Handheld vacuum cleaner designed for pet hair pick-up
Motorized brushbar, crevice tool, and combination nozzle/dusting brush
Root Cyclone technology ensures no clogging or loss of suction
Fast-charging lithium ion battery; wall-mounted charger; hygienic dust bin
Measures 4-2/7 by 16-8/9 by 9-2/7 inches; 2-year limited warranty
Product Description
Dyson Root 6™ is great for quick clean ups. With twice the suction power of other handhelds, DC16 Animal has powerful, constant suction. Patented Root Cyclone™ technology doesn’t lose suction which is proven by the IEC 60312 Cl 2.9 test standard. DC16 Animal includes a powerful motorized brushbar for pet hair pick up, a crevice tool and combination tool. The Dyson handheld vacuum recharges up to 3 times faster than others and uses lithium ion battery technology.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
"Dyson rocks!"2009-07-01
By S. Berklund (Luck, WI)
I have been a HUGE fan of Dyson vacuums. I've had them for 10 years now. This one is just as good as the full size. Think Great Dane and the amount of hair on the furniture. Works great. The Dane even lets me vacuum her. When you're done it slides into the charger quite nicely.
"Unbelievable power; I wish attachments were compatible with my Dyson upright"2009-06-07
By Bob LaBlaw (Kirkland, WA USA)
This is the most powerful handheld vacuum I've ever seen. It runs circles around the competition. And like the rest of the Dyson line, it maintains a strong suction even as the chamber fills up. It's pretty expensive, but it's so much better than anything else I've seen out there, I think you get what you pay for.
I know other reviewers have complained about the 6 minute runtime, but I don't think it's that big of a deal. It seems to run at full power right up until the battery goes dead. And if you need to use it for more than 6 minutes on a single charge, you probably should be using a full-size vacuum instead.
My only complaint is that I can't use attachments from my upright Dyson DC14 Animal. They're so close in size - they're just a few millimeters difference in diameter - that it would've made sense to just make them interchangeable. That's the ONLY reason I'm not giving it the full 5 stars.
"Best Handheld Vac on this Planet"2009-05-26
By Mark Laden (Santa Monica, California United States)
I see most of the negative reviews on here have to do with the 6 minute battery life on the DC16. Let me tell you my experience with this handheld vac from Dyson. I always like to have a handheld vacuum around for small little cleanups and I've used endless models throughout my life. Their fates are always the same: they work OK for a few months and then get so clogged and run down that the only appropriate place to keep them is in the garbage can. These kinds of subpar vacuums would certainly NEED a battery life of much more than 6 minutes because their power was so minimal it would simply be impossible to get anything done otherwise.
I have seen this DC16 and DC16 Animal in stores for a little while and I was hesitant to purchase it due to my past experiences with handhelds, even though I have a Dyson DC07 and it's been going strong for 5+ years. One day, when we were really in need to buying a new handheld, I decided to just take the chance and get this DC16 Animal top-of-the-line, sleek as hell little bad boy.
When I took it home and was reading the directions, I actually laughed my a$$ off at the part where it talked about a 6 minute battery life. I thought that was the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard & I was ready to return it within the next couple weeks if it didn't perform adequately.
I mostly use these handheld vacuums to clean up stray kitty litter sand around the cat box, for little spills in the kitchen, etc. We usually sweep first and then vacuum everything up. Let me tell you, the first time I used this vacuum I knew there was no way I was going to return it. The power of the suction in this thing puts every worthless handheld I've ever used to SHAME. I would suck up the mess & even clean the entire cat mat, making it free of sand with such ease...I was completely floored by it.
It quickly became clear to me that the battery life was totally insignificant. For what I use the DC16 for, I have never even come close to draining 1/3 of the battery life because it is simply so efficient there is no need to make multiple passes. The fact that it is trigger activated also adds to the efficiency without wasting the battery life needlessly.
Now, keep in mind, this is just my review which is mentioning how I use this vacuum. If you are the type of person who wants to use this DC16 to dust every single hard surface, take all the animal hair off of your sheets and comforter, clean the entire kitchen floor & vacuum the entire interior of your car, I'll tell you right now not to waste your money. This is a handheld vacuum that's meant to do SMALL jobs. If it's used in this capacity, I find it hard to believe the 6 minute battery life will ever be an issue. My belief is that if you need more than 6 minutes to do the job, then it should have been done with a big model Dyson or another upright vacuum.
This was the second Dyson product I ever purchased and I love it so much that I just ordered the DC23 Canister Vacuum for the rest of the house. This may be the most expensive handheld out there but I wouldn't simply buy something for a retarded reason like the fact that it's "expensive". This is a piece of engineering art and it is worth every single penny. I'm knocking on wood but I would be really shocked if this vacuum didn't last 7-10 years. With other handhelds, they would break on me after 12-18 months...at $40-$100 a piece, you can clearly see the winner from an economic point of view.
I really respect Dyson because they are not just hype. They may be a bit pricey sometimes but their quality is simply second to none.
I hope this review helps you make up your mind. The DC16 may not be for everyone but I couldn't imagine going back my previous nightmare life of endless disappointments by Dyson's so called "competitors".
"Good for the right use"2009-05-12
By C. Johnson (San Francisco, CA)
I love this thing because it does what I need it to do: Pick up dog hair in between weekly vacuuming. I run it at least once a day over the whole downstairs -- hard wood floors and a piece of one rug. Its just incredible at picking up dog hair on floors and carpets. Yes, the battery is short but I agree with other reviewers that if you need to do more work you should get out the big vacuum! Also, its so easy to empty unlike my other dustbuster. It picks up dog hair so much better than my other dustbuster too.
"It works!!!"2009-04-15
By Tough Customer (Orange County, CA)
We've got two short-haired dogs. One of the reasons that we bought the breed is because of their "very little shedding." Surprise! Those little hairs are everywhere and they are very stubborn. I've purchased two hand vacuums and the Dyson upright previously. None of them has the power of the Dyson Animal Handheld. We are very happy with our purchase. It does the job and does it quickly. I would highly recommend this product!!!
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