Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #5969 in Home
- Color: Iron/Yellow
- Brand: Dyson
- Model: DC34
- Dimensions: 8.10" h x
12.70" w x
4.40" l,
4.00 pounds
Features
- Powered by Dyson digital motor- up to 3 times faster than conventional motors - creates the most power efficient handheld
- No loss of suction
- Recharges up to 3 times faster
- Hygienic bin emptying
- 2 Year Warranty- parts and labor guaranteed by Dyson
- Powered by Dyson digital motor- up to 3 times faster than conventional motors - creates the most power efficient handheld
- No loss of suction
- Recharges up to 3 times faster
- Hygienic bin emptying
- 2 Year Warranty- parts and labor guaranteed by Dyson
Product Description
Dyson DC34 handheld cordless vacuum cleaner is designed for small tasks at home, work, or in your car. Powered by the Dyson digital motor and Root Cyclone™ Technology, the DC34 is the most powerful handheld that doesn’t lose suction. Weighing just 2.9 lbs, the DC34 handheld is lightweight and easy to handle, without compromising on cleaning power. The Lithium-ion battery releases its charge evenly, with no drop-off as you clean. The dual power mode offers running time of either 15 minutes of high constant suction or 6 minutes of MAX power for more difficult tasks. An LED indicator on the battery flashes when there’s less than 1 minute of power left. Clear bin allows you to see when it’s full, and is easily emptied with the push of a button minimizing contact with dirt and allergens. Made of tough, durable polycarbonate, the same material used to make crash helmets and dashboards, the DC34 is made to withstand bumps and bruises. DC34 includes a crevice tool and a combination accessory tool, as well as a 2 year parts and labor warranty.
Customer Reviews
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217 of 226 people found the following review helpful.
Didn't live up to the Dyson name - comparison with Black & Decker Flex fvh1200 hand held vac
By LizardLips
Dyson DC 34 handheld vs Black and Decker Flex fvh1200 handheldPurpose of purchase: Clean cat litter around cat box, cat hair on chairs, occasional spills; some dusting (ceiling fans, behind TV's). Also, we needed cordless vac to take out to the parking lot to clean the cars.I asked Santa for the Dyson handheld as a Christmas gift because we have a Dyson canister vac that we bought back in 2006 that really impressed us with how well it worked. It remains the best vacuum we've ever owned, but it cost a pretty penny - $500 at the time. However, it just really blew us away performance-wise, and proved the old adage of getting what one pays for.Based on that experience, and because we were disgruntled with the performance of our ancient, messy, corded handvac, we decided that dishing out the big bucks on a Dyson hand vac would be the way to go. On Christmas morning, I opened up the Dyson, turned it on and went about cleaning everything in the living room but was disappointed with the lack of "wow factor": It seemed sort of average, and certainly didn't live up to my expectations. So, I went onto Amazon to do more research, putting a lot of thought into what I'd be using it for; and decided to pick up and try out the B&D model before making any hasty decision to return the Dyson.Having the two units at home, I tested them both over the next two days on my ceiling fan, around the cat box, kitchen drawers, etc. - often simultaneously using them side by side, switching hands frequently so as not to favor one particular vacuum. When done, I emptied the contents of each onto a piece of paper to examine the quantity of contents the dust bins. I was shocked by how much more debris was in the B&D and can only surmise that it was due to the inferior physical design of the Dyson (the angle issue -see below) in re. to how well it made contact with the surfaces that I'd been attempting to clean. Also, the B&D came with a nifty pet hair cleaning attachment, which I used on one half of a cat-hair-covered chair (using the Dyson with it's normal attachments for the other) and, in general, there were many areas in different rooms that I simply couldn't reach with the Dyson that I could with the B&D due to its elongated, flexible wand.Cost: Dyson handheld - $176 (obviously a great bargain) at Best Buy; B&D Flex, $56 at Walmart. Each was priced at about half off the original MSRP.Battery Life: Much longer on Dyson (about twice as long)Charge time: Much faster on Dyson (3 hours vs. 20 hours)Design: Dyson looks cooler but functionally, the design of the B&D model made it more effective at getting into tight spots. Also, even though the Dyson weighs in at only 2.92 lbs, and the B&D weighs about a lb to 1.5 lbs more (I couldn't find actual weight and when comparing specs on Amazon/Internet - Dyson lists actual unit weight and B&D lists shipping weight) due to the angle in which one needs to hold the Dyson in relation to the object being cleaned, AND the fact that one must always push the "on" button on the Dyson where it is gripped ( a power saving but at times annoying feature) it was actually much more tiring to use the Dyson -and I'm a total wimp who initially was excited about the lighter weight of the Dyson, and almost didn't do this experiment after realizing that most of the other hand vacs out there weigh considerably more than the Dyson.Performance: Due to the difficulty in getting the angle right while holding the Dyson, even though it obviously had more suction power than the B&D model, as proven by oh-so scientifically attaching to each vac to the palm my hands then trying to lift them off the ground via suction power, I found that I was able to clean up more dirt with the B&D. That really surprised me because, at best, I expected them to clean up about the same amount, but actually went into the experiment assuming the Dyson would outperform the cheaper model.When trying to clean my ceiling fan, the awkward position of the Dyson made it so that it offered no benefit over lugging out my canister vac. But due to the flexibility of the hose on the B&D, I was able to clean in all of its nooks and crannies.Both units have a two year warranty. My previous experience with Dyson's customer service was excellent (on my canister vac) while previous experience with B&D (many years ago for a power tool) was just so-so, maybe a little frustrating if memory serves. I'm a little concerned about the poor customer service reviewers have noted with Black and Decker models, but even still, I expect that if anything goes wrong with the B&D, I can get them to honor their warranty, even if it isn't a terrific experience.We're returning the Dyson because, for our particular needs, the B&D worked just as well or better, and cost a whopping $120 less! There is just no way to justify that kind of cost discrepancy. So, for all of you out there who wish you could afford the Dyson, but actually only have $60, don't feel like you're losing out. There may be some aspects of the Dyson that are nicer (longer battery life, shorter charge time) but for cleaning around the cat box and under the car seats, the $56 B&D model more than met our needs.If each of the units had cost the exact same amount, I'd probably give each of them 4 stars. However, since money is important to me, Dyson gets two stars for its awkward-to-hold design, and for overpricing the unit, while the B&D gets 5 stars for being such a bargain in comparison - and, of course, easier to use.As a last thought, if my needs were different - i.e., I needed to get out the hand vac several times a day to use for 20 minutes or more each time and had a very specific purpose for it, I *MAY* have gone with the Dyson, especially if pet hair wasn't an issue.
43 of 48 people found the following review helpful.
4 minutes to vacuum my steps
By Jeffrey S. Gutkind
I received this Dyson for a birthday present from my wife. Love the idea, but does not live up to the Dyson reputation. Good suction, however we purchased this vacuum so I can vacuum my steps easily without running up and down with a plug. Well I got to about my 3rd step and the vacuum flashes a light which means it is almost our of batteries. I thought that was weird. I then plugged it in overnight and tried again this morning. Same thing happened. I tried a third time and the full charge only lasted 3:50 seconds until it was totally out of juice. It says 6 minutes on high, which seems too short as well, but under 4 minutes is just a sad story. We do have another pet vacuum from Dyson that we absolutely love. Well worth every penny we spent for it. This one goes back as it does not live up to the Dyson quality...
22 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
Love this little one!!!
By BellaItaly
I absolutely love this little vacuum!!! It is great for the high chair crumbs as well as all those other little and big spots that really don't require the entire vacuum. I also love that it can take the stair attachment that came with my Dyson Ball vacuum. While the stair brush does not spin very fast it still picks up a ton from carpeted stairs and makes for a much easier job. As for complaints regarding the battery...I haven't had to recharge it yet and I have used it for over a month for the little jobs around the house, the stairs and the back seat of the car where the dog sits!!!
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10:04 PM
admin
Still a great hand vac!
So far so good...
Good