Dyson - V8 Series

Yes, being cordless and effective for what I need. They have HEPA filters, at least mine does. The no bag is a feature for some of us not a defect. It's all a tradeoff. For some the tradeoff for cordless, no bags, good suction, etal means we vacuum more than we otherwise would. I dont make a mess emptying it vs making a mess swapping bags - cause I overfill it. That's a me thing but it's a consistent me thing and I dont have to worry about it with the Dyson. I never would have thought I'd defend a near $1,000 cordless vacuum but I got one as a gift and will never buy anything different now.

I have the rechargeable #2 on the list Dyson stick and I LOVE IT! If you have carpeted stairs, it’s no challenge dealing with those. I live in a 2700 square foot cookie-cutter tract house. First floor is laminate with an office that has carpet. Then there’s the stairs which leads to 5 carpeted bedrooms, two tile bathrooms, a laundry room, and a walk-in carpeted closet. I can get all of that done one charge.

> Dyson make the best cordless vacuums. Good one! As a Dyson owner I wish I'd got a Shark or Miele. Dysons are average at best. 

I would never buy a Dyson if it wasn’t for Costco and their lifetime returns. We’re on our third Dyson cordless. They work well when they work, and then eventually they break. Maybe Costco gets cheap ones.

I got the same model. But I’m cheap and bought a refurbished one from Dyson on a Black Friday sale. Got the vacuum a ton of attachments for less than $200. Still going strong and works great for an apartment with a dog that sheds.

The V8 is the winner in the Dyson lineup regardless of what this says. If you look side by side with all the newer models you will see they changed to an inline canister design. The new design clogs very easily. Terrible if you have pets.

I bought Dyson v8 for ~330 euro 3 years ago, never had any issue and battery is still in good condition.

I’ve had the Dyson V8 Animal for about 4-5 years and still going strong. I was really skeptical at first but it’s been pretty solid. It comes with a bonus smaller motorized head for furniture, which removes my cats hair really well. The only part I wish was better was the battery life. It’s sufficient to do my entire house, but just barely. The upside is its charges fast enough that I can hang it back on the charger while picking up the next room.

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?

Cordless Dyson if you have hardwood floors. If our girl was ever on carpet I’d get a corded version but the run time on the cordless is sufficient and not having a cord to mess with means I actually use it

same here for the Shark Plug in model. the amount of dog hair / ETC it can get out of the carpet vs the Dyson Cordless cannot be compared. For purely hard wood / laminate (or very little rug or carpet) Dyson cordless stick vac is IMO is plenty. Good enough run time, and not heavy or unwieldy.

Just get a knockoff from amazon. I’ve had one for my V8 and it’s lasted longer than the oem now, plus it is a lather capacity battery too.

Literally buy it for life. Sweeping is an everyday job and with the Dyson, we vac the hard floor everyday for a few mins and get on with life. Worth the $2xx after rewards.

I have a Dyson stick vacuum and I love it

Whoever has those Dysons clearly doesn’t have multiple long-haired, double coated pets running around. I had the stick and the ball versions and both barely lasted a year

The sharks are half the price at least and have nearly equal weight profiles as Dyson. Dyson warranties on cordless are just as garbage as everyone else's. Really need to talk to vacuum specialists that take care of vacuums and do maintenance for years. Not reddit consumers who never clean the filters, brushes, or tracks not to mention reviewing vacuums that have only been around for a few years

I do really like my Dyson V8 that I bought not too long ago. It’s a joy to use and I actually don’t mind vacuuming now.

I've had my cordless Dyson for 5 years now. I can never go back. You just need to make sure you take it apart and thoroughly clean it every 6-8 months depending on use. The ease of vacuuming with it makes me despise cord vacuums. I can never go back. Imagine trying to water your plants around your entire house with a hose versus a squirt gun that put out like a hose.

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

I’m sorry, the cordless Dyson isn’t that great for carpet/rugs so I wouldn’t rank it that high. The attachments are excellent for their specific uses like couch/mattress, the nozzle for corners but I have the old school Dyson Ball vacuum cleaner and it’s sooo much better for rugs. Vacuum’s with cords for the win!

I had a Dyson "stick" type vacuum. It didn't last nearly as long as the price tag suggested it should. The out of warranty repair cost was 75% of what a new one would cost so I chucked it. I replaced it with a **Hoover ONE PWR** at half the price of the Dyson. I've had it longer than I had the Dyson and it's still working great. It comes with 2 batteries so one lives on the charger, the other on the vacuum. Means I've always got a full charge. The Dyson battery was internal so you can't swap out a battery if it dies on you. I would avoid anything that's not a brand name. Before the Dyson there was a generic Amazon no-name special vacuum that I used once, packed it back up in the box, and sent it back. Absolute junk. Bad suction. Just bad all around. Some of them may be fine but I don't trust the Amazon reviews on the no-name ones. They have a "Fieety" brand stick vacuum for $159 with nearly 1000 reviews averaging 4.6 stars. Is it good? You'd think so. But I still wouldn't take a chance on it. Ironically, the vacuum I bought and have had nothing but good luck with has a very low rating on Amazon (only 3 reviews though), but it doesn't matter as it's no longer available since it's such an old model.

I just took my cordless Dyson to the dump. Maintenance nightmare.

I don't disagree as a whole home vacuum but I just ordered a V8 for doing the stairs because I'm disabled and can't carry my full size anymore. If I had the money the miele hx1 looks interesting but I don't and cheaper options are from shark with far worse longevity. Cordless vacuums have their use cases.

I love my Miele. I’ve only had it about 8 years, but my parents has lasted over 25 years at this point. I also have two Dyson sticks and they work great

I work in shops, and Dyson cordless vacuums are revered. Need to vacuum up sawdust and aluminum chips and plastic shavings and metal filings? The Dyson will do it. Sharks and similar seem to break in a month or two. The power tool branded vacs are tougher but don’t work as well. The only downside is the batteries, but you can buy a DeWalt or Milwaukee adapter and never worry about it again.

I’ve had a Dyson v8 for 5 years and it still works great which seems impressive for a stick vacuum. I also have a near decade old shark navigator that still works like the day I bought it. Now if I could just find a robot vacuum that lasts better than the POS roomba I have.

My v8’s battery failed within a year of purchase and their customer service was excellent. Immediately shipped a replacement battery and even shipped an attachment bag as consolation

My Miele corded vacuum has lasted for over almost 15 years. Some of the attachments look worn down, but they still work very well. I also have a Roomba and a Dyson cordless vacuum, but I don’t feel like it’s a fair comparison, since battery packs degrade over time. I’ve had to replace the battery pack for the Dyson, and my Roomba seems like it runs out of juice noticeably faster than before.

i’ve had a dyson v8 for about 5 years, stopped working a few years ago, then I learned you do have to clean it from time to time for proper functioning. I love it!

My Miele is 15 years old , has some paint scratches but works fine otherwise. This is the main vacuum. I also have Dyson cordless stick and that thing already on replaced bin ( original cracked) and third party batteries. As much as stick convenient in area without available outlets I don’t like that thing. Third thing I use almost daily is robot vacuum. I have pets and it makes life easier.

I switched to a ryobi from a Dyson v8 animal I think it was. Way better. Way cheaper. Swap batteries if I run it dead. No comparison.

I have a V8, battery died just months after warranty expired. Bought a chinese knockoff battery on Amazon, still working after almost 4 years. 😅

No soldering, just a couple of screws and you swap the battery pack. 👍

Same. I love mine. Had it at least 5 years. I keep the filter clean and empty it after each use — it’s used at least once a day as I have two dogs. It’s a work horse but easy on my body to cart around, and I’ve never had any issues.

> The anti-Dyson sentiment in places like a vacuum sub always feels like sock puppets shooting them down to promote their own brand or people just being opposed to what is popular. This and "enthusiests" in any given segment will be willing to give up convenience and performance. They always miss the entire point of a dyson, which is completely convenience. I don't want to lug around a bagged vacuum, I don't want to have to plug it in, dyson retains the build & performance but makes it cordless and quiet.

We have a Miele, a Dyson stick vac, and a shark robo vac. We use them for different purposes, but all have their place in our house. Miele came first though almost 10 years ago and it’s never had any issues.

V8 is the only one I even get close to recommending.

I got a Dyson V8 at 40% off and it's been amazing, such an improvement for dealing with shed pet fur over my old cheap vacuum. I'd never pay full price for one but you can get them for similar sales a few times a year and think they are worth that.

We are one of the same. Got a refurbished Dyson v8 from BestBuy on sale for $150, and I’ve had it for 5 years now and it still works great. Cannot agree more that it makes vacuuming enjoyable. Grew up in a house with central vac and hauling that hose around and wrapping it up made me hate it and I love it now - which is good because I have a husky.

I have a cat and she sheds a lot! 😹 I used to have a Dyson but I hate to hold pressing the power button all the time. I love my LG.

I will second the V8 and up you with a solution to the battery. Get a power tool battery adapter for your V8. If you already have powertool batteries just get the one compatible with whatever brand you have on hand. Voila. Endless battery as long as you swap between two batteries.

I love my Dyson stick vacuum. I stand by Dyson as my brand of choice for vacuums

I have Dyson Animal I think it’s V8 and works well for me

I have Dyson Animal I think it’s V8 and works well for me

Hm well I’ve never used Shark so I wouldn’t be able to compare. My boss has a cordless Dyson that clogs as well but it’s a different model than mine. I don’t think the one I have is the greatest vacuum ever but it works well enough for me and doesn’t clog!

Have a smaller one stick vacuum v8 and a big 10 on large jobs I'll use the 10. Rare tho. The V8 works fine for 4 door vehicles

I bought our Dyson V8 cordless about 8 years ago. It has been great. Drywall dust from renovations seems very tough on it but that is just a cheap filter change and good to go. Battery is still decent

I bought the Dyson v8 7 years ago and just recently had the replace the battery, which was super easy. If it craps out in a few years I’ll be buying another Dyson. No doubt about it.

Nothing can compete with Vorwerk, I own one that has almost 20 years and still rocking. I am pretty sure there are many from 80' still working. Source: I have a Dyson v10 and a v8

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 really wanted to love the Dyson cordless vacuums, but I couldn’t get over having to press the button down the entire time vacuuming. Plus, the stick vacuums are a bit top heavy as well so it just felt super awkward to maneuver. It could just be because my hands are super hypermobile and so it’s ridiculously uncomfortable. I’m researching other cordless/stick brands.

Interesting. Our Dyson V8 stick vacs have last around 2 years tops. We've been incredibly disappointed in the quality. Then again my wife vacuums religiously multiple times per day.

We've had a Dyson V8 animal for about 4 years and it's great. Bonus, if you have Ryobi One+ batteries you can buy an adaptor off Amazon for like $30 so you don't have to worry about the inbuilt battery going flat, I absolutely love it

I bought a Dyson cordless vacuum in 2018, so far no issues but then again it’s only been going on 7 years. But I’ve been spoiled by cordless vacuuming, especially since my house was built in the 20s and has few options for outlets.

I got the cordless dyson v8 after two of my family members were raving about it but both of there’s crapped out after 5 years. The battery just will not hold a charge anymore. Mine is still working but I’m very weary

Yep, same. I have just replaced the battery on my 5 year old V8 and it's perfect for litterbox cleanup, shedding season and small jobs. There's full battery replacement sets that also include new filters, worth a shot!! :)

My V8 was like this too, I didn’t want to deal with a tool battery adapter and not be able to use the stand or shitty knockoff batteries, so I just ordered a new battery off Dyson’s website for ~$100. It came quickly, was super easy to replace, and it works like new now.

I’ve had the V8 for 4.5 years and was quite happy with it. It wasnt good enough though with our new house with carpet upstairs so decided to upgrade to a gen5detect.

There’s no single vac that does it all except for maybe a super heavy super expensive traditional canister like a Miele. For an everyday hard floor vac (and light carpet vac) the best is Levoit on Amazon that's about $200. It's a Dyson-like machine that overcomes a lot of the longtime design issues with Dysons (such as, it can stand up by itself -- what a concept). But we also keep the Dyson around for a more aggressive carpet vac when we need it. We also have a Eureka boss -- powerful and dependable small canister vac. And a monster shop vac in the basement. Dysons are great but they're really expensive and their air filtering system is overly complicated and tends to lose efficiency. If you own a Dyson, watch all the available Youtubes on how to clean it with pressurized air so you can keep it running. Given the competition from newer manufacturers like Levoit, I think it's going to be harder for Dyson to justify selling floor vacs for close to $1000.

I use the V8 and it's been little over 5 years. Just before the warranty with Dyson was about to expire, I called them to complain about the battery dying and they sent me a new battery for free. This has helped increase the life of the vacuum.

Yeah I had a piece crack on my cordless Dyson when I dropped it, and they sent me a replacement no problem. While I was on the phone with them, I mentioned the battery was draining pretty fast and it wasn’t sucking as well as it used to, and they sent a new battery and filter as well. Also, it was outside the warranty period, so I was pretty happy with the customer service.

Heyyy, I have the dyson v8. I fucking love it.

I love all the ryobi products i've purchased except for this. Bought to replace a dyson stick and it was far worse and we returned it. Clunky, loud and poor suction. Ended up fixing the dyson stick vacuum

We never tried the shark. Ultimately, we bought some aftermarket parts for our dyson and it works good as new. I love the dyson stick vacuum for quick pickups. We also have a Miele for the whole house

I've replaced like every part except the motor in my Dyson stick vacuum over the last 10+ years and it works great. Being able to get cheap replacement parts is a huge benefit

I really like my iRobot roomba. I have a Saint Bernard and 2 cats, and it makes my life a little easier not having to vacuum all the time. That being said, I also use my Dyson V8 every couple of days and before I mop. I've had the iRobot for a year now and the Dyson for 5. I only have wood floors and a few area rugs and I find that this combo works really well. I think I got lucky because a lot of people hate these products, but I think I got good ones. Im pretty picky about these things, too. I also very regularly clean out my dyson and iRobot, so I think thats what helps keep up its performance. One hack though that my aunt taught me, after you vacuum your hardwood floors, go around the edges with a swiffer to get that last bit of dust left in the corners. I just walk the perimeter of my house with it and it makes a huge difference, especially with pets. If anyone has any other stick vacuum recommendations, I'm all ears. I wanted to get a second one and tried that viral tik tok one, Himika or something, and ill tell you rn it works super awesome for a week and then its done. Dont get that one.

hahah not sure how acurate that analogy is, but I love it. as I love my dyson, never in my life am I going back to corded vacuums

Go try them out on person. I have small hands, and now have arthritis, so V8 is smaller than the stick vacuums that came after it. I've had mine for 6 or 7 years.

We've had our Dyson V8 for almost 6 years and it still works amazingly. We've had our Dyson big ball vacuum for 8 years and it still works amazingly. Say what you want about Dyson products but we've only had good experiences.

I have had the Dyson V8 Animal for over 5 years and I love it. I replaced the battery with an aftermarket one when the original’s battery life went way down. Works like brand new again. That said, I won’t buy a new Dyson again unless something major changes with the company. It seems their customer service has completely tanked in the past couple years. If I’m paying a premium for a product then I need to know I can communicate with the company and get support if I have any issues with it.

I have had the Dyson V8 for over 5 years now. Replaced the battery once with a random after market brand and haven’t had any issues with it. It gets used almost daily and we have 3 cats.

Never thought I'd feel so strongly about a vacuum, but I love my dyson.  It's the cordless stick version.  After 5 years, the battery started to get weak.  We just replaced that with an off brand battery and it works like new.

My cordless Dyson lasted 3 years. Recently got a new corded vacuum not worth having to replace every 3 years vacuum cleaners should last 20

I have a V8. (No 2). It’s good for cleaning the car. Kinda shit for the house tbh. Had to buy an aftermarket battery within the first year

I’m surprised to see Dyson so near the top. The cordless vacuum’s battery dies in less than two years and the replacement is 140$.

I have a V8 Animal. I got it two years ago brand new to deal with my dog that I adopted and now I can only vacuum for about a 2 minutes before it dies. My only experience with the Dyson.

I’m on my second Dyson v-8. The first one lasted five years, which was good enough for me, considering the price & the intense use. Two dogs (one a husky), two cats, and my thick, long hair. I vacuum daily, hardwoods and carpet. I have a TBI that’s triggered by noise and bending/pushing/lifting anything over a few pounds. The v-8 has been great for me. (I only use “max” on one indoor/ourtdoor rug - it’s loud on that setting). It’s far from the newest Dyson so not too pricey. I don’t have the pet hair one bc the regular works well enough. Cleaning it regularly makes a huge difference too.

I know vacuum fans/experts hate Dyson, but my Dyson has been working great and it actually makes me want go vacuum. I don’t like dragging a cord around. It’s easy to use, my kids can use it too, they love it and take turn to do it.

I have a lower end Miele as my main vacuum and have had it for 10 years and it is like new... however I did supplement with a Dyson cordless for awhile and it went through a battery every year and I had to replace several broken plastic bits on the cannister.... also those make a mess when you try to empty them..... No cordless vacuums are BIFL.... HOWEVER we did get a Samsung Bespoke Jet cordless vac 2 years ago and I love that thing. Pricy for a cordless but it is way better quality than the Dyson and has a charging base that also contains a vacuum/bag that sucks the dirt out of it into a bag... so completely mess-less. It also has two batteries that can be swapped in seconds like a power tool. The second battery mounts to the dock in a second charger. It is also quieter than the Dyson and the Miele.

Get yourself a quality bagless stick vac. Super convenient to use, you'll find your house way cleaner because you'll use it way more often. Dyson would be my choice.

Wait how does that work? I got my Dyson from Costco and it's battery is dead

Ohh even after like 5ish yrs?

I have 2, 7, and 18.  I think I paid $60 for all three at yard sales. Kenmore Elite is wonderful for bedrooms. Dyson v8 is great for busy areas and stairs. Dyson ball animal is for a deeper clean than the v8. I also have a Hoover Hepa Animal 2 and the Hoover Max Extract Pressure-Pro (Model 60) from Breaking Bad. Great combo for deep clean after dealing with animal messes. Kenmore is the poor man’s Miele. Dyson is repairable, but a pain in the butt for the vortex areas to keep clean. Hoovers are stupid simple to keep in tip top shape. I have a simple Dirt Devil and Harbor Freight shop vacuum for my garage. Both are great for regular use.

I'm on year 5 or 6 of my Dyson... biggest complaint is the battery seems to not last as long... plenty of use with pets.

They definitely don't clean as well as a proper vacuum, and I say that wanting one myself, but not being able to justify the cost. They do well with hard floors, and just well enough with carpet to call it sufficient for regular cleanings, but for everyone I know with one, they still have their corded vacuum. I've used my parents' a lot around holidays when I'm there, and it's the preferred option for light to medium duty cleanup, which is why it's top of list here. Dyson has a pretty poor build quality, though. It's like Bose - they make *decent* products, but there are better options for less money, they just advertise the most. The brand new $500 Dyson I was given was nowhere near on par with my $500 Miele in design, performance, or build quality.

I just asked about how often I’d be buying bags for a sebo with two high shedding large dogs, (similar probably too a gsd and 3 (if long hair cats) I would probably be replacing the bag every week. (Actually more than that because I didn’t tell people I also have 3 cats haha) Someone with a husky commented that they replace the bag 1.5-2 times a month. Calculating that cost for two dogs is another 210 a year in bags (probably more for me) I am taking that into account with  replacing a vacuum that died (Dyson) but it doesn’t have a bag or a Sebo that has a 10 year warranty but I will have probably bought 2-3 dysons in that time period with the amount I’d be spending on bags. I haven’t decided yet 🙃 but thought I’d share the numbers.

We’ve had our cordless dyson for 5 years but it’s honestly not the best compared to a rainbow or other brands at this point in its life.

I actually own two Dyson stick vacuums. “WHAT!?!? UNCLE GURM, SAY IT AIN’T SO!!!” Yep, it’s true! I have a venerable v8 that takes cat hair off of stuff like nobody’s business, and a digital slim (made from v12 parts) that does my daily quick pickups and is on upstairs duty. I wouldn’t clean a house with them. But a car? Sure. An RV? Absolutely. Here’s the scoop - the v8 is tried and true. It has a million accessories. It’s cheap. Just buy one. The v12… well, it has replaceable batteries, and in every other way it’s inferior. More money. Less accessories. Smaller dust cup, bad dust cup design! The digital slim was a $200 super deal on Black Friday and … it’s nowhere near as good as the v8, I wouldn’t recommend paying real prices for it. The v8 will, however, not make your home clean. It spews dust into the air, has to be cleaned far more often than you’d like, and generally is just not a full time vacuum. Which is too bad, because it sounds like that’s what you need. You can use it for a while for your purpose though.

I love my Dyson v8. I’ve had it for 2 years and not a single problem. I use it to do supplemental cleaning that my robot vacuums miss.

I pull both Mieles and Dysons out of the trash. These days I only grab the cordless Dyso9ns, but in the past have done the upright models. They are usually work after cleaning up. Maybe half the cordless examples I get need a new battery.

In another life I was a Kirby service tech and I serviced machines on a number of occasions > 40-50 years old. At the time they had parts available for all machines. They ARE expensive (and the sales process leaves a lot to be desired) but are generally built like tanks. If there's a weak point, it's the fan. Even if it is Lexan, hard/heavy enough debris (eg bolts) can shatter the blades. The nice thing about the design is that instead of putting the bag inline with the fan, the bags fill from the top so it's able to maintain airflow. We have one (though it was a gift) but generally use our Dyson cordless day to day.

Honestly as an ex appliance engineer, the cordless Dysons are great for use but terrible when something goes wrong. We used to just write them off if it was anything more than a blockage. Dyson are also very difficult to deal with to get parts etc.

I didn't mean consumer end I meant b2b they were difficult to deal with i.e. sourcing the parts for the customer and general support.

I've a Dyson V8. Great at picking up animal fur. I'm sure there is a more recent model, I just bought the same model my mum had in a home with 4 cats, but it does the job well.

Dyson stick vacuum cleaners are the easiest to use and the best design for domestic use  IMO.   I had a miele in the past, and dragging around a cleaner on little wheels and replacing bags is terrible: I don't care how long they last.

I’m surprised to see you say Dyson is difficult for parts. I’ve been buying their cordless vacs for 10+ years and any time I need a part they either overnight for free or they charge a fair price.

I’ve only had 2 over the 10+ years. Someone broke my first one and then I replaced it with a newer model.