Hi guys.

We've got a Dyson V8 Absolute that now only works for a short while before the battery dies, so I'm looking for a replacement.

Is it recommended to get an actual Dyson brand battery, or are there any safe (less expensive) options available?

Any specific recommendations you might have? If it helps, here's the info from our current battery:

• BATTERY PACK 6-CELL (215681) 6INR21/70-1

• SV10

• 21.6V

• 2800mAh

• 65Wh

Thanks in advance! 🙂

Dyson V8/SV10.... 15 mo ago i got an OEM replacement battery direct from Dyson, but it's already dead (it only flashes red a few times then nothing). I's prefer to not give them another $130 (esp since it's not our 'daily driver' vac anymore), but so many people here say to avoid 3rd party. I thought about replacing the cells but then reading about BMS auto-locks. So what do i do?

Are there any 'ok' 3rd party recommendations y'all can offer me? or any other ideas?

I actually just spent 45 min on the phone w Dyson support (thinking it was covered under a 2 year warranty) apparently not. And not sure why i needed 44 minutes to be told that.

btw do their batteries have a 'use it or lose it' aspect to them? Do they last longer when exercised regularly?

EDIT: ended up ordering one from Amazon "POWTREE Upgraded 6000mAh V8 SV10 Battery 215681 Replacement Compatible with Dyson V8" for $40. So far so good.

I am disappointed that the battery on my V8 Animal is already dead after 2.8 years. I use it only as a backup (aka light use). Seems like power tool batteries last much longer under much more heavy use.

In any case, I need to replace the battery. There is the super expensive Dyson replacement and 3rd party Amazon's. Looked at some reviews. Is there any reason no to pick a 3rd party? Is there a known incident of a 3rd party pack to go up in flames? Frankly, this would be the only reason for me not to go with 3rd party.