Dyson V8 Absolute

Pros

• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  The V8 Absolute accessory bundle includes a soft roller head, mini motorized brush, crevice tool and combo tool, giving owners flexible options for cars, furniture, stairs and hard floors.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  A soft roller head and strong suction let the V8 Absolute pick up surprising amounts of fine dust from hard floors in just a few passes while staying gentle on delicate surfaces.
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The V8 Absolute feels solid and long-lasting, and owner feedback over several years points to high reliability and satisfaction.
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Users report virtually no clogging issues with the V8 Absolute, even when picking up larger debris on carpets, so suction stays steady throughout a cleaning session.
• Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9
  Its fully sealed HEPA system keeps dust and allergens inside the vacuum so exhaust air stays clean while you clean.
• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  The V8 Absolute delivers consistently strong suction in normal and max modes, remaining more powerful than many cordless sticks and rarely feeling underpowered on carpet or hard floors.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  The V8 Absolute quickly converts into a handheld vacuum for tackling furniture, stairs and car interiors away from the floor.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  A hygienic dirt ejector lets owners empty the V8’s dust bin with a quick action, keeping emptying easy and relatively mess free.
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Overall, sentiment toward the V8 Absolute is very positive: there is little to criticize beyond price and the standard head’s hard-floor limits, and many see it as a great all-rounder, especially for homes with significant hard flooring.
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Upholstery tools and the mini motorized brush allow the V8 Absolute to pull dust and debris from cloth furniture, car interiors and other above-floor areas effectively when pressed against the surface.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  With both a standard head and a soft roller plus multiple tools, the V8 Absolute adapts easily to carpets, hard floors, stairs and above-floor cleaning in one cordless system.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  The V8 Absolute offers around 40 minutes of standard runtime plus short max power bursts, and tests show slightly better battery life than the V7 despite its higher power, usually finishing whole-home cleans on one charge.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  On carpets the V8 Absolute provides smooth pickup of debris of all sizes, with deep-clean scores around the mid-90s and performance that many testers prefer to newer Dyson heads even if it trails the V7 slightly in one test.
• Cyclone performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Two-tier radial cyclones maintain airflow and help the V8 Absolute capture fine dust efficiently, supporting its strong overall cleaning performance.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Owners find the V8 Absolute straightforward to use day to day, with easy tool swaps and smooth operation that makes cleaning feel less like a chore.
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  A light body paired with the mini motorized brush makes the V8 Absolute comfortable and effective on stairs, pulling debris from treads without much effort.
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The wall-mounted docking station stores the V8 Absolute neatly and recharges it between uses so it is always ready to grab.
• Surface safety with attachments ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  The soft roller cleaner head is gentle on hard floors, helping the V8 Absolute clean delicate surfaces without scratching or scuffing them.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  The V8 Absolute steers nimbly around and under furniture, and its balanced weight helps it feel agile rather than tiring in everyday use.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Compared with newer Dysons, the V8 Absolute runs noticeably quieter, especially on max power, making it more comfortable for routine household cleaning.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  As a relatively light Dyson stick, the V8 Absolute is easier on the arms than newer, heavier models, which helps during longer cleaning runs and stair work.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  Although Dyson cordless vacuums are expensive, the V8 Absolute is seen as a relatively affordable Dyson option, and frequent sales—sometimes even undercutting the V8 Animal—help its strong hard-floor roller and accessory bundle feel worth the price.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  The standard head on the V8 Absolute performs very well in crevice tests on hard floors, pulling debris from gaps better than older Dyson designs.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  Long hair can still wrap around the brushroll from time to time, but in testing the V8 Absolute showed no tangles with shorter strands and only minimal wrap with long hair, and it is usually easy to snip away during maintenance.