The Lightest Heavy-Hitter? A Review of the Dyson V9 Motorbar Cordless Vacuum
If you follow Dyson, you know the drill: V8, V10, V11, V15… the numbers usually go up as the vacuums get bigger and more powerful. But recently, the Dyson V9 Motorbar has quietly entered the chat, and it’s turning heads for a different reason: it puts your comfort first.
Weighing in at just 4.6 lbs, this is one of Dyson’s lightest stick vacuums ever. But does shedding the weight mean shedding the power? I’ve dug into the specs, features, and real-world performance to see if this featherweight champion can still knock out the dirt in your home.
What You Get: The Key Features
The V9 isn't trying to be the massive V15; it's trying to be the vacuum you actually want to pick up every day.
- Ultra-Lightweight Design: At 4.6 lbs, it is significantly lighter than most cordless models. This makes it a breeze to lift for cleaning curtains, ceiling corners, or carrying up and down stairs.
- Motorbar™ Cleaner Head: This is the star feature for pet owners. The head has polycarbonate hair removal vanes that automatically clear wrapped hair from the brush bar as you clean. No more cutting hair off the roller with scissors.
- LCD Screen: Unlike the older V8, the V9 brings modern tech to the table. A crisp LCD screen shows you the remaining run time (down to the second), current power mode, and maintenance alerts.
- 40-Minute Run Time: It offers up to 40 minutes of fade-free suction, which is plenty for apartments or quick daily cleans in larger homes.
- Whole-Machine Filtration: It traps 99.99% of microscopic particles as small as 0.3 microns, expelling cleaner air than you breathe—a must for allergy sufferers.
How It Performs: The Real-World Test
The V9 shines in maneuverability. Users consistently report that it feels almost weightless compared to older, bulkier units. It glides under furniture and transitions from hard floors to carpets without missing a beat.
The Motorbar head lives up to the hype. It handles long human hair and pet fur exceptionally well, channeling it straight into the bin rather than letting it tangle around the brush.
However, there are trade-offs for that lightweight design. The dust bin is small (0.3L). If you have a large home with three shedding dogs, you will be emptying this bin multiple times per session. Also, while the suction (100 Air Watts) is excellent for daily dirt and dust, it doesn't have the extreme, carpet-lifting torque of the heavier V15 Gen5 models.
The Final Verdict: Is It Worth It?
Yes, if you prioritize comfort and convenience.
If you live in a massive farmhouse with deep pile carpets, you might want the bigger bin and power of a V15. But for apartment dwellers, townhome owners, or anyone who finds heavy vacuums painful to use, the Dyson V9 Motorbar is perfect.
It hits the "Goldilocks" zone: light enough to grab for a 30-second spill, but powerful enough to clean your whole floor plan on a Saturday morning.
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