HoLife HM036E vs Dyson Humdinger

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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HoLife HM036E
Dyson Humdinger

Tested using Methodology v1.1

Updated Nov 18, 2024 04:57 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.3

Updated Feb 21, 2025 03:10 PM

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Our Verdict

HoLife HM036E

Dyson Humdinger

The HoLife HM036E and the Dyson Humdinger perform quite similarly overall. The HoLife performs a bit better on bare floors and low-pile carpets and has longer battery life. Its dirt compartment is slightly larger, too. On the other hand, the Dyson performs better on high-pile carpets and has fewer recurring costs.

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Variants

  • HM036E (Antique White)
  • HM036EW (Black)
  • HM036E (Blue)
  • HM036E (Red)
  • HM036E (White with Stainless Steel Filter)
  • Humdinger (Silver)

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Antique White
HM036E
Amazon.com
Silver
Humdinger
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Amazon.com
Black
HM036EW
Amazon.com
Silver
Humdinger
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Blue
HM036E
Amazon.com
Silver
Humdinger
SEE PRICE
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Red
HM036E
Amazon.com
 
White with Stainless Steel Filter
HM036E
Amazon.com
 
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

8.2
7.3

Recurring Cost 
 

7.0
10

Cracks 
 

8.0
6.5

Full Comparison

Design

Build Quality 
 

7.5
7.0

Build Quality Picture  

Vacuum Type 
 

Handheld
Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

8.0
7.5

Maintenance Picture  

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

7.0
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

HM036E HEPA Filters
971178-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

HM036E HEPA Filters
971178-01
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Storing 
 

7.6
7.6

Storing Picture  

Height 
 

17.13" (43.5 cm)
15.35" (39.0 cm)

Width 
 

5.31" (13.5 cm)
5.71" (14.5 cm)

Depth 
 

7.09" (18.0 cm)
8.66" (22.0 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

5.9
5.1

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.04 gal (0.15 L)
0.02 gal (0.08 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.15 ft (0.35 m)
0.89 ft (0.27 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

1.64 ft (0.50 m)
1.48 ft (0.45 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.9
9.1

Total Weight 
 

2.47 lbs (1.12 kg)
2.70 lbs (1.23 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.27 lbs (1.03 kg)
1.43 lbs (0.65 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

7.2
5.8

Minimum Battery Life 
 

23 min
9 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

23 min
28 min

Recharge Time 
 

160 min
162 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
No

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

No
No
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Rotating Head 
 

No
No

Power Adjustment 
 

No
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

No
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
No

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

6.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

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Suction 
 

9.1
6.7

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

46.5 inH₂O (11.58 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

24.1 inH₂O (6.00 kPa)
3.5 inH₂O (0.86 kPa)

Setting Used For Maximum  

"On", no attachments

Normal Head Suction 
 

24.1 inH₂O (6.00 kPa)
1.9 inH₂O (0.47 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"On", no attachments
"On", (Mini Motorized Tool)

Hose Diameter 
 

N/A
N/A
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Airflow 
 

4.8

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

28.5 CFM (0.8 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.2
8.2

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

73.9 dBA
73.5 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

74.0 dBA
77.8 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles) 
 

10

Setting Used  

Default

Bare Floor Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Bare Floor Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

100%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Cracks 
 

8.0
6.5

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

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Stains 
 

1.0
1.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

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Water 
 

7.5
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

Compatible without immersion
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

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Low-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

7.2

Setting Used  

Default

Low Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

80%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

Low Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

57%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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High-Pile Carpet Performance 
 

6.9

Setting Used  

Default

High Carpet Large Debris Graph  

Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

51%

Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A

High Carpet Small Debris Graph  

Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)  

51%

Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)  

N/A

Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)  

N/A
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Pet Hair Floor Performance 
 

9.8

Pet Hair Graph  

Bare Floor 
 

100%

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

98%

High-Pile Carpet 
 

94%
Automation

Physical Automation 
 

0.0

Automatic Recharging 
 

No

Automatic Bag Emptying 
 

No

Pathing Algorithm 
 

No Pathing Algorithm

Physical Boundary Markers 
 

No

Scheduled Start Buttons 
 

No

Cycle Control Buttons 
 

No

Navigation Control Buttons 
 

No
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Companion App Automation 
 

0.0

Companion App Screen Grabs  

App Name 
 

No App

iOS Availability 
 

No

Android Availability 
 

No

Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones) 
 

No

App Scheduled Start 
 

No

App Cycle Control 
 

No

Navigation Control within App 
 

No

Check Price

Antique White
HM036E
Amazon.com
Silver
Humdinger
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Black
HM036EW
Amazon.com
Silver
Humdinger
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
Blue
HM036E
Amazon.com
Silver
Humdinger
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Red
HM036E
Amazon.com
 
White with Stainless Steel Filter
HM036E
Amazon.com
 

HoLife HM036E

Dyson Humdinger

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