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.  

Recently bought a V8 absolute to replace my Shark. Bought the Shark less than a year ago along with another member of my family who bought the same model on carpet tiles it won’t pick up crumbs etc. Both Sharks have broken on the middle of the wand where you can get it to vacuum under chairs and settees. Much heavier than the V8 doesn’t vacuum as well.

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.