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

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 there’s mixed reviews with dyson. We have had a dyson v8 total clean with all the accessories for 8 years now. Last year the battery died and i’ve upgraded it, i’m changing all filters every 6 months, but it still works perfectly after so many years. Agree it’s not the best for suction, but that’s why i have a commercial kärcher for deep cleaning the house. But for every day light use i think dyson is ok. If i was to replace it now, i wouldn’t really know what to get as i’m out of touch with the current cordless vacuums

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.

At that max price point, I suggest the Miele C1 Cat and Dog. Lowe’s is currently selling it online for $789. The C1 is a smaller vacuum so it’ll be easy to carry around but it’s great. It’ll handle every kind of hard floor and carpet very well. A Dyson stick vac is awesome to have. I’d look for a Dyson V8 Absolute when it’s on sale around $350 but even the “top of the line” Dyson or cordless models aren’t made for long term use. They’re for quick cleans in between your deeper cleaning. If you did get a Dyson first, I’d still look at getting an upright, carpet focused upright with attachments.

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 a Dyson v8al absolute, and it can tackle basically anything i need to clean. It may not come with all of the attachments, but I definitely recommend getting them. I can do normal vacuuming, my couch, all crevices, stairs, cat litter dirt (though if it's too wet it may be a little more challenging), even my ceiling fans. I love this vacuum, I have frogs, cats, crabs, and fish. It can handle anything that I spill from them.

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.

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?

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.

The current cordless vacuums don't have enough suction power and carpet agitation to deep clean carpets. They'll leave a lot of dirt behind which will wear out your carpets. With your budget you can get a corded vacuum for the carpets and a cordless vacuum for daily cleaning. You could get a robot vacuum as a supplmental sweeper but they do even worse than cordless stick vacuums on carpets. For the cordless vacuum the Dyson V8 has a lighter weight and a better balance than the V15. You'll pay more for the V15 to get a particle sensor. The Dyson V8 Absolute is $299 right now. I'd choose the LG CordZero Kompressor A926KSM $399 comes with 2 batteries, 2 powerhead, and a charging stand. For the corded vacuum I'd choose the Karcher Ranger $212 since it's a very lightweight Oreck-like vacuum. No hose or tools but that makes it lighter. Or the Kenmore Intuition $150-180. This is a small and light upright vacuum with swivel steering and liftaway mode. I like the Karcher Ranger more because it's more durable, but the Kenmore Intuition has a hose and tools. So you can get a cordless and corded vacuum well under $800. What do you think?

There are vac/mops that vacuum while you mop like the Bissell Crosswave and Tineco iFloor combos. These mostly only mop and cannot dry vacuum floors, carpets, or do anything above the floor. Among the cordless vac/mops I only recommend machines with removable and replaceable batteries because the battery is such a common failure and wear item. The Hoover Onepwr Streamline and Ryobi Swift Clean are the only vac/mops that are decent and have removable batteries. The Dyson V9 with the Submarine mop attachment is a dry cordless stick vacuum good for all around vacuuming with a mop attachment. The mop attachment mops but doesn’t vacuum at the same time so you need to dry vacuum first and then mop. Vac/mops require a lot of cleanup after each use. Dyson’s submarine also is quite messy and requires a lot of cleanup after each use. Personally I would choose a decent cordless stick vacuum like a Dyson V8 or a LG CordZero and get a good manual mop like a O’Cedar Spin Mop or a good reusable spray mop. Both mop better than the Submarine and are less cleanup than a vacuum/mop. There are lots of choices. Hope that helps.