Dyson DC16 Animal

Pros: Hand held, cleans well.

Cons: Only cleans for 6 minutes at a time; can be heavy.

The Bottom Line: The Dyson DC16 Root 6 Bagless Handheld Cyclonic Vacuum is a powerful way to clean a stairway or other limited space.

Review: 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: 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.

The Bottom Line: Both the Pivot and Root 6 are excellent handheld vacuums. Root 6 is twice the price but you get what you pay for.

Review: 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

The Bottom Line: Excellent for daily quick clean ups, a great companion product for the full sized Dyson vacuum cleaner and just as powerful I am so glad I bought one.

Review: ..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.

The Bottom Line: RECOMMENDED for people who clean regularly, who need a small, compact, and portable vac for spot cleaning and don't mind spending the extra dollars to get efficient suction.

Review: 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: Great suction, gets to all those awkward spots.

Cons: Price a bit steep but after using product I have no regrets.

The Bottom Line: Dont buy a Dyson DC16 for big jobs and complain when the battery fails half way through a job. Great suction. I am very happy with it.

Review: 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 ...

Pros: Suction holds up well, and higher than competitors. Bagless operation, washable filters.

Cons: Runtime seems short, but not in practice. Price, but you get what you pay for.

Review: Let's face it, besides the technical qualities, the attractive design counts as well, and this machine is a lot more interesting to look at than most of them. It can seem a bit odd at first, but it's a smart and good looking design, and relatively ...

Pros: Can mount on wall,Lint and brush attachment, Great Suction, Bagless, Cleanable Filter.

Cons: Battery last around 5 minutes

Review: I have a regular Dyson, the DC 14 that is amazing, I got this one for my stairs and hard to get to areas. My cats make a mess with their hair, the Dyson DC16 sucks it all up! It has a lint attachment that works great. The only thing that is poor quality ...

Pros: Great suction, easy to use.

Cons: Price

Review: We purchased our Dyson DC16 last week. Plugged it in and let it charge for the three hours as required and then vacuumed away! The suction is unbelievable! Ours ran for about 6-7 minutes but we were able to get a lot cleaned up in that time. We have ...

Pros: Pretty much everything

Cons: Price

Review: Read a lot of pros and cons on this little (well, not so little) monster, and here's my take on it: It works just fine. That's really about it folks. You charge it up, pull the trigger, and it sucks up whatever you put in its path. And it's very easy to ...

Pros: efficient, consistent suction; ergonomic weight distribution; hands-free gravity powered refuse disposal.

Cons: Has filters. Crevice tool not integrated into storage design.

Review: This vacuum restores my faith in mankind...finally a cleverly designed gadget delivers what it promises! This will be the last handheld vacuum I buy...now, will it last? I am so please to find I can hold this vacuum without feeling unduly strained. A ...