium Flex Vacuum (BDH2020FL), we found that it did great in numerous roundups from highly trusted sources that conduct objective in-depth testing, including TechGearLab, Consumer Reports, and Wirecutter - it was named "Best Overall Handheld Vacuum" by TechGearLab, "Ranked 1 out of 8" by Consumer Reports, and "Ranked 2 out of 2" by Wirecutter. A product that's held in such high regard by some of the most reliable sources on the internet should be considered by anyone that's in the market for a Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner at this price.

Sources that tested and scored both products, like TechGearLab, haven't shown a preference for either in their reviews.

We also examined the available data to learn which sources liked these two Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaners best and found that the Dyson V8 Absolute managed to get its highest, 10, review score from T3, whereas the Black & Decker Max Lithium Flex Vacuum (BDH2020FL) got its best rating from TechGearLab - 10.

Lastly, we compared their review averages and found that the Dyson V8 Absolute did much better than the majority of its competitors, with an average review score of 9.6 out of 10, compared to the 8.0 overall average of Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaners in general, whereas the Black & Decker Max Lithium Flex Vacuum (BDH2020FL) hasn't managed to perform quite as well, with an average rating of 10.0.