That’s the only thing you’re going to need both hands for, though, as the V7 is remarkably easy to use single-handed. Admittedly Dyson has more powerful handsticks in the V10 and V11 series, but the Dyson V7 is far more affordable than the newer models. Carefully selected cleaning tools combination, which includes: Stubborn Dirt Brush, Extension Hose and Flexi Crevice Tool. There’s a lot of power to pull up entangled hair and fur, although if the job is an especially tough one, you will need to go over the area a few times.

It has a disappointing battery life, but it's fairly easy to maintain, and there are virtually no recurring costs. The V15 features an onboard tool storage rack, has a slightly larger dirt compartment that doesn't need emptying as often, has a longer battery life, and delivers superior performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpet thanks to a motor that provides almost twice as much power. Based on awards received by cordless vacuum cleaners sold by Dyson in the GB market as of July 2022 – 2023.

It's less portable than the incredibly lightweight Humdinger, but it has a significantly larger dirt compartment. The upright/handheld Dyson is better for clearing large sections of the floor due to its larger dirt compartment, longer continuous runtime, and a broader selection of tools and brushes. It's fantastic at picking up large debris like sand and does a great job of sucking up finer debris like baking soda. Although you can't adjust its floorhead height, it still manages to clear an impressive amount of debris on this surface type.

PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal (Europe) Sarl et Cie, SCA, 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L2449 Luxembourg. litre bin is extremely easy to empty, too: by simply pulling the lever at the top, the bin door flips open and the main body of the V7 motor unit slides up, pushing out dust and debris.The Shark APEX Upright is better to use on bare floors, and the Dyson V7 is better to use on carpet. During our testing period, the V7 switched off once at the 29-minute mark while, during another cleaning session, it gave out at the 32-minute mark. The Dyson employs a stick/upright design that's far more portable and does a better job cleaning small debris like sand or baking powder, especially on carpeted floors. Most models come with two cleaners heads, but every model has either a Motorbar™ cleaner head or a Digital Motorbar™ cleaner head that is suitable for carpeted floors.

This not only makes it easier to empty than the V6 but also makes it a breeze to remove hairs that might have become tangled inside. While it doesn't have a rubber strip that would hold it upright if you were to just lean it against a wall, it does have a rack station with space for two extra tools, which is a nice addition.

However, the Dyson performs a bit better on high-pile carpet, comes with more tools and brushes, and it's more portable. The vacuum's parts clip together, and there's a button you can use to quickly unclip them when you want to reconfigure it. In its default 'Powerful' mode, you can expect over 30 minutes of runtime, which is still considerably shorter than even newer budget-friendly stick vacuums like the Wyze Cordless Vacuum. Added link to the Shark Pet/Rocket Pro Cordless in the ' Dirt Compartment' section to provide an alternative with a bigger dustbin.

She's also the Australian Managing Editor of Digital Camera World and, if that wasn't enough, she contributes to T3 and Tom's Guide, while also working on two of Future's photography print magazines Down Under. However, the Dyson V7 models are significantly cheaper, and there is enough suction power to tackle most jobs. However, the Dyson performs better on carpet, and it's more versatile because it's lighter and easier to use in cars or on stairs. If running the vacuum with the bin open leads to the end of the pulsing issue, then you will want to check the bin inlet for blockages and remove any as necessary. The Dyson is easier to maintain thanks to its removable brushroll, weighs noticeably less, is easier to maneuver, and does a better job of filtering out allergens thanks to its HEPA filter.

You can use it as a compact handheld vacuum by removing its wand and floorhead, and since it's cordless, you can easily carry it up and down stairs. The V7 is better for larger spaces, while the Humdinger is better for spot cleaning, particularly on bare floors. Indeed, the V7 looks near-identical to the V8, although the latter is slightly chunkier and weighs 2. However, in March 2020, Dyson added a new accessory to the package, the Reach Under tool, which locks in place between the vacuum’s bin and wand. However, it's not intended for cleaning carpets, and its performance on bare floors is only passable.