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Need advice which cordless vacuum do I buy, Dyson V10 v Shark Statos

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rosemary55 Tue 26-Dec-23 08:36:34

So confused, its for carpets and stairs, not hard floors, so cordless ,lightweight , powerful, breaks down to handheld,

Paperbackwriter Thu 28-Dec-23 18:30:53

Grandmabatty

I wouldn't give James Dyson the money. He's a moral vacuum

I used to think that but he does run a great and forward-thinking college for electronic engineer students (linked to Warwick university) which means the students are employed and paid while studying rather than ending up with massive debts. I think that's a creditable thing. Also, although he was pro-Brexit (which I am not) and then moved his manufacturing operations to Singapore, even that makes sense as his largest market is - would you believe - China.
Having said that - I had an early Dyson vacuum cleaner but the handle simply snapped off after a couple of years. I have a cute shark which I'm as fond of as one can be of a household implement.

Shizam Thu 28-Dec-23 19:31:48

Hated my old Dyson. Heavy and didn't pick up dog hair. Had to brush stairs manually. Miele is 10 years old and still does a great job. But it’s also heavy to lug around. Do fancy one of those Sharks…

Freya5 Thu 28-Dec-23 20:31:10

nanna8

The Dyson I had was appalling. They sent me a new charger and it was still appalling so I chucked it out. Bought a cheap one which is still working 5 years later. I really can’t understand why they do so well that company because daughter also had a fancy one that lasted less than 12 months when she changed it for a miele

Yet my DD has had her stick Dyson for 4 years, I had a corded one for 12 years, mended once. Would get a stick one myself, bit expensive for me. Must be nice to have the money to chuck a new Dyson out.

Iam64 Thu 28-Dec-23 20:35:21

My cordless Dyson is great. Weighs nothing cleans a four bed house on one battery charge -,2 big hairy dogs live here. One a yellow lab. So golden lab dust everyehere. Dyson at least daily

4allweknow Fri 29-Dec-23 00:01:45

I've had two Dysons and woukd not go back to them. Overrated and overpriced. My latest cordless is a Samsung and I find it really good, easy to empty and clean filters etc. 3 different sized heads, handy for getting between cabinets, units etc plus nozzles. Good battery length too.

Mosie Fri 29-Dec-23 00:18:52

I’ve got a shark cordless. I find it excellent for large house, carpets wooden floors, hairy dog. It comes with spare battery and very useful attachments. Much cheaper than Dyson. My only concern is that its a bit heavy

Sara1954 Fri 29-Dec-23 07:16:38

I’m on my third cordless Dyson, the first couple I loved, this one, at over £600 I hate.
It’s constantly blocking up, it’s heavy and clunky, and it’s difficult to change the attachments, the last one I will buy.

AJgranma Fri 29-Dec-23 08:24:15

I have had G-tech upright and hand-held for years. Absolutely great! Reasonably priced, light weight, no fuss, easy charging. Would always go for them. Because I’m lazy, I also have a Eufy robot who trundles happily around the floor downstairs. I keep my G-tech upright upstairs so don’t have to carry up & down even though it is very lightweight.

Coolgran65 Fri 29-Dec-23 09:46:44

I had a Dyson but the battery went after several years. I bought a 'lightweight' Shark recently to replace it and it was much too heavy. I returned it. I then bought another Dyson and it's perfect. Try it in the shop.

Goingtobeagranny Fri 29-Dec-23 19:10:01

I’ve got a V15 Detect Plus and I absolutely love it. Hated my Shark so I gave it away. I still have my Henry though, keeping him forever 🤣

oodles Sun 31-Dec-23 22:19:16

I have a cordless shark hairwrap
I'm very pleased with it

Abcdefg Mon 29-Jan-24 22:31:35

Ryobi for me. Big plus is all ryobi cordless use the same battery, garden tools DIY equipment etc.. I have three gtech items that all use different batteries