Dyson

V9 Motorbar Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (496076-01)

Dyson V9 Motorbar Cordless Vacuum Cleaner (496076-01)

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Sentiment score44% positive
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Last updated: Apr 26, 2026

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Reddit IconAimFL
6 months ago

This is what just swayed me...got it last night, should I take it out of the box or return?

Reddit IconFear20000
4 months ago

Can confirm dustbin is crazy small. I have a 500 sqft apartment with a dog and I have the empty it twice. Thinking about exchanging it for the v10 instead. I was more so excited about the wetmop attachment but that thing sucks

Reddit Iconinkyklutz
4 months ago

Yep, can attest to this having had the V15 for a while (tried it before going for the Gen5) the difference even compared to the V10 is colossal. I’d be willing to say the V15 can, at times, be more powerful than the Gen5 under sustained load (boost) so the V15 is a no-brainer in this case. Also the V9 looks like a freak-of-nature money-grab.

Reddit IconLegal-Initial6540
6 months ago

For the love of vacuums Please don't. I've serviced and refurbed so many of these cordless Dysons. If you aren't willing too buy a phone and electronics screwdriver bit kit, avoid them. Dyson uses tiny t8and t9 screws, and the brushroll head is notorious for the little motor belt snapping. Also the parts are very expensive... They aren't worth the cost imo. On average the many ones I've serviced the factory batteries don't last more than a year or two.... The attachments break very easily, and replacing the drive belts on the motorized heads is a challenge if you havent done it before. They also start too smell bad very quickly if you don't sanitize the dust bin and aluminum dust shield built into the unit... I've also noticed the motorized heads scratch all flooring types very easily

6 months ago

OP don't get me wrong they are legitimately good vacuums.! They are just a huge pain too maintain in a way that keeps them performing close too new. My personal professional opinion though when I take the engineering and design concept into consideration is that they aren't user maintenence friendly. 

Reddit IconPowerful-Disaster-32
6 months ago

It was $330 off last weekend. My son's employee discount made it impossible to pass up. We like it so far.

Reddit IconSea_Edge185
6 months ago

Well, not because its fancy but because it's one of the best one on the market and yes I am kinda biased but I will always say the Dyson Cordless are the best of the best. You don't need the latest like the V15 since I [still have a Dyson V9 ](https://amzn.to/4oDvR90)and it's still going strong to this day. HEPA filter, able to transition from carpet, rug, to bare floor easy. And picks up the tiniest dust particles. This is my pick even with the price.

Reddit Icon_that_dude_J
4 months ago

Realistically only one choice, the most recent model. V15 detect. I have the V9, wish I waited for Black Friday and got V15 instead. I didn't buy AT Costco, bought directly from Dyson. One thing, the vacuums in this line have filters that have to be cleaned very often. On my V9, any regular use leads to the stick telling me it's time to clean the filter. Once the filter has been washed, it takes 24 hours to fully dry. We don't have any pets.

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