PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB vs Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Vacuums

Torn between PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 for your next cordless vacuum?

We examine the PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB – a battery-power vacuum by Black + Decker, comparing runtime, dust tank, and costs, with – Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by Tower, analysing real-world vacuuming performance.

By assessing these vacuums – the PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 from BLACK + DECKER and TOWER, you get the best floorcare machine.

Best Cordless Vacuum Pick

BLACK + DECKER PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB vs TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 – key Specifications

PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Cordless Battery Run Time

BLACK + DECKER Stick cordless vacuums, like the PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB, provides lightweight portability without mains cables. Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Stick is also cordlessly powered by a TOWER rechargeable battery.

The Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 has a battery supply runtime of 60 minutes of cleaning, compared to the Black + Decker PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB which has 40 minutes life.

• BLACK + DECKER PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB Runtime: 40 mins continuous vacuuming
• TOWER Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 Runtime: 60 mins continuous vacuuming

Charging times between the PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 varies – check manual.

Cordless Vacuum Dust Tank Capacity

Both Black + Decker PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB and Tower Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 are bagless, storing dust, hairs, dirt, and debris inside a sealed 0.5 litre and 1 litre tank, respectively. The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 by TOWER holds up to 1 Litre of compressed dirty particles. The PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB by BLACK + DECKER has a capable capacity of 0.5 litre for manual disposable.

• PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB onboard dirt/dust tank size: 0.5L
• Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 onboard dirt/dust tank size: 1L

Floor Cleaning Types

Black + Decker’s PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB and Tower’s Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 brush heads are effective on every surface – carpets & deep-pile rugs, hard floors (laminate, wood, tiles), vinyl, even upholstery, and stairs.

Their only limitation is the Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB can’t vacuum liquids. For this, a TOWER or BLACK + DECKER ‘wet and dry’ vacuum is needed.

Most Black + Decker and Tower battery powered vacuums include accessories. Check PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB or Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 manual for specifications and attachments.

Vacuum Filtration

The Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 and BLACK + DECKER PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB include effective filters to capture dust, dander, pollen, hairs, and fibres.

BLACK + DECKER and TOWER use HEPA, foam, or cloth, filters. PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB and Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 maintain suction and clean exhaust air.

TOWER and BLACK + DECKER Reviews

Combined feedback from 55 reviewers shows the PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB with a rating of 4.5/5 stars, and the Optimum 3-in-1 VL100 vacuum gains a 4.4/5 average from 39 reviews, showing comparable reliability results.

Brand	Model	Runtime	Weight	Tank	Best Price
BLACK + DECKER	PowerSeries+ BHFEA18D1-GB	40 M	3.1	0.5L	£131.00
TOWER	Optimum 3-in-1 VL100	60 M	1.6	1L	£129.00