We will compare Dyson DC59 and DC58 within this post.
Both of them are cordless. Dyson DC59 come with a detachable wand and floor tool that make it can be used as a handheld or stick vacuum cleaner, while the DC58 does not include these tools, it is just a hand vacuum. And the DC59 has a wall mounting bracket while the DC58 doesn’t.
Dyson DC59 VS DC58
| Dyson DC58 | Dyson DC59/DC59 Animal | |
|---|---|---|
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| Motor | 350W, Dyson digital motor V6 | 350W, Dyson digital motor V6 |
| Cyclone Technology Type | 2 Tier Radial™ cyclone technology | 2 Tier Radial™ cyclone technology |
| Multiple Floor Types Cleaning | NA | Yes |
| Dual Power Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Suction Power | 28 airwatts at Standard Power or 100 airwatts at BOOST mode | 28 airwatts at standard power or 100 airwatts in boost mode |
| Bin Capacity | 0.12 gallons | 0.12 gallons |
| Bag Type | Bagless | Bagless |
| Battery Type | Nickel Manganese Cobalt/Li-ion | Nickel Manganese Cobalt/Li-ion |
| Battery Life | 20 minutes on standard mode, 6 minutes Boost mode for more difficult tasks. | 26 minutes on standard mode, 6 minutes cleaning time on boost mode |
| Charge Time | 3.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Cleaner Head | The new motorized cleaner head of DC59 is more effective on picking up dust and dirt across carpeting and hard floors. | |
| Cleaner Head Width | NA | 9.8" |
| Docking Station | No | Yes |
| Battery Charger | Yes | Yes |
| Removable Wand | No | Yes |
| Floor Tool | No | Yes, the floor tool can be used to pick up dust and dirt from carpet and hard floors. |
| Combination Tool | Yes | Yes |
| Crevice Tool | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 year warranty on parts & labor | 2 year warranty on parts & labor |
| Weight | 3.4 lbs | 4.6 lbs |
| Dimensions | 8.2" x 15.6" x 5.7" (HxLxW) | 9.8" x 47.8" x 8.2" |
| Official Price | $249.99 on Dyson.com on March 30, 2014 | Dyson DC59 Animal is priced at $499.99 on Dyson.com on March 30, 2014 |
In this post, DC59 stands for DC59 Animal Cordless Cleaner while the DC58 stands for Dyson DC58 Handheld Vacuum.
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