 - Bagless handheld vacuum cleaner with Root Cyclone technology
- Twice the suction of other handhelds; recharges 3 times faster
- Cordless; picks up large debris; 1-touch cup-emptying system
- Battery charger, crevice tool, and combination accessory tool included
- Measures 4-2/7 by 18-2/7 by 8-8/9 inches; 2-year warranty
List Price: $149.00
Lowest Price: $129.99 
Product Description: It's a funny thing. Of all the vacuum cleaners we bought over the years, the one my wife finds the friendliest to use is a rechargeable handheld. Though it seems ludicrous, it is the most ergonomic when you consider her petite frame. There are no long hoses and power cords to contend with. The Dyson DC16 Animal Handheld Vac adds more power and faster recharging capability for more efficient handheld cleaning. For the long and short of it, if you've a small domain and want to keep it dust free, the Dyson DC16 Animal is a handheld Vac that may just solve all those negative issues you've had about vacuuming. After all, larger isn't always better. The root is where the power comes from and the DC16 Root 6 Vac has the power to wield. And it's more likely to turn on when ever you want to and travel too! The DC16 takes the absurdity out of handheld cleaning and makes it normal. Join the fun! Lifetime filters that never need replacing Combination accessory tool Crevice tool Dyson accessory adaptor Large debris pick up High velocity airflow tools LED battery indicator Durable tough construction Motor wattage 21.6 volts. The power of a vacuum cleaner is best measured in airwatts (suction power). Motor wattage simply tells you how much electricity a cleaner uses. Bin capacity 0.21 gallon Cord length of Charger 4.9 ft. Included with the Combination accessory tool, Crevice tool, Battery, Wall mounted battery charger with mounting screws, Product manual, quick start guide, 2-Year Limited Warranty information, Product registration card Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-30
Meets my needs just fine
After reading the reviews on Amazon, I thought this tool was going to be a disappointment. In fact, we waited an extra 6 months to make our purchase. But I got frustrated trying to find a new filter for the handheld we were using.
It has terrific suction - much better than my old dustbuster had. The battery life is limited, however, as advertised, the suction doesn't suffer at all as the battery drains down. If I need to vacuum for more than 5 minutes, then I figure it is probably time to pull out the big vacuum and get to work. But with 4 cats and a busy life, this handheld is great for picking up dirt, cathair, dust balls, and kitchen crumbs.
It lost a star because it was difficult to figure out how it all worked at first. Also, we had to use it, and charge it a couple of times before the battery seemed to get fully charged. I really like how easy it is to dump out the debris without making a mess.
Bottom line, I think this is a great tool. It's worth bearing with it when you get started. Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-29
Dyson handheld vacuum
I'm very pleased with this product. The power of the vacuum is great. The best handheld vacuum that I've ever purchased. Highly recommend it. Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-16
Not impressed
Well, I purchased the Dyson Root 6, and I must say, I am very unhappy with it. The 6 minute battery life coupled with the awkward heaviness of the item makes it extremely annoying to use. If the Root 6 had the capability to plug into a wall, I wouldn't be writing this negative review. I'd probably be okay with how heavy and difficult it is to handle, but it seems ridiculous to me that I spent $150 on a product that works for 6 minutes at a time. Not to mention it doesn't even lift pet hair off of fabric. My el cheapo Bissell does that with no problem.
I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 because it does actually work, it's just not practical. Furthermore, it would be nice if the box said that it only stays charged for 6 minutes. I wouldn't have purchased it if I had known beforehand. Serves me right for not doing research, but at the same time, when you see a name like "Dyson" you expect it to be a good product, worth the extra money.
Sadly, this was a waste. I'm returning it to Best Buy. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-11
So expensive for a 5 minute battery?
Wow, I am a clean freak and bought a $50 Shark from Bed Bath & Beyond to pick up a lot of my dog's hair from our Pergo floors. So I decided to get the Dyson handheld to get those hard to reach places. I was so excited and it actually does pick up my lab's black hair. BUUUUTTTT, it's hard to pick it all up when the freakin' battery lasts only 5 minutes. I thought maybe mine was defective until I read other reviews that they experienced the same problem. I wish I would have bought the $30 dirt devil with the wedding gift cards I received. WHAT A WASTE!!! DON'T waste your money unless you don't plan on actually using it. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-10
Price vs performance
I'm torn on this product. I've been a fan of multiple dyson products but this one tends to have more flaws then the rest of the brand's products.
Pro's
Strongest power for any handheld vacuum.
Great air filtering.
Decent overall design compared to other handheld vacumm's.
Con's
Battery life is horrible. At best it lasts approximately 10 minutes.
Takes a long time to recharge the battery.
High price
Loud
The price is much higher then any other handheld, but the performance on this machine is the best I've seen for a handheld. The battery life is a pain to deal with, but after trying different brands over the years, Its something I can put up with since other rechargeable handheld vacuums tend to shorten in battery life as well.
The other thing I wish was that instead of including a part designed to allow you to use optional attachments, they would have just included another one that worked with it.
For what you pay, this is easily the best performance of any handheld vacuum. If you can put up with some of the design flaws, I'd recommend it. |
