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The sleek, trigger-powered Dyson v6 (pictures)

A closer look at Dyson's newest cordless vacuum.

Katie Pilkington
Katie is a writer, a humor blogger, a Vietnam War historian, and an avid cook. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing and is hard at work on her first novel. When she's not writing about tech, she's reading about armored cavalry units in Vietnam, or teaching her labradoodle, Lola, to overcome her lack of opposable thumbs.
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With the v6, you have the option to use the charging cord by itself or to connect it to the wall mount, creating a charging dock.

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When the v6 is charging, the indicator light is blue. The light turns off when the battery is fully charged.

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The v6 features Dyson's new digital motor and nickel manganese cobalt Lithium-ion battery for better power and efficiency.

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The v6 comes with several attachments ranging from a crevice tool to a mini motorized cleaning head.

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The attachments lock into place and you can detach them with the press of a button.

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The v6 features Dyson's cyclonic technology for greater suction.

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The v6's carbon fiber bristles are designed so that you can go from hard floors to carpet without turning the brushroll on and off.

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The handheld portion of the v6 weighs 4.6 pounds, making it easy to hold, use, and lift.

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The motorized cleaning head features a pivoting ball, similar to the ball technology of the fill-sized Dyson uprights.

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