Dyson V8 Absolute

Pros

• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  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.
• 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.
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  Its fully sealed HEPA system keeps dust and allergens inside the vacuum so exhaust air stays clean while you clean.
• Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Hair Pickup — Hard Floors ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.9
  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.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  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.
• 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.
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  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.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.8
  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.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  On carpets the V8 Absolute provides smooth, effective pickup of debris of all sizes, performing at least as well as newer Dyson sticks in many tests.
• Comparative performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  Reviewers often find the V8 Absolute more powerful than most cordless sticks and slightly stronger than the V7 while preferring its handling and carpet performance to some newer Dyson models.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.7
  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.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  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.
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.6
  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.
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  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.
• Under-Furniture Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  Slim heads and smooth steering let the V8 Absolute reach under furniture effectively, reducing how often heavy pieces need to be moved for routine cleaning.
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.4
  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.
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  Although Dyson cordless vacuums are expensive, the V8 Absolute is seen as a more affordable Dyson option, and many buyers feel its performance, hard-floor roller and attachment bundle justify the cost when it is priced competitively or on sale.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
  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.