Easy to assembly

Great price

My old Dyson DC16 recently died and I was frantic to find a similar replacement. I was just looking for a cordless handheld to quickly vacuum up small areas or spot clean. I saw this V8 cordless Motorhead looked almost identical to my deceased Dyson and an extra perk was that it had a detachable wand so I wouldn't have to bend down/stretch for those hard to reach places. It was $100 off so I ordered it. Straight out of the box, it was heavy.  My arm was instantly tired after trying to use it above my head.  Multiple issues: The air powerful air coming out of the exhaust vents blows debris everywhere. My small contained mess was now scattered everywhere! The direct driver power head has a plastic guide on the front. This makes it impossible to suck up anything that is larger than that clearance space. I have a parrot that drops sunflower seed shells and Cheerio cereal on the floor and this Dyson just pushes them in front of the vacuum. No room for them to be picked up because of that guide. Strike 3 for me was emptying the dust container. You have to pull hard upward to lift the head off the vacuum which then triggers the dust container bottom to swing open. This did not work easily or smoothly at all. Basically, I had to use two hands to both pry the top part up while pulling the bottom flap down to empty. If it were just one small flaw, I'd get over it but this isn't an inexpensive vacuum! I am beyond disappointed and now I have to drag it back to the Club for a refund.

The main reason I purchased this was because I have animals. It doesn't even clean well in non-animal areas. It leaves a trail of dirt to the side. I thought about taking a photo, but then I'd have to drag out my *non-Dyson* vacuum to vacuum up the left over dirt. The Dyson is lightweight and easy to maneuver, but not when it leaves a trail of dirt and I have to get another vacuum to clean up after this one.

I bought this to replace my Dyson DC-44 it finally died after 20 years or so (OMG, I loved that vacuum) especially now that I've tried this one, what a piece of crap!! The trash receptacle falls off every time I try to empty it, and it still doesn't open where the trash is supposed to come out. It also just shuts off every time I try to vacuum a rug. What did Dyson sell Sam's club a bunch of broken vacuums??? I don't know what to do I guess I wasted $400!!

After having it month it has started to leave scratches across my hardwood floors

Please make the S12 replacement roller brushes available again soon.

I at first was sceptical but not anymore. My Dyson plug in is collecting dust as I never use it anymore. I can vacuum in less time and the house is cleaner. Siberian husky fur is no challenge for my stick vacuum. I am hooked. Set up was easy peasy I did it myself. Thank you Dyson.

I initially bought this for my mom who is 65. She used couple days and said it was too heavy for her and her wrist hurts so she gave back to me. I can see why as it is already very heavy and you have to hold on to the button during vacuum. Luckily it's manageable for me but hope next one is lighter and had on/off button.

My husband bought this for me before Christmas. It is great! My only problem with it, is it is heavy for me after a while. I was wondering if there is a handle of some sort for it. That would make it the best. I have a built in, in the house, but this is so handy to just grab and go. Love it!