Dyson V8 Animal

Pros

• Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
• Build quality & durability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  The V8 Animal feels solid and long-lasting, with many users reporting years of reliable performance and high satisfaction even as newer models arrive.
• Cordless convenience ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  As a cord-free stick that lives on its wall dock, the V8 Animal is easy to grab for quick jobs and can usually cover a small home on a single charge.
• Emptying & Mess Control ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
• Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 5.0
  A fully sealed HEPA system keeps dust and allergens contained during regular use, so you are not breathing in what you vacuum.
• Bin & Bag ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Clogging & debris prevention ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Convertible handheld design ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The V8 Animal quickly converts between a stick and handheld unit, letting owners snap tools directly onto the motor body for quick above-floor and spot cleaning.
• Hair Pickup — Carpets ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Reviewers say the motorized brush and hair-collector design pull pet hair up from carpets effectively, keeping floors tidy even in homes with heavy shedders.
• Overall durability/longevity ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  Long-term owners often find their V8 Animal still running strongly and looking good after several years, reinforcing its reputation for lasting performance.
• Pet-Ready Features ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
  The V8 Animal’s motorized floor head and hair-collector design help it pick up pet hair from carpets reliably, making it a solid choice for homes with shedding pets.
• Accessories & Tools ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.9
• Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.8
  Overall sentiment is very positive: there is little to criticize beyond price and hard-floor limitations, and many see the V8 Animal as a great all-rounder for small to mid-size homes.
• Ease of use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  Owners find the V8 Animal easy to live with, from quick tool changes and wall docking to smooth handling in tight spaces and under furniture.
• Hard Floor — Fine Dust Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  On hard floors the V8 Animal picks up fine dust and small particles very well with its standard head, even though larger debris remains a weakness.
• Runtime (Measured, Default) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  In real-world use the V8 Animal runs around 20 minutes per charge on default mode, and tests show slightly better runtime than the V7 despite its higher power.
• Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.8
  The V8 Animal is notably lighter than newer Dyson sticks, reducing arm strain and making everyday and stair cleaning easier than with heavier models.
• Stair Cleaning ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.6
  A light body and mini motorized brush make the V8 Animal comfortable and efficient on stairs, pulling debris out of treads without much effort.
• Battery & Charging ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• Upholstery / Above-Floor Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  With its handheld mode and mini motorized brush, the V8 Animal pulls dust and hair from upholstery and car interiors effectively when pressed against the fabric.
• Versatility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Attachments, handheld mode and cordless operation make the V8 Animal a versatile cleaner that can handle floors, stairs, upholstery and tight spaces with one system.
• Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  On carpets the V8 Animal gives smooth, confident pickup with debris of all sizes, and deep-clean tests around 96% confirm strong performance even if it trails the V7 slightly.
• Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Storage footprint & upright-stand stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Maneuverability & Handling ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
• Price & Value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
• Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
  On hard floors the V8 Animal’s standard head pulls debris from gaps better than the V7, giving it above-average crevice pickup on both low and high power.
• Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5