Cited on HN 3 times, 2019–2023, never outright recommendedscore 0
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026
HN cites it as a detailed teardown of a Dyson vacuum showing little substance beneath the branding.
AvE tears down a broken Dyson Animal vacuum and its expensive replacement, criticizing the molded plastic, flimsy switches and overall engineering, with his usual profane commentary.
There are a couple of YouTube videos from AvE (he takes a bit of getting used to, but he knows a fair bit about electronics) about a Dyson vacuum cleaner [1] and hair dryer [2]. Lots of moulded plastic and glue, little substance. On the other hand, Miele recently repaired an old vacuum cleaner [3] that worked for 30 years before breaking. [1] [this video] [2] [link] [3] [link]
AvE teardown showing molded plastic and glue, little substance.
Dyson takes the cheapest panasonic parts that exists, puts a fancy case around it, and sells it for massive margins. Here's a detailed teardown of a dyson vacuum: [this video] Try a Miele next time, that's a genuine high quality vacuum cleaner that will last you a lifetime.
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