Dyson's new handheld vacuum is a great performer, but you might be better off just buying the V8 The Dyson Car+Boat is a handheld vacuum with suction and battery life that easily outshine the competition.
Rival vacuum brand Shark's top handheld model – the Shark UltraCyclone Pet Pro handheld vacuum – is a third of the price at $89.99 / £79.99 (about AU$150).
You'll need to weigh up whether it's worth just paying a little more for a Dyson stick vacuum (which, after all, can easily be converted into handheld mode).
The Dyson Car+Boat is a handheld vacuum with suction and battery life that put other handhelds to shame.
Because the base model is that of the full-sized V8, it's a little bulky for a handheld, and I also found it annoying to keep the trigger compressed when maneuvering into tight spots.
