Dyson V8

Pros

• Edge & Baseboard Cleaning (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Users frequently describe the V8 as a precision cleaner that excels at getting right up against baseboards, into corners, and around kitchen obstacles, making it a favorite for detailed hard-floor and edge work even when other vacuums handle open carpet just as well.
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Flour-clog testing shows the V8 passes where the Omni-Glide fails, indicating that its filter resists clogging with fine debris better and helps it maintain suction with less frequent filter maintenance in typical use.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Reviewers describe the V8 as relatively quiet for a cordless stick, noting that the motorized head is not overly loud and that it sounds pleasantly quiet on low power while cleaning hard floors.
• Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Owners like the V8’s cordless grab-and-go convenience, noting that its light body and stick format make it easy to carry between rooms, tackle quick messes in kitchens and hallways, and clean without worrying about outlets or cord management.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.8
  Owners like that the refreshed V8 now ships with a high-end tool set similar to Dyson’s flagships, including the motor bar head, crevice and dusting/upholstery tools, a wall-mount charger, and a motorized hair screw tool, giving flexible coverage for floors, stairs, corners, upholstery, and pet hair right out of the box.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 6 reviews 4.8
  Weighing around 5.8 pounds, the V8 is consistently described as very lightweight for a cordless stick, reducing arm fatigue and making it easier to carry upstairs and maneuver than heavier models like the V11 and Outsize.
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.8
  The V8’s whole-machine HEPA filtration is still highlighted as a strong point, capturing fine dust down to small particle sizes and passing fog-style tests, making it a good fit for more sensitive households.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Owners with pets report that on high power the V8 pulls up dog hair and everyday debris from carpet very effectively, leaving visibly cleaner paths and handling mixed messes like hair, rice, and fine dust without clogging when used for typical room-sized jobs.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.5
  On hard floors the V8 tends to perform well in both open and edging tests, though it now shares the stage with Samsung and even Shark blue on certain edge-heavy maps, keeping its performance solid rather than dominant.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4 reviews 4.5
  On typical carpets reviewers describe the V8’s pickup as fantastic, saying that on higher power it pulls up embedded pet hair, fine dust, and mixed debris and performs better than average in deep-clean tests, though a few still feel it glides less smoothly and is not quite as naturally at home on plush carpets as it is on hard floors.
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Reviewers say the V8 really shines on hard floors, where its strong suction and motorized head clear pet hair and scattered debris efficiently, making it especially popular for kitchens and mixed-surface areas that need frequent touch-ups.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Pet owners report that the V8, especially with its motorized floorhead and hair screw tool, does a strong job pulling up dog hair from carpets, stairs, and hard floors, making it a solid choice for everyday pet cleanup in smaller and medium-size homes.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Reviewers highlight the V8’s versatility, noting that it quickly converts between stick and handheld modes and, together with its expanded tool set, can handle hard floors, carpets, stairs, furniture, and above-floor dusting as a convenient supplement to a full-size vacuum.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Reviewers appreciate the included wall dock, which both charges and stores the V8 off the floor, keeping its slim, lightweight body neatly parked and ready without taking up much closet or corner space.
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  Users like that the V8 converts easily into a handheld with a motorized tool, allowing them to run it up and down stair treads and risers without juggling a cord, and most find its light weight makes stair cleaning much less of a chore.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Reviewers generally find the V8 straightforward to use thanks to its simple trigger, two power modes, and easily removable filters, though some mention a mild learning curve for the bin-release and head removal mechanisms before they feel truly intuitive.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.3
  Reviewers praise the V8’s handling, noting that its light, well-balanced body and older-style handle make it easier to steer precisely around furniture and on stairs than Dyson’s newer, bulkier designs.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  The redesigned cleaner head creates a stronger seal at floor level, and reviewers report improved performance in unsealed suction and crevice tests, making the V8 more capable at pulling dirt and crumbs out of floor grooves and gaps than earlier versions.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Owners report that the V8’s combo tool, turbo tools, and hair screw attachment make quick work of dust and pet hair on sofas and other upholstery, though the newer hair screw design can require a few extra passes compared with the older mini turbine head.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.2
  A pull-latch opens the bottom flap to drop debris, which works well once you get used to it but feels a bit fussier and less refined than the slide-to-empty mechanisms on Dyson’s newer models.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.2
  Owners and this review agree that the V8 has less raw power than newer Dyson flagships, with head and base suction scores below the V11 and Outsize, but its airflow remains above average for a cordless and sufficient for everyday debris on most hard-floor and carpet maps.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 7 reviews 4.1
  The V8’s 0.14-gallon (about 0.54 L) dust bin holds more debris than the compact slim sticks and empties easily with a pull-latch that opens the bottom, so regular kitchen and hallway messes rarely overfill it between trips to the trash.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 9 reviews 4.1
  Overall the V8 is now positioned as a comfortable, versatile and still-capable cordless that trades cutting-edge power and battery flexibility for light weight and lower cost, and this review reinforces its reputation as a cheaper Dyson that outperforms more specialized models like the Omni-Glide on clogging, hair tangling and crevice pickup, making it a strong everyday or smaller-home vacuum even if it is no longer the absolute top meta choice.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 4.1
  Users appreciate the V8’s updated motor bar head with hair-removal veins and plastic combs, along with an emptying mechanism that helps knock hair free, noting that tests with long strands show far less wrap than older designs and that any remaining tangles are usually easy to clear from the brush and bin.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  Reviewers note that the V8’s pack delivers close to 40 minutes on low power and around 10 minutes on max, with this review reiterating that real-world light-mode runtimes land in the mid-30-minute range for typical cleaning.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 8 reviews 3.9
  As an older but recently refreshed model, the V8 can feel expensive at its roughly $350–$380 street price, and this review notes that similarly priced rivals like a Shark stick with a self-emptying base can look like better deals, yet many buyers still see good value when the V8 is discounted or compared with Dyson’s own higher-end sticks thanks to its improved tools and motor bar head.
• Controls & UI ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5 reviews 3.8
  Simple controls built around a hold-to-run trigger and a low/high power switch keep the V8 easy to use, though some users wish for a toggle power option or more automated power adjustment.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 3.7
  Although the plastic feels a bit less robust than newer Dysons, many users report their V8s have survived years of regular use, and this reviewer mentions a three-year-old unit that still works like new thanks to consistent cleaning and care.
• Support & Reliability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
  The V8 benefits from Dyson’s generally reliable hardware track record but suffers from the same mixed customer support described in this review, where chat and agents often redirect buyers back to retailers for assistance.
• Carpet — High-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.5
  Carpet tests show the V8 as reliable but not spectacular, with good but not best-in-class pickup and occasional wins over the V11 thanks to slightly firmer brushes, yet it often drops to mid-pack in tougher boss-style scenarios.