I only really have a few rooms in my house that are carpet and need cleaned. I paid $300 or so for it. It’s great but the “max” mode barely lasts to clean my few rooms. I couldn’t believe how much dust and hair and crap it sucked up though! Wow. Are there better vacuums for smaller areas that I can get for the same , or a cheaper, price? I just want something small , cordless, and easy to use so it’s not a “chore” to vacuum.

Hello, I am looking into buying a dyson v8. We just recently moved in so our apartment (65 square meters big) has only hard floors, but we plan to add some carpets later on. I see that the cheapest one where I live is a Dyson v8 origin, but I can not find any reviews for it or any threads on reddit. How different is it than absolute, motorhead and animal? Prices: - Origin 280 EUR - Absolute 350 EUR

Would it be worth to to for the absolute considering the price difference? Ty!

Dyson v12 is 550 EUR, is it worth the 200 EUR difference?

Hello, I am looking into buying a dyson v8. We just recently moved in so our apartment (65 square meters big) has only hard floors, but we plan to add some carpets later on. I see that the cheapest one where I live is a Dyson v8 origin, but I can not find any reviews for it or any threads on reddit. How different is it than absolute, motorhead and animal? Prices:

• Origin 280 EUR

• Absolute 350 EUR

Would it be worth to to for the absolute considering the price difference? Ty!

Dyson V8

Shark IZ862H

This will be a gift for my mom, they have a mostly carpet house, but the kitchen, bathrooms and entry way are hardwood. I'd say its about 75/25 carpet. They have two dogs, neither shed excessively. Allergies are not a significant issue.

At my house we have an old Dyson cordless one and my mom likes it, so I'd like to get her something similar as a gift. This will be her first cordless vacuum.

I see reviews comparing the IZ862H to the $1,000 Dyson, but my girlfriend is adamant about Dyson being the way to go.

The Shark is about 60$ more, so my question is if the Shark is worth it? Or should I go with the Dyson? Or is there one I'm not considering that would be far better in a similar price range?

Thanks :)

What is the difference? They seem to have the same specs and same accessories?

Hey everyone we are looking to upgrade from our cheap Chinese Dyson knock stick vacuum. We also have a plug in wet vac as well that doesn’t work great. And a shop vac that generally isn’t easy to get out of its storage location so it isn’t used much and won’t be until we get a new house.

We have a house 2 story house with half carpet and half hardwood floor. Most of the time we are only vacuuming the hardwood floors and one small area rug.

We have a 2 year old and a dog. Our dog doesn’t shed much so dog hair is not a major problem. we are mainly trying to vacuum up goldfish and other snacks from our child. At the same time we would want this to be a battery powered vacuum so we can quick clean up our cars from food that was spilled. As a bonus a wet vacuum feature would be nice but I know that may be unrealistic all in one vacuum.

We were considering a Dyson v8 due to the portability until I saw this Reddit communities thoughts on Dyson. Budget isn’t a huge consideration but we do want a battery powered vacuum

Edit: we get our house professionally cleaned every 2 weeks so we don’t need a true “main” vacuum.

Is this vacuum worth it for a sale price of $279 US? Reg price is $429 where I live. Debating because needing another vacuum for a 1400 sq foot house both hard floor and carpet in bedrooms, ours recently stopped working. Any opinions appreciated!

Hi everyone,

I bought a v8 hastily on the last day of Black Friday sales for 269€, as I was fed up with the state of my current vacuum canister, an inexpensive 700W Moulinex City Space. It has a broken combi head whose wheels are seized, which makes it impossible to drag it along the floor. As stupid as it sounds, I've thus been vacuuming hunched over with the bare hose for as long as I can remember.

I live in a 35 sqm (~380 sq. feet) apartment with exclusively hardwood flooring. I was hoping to try out the v8 before making up my mind, but the shop I bought it from doesn't offer returns once the packaging has been opened, so the box is just sitting in the corner of my living room until I decide what to do.

I read all of the recommandation and flow charts thread, but I still feel like I'm missing some important information, i.e. what features are desirable in a vacuum and why.

I'd say the important points for me regarding a vacuum would be:

1. Ease of use

2. Ease of maintenance

3. Durability and/or repairability

The canister has given me entire satisfaction regarding 2 : I change the bag every once in a while and that's it. The same can be said for 3 (I've probably had that vacuum for the past 10 years), with the exception of the combi head of course, which I should have already replaced by now tbh. When it comes to 1, it being a PITA is probably mostly due to, again, not having a functioning head. However, having to unplug and replug it when moving from room to room doesn't make it a very smooth experience.

My thinking moving to a Dyson was that it being battery powered would increase ease of use significantly (compared to a canister): no need to unplug and replug, I could just vacuum my entire apartment in one fell swoop.
However, it seems, reading comments on here, that it would come at the expense of 2 and 3.

Is that really the case? What more would the maintenance entail compared to a bagged canister, and at which frequency? Do they break that often? Replacement parts (including batteries) seem to be available though.

Thanks for your help!

Hi, I’m tossing up buying a Dyson V8, and just trying to understand the differences between the various V8s - absolute, origin, extra. Can’t seem to figure out the differences. Also keen to hear any reviews!

For more context- I live in an 2 bedroom apartment and have carpets throughout!

Ordered a Dyson v8 as my Henry as given up. Going to pick it up after work but now starting to regret my decision as people are saying I should have gone with a shark stick.

I did ponder a shark stick but I had a shark a few years back during the mrs hinch phase and it only lasted me a year!

Can someone reassure me that I haven’t made a mistake. Owners of V8 did you ever regret your decision?

After just using my Dyson stick V8 for the zillionth time, I just have to rave. I'm not sure when I bought it and I'm not sure what I paid, but it is by far the best all-around vacuum I've ever had. The light weight, the ability to switch easily between regular and max. suction speeds, and the flexibility of the head and the various attachments make it very versatile. I use it on wood floors, rugs, and wall-to-wall carpet. The only thing I've ever had to replace are filters. The on-line videos about how to clean the various areas of the vacuum that get clogged up with fine dust are incredibly helpful. With that help, I've been able to keep the vacuum working well for years. I've never posted a Yelp review before and I can hardly believe that I'm doing it because I'm in love with a vacuum cleaner, but there it is. Hopefully, the newer models are as good as this one.

Hi,
Im looking for a compact stick vacuum cleaner under $200USD for hardwood floors and came across this. Is it worth buying from the official store and is there anything to know before buying refurbished vacuum cleaners?

https://www.dyson.com/outlet/refurbished-vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v8-origin-extra

I have Dyson V8 Origin that is about 1.5 years old. On regular mode the battery lasts about 5 minutes and on max it dies almost immediately (4-10 seconds at most). I stopped using it in favor of the shark stick we had for upstairs. I also have a Miele we use for most of our vacuuming, the stick is just a glorified broom. We are moving and I am gonna toss it unless someone has an idea of why it has such poor battery life.

I’m thinking of purchasing one but I wanted to see how well it does. It would be only used for hardwood floors. We have pets too so lots of pet hair and dirt.

Reading through this subreddit, I know many people recommend a corded vacuum as the main vacuum. That isn’t really an option for me as the way my apartment is struxtured, I’m not looking to plug and unplug constantly between switching between floors, and the location of plugs won’t work for my carpeted stairs.

Therefore, I’m looking for a cordless vacuum. I bought I believe a Black and Decker cordless about a year ago before I rescued two cats. It barely works now and started smoking the other day so it’s time for a new one!

Budget: under $200 is ideal, however I am willing to pay the extra money for this specific dyson model as it is on sale at my local department store.

Needs: my apartment is mostly carpeted, two levels, including the stairs is all carpet. My bathroom and tiny kitchen are both hardwood, so ideally something that can be used on both. I also plan for my next place to be no carpet at all, so the duality is a necessity for me. Lastly, I have two cats. Want something that works for pet hair and cat litter as well.

The dyson appeals to me for the filtration system as both of my cats have allergies, so the less dust the better. Is this a good investment? I also am looking at the two links below from Amazon that are a bit more in my budget. However, I’m willing to pay more $$$ now if it’ll save me in the long run with replacing these cheap machines annually. Also open to other model/brand suggestions if you have!

1. WLUPEL Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 33Kpa Stick Vacuum Cleaner, 450W Handheld Vacuum with LED Touch Screen, 55mins Runtime for Pet Hair, Carpet and Hardwood Floor(KB-H015) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09S9RG8FC?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ct_9XVAPGFETNJJ02PGKQ0J&language=en_US

2. HONITURE Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, 400W 35Kpa Stick Vacuum Cordless with LCD Smart Touchscreen, Max 50mins, 7-Layer Hepa, 6 in 1 Lightweight Handheld Vacuum for Hardwood Floors,Carpets,Stairs,Pet Hair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSFFWPKN?psc=1&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ct_G24AYWF9JWESZGW3EV9G&language=en_US

Thank you!!!

Happy Easter to those celebrating!! We have an Amazon special $100 vacuum right now and want to upgrade. Is the Dyson V8 origin worth it in 2024? Or better to save up for something better? Thanks!

So I don’t have too much experiences with vacuums I had a few corded, upright, canister vacuums, and shop vacs. I obtained a Dyson V7 and V8 with dead batteries for free. So I bought 3rd party batteries on Amazon for pretty cheep and I used them mostly for tile floors and couches. Even though the batteries don’t last very long, I like the portability of the vacuums. They are light weight and I can fly around with them. They seem to take up a lot of hair and grit but don’t suck up anything big. Turbo mode works great but kills the battery quickly. Since I have two, I can just switch them out. My mother has a V15 and it seems much stronger with a better battery. The actual sticks and head seem fragile but I haven’t had any issues with them so far. I like how all the heads are interchangeable, so I don’t need a whole collection of different heads. What are your guys opinions on these models. Are they junk? What vacuums are a better option for hard wood or tile floors. I appreciate your guys input.

I should preface this with that fact I absolutely hate vacuuming in my house currently. We have multiple sets of stairs with low pile carpeting, too many pieces of furniture to work around, half the house is tiled, and our outlets are ill-placed.

I grew up using a filter queen from the 60's, which was well made but absolutely traumatized me with the abuse the canister did to my heels and the weightlifting needed to carry it up and down stairs constantly (my grandmother and mother were frugal and big fans of filter queens. We finally just got rid of the 8 my grandmother had hoarded in her basement). Every other vacuum we've had was from a garage sale and never worked very well.

I've been looking at the Dyson V8 ever since I used one at a nannying gig over the summer and loved it. It was so easy to pull out for a quick vacuuming, was easily maneuverable, cordless (LOVED), and I didn't have to drag around a canister. I know the battery life isn't great on the V8, but I don't mind splitting up vacuuming days for different rooms. My aunt also let me register her old Dyson for the 20% discount I'm hoping to apply.

Mostly, I'm concerned it's going to give up on me in only a few years as some people have mentioned in comments on other posts. Is that unusual, or pretty standard for their vacuums? Can it really not live up to being a main vacuum? Is there even another cordless I could get at that price that would??I don't want to waste the money on something that won't work well after a year or completely give up on me in 3.

Edit: Cannot apply the 20% off discount to sale items ;___;

Hello

Our Dyson V10 died a week ago. We used it for maybe 3-4 years, once a week. RIP.

I was shopping for another vaccum, and this one intrigued me. Dyson Outsize Cordless Vacuum for $360 (https://www.costco.com/dyson-outsize-motorhead-cordless-stick-vacuum.product.4000260129.html)

The reviews seem good. Amazon also has it 4.5 rating. Does anyone have honest review/recommendation on this item? We do not have pets.

Thank you!