Dyson DC16 Root 6 Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

by Dyson

• Bagless handheld vacuum cleaner with Root Cyclone technology
• Twice the suction of other handhelds; recharges 3 times faster
• Cordless; picks up large debris; 1-touch cup-emptying system
• Battery charger, crevice tool, and combination accessory tool included
• Measures 4-2/7 by 18-2/7 by 8-8/9 inches; 2-year warranty

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000I5Q1IC
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (362 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,849 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Root 6: The only handheld that doesn't lose suction. Powerful constant suction. Patented Dyson cyclone design. 21.6 volt lithium ion battery technology recharges up to 3 x faster than others. Like many handhelds, runs 5 minutes of continuous use on each full charge. One-touch emptying - no need to touch the dirt. Lifetime washable filters, and no bags to buy.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

332 of 346 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Horrible battery life makes this a luxury purchase November 20, 2006

By GenXmom VINE™ VOICE

I am a huge fan of Dyson and own TWO Dyson uprights. Dyson sent me an email to offer registered owners first crack at purchasing this handheld which recently arrived to the US market, and I jumped at the offer, but I am extremely disappointed in the battery life.

This otherwise great tool is deeply flawed for running only five minutes. It's really a shame Dyson released this product with such a short battery-operated running time.

159 of 163 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great vacuum, tiny battery November 16, 2006

By J. Scott

Amazon Verified Purchase

The other reviews pretty much sum it up, but I'll put my thoughts in too.

(a) It's a great vacuum. It fills the niche that I was hoping it would fill perfectly: I want to vacuum something small or far away from an outlet, and I don't feel like fetching and plugging in the upright. Suction is great, the tools are great, the canister is great, etc. 5 out of 5 stars for the vacuum.

(b) The battery life is ridiculous. I got 5 minutes of hard vacuuming. The way the charger is designed, it wouldn't even be that easy to keep a spare battery, because the actual charging contacts are on the handheld itself. Come on, Dyson, lithium batteries aren't even that heavy! You could have doubled the power with no problem. You could have designed a backup charger like all the cordless power tools have. 0 out of 5 stars for battery/charger design.

I give it 4 stars overall, despite the battery issue, because I don't ever plan on using this thing for big cleaning jobs. If it's bigger than a 5 minute job, I'll just use the upright anyway. As a light, effective portable that's easy to grab for a specific job, this vacuum is very good.

177 of 191 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars A bummer for a Dyson lover November 16, 2006

By BB

Amazon Verified Purchase

I couldn't wait to get the Dyson Root 6 - I've had my Dyson DC 07 for 4 years and I LOVE it, so I figured the mini-version would be fantastic. I have 3 Dustbusters (one on each floor) and I was looking forward to the Dyson version, which I was convinced would be top notch.

I'm so sorry to be wrong.

First off, having to press the button continuously to make it work is a pain. And speaking of pain, the Root is so heavy and unbalanced - all the weight is in the back which puts a lot of strain on your wrist. I haven't noticed any difference in suction to a Dustbuster, but then again, I don't suck up bowling balls. A Dustbuster picks up lint and cat litter just as well.

Save your money - this Dyson ain't worth it.