Name: V6 Animal
Brand: Dyson
SKU: 42968
Rating: 4.0 (41 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

performance it is extremely good at cleaning
It is easy to change the attachments
A lightweight stick vacuum is easy to move around

the button sticks as well so it gets even harder to empty
Some models emit a high-pitched whistle that can be irritating
to vacuums that are no longer available in shops

Dust bag type: Bagless
Noise level: 82 dB
Suction power: 100 W
Run time: 1200.0 min.
Product design: Stick
Energy rating: A
Dust capacity: 0.41 l

Dyson V6 Animal - Pros & Cons

performance it is extremely good at cleaning
It is easy to change the attachments
A lightweight stick vacuum is easy to move around
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The extra attachments are really handy
it's very easy to just pick up and use
It works really well on hard surfaces as well as low pile carpets
smaller motor attachment is really good for the stairs
incredibly powerful suction and better performance than most other vacuums
superb quality and easy to lift
small and effective and great for the staircase
combi tool is a good one
V6 performed admirably
easily picking up the fur
quieter vacuum cleaner
its lightweight construction makes it easy to maneuver
It also performs better on carpeted floors
Updated the scoring for maneuverability
It also has better maneuverability
and the batteries are much better too
out-of-the-box assembly is easy and intuitive
performance on bare floors is decent
lightweight and easy to carry around
Animal delivers better performance on bare floors and is great on carpets
also performs significantly better on bare floors and high-pile carpet
its performance stays consistent as its dirt compartment fills
The filter is easy to clean
cool
stylish
and interesting
flexible
and useful device
great value for money
Dyson v6 is very versatile and comes with a range of attachment tools
the v6 is a very good stick vacuum
The power button also feels responsive and the charging station is easy to fit
easy-to-steer design means
the vacuum has a well-balanced weight distribution
V6 Standard is a solid vacuum cleaner
sleek
lightweight design and convenient charging base
The handheld mode is easily accessible
light
powerful
and convenient it
It can provide continuous suction for 20 minutes
direct-drive systems provide excellent carpet agitation
excellent suction and battery life is acceptable
their design and many features
vacuum is more durable
plentiful and excellent
traditional self-standing design is easy to steer and store
exceptional cleaner that s comfortable to use
It s easy enough to clean the filter
Triflex is a wonderful vacuum in a lot of important ways
V15 Detect
are fantastic cleaners
Dyson V8 Animal has good maneuverability
Omni-glide is much more maneuverable and is easier to maintain
better built and offers better overall battery performance
handle makes it easy to carry from room to room or upstairs
The Dyson is easier to maintain and has virtually no recurring costs
It also delivers slightly better performance on all surface types
made of clear plastic with a max fill line
more accessories and tools and performs better on low-pile carpets
significantly better performance on low-pile carpet and is even
better built
more maneuverable
and charges much faster

the button sticks as well so it gets even harder to empty
Some models emit a high-pitched whistle that can be irritating
to vacuums that are no longer available in shops
Not all come with an additional battery
the red slider is a little resistant to being pushed down
It always felt so dangerous brandishing such a heavy thing on the stairs
V6 cordless stick vacuum struggled a little to clean carpeting
this feature drains battery life
the maximum mode has a severely limited runtime - just seven minutes on full power
soft roller was made for hardwood
it a little annoying to use at times
the head is a bit smaller than those on other vacuums
large
clunky hand-me-down vacuum
it struggles with bulkier material
Struggles with large debris on bare floors
it lacks any automatic power adjustment capability
it has disappointing battery life
Max mode is only really necessary for big spills
no power indicator - the vacuum simply shuts down completely
It didn t kick dirt around the floor
rating is not included in our total score
The battery takes around three hours to charge back to full
base plate could get over top of the debris
the vacuum died on me a few times as a result
cost an arm and a leg
mid-pile carpet performance
the tools not in use are often in a drawer and forgotten
it s tucked into a corner in my kitchen)
it also means more expensive
need to use Max mode very often due to the power of the vacuum
Without a HEPA filter
holding the button may get tiring
as it drops the battery life down to around six minutes
the battery is too hot or cold to charge effectively
Does the Dyson v6 have a HEPA filter
Dyson v6 Standard does not have a HEPA filter
a cordless vacuum so cannot be run with a cord
Does the Dyson v6 come with hard to reach attachment tools
Dyson V6 batteries are not compatible with Dyson V7 models
Almost no spot can be missed with such an abundance of attachments
the Dyson V6 is not compatible with some other batteries
no big
bulky parts in the base unit
Dyson V6 batteries are not compatible with Dyson V8 models
Neither model has a dust sensor
high prices and mediocre reliability
it snowplows big debris like nobody s business
terrible top-heavy handling and mediocre cleaning performance
It s heavy and a little hard to steer
Its battery takes a lot less time to charge
Dyson V8 Animal is poor for workshop cleaning
Removing hair by hand is somewhat difficult
its battery life is somewhat limited
The vacuum also tends to get stuck on rug tassels

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Dyson V6 Animal - Full Specifications

Product type	Table

Colour of product	Blue Grey Grey,Purple Purple Red Silver
Product design	Stick

Dust bag type	Bagless
Noise level	82.0 dB
Suction power	100.0 W
Input power	100.0 W
Power supply	Battery
Run time	1200.0 min.
Battery type	Li-Ion
Voltage	21.6 V

Energy rating	A

Dust capacity	0.09 gal
Weight	10.25 lb
Depth	9.84 in
Width	8.19 in
Height	47.8 in

Dust emission class	A
Hard floor cleaning class	A
Carpet cleaning class	A

Crevice nozzle	yes
Furniture brush	yes
Floor nozzle	yes
Furniture nozzle	yes
Rotary nozzle	yes

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Dyson V6 Animal Dyson - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.1

Based on 7 reviews

Dyson V6 Animal A large price drop makes the Dyson v6 a whole new Animal

CNET

Published: 12.02.2015

A large price drop makes the Dyson v6 a whole new Animal

Complete with a reasonable new price, the Dyson v6 stands tall as one of the better stick vacs we've tested.

Dyson V6 Animal Dyson V6 Absolute review: One of the best cordless vacuum cleaners

Expert Reviews

Published: 20.10.2015

Dyson V6 Absolute review: One of the best cordless vacuum cleaners

5.0

An incredibly light cordless vacuum cleaner that's perfect at cleaning a wide variety of surfaces, from carpets to hard floors

Dyson V6 Animal Dyson V6 Absolute review: Not as perfect as the V8, but still a solid choice

Published: 20.11.2017

Dyson V6 Absolute review: Not as perfect as the V8, but still a solid choice

4.0

Does this multi-headed handheld suck in the good way or the bad way?

RTINGS.com

Published: 25.01.2022

Dyson V7 Animal Review

3.8

The Dyson V7 Animal is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum. It's lightweight, maneuverable, and has quite a few different attachments. It also delivers impressive c...

TopTenReviews

Published: 15.05.2018

Dyson V6 Review

4.0

The Dyson V6 has a short battery runtime and is not the best at cleaning carpets, but is an excellent choice for hardwood floors.

ProductReview.com.au

Dyson V6 Animal

Dyson V6 Animal (Stick or Cordless Vacuum Cleaner): 4.1 out of 5 stars from 738 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

RTINGS.com

Published: 18.11.2021

Dyson V8 Animal Review

3.9

The Dyson V8 Animal is a cordless stick/handheld vacuum. It's effectively a replacement for the older Dyson V7 Animal, with a more powerful suction motor and a s...