Puppy Vacuum D531 — First Impressions
Hair and dust on the floor are annoying to sweep every day, so I decided to buy a vacuum. Dyson looks great but is pricey (~¥3000+). Since I’m renting and space is limited, I lowered the budget and chose the internet brand Puppy.
I bought the D-531 for ¥949. The screenshot price is just for reference—JD pricing can change daily. Time your purchase.
After some use, it’s fair to say it’s usable — for ~¥1000, expectations should match the price. Pros and cons below.
Pros
- Reasonable price; great if you don’t want to splurge.
- Battery life is fine—roughly 30 minutes.
- Removable battery makes replacements easier than an integrated pack.
- Accessories are decent, including a mite-removal kit.
Cons
- Clone-level design—hard to believe it isn’t copying Dyson. Given the market, investing in original design would be costly; early Xiaomi had the same approach.
- Average suction. Exterior design is easy to imitate, but internal engineering is harder, and the big price gap versus Dyson shows. Some debris needs multiple passes, though overall it’s acceptable.
- “One-button dust dump”? Not really. Hair wraps around the bin and won’t fall out. The included brush barely helps; I often shake the bin or pull debris out by hand.
Update
Replacing the Floor Brush
At first I didn’t know the component names, so I couldn’t find replacements. The manual revealed it’s called the “electric floor brush,” so I ordered one on Pinduoduo for ¥140 and swapped it in.
Final Thoughts
At this price, it’s basic and has rough edges — ads promise more than it delivers. Puppy’s trajectory reminds me of early Xiaomi: internet‑first, lower price, decent specs, derivative design. If you want a budget vacuum that works, this is fine. You get what you pay for.
