Dyson or Henry?

I had a Dyson and couldn't get rid of it quickly enough. I now have a Gtech which is very light and easy to use. The only downside is that it constantly needs emptying; perhaps I have excessively dusty carpets? I also have an ancient Henry who is very heavy and gets stuck round corners - I talk to him to encourage him to keep up! (?)

I have a cordless Dyson and it is great, just remember to put it on charge. x

I'm another fan of the Gtech upright and hand held, bought as a package a year ago. So light and easy to use. We also have an old Miele which is quite good on the stairs. We had a Dyson which OH insisted on buying before the GTech, so heavy and cumbersome especially carrying upstairs that after a few weeks I refused to use it, hence the Tech. The Dyson was given away to a young relative, far fitter and agile than me. My DIL had a Henry and hated it after a short time, not sure if she still has it.

BTW
I do still have an upright heavy Dyson which Paw bought when he was working away from home and renting a flat in Bournemouth . Goodness knows why, he had a cleaner and would never have used it. I expect he wanted to show willing though.
I hate it with a passion as it is heavy and the cord doesn’t retract and I have no idea how to use it anyway.
So it is going for free if anybody knows anybody who needs one! (Muscles required)

I've posted before on this topic. I have a cordless Dyson and was very pleased with it.Then, to my delight, I won a Shark in a Gransnet competition! It wins over the Dyson in every way.I now keep the Shark downstairs and the other is fine for bedrooms.
I also voluntarily help to clean in my carpeted Church where I am the envy of all as I rock up with my Shark.It's 2 batteries keep me busy for around an
hour and I've cleaned a bigger area than the other helpers effortlessly.I should claim commission on the number my friends have bought as a result

Cordless, bagged Gtech - excellent - love it! I’m not a fan of housework by any means, but I really enjoy using this - it’s so light and efficient. We have some carpeted rooms, some laminate with rugs - deals with it all.

I’m very interested in this conversation (sad) I love my dyson, but I can’t get a lot done, even though I’ve upgraded to the latest model.
I shall definitely consider buying a shark

I love the idea of going cordless for convenience but do you think 20 minutes run time is enough? Then it needs recharging with the job only half done. Is this a problem? Any feedback would be very helpful as I don't want to make a mistake. You have to buy online now because shops with friendly helpful salesmen are a thing of the past. Not easy is it?

Love my Henry, hardworking and basic but very difficult on the stairs.

I live in a snall house, and found the Henry very annoying, as it was forever getting caught up on furniture and door frames, and I don't think it picked up particularly well from my carpets either.

Snall? I meant small.

I had to abandon my Sebo years ago when the weight just got too much. I really do recommend the modern cordless ones they are great. So liberating, light and easy to use. There is no bag, you just eject the stuff straight into the bin so its much more environmental. You do find yourself using them slightly differently to the standard uprights or hoovers. Its much more a little and often regime but you soon get used to it. There are several really good brands out their. Personably I'm a GTECH person but others work very well, its a matter or personal preference. The other day I found myself using a traditional upright and just could not believe how heavy and cumbersome it was...so glad I converted.

mrsmopp I bought myself a cordless Dyson animal at great expense about a year ago. They have got cheaper since I'm glad to say.
I find it good but it does run out of charge quickly. It's kept in it's base which is permanently plugged in.
Since then, I've heard that the Shark comes with a spare battery so one can be charging while the other is hoovering.
I like that I have to stop after 20 minutes.