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- Impressive performance
- Attractive design
- Shorter-than-average cord
- No headlight
- Expensive
Dyson has several top-rated upright vacuums on the market, but has made only a few canister models, including the now-discontinued Dyson DC21 Stowaway. Reviewers were impressed by this bagless canister vacuum's futuristic look and advanced technology, including cyclonic suction and a pop-out dust bin. It did well in independent testing, especially on bare floors; some owners say its performance on carpet is just so-so. Current Dyson canister vacuums include the Dyson DC22 Turbinehead (*Est. $700), the Dyson DC22 Motorhead (*Est. $800), the Dyson DC23 Turbinehead (*Est. $400) and the Dyson DC23 Motorhead (*Est. $600).
The Dyson DC21 Stowaway canister vacuum is included in the latest round of independent testing from ConsumerReports.org. The U.K.-based Which? magazine covers the DC21 Stowaway, as well. We did find a detailed write-up at the Canadian website Future Shop, but it's not clear if the writer actually tried out this vacuum. Amazon.com and Epinions.com have a few dozen very positive user reviews between them.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org rates 22 canister vacuums, including the Dyson DC21 Stowaway, according to how well they perform in independent testing. Each model is scored on effectiveness (on both carpet and bare floors), tool airflow, dust emissions, handling and noise.
Review: Dyson DC21 Stowaway: First Look, Editors of ConsumerReports.org
2. Which? magazineDetails/Subscribe
The Dyson DC21 Stowaway makes it into Which? magazine's Best Buy list along with 25 other uprights and canisters. Editors give it top marks on floorboards and bare floors, and a near-perfect score on carpet.
Review: Vacuum Cleaners, Editors of Which? magazine
It's unclear if Tansey actually tests this vacuum, but he provides a good overview of the DC21 Stowaway's features, praising its pop-out dust bin and cyclonic suction. He also says the handle and canister are "remarkably maneuverable."
Review: What's New: Dyson DC21 Canister Vacuum, Paul Tansey, 2007
4. Amazon.com
The Dyson DC21 Stowaway receives mostly high ratings from the 60 or so owners posting here, though there are some dissenters. Several mention the short power cord and the poor suitability for hardwood floors as drawbacks.
Review: Dyson DC21 Stowaway Canister Vacuum, Contributors to Amazon.com
5. Epinions.com
Almost 20 owners post comments about the Dyson DC21 Stowaway canister vacuum, and most give it perfect grades.
Review: Dyson DC21 Bagless Canister Cyclonic Vacuum, Contributors to Epinions.com
CanadianTire.ca sells a variety of home appliances including vacuums. The Dyson DC21 Stowaway gets near-perfect scores from about two dozen owners.
Review: Dyson Stowaway DC21 Vacuum Reviews, Contributors to CanadianTire.ca
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