I like a clean house. With that said, I don’t always have a clean house. With one dog, three cats, two kids, and a husband, it can be hard to keep up with all the fur, dirt, food crumbs, and dust. Up until recently, I would just purchase a well-rated cordless vacuum for a quarter of the cost of a Dyson. However, none of them would last more than two years if I was lucky. Either, the whole machine would break down or a small part would break and the replacement was not worth the cost or was out of stock. So finally, after my last vacuum cleaner left me hanging, my husband decided it was time we invested in a Dyson in the hopes that it would last longer than the previous ones.
I know that Dyson has a good reputation, however, it can cost a pretty penny. So we decided to look at our options and what was available. At the time of our purchase, the V11 and V12 had come out recently, so we were hoping to find a better deal because of that.
We purchased the Dyson Cyclone V10 on January 31st, 2023 through Costco as they had $100 off at the time. The vacuum’s retail price was $499.99 and with $100 off we got it for $399.99 plus tax and delivery (at the time we were an hour’s drive from the closest Costco) the total came out to $430.
Exploring the Dyson V10: Unveiling the Pros and Cons, Likes and Dislikes
Fast forward seven months and here we are. Since, the purchase they have come out with several other versions so keep that in mind as I list some of my dislikes. So here is my honest option on what I think about this vacuum cleaner. I am breaking this up into two sections, the general pros and cons of the vacuum cleaner and after that specific functionality traits, which I feel are important to note.
Pros and Cons of Dyson V10 as a Whole Machine
| Pros | Cons |
| Powerful suction | Premium price |
| Cordless convenience | Can be noisy on max mode |
| Versatile and lightweight | Accessories require storage |
| Effective on different surfaces | Small dustbin capacity |
| Advanced filtration system/ Improved air quality | Non-removable battery |
| Hygienic bin emptying | Longer charging time |
| Long battery life (on lower modes) | Limited battery life on max mode |
Likes and Dislikes of the Functionality of the Vacuum Cleaner
| Likes | Dislikes |
| Smooth and easy moveability | No press button or lock, have to hold the trigger to keep it on |
| Great cleaner head, and does not get hair all tangled up | No easy way to make it a handheld |
| Like the straight edge on the cleaner head | No light to see dust/dirt |
| Does not stand on its own and is a bit too top-heavy to lean on things |
On some of the above features, I may be a bit too picky. I don’t know but some of the previous vacuums I owned had those features but at the same time couldn’t compare to the suction power provided by the Dyson. If I had to choose, my two biggest pet peeves are the constant trigger press to keep the vacuum running and no easy way to make it a handheld vacuum. Because of its power, I have switched to using the Dyson as my whole house vacuum, yes I have a corded one but this is so much more convenient. So while I use it and love the power after a while my hand does get tired of holding that button and sometimes I end up using both hands.
The second issue that I have with it is no easy way to make it a handheld cleaner. I would consider myself a power user, I break this thing out at least 3 times a day. So when I am just generally vacuuming the entryway, I find a narrow spot that needs cleaning. Because I didn’t plan on needing the accessory, I now have to stop vacuuming, walk to the cabinet that has all of the accessories get it, unhook the stick, place the accessory, and spot vacuum. Just seems like a lot of steps to have to take to get that one spot, especially considering it was a $400 vacuum.
Update: The newest Dyson has fixed all of my dislikes, however, the cost is $949.99.
Is Dyson V10 Right for you?
Honestly, only you can answer that. But for me, the answer is yes on the condition, it has no issues for at least 2 years. If it makes it two years, then it would be the same as having purchased cheaper vacuums, but just paying the money upfront. If it makes it longer than 2 years without issues then I will be a happy camper. I feel like even though it was an expensive vacuum, sometimes the saying “you get what you pay for” can be true. In this case, I feel like it still remains to be seen. I will update this post at the two-year mark. For now, I’m happy but again I’ll make my final decision after the 2-year mark.
