New V8 has launched in South Korea. 150Aw of suction, 60 mins runtime, removable battery and 3 power modes. On/off button instead of trigger. Great improvements to a great vacuum

This week I’ll be reviewing the brand-new Dyson Cyclone V8 (SV55A / DS20). In this video, I’ll break down the design, features, performance, and what sets this model apart from previous Dyson releases. I’ll also share my honest thoughts after putting it through real-world testing, so you’ll know if it’s worth the upgrade.

If you’re considering the new Dyson Cyclone V8, or just want to see how it stacks up against other Dyson models, you won’t want to miss this review!

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I’m currently using Gorenje stick vacuum cleaner and it does great job, but it lasts only about 20 min then it needs around 4 hours on the charging station. I found ton of videos where you could put an extension to a Dyson vacuum cleaner and use external batteries like Makita or Milwaukee, let’s say. Since I have bunch of batteries, I was looking into buying a Dyson vacuum but I’m not sure if there’s any significant difference between the versions. Please share if you have any experience if there’s significant differences or I should just go with the best price.

I've got a V12 Detect for over 2 years now and honestly love it (apart from that ridiculously small dust bin, grrr..) and recently bought a Gen5 Detect for the house. Dyson has been an innovator for many years, the auto mode on their detect models is still the best in the market and they work great with pet hair.

However upon visting a Dyson store and comparing their current product line with the competition (like Samsung) I feel like Dyson is slowly falling behind and with 2 weak product releases in a row the cracks are starting to show:

V8 Cyclone: There's a lot of customers out there that still prefer the old V8 design which lends to revive the product line with some updates. However the new V8 is almost a slap in the face, it comes with the old mini motorized tool that doesn't work well with hair and doesn't even have a battery indicator (seriously Dyson?). On top of that it costs nearly as much (in Europe) as the V12 Detect which already comes with a fluffy head, screw type motorized tool and auto mode. The V8 Cyclone battery is swapable now but Dyson isn't offering any spare batteries at the moment.

V16 Piston Animal: I've tested it in the store and the new head design simply doesn't work as good as the Digital Motorhead on the V15/Gen5. Interestingly the Dyson employees there did agree with me but said that "its optimized for pet hair now" however with the V12 and now Gen5 I never had any issues with pet hair either so what's the point? The V16 uses the same battery tech as the V11/V15 models (7x 21700 cells = 91Wh) but the batteries and connectors are not compatible which means there's no upgrade path for existing V15 owners! I also noticed a significant built up of dust on the motor filter which wasn't the case on any other Dysons in the store, weird.

Gen5 Detect: The included battery remains a mystery for me. For some reason Dyson didn't use a 7x 21700 battery like on the V11/V15 but rather a weak 10x 18650 battery (only 3 cells more than on the V12!) which lends to its narrow/long shape.

Edit: Actually it appears as if they indeed made a ​major engineering mistake on the Gen5, see my new post here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/dyson/comments/1pxy8w9/dyson_gen5_detect_motorhead_keeps_stalling_on/

Did they do this to confuse reviewers so they will believe that it has a "bigger battery" than the V15? (which it clearly has NOT - both are 91/90Whrs). I also noticed that on many carpets the motorhead either struggles or gets stuck in auto mode (even with the air gates fully open) and you have to revert to Eco mode to make it work, never had such issue with the V12. It is my understanding that the Gen5 battery simply cannot deliver the same amps as the V15 battery which explains why the motor inside the digital motorhead quickly runs out of steam when facing some resistance. Anyway, did Dyson never test the Gen5 on carpets or how is that even possible? If your house is full of carpets you can basically get the V12 right away!

It should be noted that if you want a stick vacuum with a cyclone based filtration that also works great with pet hair Dysons are still among the best as there's not too many alternatives (Samsung, LG, maybe Dreame?) however that may change quickly in the near future. Anyone still remember when iRobot seemed untouchable with their Roomba vacuums?

What are the differences between these two models?

They are currently the same price on Dyson.com because the V10 is on sale... The V8 seems to have more and better reviews.

Which one would be the better choice?

Dyson V10 Cyclone Absolute

Dyson V8 Latest Tech