Hacker News Reader

Bought a refurb Dyson cordless V7 on a whim - Didn't want to spend full price because this is the first cordless bagless vac I've owned and I wanted to test the waters. It's been going strong 2+ years, total game changer - will not go back to bagged/corded. Once this thing dies I'm buying the newest one.

View on HN

I haven't used the slightly older models, but it may be worth sticking with them because it's possible to adapt them to use a standard 20v tool battery (I've specifically seen this done for the V8).

Meanwhile on the V10 I have, batteries cost $130, can't be hot-swapped easily, and use a higher voltage that makes the 20v tool battery modification impractical. I planned to replace (and upgrade) the cells on the refurbished model I bought because the battery has been subpar since I received it, but so far I haven't managed to get past the abnormally-tricky plastic clips.

I've been using a V12 for a year or so and it's incredibly easy and pleasurable to use. Huge battery, rarely I use it for more than 40% of its full charge, on full speed. Plus all the quick swap accessories make it a no brainer.

I consider it the Apple of vacuums.

Reply on news.ycombinator.com