Dyson DC16 Animal Bagless Handheld Cyclonic Vacuum

Pros: Hand held, cleans well.
Cons: Only cleans for 6 minutes at a time; can be heavy.

We live in a high-Ranch style house, with dark carpeting covering the steps that lead up to the main living area.  My family is up and down these steps many times each day, and it needs to be cleaned fairly regularly.  I have been through a ...

Pros: Powerful, nice tools, good suction, easy dirt bin emptying
Cons: awkward and a bit heavy, shorter life on charge than ideal

The Dyson Root 6…… I am a sucker for a Dyson. There I said it. I have had an Animal upright for years as well as a Dyson canister. When I bought my vacation home, I bought a new Animal for my primary residence and brought the older ...

Pros: Replaceable lithium-ion battery, battery status, no filters to buy, excellent suction even as canister fills
Cons: Twice the price of B&D Pivot, bigger and not as compact as the B&D Pivot.

I bought both the Black and Decker Pivot and Dyson Root 6 to compare them to each other. See http://monkeeworks.com/goVac1 for photos and more details! See my epinions.com comparison with ...

Pros: Indestructible, easy to use, remarkable suction even when full, well designed, washable filters.
Cons: Pricey

..and I mean that in a good way!!! After looking longingly at the cordless Dyson Root6 (DC-16) I finally got the go ahead from the boss (husband) to buy it. It is a pricey little unit, retailing for $149.00 at Target and almost everywhere else. We ...

Pros: Will suck a bowling ball out of the closet. Empty dust bin without getting dirty.
Cons: Short battery life requires organized approach to cleaning. Expensive.

I was looking for a small lightweight vacuum that would function for short cleaning tasks. I wanted something rechargeable, easy to empty, and that had sustained suction. Furthermore, since I have asthma, I wanted something that would not aggravate my ...

Pros: Powerful suction, solid construction, simple dirt disposal, gizmo appeal
Cons: Five minute or less battery life, short usage between charges, need I say more?

OK, I admit it; I'm a gadget-geek. I bought the Dyson Model DC-16 Root6 thinking it would be comparable to our Purple Dyson Animal reviewed earlier and I was right, it works well, but not for very long per charge. Assembly/Mounting: Out of the box ...

Pros: Looks Cool
Cons: Time-Consuming Inconvenient Costly

Convenience - Charge lasted approx 3 minutes and that was after sitting on the charger over night. And waiting for it to charge again (HOURS) every time it died was a lesson in patience I don't have time for! Performance - I was expecting powerful ...

Pros: Amazing clean up power. Retractable brush for dusting. Makes cleaning and dusting easier.
Cons: Price point is exaggerated. 6 Minute battery life makes no sense.

At first, I bought the Dyson Root for one reason and one reason alone. My shed-prone dog! But now I use it for many different reasons. And it helps my life. I work too many hours in a day to come home and break out the upright vacuum every night. I ...

Pros: I can't think of any!
Cons: There really isn't anything good about this handheld, it is a bomb!

I own a DC07 animal which I think is the best thing ever made!! So, thinking I need a hand held vacuum that is really powerful and can suck up those dog hairs with no problem, I was super excited to see the Dyson Root 6 come on the market. I really ...

Pros: Good suction power, Darth Vader approved.
Cons: Overpriced, 3hr. charge = 5min. use, no a/c option, small waste bin.

Don't buy it Unless you can vacuum everything intended in less than 5 minutes, you'll be totally disappointed with the Dyson Dc16 Root 6. As a very satisfied Dyson DC07 owner for the past 3 years, I couldn't wait to see if their new handheld would ...

Pros: Cleans very well. Easy to attach to and detach from charger.
Cons: Short charge life. Unbalanced. Hard to empty.

I love the power this has and the way it cleans!  It has seriously good suction, and different wand heads for carpet or hard floors. We use this alot to clean up kitty litter on hard surface floors and to clean the carpeted stairs.  It ...

Pros: Great suction, very durable, cool design, it's a Dyson!
Cons: Battery life is unbelievably horrible.

I have two Dyson vacs (one for upstairs and one for downstairs) and have loved them for years. I recommend Dyson to everyone I know. Very excited that there was a hand held on the market, so I immediately ordered from the website. The color is like a ...

Pros: Great suction, lithium battery
Cons: Expensive, short run time

I bought the Dyson handheld last week despite the bad reviews here. I know what I wanted: a hand held cordless vacuum cleaner with suction. That was my #1 priority and this Dyson fits the bill. I know that the run time is 5 minutes and that's ok ...

Pros: powerful
Cons: Battery, design, instructions.

I love my Dyson all floors. It is a solid great vacuum. I actually replaced my broom. The problem is it is pain to lug it out to clean the car or the small spills here and there. When I heard Dyson put out the DC-16 I was thrilled. It arrived recently ...

Pros: Great suction, gets to all those awkward spots.
Cons: Price a bit steep but after using product I have no regrets.

I had read all the good and mostly bad reviews about this product. The bad seem mostly about the 5-6 mins running time. I have no problem with this as I dont intend to do my whole house with it. It clearly states in the instructions that it only runs for ...