Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum (Silver/Nickel)

At 5.58 lb (2.53 kg), the Dyson V8 is lighter than the typical stick vacuum in our catalogue, where the median is 6.8 lb (3.1 kg). The trade-off sits in the battery: Dyson rates it for up to 40 minutes of runtime and 115 Air Watts of suction, with a 0.53 L (0.14 gal) bagless bin.

What the Dyson V8 is

The V8 is part of the Dyson rechargeable vacuums cordless line. It is a stick vacuum that converts to a handheld, so one machine can cover floors, stairs and upholstery, and a wall-mounted docking station stores and charges it.

Suction comes from Dyson's Root Cyclone design with 15 cyclones, and Dyson describes fully sealed whole-machine filtration to 0.1 microns. That is a Dyson claim, not something this site has measured.

One naming caution: the V8 Absolute is a separate model with two cleaner heads and HEPA filtration. This page covers the Silver/Nickel V8 only, so do not assume Absolute features carry over.

Dyson V8 specs at a glance

Spec	Value
Type	Cordless stick vacuum, converts to handheld
Battery	Li-ion, included
Run time	Up to 40 minutes (maximum, per Dyson)
Charge time	300 minutes (about 5 hours)
Suction	115 Air Watts (maximum)
Dust bin	0.53 L (0.14 gal), bagless
Filter	Washable, sealed whole-machine filtration
Weight	5.58 lb (2.53 kg)
Dimensions	1256 mm tall (49.45 in), 250 mm long (9.84 in), 221 mm wide (8.7 in)
Warranty	2-year limited warranty, per Dyson's US page

The 40-minute figure is a maximum. Dyson's US page does not publish a minimum run time, so the time on stronger settings or with motorized tools is not stated.

Where the V8 lands among stick vacuums

Three figures stand out against our catalogue of stick vacuums. Weight is the favorable one: 5.58 lb (2.53 kg) ranks in the upper half, with a median of 6.8 lb (3.1 kg). Maximum runtime of 40 minutes ranks in the bottom quarter, against a median of 60 minutes. Charge time of 300 minutes also ranks in the bottom quarter, where the median is 240 minutes.

Put together, you get a lighter machine that runs for a shorter time and then needs a long recharge. That suits a pattern of one short session, then back on the dock, more than repeated top-ups. The Fluffycones stick vacuum page covers another Dyson stick.

What comes in the box

The listed accessories are:

• Motorbar cleaner head
• Hair screw tool
• Combination tool
• Crevice tool
• Docking station
• Charger

Check the current Dyson listing for exact contents before buying, since bundles can change.

Fit by home size and floor type

Carpet, hard floor and upholstery are listed as compatible surfaces, and the machine is tagged for pet hair, stairs and small apartments. Those tags are category labels, not test results. The Dyson Piston Animal cordless vacuum page covers another Dyson cordless model.

Things to line up with your home:

• Space and storage. The wall dock suits apartments where floor space is tight, but it needs a wall you can mount it on.
• Cleaning time. If you clean for more than about 40 minutes in one go, the maximum runtime is the number to worry about.
• Hard floors. A second hard-floor head is not included; that is where the Absolute differs.
• Automation. There is no self-emptying base or app control.

Limits the spec sheet shows

• Run time is a maximum. Dyson does not publish a minimum figure on its US page.
• Small bin. At 0.53 L you will empty it often on larger jobs or in heavy-shedding homes.
• No published noise level. Dyson's US page gives no decibel rating.
• Filter care. The filter is washable, which saves buying replacements, but follow the cleaning instructions in Dyson's manual. See how to clean a Dyson filter for general steps.
• HEPA is not claimed. The US page describes sealed whole-machine filtration; HEPA is claimed only for the Absolute version.
• Unpublished specs. Battery capacity, airflow and sealed-suction figures are not published on the US page, so some cross-brand comparisons are not possible.
• Single source. The specs come from one manufacturer page, so confirm details on the Dyson listing before you buy.

This site has no owner reviews or lab test data, so we cannot speak to real-world durability or battery aging.

Dyson V8 price and what to check before ordering

A V8 listing can be easy to mix up with the Absolute, so check the model code first. Dyson uses 400473-01 for the US V8, and the same code is worth searching for when you compare a Dyson V8 price. If a listing names two cleaner heads, it is probably the Absolute instead.

Then look at the contents. The standard V8 lists a Motorbar cleaner head, Hair screw tool, combination tool, crevice tool, docking station and charger. Check the current Dyson listing for exact contents before buying, because bundles can change, and a second hard-floor head is not included with this version.

The battery is included, and Dyson's US page gives a 2-year limited warranty. Only treat a seller's terms as matching that if the listing says so.

When you open the offers list below, entries run from $284.95 to $718.21, but a spread can simply reflect different bundles or conditions. Match the code, the tools and whether the machine is new or refurbished before you decide one entry beats another. The list is live, so recheck it close to the time you buy.

Dyson V8 alternatives to compare

If run time, bin size or the missing self-emptying base is a concern, browse the wider stick vacuum cleaners range and compare run time, weight and bin size side by side. Those are the specs that matter most for a stick: maximum run time, bin capacity, weight and included tools.

For another cordless option from the same brand, see this premium Dyson cordless stick.