I have a v11 Dyson pet stick vac. It has an attachment that essentially turns it into a handheld that I can use on the couch. I have a golden retriever and I love that thing.
I mean, the dyson is good for picking up like visual dirt and debris on the ground if you don’t feel like pulling out the Felix. That’s about it though. The SEBO will be better at almost everything else except convenience.
Don’t go cordless. I had a Dyson stick V11 for maybe 5 years. It started out great then the battery died quicker and quicker. To get proper suction I had to move to boost mode which drains the battery even faster. My home is 1700 sq ft mostly carpet. 2 batteries couldn’t get the entire home cleaned towards the end. I went with a sebo Felix. About 100 to 150 more than your budget. It is a beast on carpet but needs some accessories to be really useful on stairs. I would stick with corded for the best most consistent suction.
I just got rid of my old Dyson stick because of this issue. Had to use two batteries to vacuum my ~1,700 sq ft house. No matter what you pick stick with corded.
Dyson V11 is the best bang for the buck you’ll get out of a stick vacuum. I have it and it works great. Use it on my car as well
It’s as strong as the v15 without all the features.
I'm biased toward Dyson because I'm the satisfied owner of a Dyson V12. My V12 is powerful, light weight and easy to maneuver. The battery and filters are easily replaceable. I would recommend either the V12 or something with a larger bin, such as the V11.
\#1 - guys, please don't ever get your wife a household appliance or cleaning supplies as a gift. Would you like it if your wife "gave" you a Christmas gift of an oven if the oven broke? Or a garage door repair if your garage door broke? No, you would just buy a new one or fix what was broken. Even if it is something she would enjoy using, an appliance to clean your house is not a gift.
\#2 - my V11 just stopped working right when the 2-year warranty was up. The vacuum will run for a few seconds and then cut off. Dyson's customer service has been horrendous and after replacing the battery and the filter, I'm now being told I need to replace the body. From browsing Reddit, this seems like a common issue. The new battery was $100 and the new body is $130. This is the 2nd Dyson stick vacuum that we've had go bad after a few years. There is also no option to leave a review now that it has been so long. If I could do it over again, I would just go with a cheaper stick vacuum or invest more in something nicer like a Miele that will actually last.
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