A lot of reviewers are complaining about Dyson DC16 Root 6 Bagless Handheld battery life, but I wonder what they are comparing it too. Do you really expect a handheld to be able to hoover a whole car, or is that perhaps a job better suited to a mains powered device? Surely, this is for using for small areas that need a quick clean - in my case under the table once the monkeys have been fed, or when I have walked through the house in the morning dropping dried mud off my running shoes. For those jobs, this works perfectly. And wall mounting inside a cupboard makes it discrete and accessible. So, fit for purpose....

The Dyson DC16 Root is a total waste of time. Both myself and father-in-law bought one at the same time. Neither of them worked, we waited several months for Dyson to sort out faulty chargers etc. Wish I had returned now under the sale of goods act - as it is certainly not fit for purpose. Save your money and purchase something that will plug into your lighter socket, it will do a better job. It is a total joke

I won't be buying Dyson again

What a really good product the Dyson DC16 Root 6 Bagless Handheld is, Suction is really good & its a sturdy product, perfect for what i want in a hand held.....but I am experiencing a battery problem with my one. i cannot use it now because the battery now lasts for around five or six seconds & yes its out of warranty, i do not intend buying an expensive new battery.

Lightweight, effective, great at suction, clear easy to clean area where rubbish goes. Brilliant for stairs!!! great for cars too, far more power and suction than most car vacs have. when using the long nozzle attachment its very directional suction will pull in whatever you're aiming it at - especially large spiders! Sturdy strong build. A great useful item to have in addition to a regular vacuum cleaner, useful to pull out and do any cobwebs etc as they appear instead of using a feather duster which only moves them! makes for a very useful crumb cleaner too for spot areas on carpet etc. Due to its run time and battery life though I do feel that the Dyson DC16 should be considerably cheaper to buy.

My Dyson DC16 Root 6 never loses suction power as is shuts down as soon as the battery sends a signal that it's getting weak. There isn't enough time to vacuum both the front and back floors of my car. A car cord would really make this vacuum useful. For spills in the house it seems to be fine as most small ones can be cleaned up in a minute or two.

Handy little hoover for spot cleaning, furniture etc, pretty good with pet hair. Its portable and got good suction but the battery life is pathetic, mine didnt last long at all.

I would forget the Dyson DC16 Root 6 Bagless Handheld vacuum cleaner and go for something else, which though it might lack the flashy appearance, will in all probability be cheaper, more efficient and will fit neatly and discreetly near your electrical socket. It is very easy to accidentally switch the cleaner on when picking it up due to the location of the on off switch on the handle. Unfortunately, the 'bizarre' design seems to have been the main focus of this vacuum cleaner when it should have been functionality in my eyes. Mine simply fails to pick up dirt efficiently, is hopeless on carpets and on the model we have the machine does not always make the connection to the charging base and needs to be pushed in carefully (it still pops out and so fails to charge on occasions).

Found the Dyson DC16 Root 6 Bagless Handheld very expensive for the time to use ratio. It needs a longer battery life 5 to 6 minute operation with a three hour charge cycle is not what I expected.

Bought the Animal version (£40 or so premium) of the DC16 as we have a couple of cats. It's a pretty expensive vacuum cleaner (not a Hoover, that's another brand!), but it does a VERY good job for a battery powered unit. The powered 'Animal' head with rotating brush is very handy for removing pet hair from furniture and is a credible alternative to a mains powered machine for small clean-ups.
The only downside is the rather short 6 mins of battery life from the fully charged battery, although I haven't found it a problem in the house so far. The whole cleaner slots into the charging unit when you've finished with it, so keeping the battery fully charged is 'hassle free'. The battery is a 21v Li-Ion unit too, so constantly topping it up shouldn't hurt it.

The Dyson DC 16 hand held hoover is a gem. It might be a bit expensive and slightly larger than most other hand-held vacuum cleaners, however, as you can expect with any Dyson product, it is superbly engineered and very effective at what it does. Its engine is powerful and will suck anything it attacks, while the ergonomics mean that you can dispose the rubbish accumulated with the single click of a button. You don't even need to get your hands dirty! It comes with a charger and a handy wall-socket. Looks-wise, it reminds of some sort of space-gun. Even if a bit large, it is still quite light and easy to use. If you do not mind paying a bit more for your household goods, this would make a great purchase for your home.

My rating: 85%

A review of Dyson DC16 Root 6 Bagless Handheld
This is useful to just have around the house for quick bits of cleaning where formerly you might have used a dustpan and brush, also it's ideal for car cleaning.