Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

The inside package/ Box was opened. Found dust bunnies in the inner box and dust in the vacuum collecting chamber.

Weve relied on a full-sized Dyson vacuum (one of their Animal versions) for the past nearly 16 years and its still going strong. Last year we started to tire of dragging it up and down the staircase, and of using it to try to vacuum the carpeted stairs themselves. So, we got a promising stick vac from another major brand and it definitely made things easier. But, the suction wasnt as good as Dyson, and, the battery life was a little disappointing after the first several uses. When I saw that Dyson had released a new version of their new generation of stick vacuum, this V10 Animal, I wondered if it could deliver where the other brands stick vac had fallen short and if it could deliver an across the board consistently good user experience. As it turns out, the answer is a resounding yes! Battery life is exceptional, suction is superior even on the lowest of the three settings. Turning it up to medium or high via the slider switch puts it into an entirely different league. Emptying the dust cup is easy, thankfully, as between the hair on the animals and the hair on the humans and the regular household dirt/dust, I have to empty it reasonably frequently. That doesnt bother me though, as the fact that its getting picked up at a rate that exceeds what the previous stick vac was doing is absolutely a good thing! Clearing any hair that gets stuck on the beater bars (the full-width one or the smaller upholstery one) is so much easier than older generations of Dyson vacuum beater bars. Huge improvement! Just pop open the side hatch and pull the bar out, easy peasy. Do carefully inspect the gasket/guide on the end of the beater bar (I had some hair get trapped in there that ended up holding some regular dust, too) before sliding it back in and closing the hatch. Subsequent vacuum sessions resulted in next to no hair getting trapped on the bar, so apparently it only took one pass with the Dyson V10 to get what the other brands model couldnt. Again, thats pretty impressive to me. As part of putting the V10 Animal through its paces for this review, I took the cup apart and washed it and its gasket separately, as that appears to be the most complex part of the user maintenance. Im pleased to report that with careful attention paid to how the gasket is lined up when it comes off, it is very much possible to put it back in place after everything has dried for a day. Aligning the gasket grooves uniformly into the hard plastic channel thats partially obscured by the hinge was the most challenging part and took me three attempts before I realized how it was supposed to look when everything was aligned correctly. Ooops. I should have paid more attention. However, once it was properly in place, then the lid closed smoothly in a way that it wouldnt do with improper gasket placement. So, if you have to go that route and remove the gasket for cleaning purposes, take pictures and pay close attention as you remove the gasket, and dont try to force anything when putting it back together. It will close smoothly when everything is properly in place. The more you know, right? Cleaning the filter cap/stub thingy was simple, with a basic faucet rinse and a 24hr drying period. So much easier than our many generations old Dyson. Just make sure everything dries completely before you reassemble it... a wet vacuum filter that gets used is one that youll never get the smell out of (if you know, you know!). Using this Dyson V10 Animal was so easy... really a revelation. Its super-light, it made cleaning the carpeted stairs easier than I ever imagined they could be, and it takes after low and medium pile carpet like nobodys business. The included ends and accessories cover all the bases for us. I appreciate that both the full-width carpet beater bar head and the narrower upholstery beater bar head are both powered, rather than the little one relying on bypass air to spin it (as our old Dyson does). Getting cat hair off the furniture is so much more efficient now too! The wall mount holds the unit itself to charge (with the main tube and motorbar cleaner head left installed) plus two of the low-profile accessories right on the wall, leaving only the two more-dimensional ends needing to get stowed elsewhere. I wish that a little pouch had been included for them, but there are 3rd party stands out there that can hold everything if we get frustrated or need to rearrange the room where its hanging. Based on the amazing experience with this V10 Animal, its going into permanent use! If practical gifting is your thing (and your intended recipients wouldnt be offended by such practicality), this would make a great gift! Its so darned useful and functional and its given me back part of my weekend routine to be used for other purposes. Hard to argue with that!

Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner Is an amazing product 5 stars

My dad likes that it’s lightweight, can be hung and most importantly has strong suction.

I bought a cheap one and surprise! It broke or doesn’t pull the animal fur from everything so I broke down and bought the Dyson. So happy to have a clean house again!!!! Thank you Dyson!

This vacuum literally has it all. Its lightweight and powerful and cleans so well! Hands down the best vacuum I have ever owned! It takes less than three hours to charge and it conveniently mounts to the wall.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal has incredible suction and grabbing power. I was amazed at how much more this vacuum can pick up over its predecessor. Very ergonomic and easily reconfigurable with all of the included accessories. The power head has no problem getting into tight spaces and under the sofa. It is a vacuum thats super easy to maneuver with a nice quality yet lightweight feel to it. Works great on tile, hardwood and carpet, which makes it a refreshing change where I no longer need multiple tools to clean the house. The only downside that I can see is that you do have to keep your finger on the trigger power switch.

Several years ago I was so excited to get my first Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner. Fast forward maybe six months later and I went to use it and it was trashed. My darling husband had come to the brilliant decision to use it to vacuum up after a drywall job. Hes not lived that one down but Im happy to have this vacuum now. What I like about it...strong suction power and how well it maneuvers and gets under furniture. We have dogs and it works well on our hardwood floors and rugs. Solid build quality, easy to empty, good battery life. What I dont like about it...doesnt stand up on its own, no on button (have to keep holding it down to vacuum). No printed manual (says to reduce environmental impact theyve moved it online.

I will never need another vacuum. Look no further. AMAZING

I love both my Dyson vacuums. THEY JUST WORK! Invested in this little handy, cordless pet vacuum and it blew my mind! It was kind of shocking to see how much pet hair this small but mighty vacuum picked up - fine hair (from our cat and dog) that I couldn’t see in our carpets. It’s brilliantly designed! BUY IT!!