Comparing Our Favorite Dyson Vacuums
Other Good Dyson Vacs
We’ve tested a variety of Dyson vacuums, both corded and cordless. The vacs below are still worth buying, as long as you don’t pay full price.
Dyson Ball Animal 3 for $420: If you really, really, want an upright vacuum instead of a cordless stick vacuum from Dyson, the Dyson Ball Animal 3 is the way to go. We’ve tested the Ball Animal 3 Extra, which has more attachments, but the regular is just as powerful. Former WIRED reviewer Jaina Grey found it performed well against the rabbit hair in her home. The downside is that it’s loud and heavy.
Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene Wet and Dry Floor Cleaner for $500: This wet-dry cleaner’s claim to fame is its lack of an “unhygienic” filter, and WIRED reviewer Kat Merck has experienced no off smells in her three months of consistent use. The device is similar to the previous Wash G1, with a self-propelled design that’s easy to push. It has a screen to show battery life and mode and a dock for self-cleaning. Dyson’s new probiotic floor cleaner ($24) is also a nice product on its own that’s odorless and does an impressive job on Merck’s Coretec LVP floors, leaving them both feeling and looking cleaner than when she sanitizes them with a steam mop. The Clean+Wash is not great for detritus like hair and leaves, though, since it has no suction and just a microfiber roller. She found it best for spot-cleaning stains and spills, but at that point, you might prefer to get a cheaper wet mop with more suction power.
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones for $600: I liked this vacuum a lot more than I expected I would. It’s easy to maneuver, and packs both its motor and the dustbin into the handle, so it’s much lighter and easier to use than classic cordless vacuums. But it’s pricey for only being good for hard floors. That being said, if your home is hard floor only, this is a fun one to choose. It’s also nice for anyone with strength or mobility challenges who struggles with a top-heavy cordless vacuum, since it feels closer to pushing a Swiffer mop than a vacuum. The original price of $600 is a little steep for its limited capability, but when it’s on sale or listed for under $500 (like it is right now!) it’s a much better buy.
Dyson V12 Detect Slim for $650: Dyson’s V12 Detect Slim is excellent for small spaces like a studio or a one-bedroom apartment since it’s compact, lightweight, and a great size for hard-to-reach spots and minimal storage. There’s an LCD screen, 150 air watts of power, a run time of up to 60 minutes, and a charging time of up to 4.5 hours. But for $650, you could get one of Dyson’s newer vacuum with HEPA filtration and newer heads, though only the PencilVac is slimmer than this model.
Other Dyson Vacuums We’ve Tried
There are a lot of Dyson models out there, even if they’re on the older side.
Dyson 360 Nav Vis for $1,000: The 360 Vis Nav isn’t Dyson’s previous robot vacuum that had a powerful spin speed, but it can only vacuum and needs some work on its navigation. WIRED reviewer Chris Haslam found that it struggled around chair legs and on rugs, something similar vacuums didn’t have a problem with. It doesn’t have a base station, either, but it is pretty cheap now that it’s an older Dyson model.
Dyson Big Ball Multi Floor Vacuum for $339: This was originally one of our top picks for tight spaces. But Dyson no longer sells it, and it’s often out of stock at third-party retailers—unless you’re OK with purchasing a used model (however, you shouldn’t spend more than $250 to $300 on it). It’s a good option if you’re looking for more maneuverability than a stick can offer. You only have to wield a thin suction tube, as long as you don’t mind periodically repositioning the canister. Dyson’s Cinetic technology means there are no filters to wash or replace, and it still has HEPA-grade filtration for capturing allergens and most particulates. If you find a new model, I suggest waiting until it’s on sale between $300 and $400.
Dyson V11 for $550: When WIRED reviewer Adrienne So reviewed the V11, she called it the “dream vac.” However, that was in 2019, and many updated models have come out since then, though it does have 185 air watts, making it stronger than some of the new, similarly priced models. If you can find a V11 for under $350, it’s worth it; otherwise, I recommend going with a later (or cheaper) model. If you’re looking into the latest V11 Dyson offers, it’s important to note it doesn’t come with Dynamic Load Sensor technology (a feature that allows it to automatically adjust suction across different floor types).
Dyson V8 Cyclone for $400: I wanted to love this vacuum, but the V10 Konical costs only a little more (or already seems to be on sale for the same price) and cleans better, has HEPA filtration, and a new cleaner head that has a built-in light. It’s an affordable option with 150 air watts of power, but I’d recommend the V10 Konical over it any day.
Dyson WashG1 for $399: The WashG1 is Dyson’s first dedicated wet floor cleaner. It comes equipped with two very absorbent microfiber rollers that rotate counter to each other and a pump that distributes water evenly from a 27-ounce tank via 26 pulse-modulated water outlets. It’s fantastic for cleaning floors, but the tray is gross and messy to clean, and mine grew mold at one point. I’d recommend checking out the newer Clean+Wash Hygiene, above, if you want a cleaner like this.
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