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Dyson V6 In-Depth Review

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  • Build Quality
    4.1 (253)
  • Value for Money
    3.6 (258)
  • Ease of Use
    4.5 (257)
  • Cleaning & Maintenance
    3.9 (256)
  • Product is used:
    • Daily (108)
    • Several times a week (101)
    • Weekly (43)
    • Rarely (7)
    • Monthly (3)
  • Noise Level
    3.7 (253)
  • Pet OwnerYes (142) · No (115)
  • Battery Life
    3.1 (259)

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HappyDays

HappyDaysPerth, WA

  • 5 reviews

Terrible pick up and suction

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I've written to Dyson about this and thought I'd leave a review here too.
Since getting this vacuum I've despised it. Everything gets spat out in front of it and you spend forever trying to suck up the most insignificant bits of dirt, usually giving up and resorting to the old vacuum instead.
Don't buy one. Doesn't do the job.
Have tried other Dyson cordless vacuums and they're nothing like this one. They actually work. This doesn't.

Purchased in January 2021 for $300.00.



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Product is used: Several times a week
Pet OwnerYes
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Neha

NehaGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 7 reviews

Best Cord free vacuum cleaner

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This is the best vacuum cleaner available in the market,it is so easy to use on carpet and wooden floors.
It is very easy to use as cord free and is light weight.



Purchased in October 2021 at Myer Retail Stores for $290.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
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Gisellecooke

GisellecookeGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

  • 2 reviews

Great Vacuum. Terrible battery

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The vacuum itself is great. It is so easy and works well. I am extremely disappointed with the quality of the batteries on the handheld cordless Dyson V6. I have had my Dyson for just over 4 years and I am on my third battery. The past two batteries have died on the two-year mark. The replacement cost of $85 is exorbitant, particularly since its life is so short. I don't use this every day. My mother's cheap handheld vacuum is still going without a battery replacement after 4 years. This is not good enough. The most expensive handheld vacuum on the market should have a quality battery. For this reason, I would not recommend it, unless you are happy to fork out $85 every two years.

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Pet OwnerYes
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Broo K.

Broo K.Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Legit gave me blisters.

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I was genuinely so surprised to see how bad this product was, given the rave reviews and high price.

The head compartment of this vacuum heats up so much that when I'm vacuuming on a hot summer's day, it gave me blisters. Not even a lie.

Plus, I couldn't help but get irritated that the vacuum clogs up very easily in every possible compartment, and every 5-6 vacuums I'd have to pull the ENTIRE thing apart.

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Form over function - poor usability

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I bought into the perception that Dyson = Good Design. I shouldn't have. The process for emptying the dust cannister would be comical if it wasn't so frustrating. My wife and I routinely have to use a kitchen knife to scrape out the dust cannister, which typically results in more dust over the floor. I presume the design team would have tested this process, which makes it even more baffling how it ended up in production. Totally unimpressed.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
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Not Happy Jan

Not Happy Jan

  • 3 reviews

Totally overrated

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The unit cuts off within 5 minutes and restarts after resting. Doesnt pick solids from hard floor but better for carpets.My cheap corded stick vacuum works better! Poor technical support.

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Product is used: Rarely
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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sookjja N.

sookjja N.Metropolitan Adelaide, SA

  • 5 reviews

Battery problem on Max mode

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Using this V6 absolute for 2 years. Had problem with battery as it goes flat after 5 seconds use on max mode. Costumer service was great. Step by step over the phone assessment was great. Got new replacement battery shortly after. However I find this vacuum cleaner is not the finest quality. The canister attachment to hanset is somewhat flimgy. Also the bottom door opens itself while cleaning. Not a happy cleaner

Purchased in June 2021 at Harvey Norman for $499.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
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Dyson Team ..Dyson

We certainly wouldn't expect the bin on your machine to open during use.

We would kindly ask you to email [email protected] with your details and our Dyson Experts will be in touch. We will only be happy to look into this and assist.

sookjja N.
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Dave Brazoo

Dave BrazooHunter Region, NSW

  • 2 reviews

Adaptability and Reliability to the MAX!

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Purchased in July 2021 at Harvey Norman for $599.00.

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Pet OwnerYes
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Worst buy

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Fan of Dysons for years but this has been trouble from day 1. Works for minutes then gets blocked and stops. I cant get a decent run. Wouldnt recommend to anyone. Weve only had it just over 12 months and im already looking for a replacement.

Purchased in August 2021 at David Jones.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet and Tiles
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We are sorry to hear this, we wouldn't expect any Dyson machine to experience routine blockages.

If you haven't done so already, we would encourage getting in touch with our Dyson Experts via [email protected]. We are only happy to help.

Absolutely terrible

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Absolutely terrible vacuum battery lasts 10 minutes and the suction is horrendous and it spits the dirt across the floor. I would never buy a Dyson again just not worth the money you pay for the product.

Purchased in February 2021 at Kogan.com for $350.00.

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Randa Abboud

Randa AbboudGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

  • 5 reviews

Very reliable

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Its very easy and realible to use. Very powerful and light weighted. Recommended to be simple and cleaned effectively. Its cord free for easy to transport and to clean the car

Purchased in January 2021 at Myer for $399.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
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Blackbeard

Blackbeard

  • 5 reviews

poor battery

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Poor battery performance. Got it to use for the car and the house. Battery doesn't last long enough to do the house and now struggles to make the distance with the car. The fact that a car kit will cost you over $100 is also ridiculous. Regretting this purchase.

Purchased in February 2021 at Harvey Norman.

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Product is used: Weekly
Pet OwnerYes
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Dwi

DwiIllawarra, NSW

  • 3 reviews

Its Dyson.quiet simply the best for its kind

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We have two cats live in the house and this vac just do right to clean up all the cats hair. work nicely on hard floor and carpet and it also easy to clean

Purchased in February 2021 at The Good Guys for $400.00.

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Pet OwnerYes
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Jarrod

Jarrod

  • 6 reviews

Overall a very convenient vaccuum

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After switching to a cordless vacuum, I don't think I could ever go back to a corded vacuum. The convenience of no cord is just too good!

Overall this is a very good vacuum for wood floors and carpet. The batteries usually last just long enough to quickly go over the whole house, but if you're being really thorough they tend to run out after roughly a little under 30 mins depending on how much you use the max setting--Not an issue for us, because who wants to vacuum for longer than 30 mins?

The only major pain with this vacuum for us is that it doesn't work all that great when it doesn't get proper airflow on rugs and will barely work, sometimes at all depending on the type of rug.

Purchased in December 2021 at Big W for $350.00.

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Pet OwnerYes
Floor Type Carpet, Tiles and Wood
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Dee

DeeSydney, NSW

  • 4 reviews

Great product

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Excellent product for the price. Great performance and battery life, easy to use and easy to clean. The performance on newer models is obviously stronger but this one is great value and does the job for when you need to clean a quick clean-up in small-medium spaces

Purchased in March 2021 at Big W Online Store for $350.00.

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Product is used: Monthly
Pet OwnerNo
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Dee

DeeSydney, NSW

  • 6 reviews

Nice product

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Nice product, very good suction. The battery lasts very long. Never had any issues. Easy to clean and easy to empty bucket. Easy to use. Very happy and highly recommended.


Jayahh

JayahhSouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 3 reviews

Easy and light I love it!

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I use my vacuum on floorboards, tiles and carpet. Cleans all surfaces well, cleans car floor and seats well. Only downfall is it Doesnt last long on turbo mode so you must be quick! overall heat vaccum.

Purchased in September 2021 at Big W for $299.00.

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Product is used: Daily
Pet OwnerNo
Floor Type Carpet, Linoleum, Tiles and Wood
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A McKenzie

A McKenzieHobart, TAS

Best purchase of my life!

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Purchased in January 2021 at Catch for $398.00.

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Meg

Meg

  • 8 reviews

Cant live without

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I got mine for a great price. Its amazing on carpet and the amount of sucks up is mind boggling. The battery life is short but recharges quickly. I had to replace my battery but under warranty, Dyson sent it quickly and it was covered under the warranty. Easy to install. Not the best on Lino or hardfloors but on carpets, amazing

Purchased in December 2021 at Big W for $297.00.

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unhappy

unhappySouth East Queensland, QLD

  • 2 reviews
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Faulty lemon

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I purchased v6 pet stick it worked well for a couple of months then it stopped working . Dyson sent out a replacement part it didnt help . They sent out another replacement part it helped for a couple of weeks now it doesnt charge or stay on . Its now out of warranty sent them emails no reply . I would say out of Two years I got around 3 months of it working effectively . Extremely disappointed for the price .

Purchased in August 2021 for $489.00.

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Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions about Dyson V6

What are the differences between each Dyson V6 model?

The primary difference are the included heads or attachments. While all Dyson V6 models contain the same power, charging time, and bin capacity, each model offers a different head to suit a particular household need. For example, the V6 Fluffy model caters for households that have hard floors by including a non-scratching soft roller head.

Why is my Dyson V6 pulsating when I try to use it?

The pulsing or stop-starting noise indicates there is a blockage somewhere in the vacuum. It may be in the head, wand, filter, or bin (including the flap connecting the wand to the bin). Clear these areas and check no moving parts have hair tangled in them.

What does the red flashing light mean on my Dyson V6?

If the red light flashes 12 or more times it indicates there is a problem with the battery, and it may require replacement. Fewer flashes may indicate a problem with the body of your machine. Contact Dyson on 1800 239 766 for more information.

Can I charge my Dyson V6 in a very cold or very hot environment?

Dyson recommends that your V6 unit is charged in an environment that is between 3°C (37°F) to 40°C (104°F). It is recommended that you unplug and wait to charge your vacuum if your room is hotter than colder than these temperatures.

Can I leave my Dyson V6 to continually charge in the charging station?

It is safe to leave the V6 to continually charge; either in the docking station, or just the charger plugged directly in, so the vacuum is always fully charged every time you use it. You cannot use the vacuum while plugged in.

Latest Consumer Questions

david w.

david w.asked

Is it normal for my Dyson v6 to have a blinking blue light while charging?

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Dyson
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Hi David,

Thank you for your question.

While charging the light on the machine should be a solid blue, once fully charged the light should go completely off.

If you are experiencing issues with the machine we'd kindly ask you to reach out to our helpline on 1800 239 766 with your machine handy. Our helpline is open Mon-Fri 8am-8pm and on the weekends 8.30am-4pm.

Best wishes,

Sam
Dyson Customer Care

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Thank you


Floody2169

Floody2169asked

My Dyson works fine on normal mode but on Max it cuts out after about 10 seconds. I have cleaned out every filter and disconnected and reconnected the battery, however it still didn’t work properly on Max mode. I contacted Dyson and they believed that it was the recharger, even though it was just out of warranty they sent me a new one, and they were fantastic to deal with. I received the new charger but it didn’t fix the issue. Please help me as I Love my V6 animal but I really need to be able to use the Max mode.

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We are sorry to hear the charger hasn't solved the difficulty and are happy to further assist.

So we can best assist, could you please forward your details to [email protected]? Our Dyson Experts will be in touch very shortly to assist.


Angie

Angieasked

My Dyson Animal keeps stopping on boost but is fine when boost switched off have cleaned all filters. Any help?

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We are sorry to hear your machine isn't working in Max mode

If your Dyson V6 is working well otherwise (i.e. picking up dust and debris) when not in Max mode, and the charger lights up when the machine is plugged in, it would indicate the battery on the machine would need to be replaced. You can purchase a replacement battery for the Dyson V6 here: https://shop.dyson.com.au/spare-parts/battery-967810-21

If this isn't the case, the machine is under two years old, or you have any further queries, our Dyson Experts are available via [email protected] and we will be happy to help.


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