Dyson DC 31

Sucks like it means it. Accidentally swallowed wedding rings are easy to retrieve from crystal-clear debris chamber. Retractable dust-brush head for when you want to hit the crevices

Big, unwieldy, and weighs in at a wrist-tiring three pounds. Priced higher than many full-size upright vacuums. No wall-mount dock for charging/putting on display

Charge lasts longer than 10 minutes because only “on” when trigger squeezed ; The “low” power setting is sufficient for most vacuuming ; Very light ; Good for stairs and automobiles

Only 10 minutes of power ; Loud ; Expensive ; Not good with a lot of fine powders as these quickly clog the filters

Vacuum VideoCheck out this great Dyson DC31 Video to see how the vacuum is put together and to watch it work. It is a little bit of a commercial but still very good for getting an idea how this handheld looks and works.

Really Powerful suction. Relatively quiet operation. Ergonomic design. Easy to empty clear bin

Even though the design is actually very ergonomic, some may find the handle awkward. Would have liked the battery to have lasted longer

Overall I enjoyed my experience with the Animal DC31. It is certainly the most unique handheld vacuum I have ever used and I appreciate that Dyson’s Root Cyclone technology was applied to this smaller device. The price tag certainly stings when you can...

nbsp ; Excellent sound quality ; Adjustable ; Can withstand multiple drops ; Water-resistant ; Light weight and wraps up tightly for easy portability

nbsp ; Didn’t take much force to remove the headphones during our force test ; Consumer testers didn’t find them very comfortable to wear for long periods of time ; Didn’t always stay put during use for our consumer testers