Customer Ratings & Reviews

Not easy to take cup off , had to return it. Was not happy with it

Like the brand. Disliked how cheap it was built. Found a cheaper product that is more practical and cheaper

the good: • suction - fantastic suction for a handheld, rivaling some full sized vacuums I would imagine (probably not quite a full sized dyson, but certainly some entry to mid priced options) • accessories - abundance of accessories to match your needs, either as a handheld (small / short wand or smaller roller brush) or as a pseudo full size (long tube, wider roller brush) • weight - at 6lbs, very light and easy to move around. • noise - has 2 suction modes, a high and a low. at low mode (still enough suction for most jobs) it is very quiet. even at high mode it’s not quite as loud as my old hand held, with significantly more suction. • easy to clean - the suction assembly pulls upward and the base flap pops open, making for easy cleaning. a turn of the little blue knob on top of the suction assembly pulls the filter out. • long battery life - rated at 30-40 minutes, plenty of time for a handheld (small to medium jobs). for larger homes / areas, a full sized model will still likely be the vacuuming foundation, but this is still a great addition either for convenience or for those spots that are tough to get with a corded vaccuum • hanging wall charger - easy to mount (screws and anchors included) and wall charger fits into the hanger the bad: • flap on bottom - until you get used to it, the bottom flap opening can inadvertently dump a bit of debris out of your intended drop zone, i.e. beside the trash instead of in it. pulling up on the little red flap pulls the entire suction assembly upward, and at the top of the pull, the bottom flap pops open. long story short, clean this vacuum directly over the trash can. • no trigger lock - a lock to set the trigger on would’ve been a nice touch. while i didn’t find this to be an issue personally(it is a relatively light press of the trigger that activates the vacuum), my wife didn’t care for it. miscellaneous: • when used as a handheld, this vacuum is very powerful and capable. when used with the full sized attachments, maybe just slightly less, but still serviceable in my opinion. still plenty of suction for cleaning medium sized areas quite well. the weight distribution (all in the upper part as opposed to on the floor, as in typical full sized vacuums) takes some getting used to. • capacity - not exactly small, but for those who maybe have larger dogs with long hair or something similar, they may find that the bin fills up pretty quickly because of the suction power. overall: not exactly a replacement for a full sized vacuum, certainly for a deeper cleaning of the worst messes, but none the less, a very good hand held with tons of suction that can convincingly substitute for a full sized vacuum for most jobs. my one complaint with it personally would be the price point, but then this particular brand has always been a bit on the steep side.

I have vinyl plank flooring and a toddler, this vacuum does a great job getting up crumbs and whatever else my toddler trails behind! It’s small and can fit under the beds perfectly. I love it!

This is a superb product. I use it to vacuum my pontoon boat and smaller areas that are hard to get at. Dollar for dollar a great product for smaller hard to reach areas.

I will never buy another vacuum other than Dyson. It lasts for years. Their tech services are spot on. You will not be disappointed. Keep an eye out for sale prices so that you can score on a decent discount.

Our new home has a lot of wood flooring, and this Dyson is great for quick clean up. Ample power and a strong battery. The swivel head is extremely agile to use.

I love this vacuum. It works great on hard floors an low pile carpet and it holds a charge long enough to cover the house.

I love this vacuum it had made cleaning behind let’s so easy. It has many great detachable heads. I also use it to clean out my car which works great!!!

Excellent vacuum cleaner especially for quick clean-up on hardwood floors. I already have one but I bought this second one for my brother for his birthday1

We’ve used the previous version of this and it’s become a must have for anyone that doesn’t want to sweep every day. The mechanism to empty it is a little different and more cumbersome but it does allow you to clean it out better.

Prior to using this Dyson, I had very little experience using a cordless vacuum. While my prior use had been "good," I had some concerns that, one, it would not be powerful enough and two, the cordless design/battery would further be a limitation. After some use, I can say my concerns were unwarranted and I was pleased not only with its performance, but also (nearly) everything Dyson brought to the table. First off, as with other Dyson products, the packaging is superb. Yes, it is only packaging, but even with something as straightforward as this, you can see the time, effort and thought put into every aspect of the product. This attention to detail carries through as one moves on to the product itself. Included in the packaging are the Dyson V8 Animal itself (with battery), a 6' charging power cord, a power cord docking station (which allows one to hang the vacuum while it is charging), a 28 1/2-inch extension tube, 1 large and 1 small self-powered floor sweeper brushes, a crevice tool, 2 non powered brushes and a user's manual. Once everything is out of the packaging, getting everything together was quite easy. The included manual, was clear, yet concise, with numerous pictures to aid in not only putting the unit together, but also for future maintenance. It should be noted, before first use, it is suggested to charge the unit/battery for a full 5 hours. Before moving on to the vacuum itself, I feel I must touch on the docking station. It is optional, in that you can just use the plug to charge the unit, but, for me at least, that was not the optimal solution. I liked the idea of having a dedicated location where the unit can stay, charge, hold everything and just, well, be. My problem, well, and another small one I will touch on shortly, was where to mount it? Again, perhaps this was just my experience, but I did not want it "out," to be seen, and I just do not have a lot of space. Finding a location, in general, and then one within range of the cord that needs to be plugged in was certainly a challenge for me. That said, I did find a space, and I do like the dock, very much, for the reasons I stated earlier, BUT, it seems it was not designed to hold all the provided attachments. So close to being a perfect solution, just to fall short in such a way is a bit of fail for me. If all the attachments just fit, or if some other way was provided to organize all the attachments, it would have been perfect. Again, the dock is great, just not the perfection I have come to know and expect from Dyson. As fir the vacuum, as I said earlier, since it was a cordless unit, I had my concerns about suction as well as battery performance. These are the "standard" issues within this class, of course, but the other side of these concerns are the benefits of portability and convenience. Not only did this unit easily handle my concerns, but it also did the same on the benefits side of things. It has a battery, so battery life must be discussed. I found it not to be a concern. It is advertised as a 45-minute life (when using the non-motorized attachments), and I found that to be accurate. This is for the "low" of the two power settings (the other being MAX or "high.") I did not find the need to use the "high" setting in my use, other than to see how it performed. More on that later. As with anything requiring a battery, if you plan, and keep it charged when you will need it, it should not be an issue. Again, I have a smaller space, this was my use case, but I had zero trouble getting all my vacuuming done within the limits of the battery. It was not even a thought. Lastly, it has fade-free power throughout use, that is, the unit just goes full power until the battery dies, then it is done. There is no drop off in the power of the unit as the battery depletes. I found that to be a nice feature, and honestly, something I did not even think about beforehand. Finally, how is it to use? How is the performance? It is the most portable and convenient vacuum I have ever used. No cable to manage, no outlet to be tied to, small, light, easy to maneuver on all surfaces, multiple attachments for various tasks (that are very easy to put on and take off) and all the power you need to get the clean results you are looking for. It hits all the marks. It is built well and "feels good" in the hand. I can't say how it will hold up over time, but the two-year warranty gives some piece of mind. The vacuum powers via a "soft touch" trigger grip that cuts off upon release to save the battery, and while I did not have any issues, I feel a "lock" for the button should have been provided. A small gripe, I know, but it is a frustrating omission. Once powered, it had enough suction to tackle all my surfaces, even picking up more dust and dirt from what I thought were already "clean" areas. Throughout all of my use, I didn't have to use the "high" setting, which provides more suction, but I turned it on (by flipping a simple switch) several times to test it out. I can see it helping if you have trouble spots that require more attention. Honestly, the only issue I had with suction was perhaps too much when trying to vacuum some smaller area rugs. The Dyson would "grab" it, if you know what I mean, and I had to hold it down to finish vacuuming it. Perhaps an adjustment option for height would handle this issue, but again, honestly, most "good" vacuums would suffer this same fate, so it is not a negative, just something to think about. Emptying and cleaning the canister was a simple task and the same can be said for cleaning the HEPA filtration system (which is a very nice feature). There are two filters which Dyson states should be cleaned once a month for optimal performance. Ultimately, I am quite pleased with nearly every aspect of the Dyson. It does the job, does it well and looks good doing it. In my experience, I found it worth its cost, and while I do not have the advantage at this point of seeing how it will hold up over time, I feel confident it will still be worth it down the road. I have no problem recommending this Dyson vacuum.

Awesome and reliable product. You can use it anywhere and put it under your bed without having some bulky vacuum to take up room in a small apartment.

The Vacuum is really good for small jobs. The issue I had was that the battery last for less than 20 minutes. The item had to be returned.

You need to keep pressing the on switch or the vacuum will stop working.

Dyson vacuums are garbage. They are costly and don't last. not worth the money.

This is the second Dyson I have bought. The first one was for myself and the second was for my mother. I will buy another one when my current one croaks!

Good for price and the battery life is reliable. Mostly use on "max" setting as eco does not suck quite enough.

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I love it prompt fast delivery.It does all I need to do.It is the best from previous one I purchased.The upgrades make this better than ever