Dyson V8 Review

It measures 9.8×8.2×46.4 inches in total while weighing some 4.5 pounds. As such, this stick vacuum is easy to use every day if need be unlike old-school bulky models. It’s compact and easy to store away, even if your storage space is limited.

The handheld version is that much smaller since it lacks the extension wand. All its attachments are also smaller to fit the overall design.

Dyson offers two years of limited warranty for original defects in material and craft. The warranty doesn’t cover commercial use, careless operation, repairs and alterations by unauthorized parties or agents, and normal tear and wear. In most cases, it’s best to make sure of the terms by reading the details on the manufacturer’s website.

Some vacs are better for particular floors than others. For this reason, you should make sure the unit you have in mind fits the type of flooring you have at home. Luckily, Dyson V8 Absolute works well on all surfaces though it all depends on the amount and type of dirt.

Its motorized cleaner head does most of the job while you steer and maneuver the vac. It has stiff nylon bristles to remove ground-in dirt from various types of carpets.

You’ll notice it performs better on area rugs and thinner carpets, through thick rugs shouldn’t be a problem either as long as they’re well-maintained and not too dirty.

It has bristles all over the soft roller to offer edge-to-edge cleaning that’s thorough and efficient.

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You can shut the motorized head off when you move to hardwood and other bare floors. Since these are gentler surfaces, you want to make sure not to damage them with nylon bristles.

Instead, use the side with carbon fiber filaments that aren’t as rough and won’t damage the gentle area. These remove fine dust and hair from hardwood and bare floors with ease. Again, these soft bristles cover its full width.

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Though it doesn’t have swivel steering, the Dyson V8 Absolute is easy to use and maneuver with. You won’t struggle with working around furniture and different obstacles in your home.

Plus, it’s so compact and slim; you can fit it under your sofa, bed, and other pieces of furniture for some in-depth cleaning of hard-to-reach areas.

The Dyson V8 Absolute doesn’t require special maintenance. All you’ll have to do is keep its filtration system clean while also making sure there’s no clogging or any blockages.

Whatever else you feel that it requires maintenance, you should contact the manufacturer. If the unit is under warranty, tampering with it in any way might violate that deal.

As long as you keep the motorized head clean, and make sure to wash the filters regularly, the vac probably won’t require more than that.

Dyson V8 Absolute stick produces a somewhat standard level of noise. It’s not too loud to disturb the household or neighbors, but it’s also not noise-free.

People will hear it, but it’s nothing too much to handle, which is great. If you do hear higher noise, it might be due to a fault or clogging, so make sure to check if everything is alright.

Dyson recommends 3.5 hours of charging time before you use the vacuum. For that, you get about 20 minutes of run time and maximum suction power to complete your cleaning tasks.

You can either plug it into the wall mount or plug it into a socket without mounting it. It depends on what’s more comfortable for you and if you have enough space for the wall mount.

Dyson V8 is battery operated and offers up to 20 minutes of battery life. There’s no hassle of having to work around a cord and power sockets in your home.

Though cordless vacuums are easier to work with and store away, you should make sure the battery is always fully charged for maximum run time. This way, you can take full advantage of the twenty minutes of battery life it offers.

Dyson V8 Absolute is a bagless stick vacuum that comes with a dust cup. The cup is easy to empty since it’s designed to prevent you from coming in contact with the dirt that’s inside. It’s also transparent, allowing you to see when it’s full.

Still, it’s a rather small dust cup you’ll maybe have to empty a few times depending on how dirty your floors are. If you have pets, you’ll probably have to make two or three trips to the trash can.

For more options, visit our buyer’s guide on bagless vacs.

This cordless vacuum comes with a washable filter you can use throughout the entire life of this stick vacuum. It’s reusable, and as such, it’s more eco-friendly than other options on the market.

Dyson V8 Absolute stick vacuum is suitable for pet owners only if you use it as an addition to your full-size vacuum. It’s meant to maintain your house clean in between deep cleaning done by a more powerful unit.

We’ve already mentioned that this handheld vacuum isn’t the best option for picking up large debris. If the pieces aren’t as big, Dyson V8 Absolute might pick them up from bare floors, but only if they’re dry. You can find better options through our vacs for cat litter buyer’s guide.

Its suction is strong enough to pick up pet hair from all kinds of floor surfaces. However, the dust cup is on a smaller side, so you’ll probably have to empty the hair frequently depending on how often you usually clean the area.

Something we have to emphasize in this Dyson V8 review is versatility, since this model is a convertible stick vacuum you can use as a handheld vacuum at any time. It converts with a single push of a button and is quite simple to use in tight areas and even your car.