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BLACK+DECKER DustBuster CHV1410L vs Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ (CH951)

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ (CH951) comes out ahead by a clear margin (3.8 vs 4.3). The gap is mostly about pet owners and detailers who want the strongest spot-cleaning handheld for cars near $100 — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Cordless Car Vacuums

BLACK+DECKER DustBuster CHV1410L

3.8

2 sources1 derived$49.99as of Aug 1

Cheap, light, with a big bin and a built-in crevice tool that car owners love for quick cleanups, the Black+Decker DustBuster CHV1410L is the budget, popular pick. Owner ratings run strong, though independent labs scored it low on suction and runtime. Light, occasional tidying is where it earns its money; for serious pet hair or deep cleaning, step up to the DustBuster Ion or the Shark.

Strengths

— Inexpensive and backed by Black+Decker's long DustBuster track record
— Large 605 ml dustbin holds plenty before emptying
— Light at about 2.6 lb and comfortable to carry one-handed

Watch-outs

— Scored poorly in lab testing on suction and pet-hair pickup
— Short runtime, only around 10-11 minutes per charge
— Slow four-hour recharge time

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Cordless Car Vacuums

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ (CH951)

4.3

3 sources2 derived$99.99as of Aug 1

For cars, the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ is the best all-around handheld, and the one to reach for if pet hair is the problem. TechGearLab made it Editors' Choice at 85/100, praising the car-friendly crevice tool and motorized pet brush. Runtime is short and recharging is slow, but near $100 its suction and attachment set are hard to beat for spot-cleaning a vehicle.

Strengths

— Dual cyclonic suction is among the strongest of any handheld for the price
— Motorized self-cleaning pet brush pulls embedded pet hair from upholstery in seconds
— Crevice tool is small enough to reach the tight cracks where car hair collects

Watch-outs

— Short real-world runtime, around 10-15 minutes per charge
— Roughly four-hour recharge time is slow
— Corded charging base, no quick top-up

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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

BLACK+DECKER DustBuster CHV1410L

The budget, popular choice. It undercuts the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ (CH951), Dyson Car+Boat and Worx WX030L on price and matches the Black+Decker DustBuster Ion (HHVI315JO42) on cost, but it scored well below the Ion in lab testing on suction and runtime, making the Ion the better value at a similar price.

Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ (CH951)

The best all-around handheld here for pet hair and car detailing. Its motorized pet brush and tiny crevice tool beat the Black+Decker DustBuster Ion (HHVI315JO42), the Worx WX030L and the Black+Decker DustBuster CHV1410L on upholstery, and it runs quieter and cleaner than its short runtime suggests. Only the Dyson Car+Boat offers more raw suction and runtime, at triple the price.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	BLACK+DECKER DustBuster CHV1410L	Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro+ (CH951)
Weight	2.6 lb	2.8 lb
Runtime	~11 min	~14.7 min
Dust Capacity	605 ml	0.5 qt
Battery	16V lithium-ion	10.8V lithium-ion
Charge Time	~4 hr	~4 hr
Attachments	Slide-out crevice	Pet brush, crevice, scrub
Filtration	VF110 washable	—

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