Dyson
Dyson V8 Absolute
The Dyson V8 Absolute lands as a entry-level vacuum cleaner, built around 115 Pa.
49/100
115 Pa40 minCordless
£313best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Cordless
- Converts to handheld
- Anti-tangle brush
- No removable / swappable battery
- No hepa filter
Score profile
Scored against the vacuum cleaners classWhere the Dyson V8 Absolute wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type
Vacuum typeCordless
CordlessYes
Converts to handheldYes
Power
Suction115
Suction115
Battery (cordless)
Runtime40
Runtime at max40
Brushes and tools
Anti-tangle brushYes
Motorised brush headYes
Pet hair toolYes
More specs
Pet hairYes
Runtime minutes40
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDyson V8 Absolute vs Dyson Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute
Dyson V8 AbsoluteDyson Cyclone V10 Absolute
| DysonDyson V8 AbsoluteThis page | DysonDyson Cyclone V10 Absolute | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49 /100 | 51 /100Better |
| Suction pa | 115 | 150Better |
| Runtime min | 40 | 60Better |
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
Who it's for
Is the Dyson V8 Absolute right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable vacuum cleaner for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need removable / swappable battery, in which case a higher-tier vacuum cleaner is the better call.
Daily user
Runs it most days and wants it to just work.
okay
Busy household
Needs capacity and speed for a full home.
good
Budget buyer
Wants the essentials done well for less.
good
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Dyson V8 Absolute worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 49/100 against other vacuum cleaners, a entry-level result where the class average is around 55.
What stands out on the Dyson V8 Absolute?
Its cordless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Shark IZ300UK Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner?
The Shark IZ300UK Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner scores 50/100 versus this one at 49/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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