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Perhaps the regular Dyson vacuums are different, but I have the handheld and it is amazing. The whole design of the handheld makes cleaning easier and it looks like a laser gun from a computer game.
I was going to go with the Dyson handheld. But found the laser gun hard to use in tight corners. Ended up going with the Black and Decker. Slightly lower price, bigger battery, and the wand is a detachable hose
The Dyson handheld really benefits from the over priced attachments they sell.
Even in the standard set, some of the included attachments are worthless, and you ought to buy the extras.
The laser gun is the most versatile vacuum I have ever owned though. And for some reason I use it much more than any other vacuum I've owned.