Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner-Purple, 71 x 27 x 15 cm, 350 W, 0.76 liters, 40 Decibeles

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That said, such technological advancement comes with a hefty price tag, and it's likely that the V10 will be a tad too expensive for many potential buyers. The fully sealed filtration system traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns and expels cleaner air. ² Intentional cosmetic decoration or modification that may impact a product’s resale, refurbishment, restoration or usability will void the terms of your product’s warranty and the Dyson return policy.

The 'point and shoot' mechanism hygienically ejects dust and debris deep into your bin, in one action – so there's no need to touch the dirt. In the weeks we've had to put V10 through its paces,we've found it to perform incredibly well in pretty much every dry vacuuming scenario —with just a few exceptions. Thankfully, the Absolute+ model we tested had the attachment tools for every one of these scenarios.For instance, the V10 features a front-facing barrel, which all attachments now connect to directly. Though it produces 20% more suction than the V8's motor, it's half the size and weighs only 125g (0.27 pounds). Since our initial review of the V10 was published, it’s been a big hit but Dyson has now released its successor – the Dyson Cyclone V11 – and it’s even better than the V10. The V8 is less powerful than the V10 but it is a little lighter and easier to manipulate. The V11 is a touch more powerful, comes with a more effective cleaning head, better battery life in boost mode and an automatic, floor-type sensing cleaning head – but it’s heavier and a lot more expensive.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 marked a watershed moment for the eponymous vacuum cleaner company. It was the first of a new breed – a cordless vacuum you could use in place of an upright – and the first vacuum of Dyson’s all-cordless lineup. Direct, powerful suction on both carpets and hard floors. Hair de-tangling Motorbar™ clears long hair and pet hair from the brush bar as you clean. The V10 also boasts a 40% larger bin capacity than the V8, with a redesigned 'point and shoot' emptying mechanism that makes it so much easier to transfer dust and rubbish directly into a trash receptacle or plastic bag.

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I have a mid-size 2 bedroom flat and with the power on 2, I can do the whole flat with plenty of charge still left on the battery. The tools/attachments are easy to attach/detatch and the bin emptying is very easy. I have a shark cordless as well, and in my opinion any dyson wins hands down. We’ve had numerous vacuums over the years and dyson are my favourite. We usually go for the Animal version simply because we hav e dogs. The takeaway, though, is that there is no difference between the motor unit you get across the different models, just the type and number of attachments. For me, the best value model is the Absolute, because this gets you all three motorised heads. There are three power settings available on the V10 —low, medium and maximum. Your usage of each will probably be governed by the surface (or stain) you're cleaning, and how much charge your unit is holding (which you can gauge on the LED indicator whenever it's in use). It's our opinion that the V10's medium power setting, which will give you around 30 minutes of continuous usage, is the one you'll be using most of the time, with the maximum setting reserved for small vacuuming sessions and those occasions where you have really stubborn dirt trapped in your carpet or rugs.

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Still a great cordless despite the introduction of the new V11, the Dyson Cyclone V10 is a fantastic vacuum cleaner

There’s a new layout to the components, too, which keeps the cleaning head, wand, dustbin and motor unit all in a straight line, enabling a straight-through air path, which Dyson says is more efficient. The new design also allows Dyson to squeeze in a 40% bigger dust container (it’s now 0.76l, up from 0.54l) and washable post motor and dust filters are now combined in one unit at the rear, which makes cleaning simpler than before. With all of the various elements of the vacuum now arranged in an in-line format, the V10 achieves a more direct air-flow path than any of its predecessors, which the company says allows for much greater suction efficiency.

Next-day scheduled delivery may not be available during peak times. Instead, you can choose the next available slot. We apologise for any inconvenience. Includes the mini motorized tool to remove pet hair and ground-in dirt from furniture, car seats and tight spacesOther notable attachments include the Mini Motorized Tool, which is great for vacuuming on stairs or upholstery, the pointed Rigid Crevice Tool, which lets you vacuum deep into corners and crevices, and the Flexi Crevice Tool, which features and extendable hose. This one's particularly useful for when you want to vacuum inside confined spaces, like the interior of a car. Bends to comfortably reach down low. Engineered to clean further under low furniture by adjusting the wand angle up to 90°. Generally, the Dyson Cyclone V10 is a big improvement over the V8 but there is one negative: it’s heavier. Not by much, but it’s noticeable if you’re cleaning more than one room in one go. The V10’s improved head design does mitigate this somewhat, though. Dyson Cyclone V10 review: Verdict The new and improved battery also means faster recharge times, taking roughly 3.5 hours to go from a completely flat battery to a full charge. Dyson Cyclone V10: final review verdict Along with its technological advancements, the Dyson Cyclone V10 sports a number of other improvements which just make sense.