The Dyson V8 has been in production since 2016, yet remains one of the most recommended vacuums by cleaning professionals. We spent six months testing it weekly against five competitor models in a 1,400 sq ft home.
Suction Performance
Using a standardised debris test, the V8 in standard mode removed 94 percent of test debris in a single pass on hard floors. This matched the V10 and significantly outperformed the Shark IQ, which removed 87 percent in a single pass.
Battery Life
Dyson rates the V8 at 40 minutes of standard-mode operation. In our tests with the direct-drive cleaner head, we achieved an average of 32 minutes — sufficient to vacuum our entire 1,400 sq ft test space in one pass.
Final Verdict
The Dyson V8 remains an excellent vacuum eight years after launch. For homes under 1,500 sq ft with hard floors or medium-pile carpet, the V8 delivers 90 percent of the performance of the V10 at a significantly lower price.
Dyson V8 Review 2026: The Mid-Range Cordless Vacuum That Still Sets the Standard
The Dyson V8 is the cordless vacuum to buy if you want Dyson quality without paying for features you will not use. Suction is excellent for hard floors and medium-pile carpets and battery is sufficient for most homes.
