DC25 vs. DC28
Hey Fred,
it's a tough question! Since I haven't used the DC28 myself (like the DC17, it was designed purely to meet the requirements of the US market), I can't offer much personal insight into the performance. I did spend some time chatting to some of the guys who designed it though, and they're very enthusiastic about it (as you might expect!).
Airmuscle technology is just about the most sophisticated height adjustment on a vacuum since the Hoover 150's floating chassis - so advanced your car will be jealous! Little details like the light-up selector pad are extremely cool, and Dyson made the housing for the brush-bar transparent, so you can marvel at the brush-bar extending and retracting, and the powered cam rotating!
As for the DC25, I love it. If I had to pick just one Dyson from my current collection to use for the rest of my life, that would be it. But then, I don't have the option of the DC28! Would I feel differently if I did? Hard to say...as with the Miele S7 and the Hoover Slalom, I do LOVE the ability to 'steer', and I miss that when I'm using a wheeled cleaner.
A few points to consider:
- the DC28 is slightly more powerful than the DC25. Pick-up from floors should be great with both, but suction through the hose will be a little stronger with the DC28. This is a mixed blessing; you'll have more cleaning power, but the hose might fight against you a bit more! How much do you see yourself using the tools?
- the DC28 is about 4lbs heavier than the DC25. How much will you have to carry it about?
- the DC28 has around twice the bin capacity of the DC25, so you won't have to empty it as often
- the DC28 has a longer power-cord
- the DC28 costs $50 more than the DC25, although I guess this depends where you buy it...
- the hose/wand/tools are the same for both models. Both use the new 'click-fit' connections, so they're both compatible with any of the 'extra cost' tools. If you didn't already get the soft dusting brush with your DC23, I highly recommend it!
Sorry I can’t be more help here, but is there anywhere you could try both models out before making a purchase? There’s nothing like a little personal experience to help make your mind up!
