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> I don't get the point of wireless vacuum cleaner

The point of anything cordless is how it eliminates the hassle of, well, dealing with cords. In case of a vacuum cleaner, one has to:

- pull the cord out

- plug and re-plug it

- ensure it doesn't get stuck around the corners and under furniture legs

- ensure it doesn't pull some other furniture and topple them over

In addition, corded vacuums have practically no power envelope or weight restrictions, so they end up being bulky, heavy and loud, even if the context in which they are used doesn't require the power.

Dyson cordless (I can't speak to any other) in contrast:

- weighs lot less and can be carried around with ease

- can be moved around without a second thought of where the cord is or whether it can be maneuvered in a certain way

- is a lot quieter (can be used at night)

- is instantly accessible without any setup so it makes sense to use it for a few seconds to clean something up

- can be used outside of the house where there is no power outlet - e.g. in the car in a rental apartment parking

Since I switched to cordless (which has been 6 years or so), I no longer dread vacuuming. It's actually a pleasant experience and sometimes, when I get a few minutes, I do a clean of areas that get dirty often (entrance).

The battery life and the power available have improved to the point where it's no longer something I worry about (especially for my two bedroom apartment).

I've never used or even looked at Dyson, but the problem with most vacuums is how the vacuum itself slowly falls apart until it is no longer usable (even though the motor still has years of life left). For years I rocked a 1986 rainbow I bought off of ebay in 2003 for $200. But found myself using it less and less since it is big and you have to fill it with water each time.

Bought a Shark upright that I used in between my more thorough weekly rainbow vacuumings. But the shark was slowly falling apart, and you can't buy replacement parts and there are so many models, that finding used parts is not really possible either.

So I did the "buy once, cry once" routine and bought a Sebo E2 canister. Like many other European brands, parts are easily available and you no longer have a disposable product which is a win in my case.

You most definitely cannot use the Dyson V7 at night as it’s really loud, especially noticeable is the very high pitched sound.

I pack a V10 :) - Also, I didn't mean using it at night next to someone sleeping. But rather, as not to awaken your neighbors.