Dyson - V8 Absolute

I’ve had two. The Dyson v8 absolute. And the 10. Both are spectacular batteries have never had an issue. Have dogs and 4 girls. If you take care of them they take care of you. Clean them out once or twice a year. Sorry to hear about everyone’s bad luck. Maybe I got two well made ones not sure. But we used both daily and never had a single issue. Going on 8 yrs and they both still run great. Still same factory batteries. Old one went up to our camp when we bought the new one. Used the one at camp 3 weeks ago not a single issue. Sorry you all hate Dyson so bad but I’m on the other side on this one

I find it fascinating that rainbow isn't on here. I've never been to the vacuum sub though. Maybe I have confirmation bias because there are two of them in my family. My grandmother had one and gave it to my mother when she upgraded to a newer one. my mom has had a couple of parts changed over the years, but its easily 35+years old. My mom gave it to my sister after replacing the power cord and switch, when she upgraded. I have a feeling it will go to her oldest daughter in 20 years. My Dyson V8 Absolute definitely won't do that. I need to replace the battery and there is a crack in the handle. My 4yo loves it though, and has always loved it since he was about two. So much so that my brother in law got him a toy version of it for christmas one year and he would follow us around "cleaning". But maybe Rainbow is another one of those pyramid scam types. Edit: I did just search Rainbow on the vacuum sub. And I see where the tech is old and has been surpassed by newer canister vacs. Pretty neat. I think for me the BIFL aspect of the Rainbows my family has, have just existed for forever.

I've had a V8 absolute for about six or seven years now. If I put it on max mode it dies within seconds. I can vacuum on normal for long enough to do the living room though. I saw the Dewalt adaptors online but was skeptical. Do they really work that well?

I’ve had a Dyson absolute V8 for 10 years replaced battery once.. Still goes strong.

A Henry should be at the top of your list, since it's affordable and manufactured in the UK.  You can use variety of parquet brushes and the horsehair ones would be great for LVP.  A miele or Sebo would be more expensive and would come with extra bells and whistles such as self retracting cords and better ergonomics, storage.  If you need to clean rugs, you can find a turbo attachment.  These options will last you 15+ years.   If you want something cordless, Dyson fluffy rollers are good for quick pickups and won't hurt the flooring.  The V8 absolute package includes a fluffy roller and goes on sale intermittently to be within your budget.  Keep in mind while it might be a space saving option and convenient, cordless stick vacuums usually last a couple of years before big problems arise, hence why the main recommendation is for bagged, plug in vacuums.

Not exactly in the sub $200 option, but a cordless companion vacuum can be found with a mini motorized brush.  Just something to consider if you are looking to add on in the near future and can save up a little more past your budget.  The Dyson V8 absolute package goes on sale intermittently for under $300  and includes a mini tool.  I like my combo of canister vacuum and daily cordless Dyson for household upkeep.    A simple and inexpensive option would be to get an air powered turbobrush for the Miele, although their it's not as consistent as a motorized version.  

i think the new dyson v8 cyclone is the best choice. better suction power than before, better battery, better handling (no more trigger), better dust bin emptying method than all the others (except the v16 piston, but this is to expensive), all existing accessories are compatible (i use it with the laser fluffy head for hard floors).

I have a few vacuums, one being a Sebo E3 and another is a Miele. I also have a Dyson V8 Absolute and I *absolutely* love it. I’ve had this one for a few years and use it almost daily around the kitchen. I recommend that one. It doesn’t have the digital screen, it’s not super heavy on the wrist, and it cleans well. If it were to break or stop working, I’d buy another one. Worth it.

I own a vacuum store. Miele c1 pure suction if you’re okay with a bagged vacuum. It’ll last you 20+ years with the proper care/maintenance. Dyson v8 absolute is a great option if you want something quiet, lightweight and convenient. Use the fluffy head on the floors and the regular motorhead on carpets/ area rugs. I specialize in Dyson and sell 60+ cordless models a week here. I’d still take a Miele any day though if you want reliability.

I bought a refurbished Dyson V8 absolute off the Walmart website (sold by Dyson Inc) for $200. If you don't mind refurbished, I'd go that route. I bought a high capacity battery (9000mah) for it off Amazon for another $26. The two purchases combined make for a really good setup. It did come with a dead battery (that Dyson happily replaced right away) but other than that, it has worked just like new. Edit: I just went back and checked and the deal is over. It's now $349. However, a brand new (not refurbished) one is now on sale for $299. https://www.walmart.com/ip/3540668893?sid=2bc027f0-f5d9-4719-8aa2-0bf4375bfbdd

I have the Dyson V8 Absolute Cordless Vacuum Cleaner. I rate it fairly highly. It lasts 30 minutes on battery for me. I prefer cordless as it makes vacuuming easier which means I do it more often. It cost me £250. I purchased it last month. If you want a really powerful vacuum, I’d go with a cord vacuum. If you want ease of use, go cordless. If you buy from Very.com, they often give you a discount code of 20/30% off, so you can get great deals, maybe within your budget.

For all hard floors you don't need a spinning brushroll and it actually makes the vacuum noisier. I'd avoid the Bissell and most bagless vacuums because they're very loud. I agree with u/totpot, bagged canister vacuums are the quietest. No brushroll, bagged and more sound insulation make they very quiet. Like a fan on medium-high speed quiet. The Miele C1 Pure Suction $319-350 are very good for hard floors, super quiet but powerful, and they have an automatic rewinding cord. The Soniclean Whisper Jet C2 $250 is also very quiet. Good canister vacuums easily last over 10 years. If you want a cordless stick vacuum look for a vacuum with a soft brushroll. The stiffer brushroll will make noise hitting a hard floor surface and it isn't needed for smooth surfaces. The Dyson V8 is above average for cordless vacuums. Look for a model with the fluffy motor head. Downsides are cordless vacuums have a very short run time on high power like 8-12 minutes, and I don't like that you have to hold the trigger on a Dyson. The LG CordZero is a good cordless vacuum and many models come with 2 batteries and a charging stand for the same price as a Dyson. But finding a model with the soft brushroll powerhead is limited. Most better cordless vacuums have digital motors and have a high pitch that's louder than a canister vacuum, but not as loud as a bagless upright vacuum. Cordless vacuums offer convenience but their batteries wear out in 2-5 years.

I recommend cordless vacuums that have removable & replaceable batteries, easy-to-clean bins, and replacement parts available. Dysons are definitely ok, but you pay extra for the name. The Dyson V8 and V12 Detect Slim are the best vacuums with a good weight balance. I really like the LG CordZero. It has removable batteries and many models come with 2 batteries and a charging stand. I'm not confident of the dual brushroll powerhead because most dual powerheads tend to make more problems. It is getting harder to find a model with the 2 separate powerheads but that's my preference. Some of the Dreame vacuums with auto-empty bins look to be good budget values. Parts availability isn't as good as Dyson or LG but they cost less and come with a lot of accessories. If you have most or all carpets, don't forget the Hoover Onepwr Hepa Cordless Bagged Upright $189. This is a battery powered Oreck Elevate and it's great for carpets.

Between the 2 vacuums I'd go for the Dyson V8. Bissell cordless vacuums have mediocre suction and their batteries wear out quickly. Bissells have have high msrps and they're always on sale so $160 isn't a great deal, it's what you should normally pay for it. I would choose the LG CordZero A925 $265 over the Dyson V8. The LG comes with 2 batteries and a charging stand. The LG's bin is easier to clean because the cyclones are removable.

I like the LG CordZero, it has removable and replaceable batteries, the cyclones are removable and easy to clean, and many models come with extra accessories and a charging stand. The LG CordZero Q3 C5323B0 $269 (LG's website), which comes with 1 battery, 2 tools, and a wall mount. The LG CordZero with Auto Empty Bin/Charger A931KWM $349 (lowes). The Dyson V8 Absolute $329 (dyson's website). The V8 is a good balance of weight and bin size. It has good suction. Downside is you cannot remove and wash the cyclones so they can build up dust and odors. It's an established model so there are a lot of aftermarket batteries available. A very affordable alternative is the Simplicity S60 Spiffy $129. This is a large stick vacuum with no brushroll so there's no hairwrap on this vacuum. It has a long 30 ft. cord and the suction power is strong, I use the low power for rugs, and high power for hard floors. The bin is bigger than a cordless vacuum's. Downside is it only has one crevice tool and it's not useful because the upper handle is not removable. What do you think?