Dyson DC16 Root 6 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Have you noticed how dust and dirt tends to congregate at the most inconvenient times and places? Perhaps a handheld cleaner is the answer.

Verdict: Click image to enlarge One of the more successful examples of recent British ingenuity is that demonstrated by James Dyson and his desire to make things work better

Pros: Portable, powerful, motorised head, bagless

Cons: Only lasts 6 minutes before it needs recharging

Verdict: In our tests the Dyson DC16 performed brilliantly with plenty of suck for the entire time of the charge, but you'll only get 6 minutes of charge