Dyson Humdinger Handheld Vacuum Cleaner

Dyson design features and build quality great, as usual. A bit disappointed in the suction, which is not as strong as what I've enjoyed with other Dyson vacs.Update 22-Mar-2025: Accidentally discovered the Max button (silver one next to the red on/off button). Happy with teh suction now.

I love this hand held vacuum - yes, it is a little pricey but you get MORE than what you pay for. The accompanying attachments fit perfectly and the absence of a chord adds to the ultimate versatility. From floors to shelves, to car seats and car mats, I use this thing just about everywhere in and out of my home. The other great thing about it is the ease of emptying and cleaning. Pop a button and all the dirt falls right out. Pop another button and you can easily wash the dirt container in the sink, dry it off, and reinstall. Super intuitive so you really do not need to dig into some owners manual to figure out what to do.

I like Dyson products and have many. However, this Humdinger is shocking for how weak the suction power is for something that costs so much. I liken it to a Black & Decker $39 handheld which are decent suction for the price, but you wouldn't pay $260 for it. I picked up my old Dyson V7 Car and Boat vacuum and compared them: the V7 was at LEAST double the suction power. Which is what I've come to expect from a handheld. Then when you look at them together you realize that the motor/venturi component of the V7 is at least twice as big as the Humdinger, which makes sense now. But they market it as the most powerful lightweight handheld, but it's only half right, it's lightweight for sure. I wish the suction was up to the typical Dyson standards, then it would be flying off the shelves.It was initially VERY frustrating that I could not find a wall mount for the Humdinger. Not sure why they decided not to offer one...big mistake. But that issue is moot now that I returned the Humdinger and bought a new V8 direct from Dyson for about $70 more than the Humdinger and I even get floor attachments.On a side note: I finally figured out that if you pay Dyson's rip off prices for a replacement battery (at Dyson.com), it will last a long time, just like the original battery. If you go for the cheaper replacements found on Amazon which I did several times, they'll last on average about two or three months and start shutting off every ten seconds on a full charge.

I own two other Dyson vacuums and like them for quality of workmanship, various tools provided, and they get the job done.I bought this model for cleaning up after my cat around the litter box etc,etc. My first impression while unpacking this model is the amount of packaging is way over the top and extremely wasteful though most of it is recyclable, but still totally unnecessary. With a bit of thought packing material could be reduced by at least 1/2.Clear instructions. Tools are what I expected and I like the carpet brush. Quality of workmanship is what I expected…good.. As other reviews have mentioned the lack of a wall mounted charger like my Dyson floor sweeper is a downer, however I knew going into the purchase it did not come with one. Vacuum performance is good given the size of the unit. If a person is expecting it to be able to pick up dimes, quarters or dog biscuits better get a full size vacuum. A BIG vacuum. As far as battery life for small,light jobs I haven’t had any issues. Don’t expect to clean a hole room with it.

I amAstonished how powerful the suction is one swipe and dirt gone. Light and quick on my stair treads. Perfect for all ur jobs. Especially if you have animal hair to pick up . Plus the charge lasts 30 minutes can’t ask for anything more. And it is not hard to clean and no odor. Clean fast and perfect

Suction great but buttons small and difficult to press

I had been looking for this vacuum for a bit and finally was able to get one. First of all let me say that overall this vacuum works great for what I need it for. I wanted something to suck up all the hair after a haircut off the floor instead of getting the giant Dyson out and having to deal with cords and attachments, this thing just cuts to the business and gets the job done quick. The other great thing is emptying out contents is so simple, you simply push down on the lever and it opens up and drops out (you can even go further by removing the entire tube and clean it fully with compressed air or cloth). This vacuum is not cheap by any means but if you can look past that remember that you get the Dyson quality with this purchase. The last thing I want to mention as a CON is Dyson shows a wall mount for this unit, however Dyson themselves got back to me telling me that it's not available and no idea as to when it would be available.

Best purchase we ever made