Versatility, practicality, efficiency - these are the three main properties of household appliances that Dyson engineers decided to adopt when developing the v6 series models. Let's figure out whether the Dyson v6 Slim Origin cordless vacuum cleaner meets these requirements.
Expert rating:
98
/ 100
Advantages
- Powerful - sucks up all the debris in one pass
- Easy to use and maintain
- Can clean any surface, even walls and ceilings
- Well assembled - high-quality materials and fastenings, nothing creaks
Flaws
- It is difficult to clean the electric brush - you must first remove the roller
- The roller wears out quickly - after a year of use by 50%
We have prepared a detailed review of the battery model with a description of technical characteristics, capabilities, design features and equipment. Comparisons with competitive stick vacuum cleaners, as well as user reviews given in the article, will help you decide whether to purchase a Dyson v6 Slim Origin.
Model specifications
The manual design of the Dyson V6 Slim Origin (literally) with support for floor-ceiling operating modes is represented by a relatively low-power model of cordless vacuum cleaners.
This is one of the first developments that launched the production of Dyson cordless machines.
The cordless design of the cleaning equipment provides the user with many advantages. However, many of the advantages of working with devices of this configuration are involuntarily reduced by the disadvantages of time and battery charge
Meanwhile, the Dyson v6 lineup includes more than a dozen developments, including equipment individually designed for cleaning pets.
The Slim Origin device deserves consumer attention, first of all, precisely because of its wireless configuration, which somewhat increases the level of comfort in home cleaning mode. The relatively low price (20 thousand rubles) in relation to other designs also plays a role.
Table of the main operational technical characteristics of the Dyson v6 vacuum cleaner:
| Model type | vertical-manual |
| Type of cleaning supported | extremely dry |
| Suction power level | 100 W |
| Operating time without recharging | 20 minutes |
| Battery charge time | 3.5 hours |
| Waste collection volume | 0.4 liters |
The vacuum cleaner is powered by a lithium-cobalt-manganese battery (2100 mAh). The low weight (2.04 kg) of the entire structure of the device allows you to clean rooms without much stress.
The design dimensions (210x208x118 mm) provide access to cleaning hard-to-reach areas of the premises.
A detailed video review, from unpacking to testing the performance of this model, can be seen in the following video:
Characteristics
TECHNOLOGY : 2 Tier Radial - 15 cyclones arranged in 2 rows operate in parallel, increasing the power of the air flow and effectively filtering dust from the air.
MOTOR : digitally controlled, rotating at 110,000 rpm
FILTRATION : First stage: 2 Tier Radial cyclonic system. Second stage: an effective filter located behind the engine. It traps any remaining particles, including allergens and bacteria as small as 0.3 microns.
SUCTION POWER : max 100 aW/econ. 28 aw.
BATTERY : lithium-ion; continuous operation time - without an electric brush 6/20 minutes, with an electric brush 6/17 minutes.
NOISE LEVEL : max 87 dB.
DIMENSIONS : 1180x250x208 mm. WEIGHT: 2.1 kg.
PRODUCING COUNTRY : UK.
WARRANTY : 2 years. SERVICE LIFE: 7 years.
Features of design and configuration
The standard version of the Dyson v6 cleaning accessories is limited to one combination nozzle and a turbo floor brush. At the same time, it is possible to purchase additional accessories in case you need them.
The turbo brush attachment is designed to perform the bulk of cleaning work. The swivel head of the accessory allows installation of the rod at angles up to 180 degrees
A turbo brush – also known as an electric brush – successfully performs the functions of cleaning surfaces of any type. The effectiveness of cleaning, tested in practice, is marked by good results, primarily due to the technological design of the electric brush roller.
The design of the nozzle is characterized by the presence of a pair of working strips of bristles, applied along the entire length of the brush roller. These bristle strips contain hairs made from different materials.
The design of this nozzle is made taking into account simple disassembly, accessible to the average user. When disassembled, it is convenient and easier to clean the nozzle mechanism from hair, fabric threads and other debris.
While one strip's bristle material is polypropylene, the other strip is entirely carbon fiber-based bristle material.
It is thanks to this configuration of bristly strips and placing them one after another that the effect of high-quality cleaning of hard and soft coatings is achieved.
Combined nozzle, designed for cleaning hard-to-reach places, narrow areas, crevices, joints of upholstered furniture
Vacuum cleaner motor version
The electric motor of the Dyson v6 vacuum cleaner stands out for its original design. The technology of using neodymium magnets was used by the manufacturer in the process of developing the vacuum cleaner motor. The result is impressive - the rotor rotation speed reaches 110 thousand revolutions per minute.
The electric motor of the vacuum cleaner is small-sized, low-voltage, but at the same time it accelerates the shaft to high speed. Thanks to the “turbine” rotation of the engine shaft, a powerful air flow is achieved
Meanwhile, while achieving strong engine parameters, the designers did not violate one of the main principles - compactness of the drive.
As a result, Dyson's wireless power technology is miniature in size, light in weight and has a fairly high power level.
The high-speed motor creates effective suction power at the inlet of the vacuum cleaner. However, the operating time of the equipment with a connected combination nozzle is limited to 20 minutes. Is it a lot or a little?
A characteristic feature of cordless cleaning equipment, including the Dyson v6 design, is the availability of easy and simple cleaning of ceiling areas or other extremely inconveniently located areas that are difficult to access.
It all depends on the area and clutter of the area where cleaning is required. But in general, to restore order in the territory of one small room up to 40 m2, 20 minutes is enough.
Features of the control button
Among the features of the drive circuitry is electronic control. This engineering approach ensures reliable overload protection and maximum user convenience. The engine is turned on by a button on the handle.
In this case, the button does not support the fixation mode. That is, in the state of the button pressed, the engine is started, in the state of the button released, the engine is stopped. This on/off technique saves battery power.
The Dyson v6 cordless vacuum cleaner is launched with one movement of the button (on the left - red). At the same time, using another button (on the right - MAX) turns on the turbo mode
If you keep the motor control button turned on and simultaneously press the other “ MAX ” button, it is located behind the handle on the rear end, the vacuum cleaner will switch to the “ Turbo ” operating mode. By pressing “Turbo” again, the mode is canceled and the machine returns to normal mode.
Cyclone effect for air flow
The company's specialists have developed a universal cyclone module that is equipped with all wireless models.
The Dyson v6 design is also equipped with a similar module containing a total of 15 cyclones, which are mounted in two rows in a parallel circuit.
Cyclone row - a system of cyclones located around a circle in two rows - one above the other. A kind of unique scheme that promotes high-quality separation of suspended particles from the air
This scheme is distinguished by higher technical characteristics. An increase in air flow is achieved at a level that makes it possible to collect the smallest particles of dust and other contaminants from surfaces.
Contaminants carried away by the air flow enter the cyclone system, where they are effectively cut off and collected in a waste container.
The top point of the cyclone sphere is the entrance area for installing/removing the fine filter. This type of filter is used to completely clean the air of contaminants.
The air purified in this way is additionally drawn through a fine filter system.
As a result, the output of the Dyson v6 vacuum cleaner receives an air mixture purified to a level of at least 0.3 microns. This is a very high degree of purification if you follow existing standards.
Configuration for easy operation
The device is really convenient to use, and this is evidenced by many owners who leave reviews on working with the equipment. The Dyson v6 configuration seems to provide everything based on the wishes of the potential user.
The lightweight design does not require significant physical strength, and the degree of convenience is fully reflected by such properties as ease of control and good balance.
Using a vacuum cleaner, it is convenient to clean deep niches under furniture and it is also convenient to clean off accumulations of dust, cobwebs, and plaque in the ceiling area.
The Dyson v6 vacuum cleaner is easy to use thanks to its compact, lightweight design. An additional plus is the absence of a network electrical cable, which creates inconvenience during operation.
One of the important working accessories for Dyson cordless equipment is a removable tube. Using this accessory in different configurations, it is very easy to transform the vacuum cleaner into a compact cleaning machine. And its compactness allows you to carry out work in places where space is very limited.
Container and docking station
A prominent feature of the design of the wireless Dyson v6 is the mechanism for hygienic cleaning of the trash container. Essentially, the user does not come into contact with debris when using this feature.
By simply pressing the reset button, the bottom tray of the container opens and at the same time a plastic cuff “rolls” along the walls of the vessel.
As a result, the container is emptied without user contact with the garbage. The manufacturer calls this cleaning system completely hygienic.
Dyson engineers came up with a hygienic way to empty the garbage collector. If you follow the rules for filling the container, the car owner will not have to come into contact with garbage
In addition to convenience in terms of hygiene, the design of the cordless vacuum cleaner also provides convenience for storage. All the user needs is to choose the optimal place in the house to install the docking station.
Typically, docking station installation is done in a wall-mounted configuration. The parking panel is suspended at a height slightly greater than the length of the vacuum cleaner, if we consider the device assembled with an extension pipe.
Hanging the device for storage while the apartment remains clean. At any time, the equipment can be removed from the “parking” and without preparation, immediately get involved in the cleaning work
A power socket is installed in the immediate vicinity of the installed parking panel to connect the charging adapter. This creates a convenient and practical storage area for the Dyson v6 vacuum cleaner.
Vacuum cleaner Dyson V6 Total Clean
Like all people, we know this feeling when the quality of the product we are using lets us down. As design engineers, we fix this. Our job is to innovate and improve. James Dyson, Chief Engineer
Content:
- Specifications, delivery set and price
- Appearance and function
- Testing
- conclusions
Specifications, delivery set and price
| Model name | V6 Total Clean |
| Type | Cordless compact vacuum cleaner |
| Dust collection method | Vacuum filtration + active brush |
| Main filter type | Cyclonic |
| Pre-motor filter type | Fibrous, washable |
| Postmotor filter type | Foldable, washable, 99.97% efficient 0.3 micron particles |
| Dust collector | Polycarbonate container, volume 0.4 l |
| Control | Power trigger and power selection button on the body |
| Battery life | 20/17/16 (depending on the nozzle) min. in normal power mode (28 AU), 6 min - maximum (100 AU) |
| Charging time | 3.5 h |
| Charging method | Cable from adapter |
| Battery | Li-ion (Li[NiCoMn]O2 cathode), 21.6 V, 2100 mAh, 46 Wh, 6 cells |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 1268×250×208 mm |
| Pipe length | 68.9 cm |
| Noise level | 87 dB |
| Peculiarities |
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| Contents of delivery* |
*It is better to check the delivery set before purchasing. |
| Link to manufacturer's website | www.dyson.com.ru |
| Average price according to Yandex.Market | T-12797739 |
| Offers based on Yandex.Market data | L-12797739-10 |
Dyson took our material very seriously, and after reading it they sent us a number of comments and even a one-page instruction manual:
Comments are included below in the text.
Appearance and function
The vacuum cleaner is supplied in a small elongated box made of durable corrugated cardboard. The box is without a handle, but on the outside it is covered with film, to which you can attach a traditional handle made of adhesive tape without any damage to the appearance of the box itself. The design of the box is strict and informative, the planes clearly describe the main advantages and features of the unit, how to use it, the equipment is shown with pictures, and the exact weight is indicated so that by weighing you can determine the integrity of the equipment (4.99 kg - however, all our scales showed 5 kg exactly).
A minimal amount of plastic is used for packaging, and corrugated cardboard inserts and partitions are used to protect and distribute components.
The vacuum cleaner is delivered in almost ready-to-use form - you just need to remove it from the packaging and connect the currently needed accessories to the main unit.
The main parts of the housing and accessories are made of various types of plastic. Opaque structural elements are mainly made of ABS, transparent ones are made of polycarbonate (dust collector cup, for example).
The surface of ABS parts is mirror-smooth, apparently without coating, but minor damage and scratches on them are invisible, since the plastic is not too light and not too dark, but gray (with a slight tint of brown) and slightly silver, in places with streaks due to variations in concentration filler. The small cyclone unit has a dark gray silver scratch-resistant coating on the outside.
The inner cup of the large cyclone is now made of red elastic plastic, and the extension pipe is made of aluminum, anodized on the outside and also red.
The V6 line of vacuum cleaners, in addition to the one we tested, includes six more models, differing in names, colors of parts and equipment. At the same time, Total Clean is the most advanced variation, and it is also the most expensive.
A plastic liner is inserted inside the pipe, forming a smooth and even channel for air passage. At the ends of the pipe you can see connectors that provide connection to the electric drives of the brushes to the power source.
The transparent body of the dust collector allows you to assess the degree of its filling at first glance. The bottom of the dust bin is made to fold down; to do this, just pull down the red slider.
The second press releases the dust collector cup itself - it can be removed along with the inlet pipe.
You need to assemble it strictly in the reverse order: first fix the glass in place, and only then close the bottom. A pre-motor filter made of fibrous material is inserted into the hole at the top, surrounded by 15 mini-cyclones. The post-motor filter is fixed at the end by turning. The name HEPA is not mentioned anywhere, but the manufacturer states that this filter can “capture the smallest particles, trapping allergens and bacteria down to 0.3 microns in size.”
When the filters become dirty, they must be washed with cold water and dried. The manufacturer recommends performing this procedure at least once a month.
Comment from Dyson representatives: in addition to the frequency of filter washing, let’s add the need to properly wash the filters - the filters need to be washed under running cold water and in the direction opposite to the air movement.
The parts described make up a five-stage filtration system. On the first, large and heavy debris is separated from the air in a large cyclone, on the second, large and light debris (wool, fluff, etc.) is retained by a mesh on the inner cup of the dust collector, on the third, 15 small cyclones separate the smallest dust and air, the dust is dumped into dust collector container, and the air goes to the fan through the pre-motor filter (the fourth stage of filtration), which catches almost everything that managed to leak out, and finally the post-motor filter does the final cleaning. Note that all joints of detachable structural elements, pipes and nozzles through which air passes from the surface to be cleaned to the fan have seals made of rubber or elastic plastic, so parasitic air leakage is negligible. Reliable connection of the pipe with the pipe/nozzles and the pipe with the nozzles is ensured by snap fasteners. In this case, the latches switch to stable closed and open positions. There is no particular need for this, since they are conveniently located, but this allows you to separate the push-pull actions in time when disconnecting the pipe/pipe/nozzle.
The battery is located at the bottom of the handle.
This arrangement of the motor, handle and battery makes it possible to bring the center of gravity of the vacuum cleaner closer to the user’s hand, resulting in a reduction in the amount of effort required to vacuum vertical and high objects. Actually, the vacuum cleaner itself, as well as the pipe and simple (without motors) attachments, are lightweight, although seemingly reliable. Our measurements of the mass of parts gave the following results:
| Detail | Weight, g |
| Main unit | 1295 |
| Direct drive electric brush | 688 |
| Electric brush Fluffy | 757 |
| Mini electric brush | 330 |
| Crevice nozzle | 41 |
| Combination nozzle | 62 |
| Pipe | 310 |
Simple (without a motor) nozzles are, firstly, a typical crevice nozzle.
It is long enough (213 mm) to get into hidden places where dust accumulates, and with a number of holes on the side surface that help maintain the air flow necessary for cyclone operation and engine cooling while completely blocking the nozzle inlet. The length from the tip of the crevice nozzle with the installed pipe to the trigger is more than a meter, that is, this is how much the user can extend his arm as much as possible when using this vacuum cleaner. Secondly, a combined nozzle with a wider inlet and a sliding brush made of relatively long and soft nylon bristles.
The main wide brush nozzle has a relatively low profile and is equipped with a hinge with two degrees of freedom (vertical deflection slightly less than 90°, rotation along the pipe by 180°).
This brush can be slipped under extended pieces of furniture with a small clearance (from 70 mm). A brush rotating from an electric motor with two spiral rows of bristles is designed to actively influence the surface to be cleaned. At the same time, the black row is formed from soft carbon fiber bristles that retain their shape well, and the red row is made from thicker and more rigid nylon bristles. During operation, the transparent cap allows you to determine whether the brush is rotating (it stops when there is increased resistance to rotation), and during breaks you can see how much and what is wrapped around the brush and whether it’s time to clean it. To remove the brush shield, you need to use a coin (not included in the delivery) to turn the latch; with the same coin you can unscrew the plug from the end to pull the brush out.
An innovation is the placement of the electric drive inside the brush itself. This made it possible to make the ends of a minimum width; as a result, with a brush width of 251 mm, the working width is 228 mm with approximately equal margins on the sides. Velor strips are glued to the body of the nozzle, which help maintain the necessary air flow on smooth surfaces from below (they do not allow the brush to stick tightly) and protect the floor surface from scratches, and at the front they form a safety bumper for furniture. Two small rollers made of elastic material help the brush glide across the floor.
Additionally, this package includes an electric brush with an electric drive of a similar design, but with a different roller and hinge. This brush is called Fluffy .
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Rows of black soft carbon fiber bristles on this large roller are separated by fields of soft, short nylon bristles. Similar to the previous brush, there are safety velor strips and two rollers on the bottom. And in addition, moving on the floor is facilitated by a small diameter roller, also with soft and short nylon bristles. At the ends of this roller there are washers made of elastic plastic, which control the clearance between the floor and the nozzle body. The total width of the nozzle is 250 mm, the working width is 224 mm. At the same time, the casing ends at the front before reaching the floor, which allows the large roller to rake out debris almost flush against vertical surfaces.
The joint in conjunction with the pipe allows vertical and horizontal deflection with a range of slightly less than 90° in both axes. The tightness of the joint is ensured by a corrugated plastic sleeve. You can still remove the rollers for cleaning using a coin.
Inherited from the previous model range was a narrow electric brush without a hinge (but with a rotating casing) and with nylon bristles in sparse tufts.
Dyson representatives comment: The mini electric brush is designed for use without an aluminum tube - making it ideal for thoroughly cleaning upholstered furniture and cleaning outerwear, as well as car interiors from hair and pet hair.
, by which we mean collecting hair, animal fur and dirt from upholstered furniture and hard-to-reach places.
The brush is removed again using a coin.
The vacuum cleaner is controlled by a trigger on the handle. The trigger is pulled - the motor spins, not pulled - it doesn’t spin. This non-latching algorithm allows you to further save battery power, since the user is more likely to turn off the suction only at the right moments, since the motor spins up very quickly. Additionally, while the trigger is pressed, you can press the round button at the end of the motor unit, then its rim will glow blue when the vacuum cleaner is operating, and the vacuum cleaner itself will operate in high power mode.
The next press of the button at the end (also with the trigger pressed, that is, when the vacuum cleaner is running) will switch the motor to normal power and turn off the blue backlight. This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a fan with a digitally controlled brushless motor, a neodymium magnet and a rotation speed of up to 110,000 rpm. The impeller and the engine itself are the company’s own development. Let us remind you that in comparison with cheaper brushed motors, more expensive brushless ones have the following advantages: higher efficiency and reliability, increased service life (no wearing brushes and commutator), reduced operating noise, reduced level of electromagnetic interference.
On both sides of the handle on the battery pack there are status indicators that light up blue when the vacuum cleaner is running if the battery charge is at a sufficient level for operation, flash blue when the battery is low, and flash/light orange when the battery is overheated and flash red when the battery is faulty. When operating, a low charge and a malfunction are also indicated by a flashing blue indicator around the power level selection button. The vacuum cleaner is charged from the supplied power adapter, the coaxial connector from which is inserted into the mating socket on the back of the handle.
When charging, the indicators on the vacuum cleaner glow blue, and when completed, they turn off. Store the vacuum cleaner conveniently suspended on a special bracket.
This bracket is screwed to the wall or other vertical surface at two points. The vacuum cleaner is easily inserted into and removed from the bracket, and is charged on it, since the connector from the power adapter is fixed in the bracket, and when installing the vacuum cleaner, this connector fits exactly into the mating connector on the handle.
The length of the power cable from the point of exit from the bracket to the adapter itself is 145 cm. At the bottom of the bracket there are sockets for the crevice and combined nozzle. When the bracket is installed at a sufficient height, the vacuum cleaner can be stored with the pipe installed and one of the electric brush attachments (unfortunately, there was no room for the other two).
Note that the vacuum cleaner itself and even the battery have a two-year warranty. If necessary, the battery can be replaced by the user himself (replacement instructions are included with the new battery), for which it is enough to unscrew two self-tapping screws.
The battery is equipped with a self-diagnosis function - when the trigger is pulled, the indicator on a faulty battery will flash red a certain number of times, corresponding to the type of fault.
Let's show the above in the video:
Dyson says: The Fluffy nozzle is designed for cleaning large and small debris from hard surfaces. For cleaning the carpet shown in the video, a direct drive nozzle is ideal.
Testing
Actually, the Dyson V6 vacuum cleaner itself is not much different from the previously reviewed DC62 model, so we didn’t learn anything fundamentally new. The main innovation is the post-motor high-efficiency filter. It cannot be said that fine cyclones and the pre-engine filter did not do their job well, but now allergy sufferers have confidence that allergens will not miss the last line of air purification. Also, minor changes have been made to the design of the cup and the internal “skirt” of the dust collector, and it seemed to us that the dust collector has become a little easier to install in place. Other changes, if present, do not appear outwardly. On the right is a Dyson V6, on the left is a Dyson DC62, with the dust collector cup slightly cloudy after several months of use:
In actual use in high power mode, the vacuum cleaner worked for 6 minutes 24 seconds
with a combination nozzle.
Normal power allowed the vacuum cleaner with the Fluffy brush to be used for 18 minutes 22 seconds
. This time and the efficiency of normal power are enough for everyday cleaning of an apartment area of about 40-60 m².
On the new large direct-drive brush, a visible amount of carbon fiber bristles still initially emerges from the rows of black bristles, but again, we did not observe further signs of active “shedding.” The main advantages of this brush are the increased working width and narrow ends, as well as the large diameter of the shaft, on which hair and threads are practically not wound, and everything wound is easily removed by hand, without the use of tools.
For some reason, we weren't particularly impressed with the Fluffy brush. Somehow I can’t believe that it is much more effective than, for example, the direct drive brush described above. In contrast, the Fluffy brush has a stiff shaft and short bristles, so it should only work well on flat, smooth surfaces. It is not very clear what useful functional load the second roller of small diameter with pile carries, since no dirt is removed from it by the air flow, everything just accumulates on it. Also, a lot of dirt accumulates inside the brush body in numerous niches and pockets.
Comment from Dyson representatives: The functional load of the “missing” front screen of the Fluffy can be supplemented with the following important information - the front part of the nozzle has an open design, allowing large debris (corn flakes, breakfast cereals, legumes, cereals) to freely fall into the area of action of the rotating shaft without creating a “snow-bucket effect”, and the roller, completely covered with soft bristles, carefully and thoroughly collects fine dust. The rear stabilizing roller (in the text - a roller of small diameter with pile) acts as a support for the nozzle when the large front roller “collides” with large elements of debris.
The Fluffy brush rollers need to be washed under water. We washed and dried, but as a result the pile on the rollers stuck together and formed hard tangles. We thought that the pile was cemented by residual dust. Okay, washed it with a mild detergent, dried it - still the same tangles.
Comment from Dyson representatives: The Fluffy nozzle should be “rinsed” under running cold water, strictly without using any detergents. The nozzle rollers can be dried exclusively naturally, without hair dryers, batteries, towels or direct sunlight. In this case, the pile of the nozzle will return to its previous state if you run your hand in the direction of the pile. In your case, the nozzle, unfortunately, is damaged due to the use of detergents and thorough washing.
They, tangles, of course, break slightly during work, but still you can’t get the original delicate pile. Never. The main, and from our point of view, the only advantage of the Fluffy brush, in comparison with the main brush with direct drive, is the casing open at the front, which, as we indicated, allows you to get close to the baseboard and walls.
Most of all, we liked the mini-electric brush familiar from the previous model; it better matches the size and tasks of this compact vacuum cleaner. This brush sticks quite strongly to the surface, so you don’t have to press it further. The main disadvantages of the mini-electric brush are the small-diameter shaft, on which threads and hair are tightly wound, and also the fact that it is impossible to crawl under the sofa with it - there is no hinge in connection with the pipe.
Let us remind you that emptying the dust container is very convenient and in most cases contact with dust can be minimized, since you can immerse the vacuum cleaner in a garbage bag/bucket, unfasten the lid and knock lightly - almost everything will fall out of the main container of the dust container and from the fine cyclones.
Something may get caught in the mesh on the walls of the inner glass, and if it does not come off when tapped, you will have to remove the transparent container and clean the mesh with a brush (you can use a combination brush from the kit).
Comment from Dyson representatives: A clogged mesh screen indicates that waste collection exceeded the maximum permitted level (MAX mark) in the container. To ensure that the mesh screen does not become clogged, one of the basic rules for operating the product is to prohibit exceeding the MAX level in the waste collection container.
The efficiency of fine cleaning cyclones is very high, since after several cleaning cycles the pre-motor filter remained seemingly pristinely clean and we have never washed it (like the DC62, which has been in use for several months). Of course, there were no signs of contamination of the post-motor filter either.
In high power mode, especially if you use the vacuum cleaner continuously until the batteries are completely discharged, the body gets very hot, so much so that your hand is already uncomfortable. An image from an infrared camera allows you to evaluate the temperature distribution (after continuous operation at high power under real-life conditions).
The battery compartment heats up the most (up to 50 °C in places), the engine compartment heats up to 40 °C under these conditions, but the handle also gets noticeably hot. In normal power mode, the heating is less, the hand, however, still sweats a little and the slippery smooth plastic of the handle becomes unpleasant to the touch; more effort is spent on holding the vacuum cleaner in the hand and directing the nozzles to the right places. The grip, however, is very reliable, so the vacuum cleaner has no chance of slipping out of your hand.
Again, the exceptionally comfortable bracket, as well as the compactness and lightness of Dyson handhelds, redefine the typical use case for a vacuum cleaner. The constant availability and readiness of this device for work allows you to transfer cleaning from a long (and tedious) process with a preparatory stage (a regular “wired” vacuum cleaner needs to be taken out, connected, dragged to the right place) into the category of tasks that can be done at any free minute and at any time. to the extent really necessary. It seemed that something was dirty somewhere - I took the vacuum cleaner and cleaned it, something spilled out - I took off the vacuum cleaner with one hand and put it away. Fast and easy.
Here are the remaining test results. 2 hours 53 minutes to fully charge
, while the maximum consumption reached
23
W. A charged but connected vacuum cleaner consumes 0.2 W
, however, this is actually the consumption of the adapter itself. Please note that with the adapter connected and working, the vacuum cleaner does not turn on.
We measured the noise level when placing the vacuum cleaner on the floor in the working position with a slight deviation from the vertical relative to the extension pipe and with the main wide brush or crevice nozzle pressed to the floor (commercial carpet). The sound level meter microphone was placed in a horizontal position at a height of 1.2 m from the floor and at a distance of 1 m from the vacuum cleaner motor unit and was directed at the vacuum cleaner.
| Power/attachment | Sound pressure level, dBA |
| Normal/Main Brush | 68 |
| Maximum/main brush | 74 |
| Normal/slit | 68 |
| Maximum/slit | 75 |
Let's give the sound pressure level (SPL) in the range of 20-20000 Hz in 1/3 octave bands, with the main active brush:
With crevice tool:
The vacuum cleaner is relatively loud, but the main contribution is made by the noise from the fan motor and the noise from air movement; both sources do not have pronounced maximums, the nature of the noise is even and not very annoying. When the active brush operates on relatively hard surfaces, a low-frequency hum is added, but the noise does not acquire unpleasant properties.
We determined suction power (what it is and how we measure it, described in a separate article) when operating the vacuum cleaner at two power levels without a pipe and nozzles. The photo below shows the stand configuration when working with this vacuum cleaner:
The dependence of suction power on the created vacuum is shown in the graph below:
Note that at the first point, where the vacuum is minimal, the valve is completely open and the resistance of the stand to air flow is minimal. At the last point, the damper is closed and the suction power is zero, however, the vacuum cleaner goes into emergency operation mode - it turns on and off several times, then turns off and flashes the mode switching button while the indicator on the battery is on. As a result, we did not determine the vacuum at zero air flow. The tightness of the air system of the vacuum cleaner is very high, so there is no drop in suction power with increasing vacuum. It is also possible that the increased vacuum presses against some seals, which further increases the tightness. In maximum power mode, during actual use, the operating suction power may well reach the maximum value, since in this case the air flow is more than 50% of the initial one. This power is enough, even without using an active brush. In the normal power mode, the working suction power is significantly less; the rotating brush definitely doesn’t fit here, especially in the case of wide nozzles. Additionally, we measured the suction power without a post-motor filter. Of course, it increased a little, but not by much. This means that this filter, despite its (claimed) efficiency, does not offer very much resistance to air flow (at least while it is new and has never been washed).
conclusions
The successful model of a lightweight, compact and powerful vacuum cleaner has received a significant improvement in the form of an additional post-motor filter that captures the smallest particles, including allergens. Two new wide nozzles with direct brush drive also appeared, which made it possible to reduce the width of the ends. The delivery package still includes a very convenient wall bracket, which not only allows you to store and charge the vacuum cleaner, but, just as importantly, makes the Dyson V6 as accessible as possible for quick and emergency cleaning.
Advantages:
- Attractive and practical appearance
- Three types of attachments with active brushes
- Easy-to-use dust collector
- Very high efficiency cyclone filter
- Post-motor fine filter
- High suction power for this category
- Convenient bracket
- Smooth noise character
- User-replaceable battery
- Excellent equipment
Flaws:
- Short operating time in maximum power mode
- High heat in maximum power mode
- Slippery handle
Advantages and disadvantages of a vacuum cleaner
The advantages of wireless technology design are obvious:
- reduced overall dimensions;
- lightweight execution;
- no wires underfoot;
- versatility of cleaning in terms of zonal access;
- ease of emptying the trash container;
- highly efficient air filtration;
- attractive design.
Meanwhile, the rich list of advantages is also complemented by existing disadvantages.
For some users, the disadvantages seem insignificant, but there are also those who are sensitive to the existing shortcomings, given the price of Dyson vacuum cleaners.
Identified deficiencies:
- overheating of the case when operating at maximum power;
- cleaning time restrictions;
- the need to constantly charge the battery.
Significant heating is observed in the area where the battery is located (the lower part of the handle). The surface of which is finished with smooth plastic, which is already slippery.
When the battery compartment overheats, and then part of the handle, the sliding effect only intensifies.
Rechargeable battery for Dyson v6 vacuum cleaner. The duration of effective action is at least 2 years. To replace with another element, just unscrew two screws and disconnect the battery from the vacuum cleaner body
Among the obvious shortcomings, the condition of the brush of the combination nozzle after washing should also be highlighted. The brush pile is grouped, and “bumps” of a rigid structure are formed.
Therefore, washing must be carried out exactly according to the manufacturer’s recommendations - strictly with cold water without the use of any chemicals.
Sometimes users note that a disadvantage is that the mesh screen of the garbage disposal is tightly clogged. Meanwhile, the mesh screen becomes “clogged” with dirt and dust when the container’s filling mode is disrupted.
Again, following the manufacturer's recommendations, it is permissible to fill the container only to about.
Reviews from owners of Dyson version 6
Reviews from equipment owners regarding the Dyson v6 model range, in particular for Slim Origin, reveal a variety of views and wishes. However, in general, people are satisfied with the purchase and the quality of the vacuum cleaner. The closest gaze is a woman's.
Many owners of a compact vacuum cleaner report that the device is lightweight and convenient, well suited for daily cleaning. Often women use the device several times during the day, but due to its light weight, the work does not feel heavy.
Owners appreciate the lack of complex attachments in the kit, like more expensive models, but in terms of price, compared to other offers, the Slim Origin modification clearly wins. And the configuration of existing attachments, according to users, is quite sufficient.
The Dyson v6 prototype is a v8 unit with increased suction power and expanded packaging. Dyson V8 Absolute reviewed in this article.
Dyson V11
The most modern line of Dyson vacuum cleaners is the V11. The models are very similar, so they are the most difficult to understand. The entire line is characterized by higher power - from 185 to 220 W. Large container volume – 0.76 l. And the presence of washable filters that do not require replacement. Continuous operation time from 60 to 120 minutes!
All come with at least 7 attachments: high torque, soft roller, combination tool, crevice tool, mini electric brush, soft bristle brush and hard bristle brush. Number of cleaning modes 3. Charging time 4.5 hours. There is an LCD display that displays information about the operation of the vacuum cleaner in real time.
The simplest model in the Dyson V11 Absolute .
The power is less than the others, but higher than in all previous lines - 185 W. Suitable for all types of coating.
the Dyson V11 Absolute Extra different
The problem is that this vacuum cleaner is not suitable for delicate surfaces. But it has an impressive power of 220 W. Also, starting with this model, Dyson vacuum cleaners absorb vibrations and muffle sound, maintaining low noise levels.
Dyson V11 Absolute Extra+
combines the best qualities of previous models. This is a power of 220 W and the fact that it is suitable for all types of coatings: delicate, including parquet, hard, carpet, including carpet. This model also has additional attachments: a flexible crevice nozzle Flexi and an adapter for cleaning high and hard-to-reach places.
And finally, the most modern model of all Dyson V11 Absolute Extra Pro vacuum cleaners.
Operating time up to 120 minutes! 2 removable batteries. Suction power 220 W. The set includes 7 nozzles. Free floor docking station. Price 59,990 rubles.
Competitive models of vacuum cleaners of this brand
The degree of competition in relation to the Dyson v6 model is extremely high. Even if you do not take into account cordless vacuum cleaners from other brands, within the existing model range of Dyson for the v6 series there are a lot of offers that distract the attention of buyers.
Competitor #1 – Dyson V6 Total Clean
Development from the same sixth series under the Total Clean logo for almost 10 thousand rubles. expensive. Meanwhile, the increase in cost is due only to the expanded set of working attachments.
Specifications:
- type of cleaning – dry
- dust collector type – 0.42 l cyclone filter
- fine filter - yes
- suction power – 100 W
- battery life – 20 min
- charging time – 210 min
- weight – 2.3 kg
In other characteristics, in particular technical ones, the design of the Dyson V6 Total Clean is almost identical.
The only difference found is in the dimensions - 25x20.8x126.8 cm, which exceeds the competitor's parameters. Plus, the total weight of the device has been slightly increased - by 260 grams.
Competitor #2 – Dyson V6 Cord Free
This device is completely identical in design and technical parameters, but is valued by the commercial market at 2-3 thousand rubles. expensive.
Specifications:
- type of cleaning – dry
- dust collector type – 0.4 l cyclone filter
- fine filter - yes
- suction power – 100 W
- battery life – 20 min
- charging time – 210 min
- weight – 2.04 kg
What is noteworthy is that the Dyson V6 Cord Free has slightly larger dimensions - 25x20.8x118 cm, although the difference is so small that it is visually almost invisible in comparison with the Slim Origin modification.
Competitor #3 – Dyson V7 Trigger
The most attractive price option is the same price as the review one - the Dyson V6. This is a handheld cordless vacuum cleaner that does not come with a telescopic tube. It has significantly less weight - only 1.71 kg.
Specifications:
- type of cleaning – dry
- dust collector type – 0.42 l cyclone filter
- fine filter - yes
- suction power – 28 W
- battery life – 20 min
- charging time – 210 min
- weight – 1.71 kg
As for the design and technical parameters, there is almost complete compliance with the competitor Slim Origin.
At the same time, this model is equipped with the following nozzles – combined and crevice. The manual version also includes an extension hose and a mini-electric brush.
How to use correctly
Dyson V6 Cord Free Extra is intended for indoor use; outdoor use will damage the elements. The rotating nozzle is equipped with a bristles made of carbon fiber. It is not recommended to touch the surface of the cleaning element with your hands. When cleaning the product from dust, it is recommended to turn off the power using the switch located on the handle.
A carbon brush can damage or fluff up carpet fibers. It is recommended to use a standard brush without a rotating element to clean materials. When using equipment on parquet, you need to check that there are no hard objects under the cleaning tool that could damage the surface. The manufacturer prohibits the use of equipment with the container dismantled.
The disadvantage of the Dyson V6 Cord Free device, according to user reviews, is the small volume of the dust container, which is cleaned after each cleaning. When removing fine dust (flour or plaster), the cleaning procedure is interrupted to empty the waste bin. It is not recommended to collect construction debris and sharp fragments that damage the container and brush of the equipment.
There is a diagnostic indicator on the body of the vacuum cleaner that turns on when the trigger is pressed. If the lamp flashes blue, then you need to charge the battery and check the condition of the filter and pipe. The container is cleaned when the MAX mark marked on the glass of the flask is reached. Debris is removed through a hinged bottom cover secured with a spring element.
The flask is mounted on the cyclone filter block using a side fastener; to remove the container, you need to tilt it sideways until it clicks. Filters can be cleaned with a dry cloth or brush. The use of cleaning fluids or water is prohibited. Inside the cyclone there is a separate filter insert, which is removed vertically upward. The part is cleaned with cold water without the use of abrasives; before installation, the element is dried in the open air for 24 hours.
Conclusions and best offers on the market
If you need to quickly clean your home without sacrificing physical strength and convenience, then the Dyson v6 vacuum cleaner is the best choice.
The wireless design for a miniature configuration allows you to “playfully” clean surfaces. At the same time, the cleaning quality indicators are no worse than those produced by powerful traditional devices on wheels, equipped with aqua filters and other innovations.
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Dyson Big Ball
Dyson also produces cylindrical vacuum cleaners. The main difference from wireless models is that they operate from the network. Cord length 6.6 meters. Moreover, the volume of the container is several times larger - 1.5 and 1.7 liters. Power – 150 W. Filters do not require maintenance. By the way, if cordless vacuum cleaners only have a 2-year warranty, then cylindrical vacuum cleaners have a 5-year warranty.
The two most popular models now are Big Ball Multifloor 2
and
Cinetic Big Ball Animalpro 2 .
Both are suitable for all types of coatings except delicate ones; they will be useful for people with allergies, but they cannot be used for comfortable cleaning of the car.
For the Big Ball Multifloor 2
for RUB 29,990 4 nozzles: universal automatic nozzle, combination nozzle, upholstery nozzle, flexible crevice nozzle. A slightly smaller container volume – 1.5 liters and a much larger weight – 7.96 kg.
Cinetic Big Ball Animalpro 2
lighter: 5.68 kg. The volume of the container is 1.7 liters. This vacuum cleaner has additional attachments: a turbo brush with carbon fiber bristles, a Tangle Free mini turbo brush, and a movable nozzle for cleaning hard surfaces. The vacuum cleaner is recommended for pet owners. Cost RUB 39,990.
