Handheld vacuum cleaners are known for convenience, not power. They're good to have for small spills and to clean up corners and under furniture, but if you want to really clean your floors, an upright is probably a better choice.

Lightweight; Useful for floors and corners; Plenty of accessories; Powerful for a cordless handheld vacuum; Floor cleaning head makes it as functional as an upright vacuum

Expensive; Short battery life

It picks up carpet much better than any vacuum I've used. I only wish I could dismantle the whole dust container and wash it with soap and water once in a while, but it's not immersible in water. Only the filter can be washed.

It's still the Christmas break and hasn't been used yet.

Dyson claims its latest flagship cordless vacuum cleaner, the DC59 Animal, is every bit as powerful as a full-size model thanks to a new 350W, digital V6 motor. The DC59 Animal offers impressively powerful suction, a lightweight, bag-less design and includes a detachable wand that offers excellent...

Impressive and powerful suction; Included accessories are versatile; Excellent; lightweight design

High price; Battery life

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Easy to use; very effective and powerful

Short battery life

Some owners report that having to hold the trigger down for power can be a bit annoying. However, in previous Dyson stick vacs and handhelds this was a very common complaint while with the DC59 it is more of a passing comment.

Strong suction; Decent battery life; Compact and easy to store; Does a good job on pet hair; Easy to empty; Lightweight; Great for cleaning stairs; Attachments "click-fit" on/off easily; Attachments work well

Strong suction; Decent battery life; Compact and easy to store; Does a good job on pet hair; Easy to empty; Lightweight; Great for cleaning stairs; Attachments "click-fit" on/off easily; Attachments work well

A great vacuum. Makes cleaning up those little messes quick and easier. Does a fantastic job on rugs. Been wanting one for ages glad I finally bought one. Definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of getting one.

The pros of this vacuum are, it's light weight, easy to use and change out attachments, pretty good suction, dual voltage. The cons are that it takes so long to vacuum, and if you've just vacuumed, chances are it heats up and when you go to plug it in, it shows the yellow light meaning it can't...

I couldn't believe how well this little thing picked up the debris in the carpet.....including very fine particles...dust/dirt/pet hair etc....the container filled up quickly....and you don't want to let it overfill. It's ok that I have to empty it frequently because it works so well!

I am seriously in love with this vacuum. My vacuuming time is a fraction of what it used to be. I am also amazed how powerful it is on carpets. The rotating head makes it so easy to reach everywhere; it can fit under a lot of low furniture. Great buy!!!