It sits below the newer, more expensive Dyson V8 in the manufacturer's lineup, with a less powerful suction motor and a lower-capacity battery, so it isn't quite as effective at clearing away debris in cracks or in carpets. For example, the V7 Motorhead and the V7 Absolute are the current models available in the US, while the UK has the Animal and Absolute. The motorbarᵀᴹ cleaner head has stiff nylon bristles to remove ground-in dirt on carpets and black anti-static carbon fibre filaments to extract dust from hard floors. It's lighter than alternatives like the Shark Vertex Pro Lightweight, and it doesn't feel very heavy in your hand. Mini brushroll: Like the main brushroll, you can also take it off the turbo brush to remove any debris or tangled hair.

PayPal Credit is a trading name of PayPal (Europe) Sarl et Cie, SCA, 22-24 Boulevard Royal, L2449 Luxembourg. Wash it with cold water until it runs clear, it is recommended to not use detergents to clean it as this could ultimately damage the filter. However, there isn't a brushroll on/off switch for its floorhead, so it can get stuck on plush carpeting and rug tassels.This vacuum has poor suction performance at its floorhead, so it may have some trouble pulling debris embedded deeply within shag carpeting.

You can use it as a compact handheld vacuum by removing its wand and floorhead, and since it's cordless, you can easily carry it up and down stairs.We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. As we mentioned above, the Dyson V7 won’t be able to handle anything more than a small one-bedroom apartment on a single charge. The Shark APEX Upright is better to use on bare floors, and the Dyson V7 is better to use on carpet. Unfortunately, the swivel on the main motorhead gets stuck in a straight position if it's lifted too much. The V15 features an onboard tool storage rack, has a slightly larger dirt compartment that doesn't need emptying as often, has a longer battery life, and delivers superior performance on bare floors and low and high-pile carpet thanks to a motor that provides almost twice as much power.

Although the standard mode will last you 30 minutes, the V7 will last a mere six minutes if allowed to run continuously in “Max”. The Samsung has a larger dustbin, charges much faster while lasting longer on a single charge, and performs better on bare floors and high-pile carpet. That said, the design of its floorhead compensates for that in some ways and enables it to draw out debris in cracks and crevices. When we initially reviewed the V7 Animal we said it sat in an awkward place, value-wise, as it wasn’t that much cheaper than the V8.Since the Dyson is a cordless vacuum, it has an unlimited range, making it well-suited for cleaning cars or stairs. However, in March 2020, Dyson added a new accessory to the package, the Reach Under tool, which locks in place between the vacuum’s bin and wand. It’s important to replace the filter regularly to ensure your Dyson vacuum is always performing optimally.