Dyson
Dyson V8 Advanced
The Dyson V8 Advanced lands as a solid mid-range vacuum cleaner, built around Cordless.
56/100
Cordless
£320best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- Cordless
- Scores 56/100
- No removable / swappable battery
- No anti-tangle brush
Score profile
Scored against the vacuum cleaners classWhere the Dyson V8 Advanced wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Type
Vacuum typeCordless
CordlessYes
Power
Suction130
Battery (cordless)
Runtime at max40
Design and dustbin
Weight2.5 kg
More specs
Pet hairYes
Runtime minutes40
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Highlighted cell = better in that rowDyson V8 Advanced vs Shark Shark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner IZ300UKT
Dyson V8 AdvancedShark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner IZ300UKT
| DysonDyson V8 AdvancedThis page | SharkShark Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner IZ300UKT | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56 /100 | 57 /100Better |
| Runtime min | — | 60 |
| Motor | — | 309 W |
| Type | Cordless | Cordless |
| Dustbin l | — | 1 |
Who it's for
Is the Dyson V8 Advanced 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 Advanced worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 56/100 against other vacuum cleaners, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 55.
What stands out on the Dyson V8 Advanced?
Its cordless stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum Cleaner BU3521UKTSB?
The Shark Clean & Empty Cordless Vacuum Cleaner BU3521UKTSB scores 57/100 versus this one at 56/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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