Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Vacuum Review

The Dyson V10's build quality is alright. Just like the Dyson V8 Animal and Dyson V7 Animal, it's mostly made of plastic, but does have a lightweight metal wand. Unfortunately, it doesn't feel particularly sturdy in places, especially its clear plastic dirt compartment, which feels like it could crack if you were to drop it. Thankfully, parts clip together easily, making routine maintenance a quick and simple process.

The Dyson V10 has quite a few parts that need to be cleaned regularly. Consider the JASHEN V16 if you want a stick/handheld vacuum with fewer maintenance requirements.

• Dirt compartment: To remove the dirt compartment, you first need to detach the wand. It can then be separated from the cyclone by pressing the red arrow on the 'spine' of the cyclone. It should be emptied whenever you notice that it's full, but be aware that dust and debris can be released into the air when doing so.
• Lint screen: The lint screen is found inside the dirt compartment. You should clean this screen when necessary by using a damp cloth to remove debris.
• HEPA filter: The HEPA filter is located on the top of the vacuum and can be unlocked from its housing by twisting it counter-clockwise, which allows you to pull it free. It should be washed once a month with cold water or when the filter maintenance indicator lights up.
• Motorized head and roller: You can use a coin to unlock the motorized head's side cover, allowing you to slide out the brushroll. You can clean this part whenever there are hair wraps by using scissors or your hands.
• Soft roller cleaner head: There are two brushrolls that can be accessed by removing the side cover on the soft roller cleaning head, which can be unlocked with a coin. If there are any hair wraps, you can remove them by hand or with scissors. You can also wash this part with cold water.
• Turbo brush: Just like the primary vacuum heads, you can remove the miniature brushroll by unlocking the turbo brush's side cover using a coin. You can clean this part by removing hair wraps with scissors or your hands.

Any part washed with water needs to air dry for at least 24 hours before using it again.

The Dyson V10 incurs virtually no recurring costs, which is outstanding. The filter is expected to last the lifetime of the vacuum as long as it's maintained. However, if any parts break or need replacing, you can purchase them directly from Dyson's website.

The Dyson V10 is alright to store. The included rack station holds the vacuum upright when not in use. It also allows you to store up to two tools directly on the station. Unfortunately, the vacuum itself lacks any sort of on-board tool storage capability, unlike the Dyson V15 Detect's wand clip.

The Dyson V10's dirt compartment is okay. It's larger than that of the Dyson V8 Animal, but it's still fairly small and needs frequent emptying. Luckily, there's an indicator that lets you know when the compartment's full. Consider the Dyson Outsize Absolute+ if you're looking for a cordless stick vacuum with a larger dirt compartment.

• Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute vacuum
• Dirt compartment/Cyclone
• HEPA filter
• Wand
• Vacuum User Guide
• Tools and brushes
  • Soft roller vacuum head with soft roller brush and rear brush bar
  • Motor vacuum head with motorized brush roller
  • Small dusting brush
  • Crevice tool with flexible extender
  • Dirt brush
  • 180-degree pivot extender
  • Soft bristle brush
  • Crevice tool
  • Extension hose
  • Motorized brush (with removable mini brushroll)
• Docking station
  • Installation manual
  • Guide and screws
  • Charging cable

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute is a cordless vacuum with a range limited only by its remaining battery life and the room left in its dirt compartment. However, its extension hose is quite short, which can make it a hassle to clean hard-to-reach spots in its handheld configuration.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute is impressively portable. It's lighter than the Dyson V11 Animal, and it doesn't feel very heavy in your hand. It also has a carrying handle, which makes it easier to bring with you to different rooms.

The Dyson V10's battery performance is decent. In its most energy-efficient 'Suction 1' mode and without any attachments fitted in place, it can last just over an hour on a single charge. However, in its high-power 'BOOST' mode with the motorized head fitted in place, it supplies roughly 10 minutes of runtime, so you need to work quickly when dealing with stubborn messes. That said, it's worth noting that battery life can vary somewhat noticeably in the real world. Luckily, there are three LED lights on the vacuum's body that let you know when your battery is running low.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute has a few extra features. It has three power modes that change its suction: 'Suction 1', which has the longest battery life, 'Suction 2', which is a balanced mode to clean bare floors and carpets, and 'BOOST' mode, which is for intensive ground-in dirt cleaning. There's also a filter light as well as a blockage light indicator. Unlike the Dyson V12 Detect Slim however, it isn't capable of automatically changing its power mode when it's on carpet or when it detects high levels of debris on the ground.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute comes with a lot of tools that easily clip onto the wand, hose, or vacuum. The hard bristle brush can retract to become the upholstery brush while the flexible crevice tool can extend and connect to the small dusting brush. There's also a harder bristle brush for stubborn dirt as well as a 180-degree extension cleaner, which can help you clean high-up places. The vacuum also features a turbo brush for tackling debris on fabric surfaces and an extension hose for cleaning hard-to-reach spots.

You can use the Dyson V10 as either a stick vacuum or in its handheld mode by detaching the wand.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute delivers outstanding performance on bare floors. It can pick up pet hair as well as small debris like rice without too much difficulty. However, while it can clear most bulky debris like cereal, some of this material can get stuck at the entry point near the head, especially when using the soft brush roll head. It should also be noted that this issue also happens with the motorized brush roll, but less frequently. If you prefer a stick vacuum that's even better on bare floors, look into the Shark Rocket Pet Pro with MultiFlex IZ163H.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute is excellent on low-pile carpet. It can easily pick up pet hair, most fine debris like baking soda, and an amazing amount of larger debris like sand. It also doesn't lose suction performance as its dirt compartment fills up with debris.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute is great on high-pile carpet. It easily clears pet hair and does a decent job of sucking up both fine debris like baking soda and larger material like sand, though you still might need to make an extra pass to collect everything. If you're looking for a vacuum with even better performance on high-pile carpets, try the Samsung Jet 90 Complete.

The Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute has good suction power at its floorhead. Its soft roller head sits against the contact surface pretty tightly, resulting in a fairly tight seal and strong crevice cleaning performance. Using it with its multi-surface floorhead, which doesn't create quite as tight a seal, results in the following suction measurements, which are notably lower.

• Maximum Suction 2.09 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
• Normal Suction 1.20 inH₂O (0.30 kPa)

The Dyson V10 has good maneuverability. Thanks to its lightweight design and plastic wheels, it can be easily moved around a room. However, since there's no on-board tool storage, you need to make sure you have the brush you want to use nearby. When cleaning under a couch or table, the filter can get in the way if you're not crouched and can hit your wrist. The vacuum can also get stuck on rug tassels, even on its lowest suction power setting. Thankfully, it can easily climb over or onto electrical cables and thick rugs.