I have a conventional Miele and a Xiaomi robot, and I decided to get a stick vacuum for convenience. I decided to spend a lot to get the best one and not spend money on a vacuum again. Let's start with the fact that if you want a battery stick vacuum, Dyson is the only option. Of course, there are many Dysons; I got this one because it is currently the most powerful (280Aw).

Starting with the usage, especially at first, it may feel heavy in your hand; it's something you get used to, especially if your hand is accustomed to conventional vacuums. Don't forget that you also have the weight of the motor in your hand. It is easy to control, and the built-in attachments help you with corners as soon as you remove the hose. A disadvantage is that once you put the hose back, you have to turn it off and on again for the brush to start.

This specific model has an on-off switch (not in a convenient spot); the smaller battery models require you to keep the switch pressed. This is Dyson's way of saving battery. This one has a large battery, so it is not necessary. The battery is removable, which is very important (think of mobile phones). At this moment, it is priced at €260; I hope to find it cheaper when I need it, considering it is a new model and over time its price will drop. The battery life depends on the usage and intensity of the vacuum; on carpets, it definitely struggles more. I have carpets and a dog, and at normal intensity, I can clean the whole house (about 30-40 minutes). If you don't have carpets, you can set it to eco, and it will last for the entire apartment.

At normal intensity, the vacuum's power adjusts automatically depending on how much dust it is picking up (it has a system that measures how much dust it is pulling in!!!!!). I haven't used the powerful mode, so I don't have an opinion on that. Now, regarding the screen that tells you how many millions of particles and what size the dust it has picked up is, I find it completely unnecessary, but since it has it, we look at it and say what a nice vacuum we have.

It has 2 floor heads (like most) – one with the brush it has and a system that cuts the hairs so they don't get stuck in the brush (huge convenience), ideal for carpets, with the downside that it causes a slight vibration in the hand, and the brush needs to be in motion on the carpet to avoid sticking. The other head with the roller brush and laser is for hard floors; this specific head is the best I have tried in a vacuum for dust. You can see even the tiniest particles, and it makes cleaning more enjoyable because you can see what you're doing.

Overall, in terms of effectiveness, it cleans well; I tested it on a carpet I had cleaned with the conventional vacuum, and it still picked up more dirt. It also has a small brush-type head that is ideal for sofas, cars, and dog beds. In its use, it requires a bit of love and respect, not like conventional ones that you just pull around without care. It has plastic parts to make it lighter; if we want to pull a piece of furniture, we should do it carefully because it is also expensive.

The dustbin empties easily, like all Dysons. It is good to do a general cleaning from time to time (there are videos on YouTube) to extend the battery's lifespan. I have had it for a month and use it every day; I have no regrets about my purchase. I hope to say the same in the future. If you decide to get it, I believe it is the best purchase; I also consider the v12 or v15 a good buy

Whatever you say is an understatement. Expensive... yes. The best... of course. A must-have if you have family members with serious dust allergy issues. Really no complaints. I hope the battery lasts 3+ years...