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Dyson DC31 (Animal, Animal pro, Car and Boat)

919 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 919 reviews of Dyson DC31 (Animal, Animal pro, Car and Boat). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and design are overall positive. The size and usability also get good reviews, but there are some negative reviews about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dyson DC31 (Animal, Animal pro, Car and Boat) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Dyson DC31 (Animal, Animal pro, Car and Boat)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 193 user reviews of Dyson DC31 (Animal, Animal pro, Car and Boat) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the reliability and design are overall positive. The size and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the price.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Dyson DC31 (Animal, Animal pro, Car and Boat)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 114 user reviews of Dyson DC31 (Animal, Animal pro, Car and Boat) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and size are on the whole positive. The reliability and usability are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the price.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Rick Broida (wired.com)

Review: Dyson DC31 Handheld Vacuum

Dyson's vacs are the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever did suck. And we mean that in a good way. Meet the debris-gobbling DC31 wonder...

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

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Nigel Russco (vacuum-cleaner-advisor.com)

Dyson DC31 Vacuum Review

The Dyson DC31 Handheld vacuum is widely available but consumer reviews and ratings at this time are sparse. Having said that, those that can be found are not too bad. It seems the DC31 is an improvement over the DC16, Dyson's first handheld attempt.

- 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

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Ali Heriyanto (chipchick.com)

Dyson DC31 Animal Handheld Vacuum Review

The Dyson DC31 Animal could be considered the handheld version of the Dyson upright and canister vacuums. It too has the root technology that its other siblings have, along with powerful suction, and sensitivity to allergens too. I have used many a...

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...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by (goodhousekeeping.com)

Dyson DC31 Handheld Vacuum

The most impressive handvac of the bunch in terms of technology and engineering, the Dyson DC31 feels like a power tool. It has a smaller, lighter motor with no carbon brushes, which means no carbon particle emissions. The DC31 picked up all of the...

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Expert review by : Chris Haslam (pocket-lint.com)

Dyson DC31 handheld vacuum

James Dyson doesn't do things by half, but does the promise of a vacuum cleaner powered with the fastest motor on earth make doing the housework any less of a chore? The new Dyson DC31 handheld has a switched reluctance motor ten times quicker than the...

Unrivalled looks, ridiculously lightweight and the fastest motor in the world … ever

Emptying the dust holder can be messy; it’s pricy as a second vacuum and only has a 10min battery life

Expect to see Dyson’s digital motor all over the shop soon – there’s even talk of scaling it up to power a car, but for now enjoy this super fast, ultra efficient motor in the DC31. Fast, powerful and beautifully designed, if you want a handheld vacuum...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

New Engine Power : Dyson DC31 Vacuum Cleaner

Mention Dyson and you immediately think of vacuum cleaners. Now we have a Dyson cleaner powered by a new engine.

Deep in the heart of Wiltshire, beavering away at their Malmesbury headquarters, are a team of engineers lead by James Dyson. Best known for developing various vacuum cleaners (based on the cyclone principle), this team had recently turned its sights...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Dyson DC31

120 years ago the electric motor was invented and although it has had minor changes it remains more or less the same as it was then. James Dyson has invented a totally new and considerably lighter offering, just one of the new things in this latest...

This will never replace the full sized unit and indeed it is not intended to do so. I remember when I was first shown an early ‘ball’ unit the lady demonstrating it said the ‘ball’ means even a man can use it, I am still not sure how much her tongue...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : adrianmorant (gadgetspeak.com)

Dyson DC31 handheld cleaner

The normal household upright or cylinder vacuum cleaner can sometimes be just too large and cumbersome for a small job. Dyson's DC31 meets the need for a convenient handheld machine when one just needs to do a quick clean up.

Being battery powered and only weighing about 3lb it can be used virtually anywhere around the house or car and, as long as is kept charged, is always ready to go. The machine is simple and convenient to use. Its has a pistol grip and can be used...

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by (allaboutyou.com)

Review of Dyson DC31 handheld vacuum

Good points: Battery stops dead when power has run out instead of keeping going with no suction. Thin nozzle is good for narrow areas in the car. Drawbacks: Instructions could be better. Keeping control pressed down makes finger ache.

Battery stops dead when power has run out instead of keeping going with no suction. Thin nozzle is good for narrow areas in the car

Instructions could be better. Keeping control pressed down makes finger ache

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Expert review by (coolkitchen.co.uk)

Dyson DC31 Animal

Do you have a lot of pets in your household that you are having difficulty in cleaning your house, especially getting rid of animal hair? Then you may want to get the Dyson DC31 animal handheld vacuum cleaner, which is specially designed to remove pet...

cleaner is environmentally friendly as it features a washable motor filter. It is also ergonomically designed to give a lot of ease in use. The vacuum cleaner has a dust bin capacity of .35 liters.

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