4 stars

I'm very satisified with this vacuum. It's very strong and works great on quick clean-up jobs. Notice the word 'quick'. If it's taking longer than 5 minutes to vacuum, you should be using an upright anyway.

I found it far superior to all the Dustbusters I've owned. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because it is very expensive and is quite loud. Other than those two issues, I'm very happy with it.

2 stars

I have an upright Dyson and I love it, so I thought I'd love this one too. Not so much. It's awkward to use as you have to press the "trigger" the entire time that you are using it, which makes cleaning more difficult. I find that the suction on my little dustbuster is as good, if not better. Also, the tip of the vacuum is small, which is fine for precise cleaning, but it takes a lot of time when cleaning up a larger mess. Again, my dustbuster cleans more efficiently. Plus, it's bulky and fits into the charging unit awkwardly as well. I love Dyson, but this one struck out with me. $150 is pricey too, considering that it really doesn't work better than a good dustbuster.

5 stars

I have purchased a dyson vacuum last year. It's wonderful. So I decided to continue the collection. I recently bought the Root 6. Although it lasts between 6- 8 mins. before recharging. It's perfect for the quick tidy up job. The suction is amazing for being run off a battery. Plus it beats hauling a vacuum up and down the stairs for a small task. I am extremely pleased with this product. If a small task exceeds the duration period of the root 6....then you should be using a regular vacuum.

1 stars

We bought this because of the Dyson name, expecting a top of the line handheld for $149. What we got was a heavy, clunky handheld with a battery that lasts only 6 minutes with every 3 hour charge (as stated in the Owner's Manual). It just isn't worth it for the high price.

5 stars

It performs better than any battery powered hand vac that I've used--about 4 different brands/styles. The vacuum was purchased to do cleaning in a corporate airplane. Dyson has more suction and the run time is as advertised; about 6 minutes. That time was exactly what I needed to go through 15 feet of cockpit and cabin carpet with a little left over. It is designed for cramped spaces where a portable vac would be needed. I think the reviews that expressed dissatisfaction with this vac were expecting the power of a plug-in vac. But for a battery-powered vac, this one is second to none. If you need more time, buy a second battery.

5 stars

When I was researching on this product, many folks say that the vacuum time doesn't last long, etc. Well, I was afraid this would be the case too, but when I got this product and have now used it for a couple of weeks, I totally disagree with those that made these claims about this handheld vacuum not having a longer vacuum time.
I think Dyson did a great job coming out with this handheld. It does it's job very well. Picks up tiny bits of dirt and dust, etc. It's not made for large volume vacuuming - so don't expect it to! It's powerful, more powerful than of the other handhelds that I've own in the past. I am very satisfied with this unit. If you're shopping for a handheld, this unit is certainly worth the investment. You won't be disappointed.

5 stars

Got this as a freebie when we bought the regular Dyson. Love it for cleaning the couches and removing cat hair. My daughter said it was a great small vacuum cleaner.

5 stars

We have had the Dyson handheld for over 6 months, and use it practically everyday. We have 2 cats and 1 dog, and were needing a good quality handheld vacuum to do quick sweeping of animal hair, litter, dirt tracked in the house, etc. This fits the bill! The battery life is as advertised, about 6 minutes. If you need longer, then the job is probably a little big for a handheld to begin with. The suction is the most powerful of any handheld I've owned (and I've been through many!). To make sure to get the most out of the battery, we leave it plugged into the charger when not in use. Make sure it slides all the way in to the charger - so as to maximize charge. I can empty this easily over the trashcan with the flip of a switch and do not have an issue with dirt flying around, as I did with some handhelds that had to be pulled apart to empty. Ideal for families with small children and pets!!!

4 stars

I have three animals who love to track litter around the house. Not to mention they shed like crazy. This vacuum, which admittedly has a short battery life, takes care of these little jobs. Good suction and a breeze to empty cannister. Anyone who says otherwise is asking too much from a handheld vacuum meant for quick jobs. It is somewhat large and you should mount on the wall.