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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
Compatible Without Immersion
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Our Verdict
Dyson Digital Slim
Dyson V9 Motorbar
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Variants
- Digital Slim (Iron/Nickel)
- V9 Submarine Extra (Dark Gray)
- V9 Motorbar (Dark Gray)
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Digital Slim
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V9 Submarine Extra
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Digital Slim
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V9 Motorbar
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Main Differences for
House
House
Threshold
House
Full Comparison
Debris Pickup
Hard Floor Pickup
5.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup
7.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks
6.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Design
Build Quality
7.0
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Brushroll
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Turbo Brush
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Extension Wand
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
Storing
6.8
Storing Picture
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Height
40.75" (103.5 cm)
Width
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Depth
11.77" (29.9 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Dirt Compartment Size
6.0
Dirt Compartment Picture
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Bagless
Yes
Volume
0.04 gal (0.16 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
Runtime
Minimum Runtime
Maximum Runtime
Battery
6.8
Minimum Battery Life
8 min
Maximum Battery Life
49 min
Recharge Time
180 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Swappable Battery
User-Serviceable Battery
Yes
Range
10
Cordless
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
0.66 ft (0.20 m)
Maximum Wand Length
2.66 ft (0.81 m)
Total Range
N/A
User Maintenance
7.5
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Portability
8.4
Total Weight
4.52 lbs (2.05 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Recurring Cost
10
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
No bag
Filter Part Number
970612-01
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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Rotating Head
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
Headlights
No
Easy On/Off
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
Blower Mode
No
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Turbo Brush
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
No
Extension Wand
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Blower Mode
No
Mobility
Portability
8.4
Total Weight
4.52 lbs (2.05 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
Carrying Handle
Yes
Maneuverability
7.0
Maneuverability Video
Alternative Configuration
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Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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Range
10
Cordless
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
0.66 ft (0.20 m)
Maximum Wand Length
2.66 ft (0.81 m)
Total Range
N/A
Air Quality
Particle Filtration
Operation Video
Particle Filtration
Average PM10 Concentration
Average PM2.5 Concentration
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Air Quality During Emptying
Emptying Video
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
5.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.0
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup
7.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction
2.0
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
60.5 inH₂O (15.08 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
0.9 inH₂O (0.22 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
0.4 inH₂O (0.10 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"MED", with Motorbar Cleaner Head
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Airflow
6.5
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
46.9 CFM (1.3 m³/min)
Noise
8.3
Noise Video
Bare Floor
70.9 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
78.4 dBA
Maneuverability
7.0
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Cracks
6.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Mopping Capabilities
Stains
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Wet Compatible
No
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Digital Slim
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V9 Motorbar
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