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Dyson Digital Slim vs Dyson V8

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Dyson Digital Slim
Dyson V8

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Our Verdict

Dyson Digital Slim

Dyson V8

The Dyson Digital Slim and the Dyson V8 are both mid-range cordless stick vacuums, but the V8 is better overall. Most variants of the V8 come with more accessories, making it more adaptable to different surface types and cleaning scenarios. It also has a more powerful motor that provides better suction and features a longer, more comfortable extension wand for most people. While battery life is comparable between the two models, the Digital Slim recharges faster. Another place where the Digital Slim has the edge is in terms of quality-of-life features, as it sports an easy-to-read LCD display and allows for more granular power adjustment with three different configurations (the V8 only offers two).

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Variants

  • Digital Slim (Iron/Nickel)
  • V8 Motorhead (Black)
  • V8 Motorhead Extra (Blue)
  • V8 Animal (Nickel)
  • V8 Fluffy+ (Nickel)
  • V8 Animal+ (Purple)
  • V8 Origin (Red)
  • Car+Boat (Silver)
  • V8 (Silver/Nickel)
  • V8 Plus (Silver/Nickel)
  • V8 Absolute (Yellow)

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Digital Slim
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Blue
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Purple
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Silver/Nickel
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Main Differences for
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 

6.8
7.2

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
6.0

Cracks 
 

6.0
7.0

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Design

Build Quality 
 

7.0
6.5

Build Quality Picture  

Dyson Digital Slim Build Quality Picture
Dyson V8 Build Quality Picture

Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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User Maintenance 
 

7.5
7.0

Maintenance Picture  

Dyson Digital Slim Maintenance Picture
Dyson V8 Maintenance Picture

Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
10

Recurring Cost Picture  

Dyson Digital Slim Recurring Cost Picture
Dyson V8 Recurring Cost Picture

Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970612-01
965661-01

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970612-01
967478-01
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Storing 
 

6.8
6.8

Storing Picture  

Dyson Digital Slim Storing Picture
Dyson V8 Storing Picture

Height 
 

40.75" (103.5 cm)
45.08" (114.5 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)

Depth 
 

11.77" (29.9 cm)
9.50" (24.1 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment 
 

6.0
6.9

Dirt Compartment Picture  

Dyson Digital Slim Dirt Compartment Picture
Dyson V8 Dirt Compartment Picture

Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.04 gal (0.16 L)
0.09 gal (0.35 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dyson Digital Slim In The Box Picture
Dyson V8 In The Box Picture
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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

0.66 ft (0.20 m)
0.98 ft (0.30 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

2.66 ft (0.81 m)
3.38 ft (1.03 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

8.4
8.2

Total Weight 
 

4.52 lbs (2.05 kg)
5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Battery 
 

6.8
6.6

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
8 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

49 min
41 min

Recharge Time 
 

180 min
242 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Yes
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls  

Dyson Digital Slim Picture Of Controls
Dyson V8 Picture Of Controls

Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

No
No

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
No

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
None
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

Dyson Digital Slim Tools And Brush Picture
Dyson V8 Tools And Brush Picture

Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

No
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

No
Yes

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1  

Dyson Digital Slim Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Dyson V8 Alternative Configuration Photo 1

Alternative Configuration Photo 2  

Dyson Digital Slim Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Dyson V8 Alternative Configuration Photo 2

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

5.0
6.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Digital Slim Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
Dyson V8 Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
7.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Digital Slim High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Dyson V8 High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Digital Slim Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Dyson V8 Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

7.5
8.5

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Digital Slim Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Dyson V8 Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Suction 
 

2.0
6.8

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

60.5 inH₂O (15.08 kPa)
46.7 inH₂O (11.64 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

0.9 inH₂O (0.22 kPa)
3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

0.4 inH₂O (0.10 kPa)
1.5 inH₂O (0.38 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"MED", with Motorbar Cleaner Head
"Powerful suction"

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

6.5
7.0

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

46.9 CFM (1.3 m³/min)
54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.3
8.4

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.9 dBA
72.7 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

78.4 dBA
71.5 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.0
7.5

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.0
7.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Digital Slim Sofa Pickup Post Test
Dyson V8 Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Yes
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Cracks 
 

6.0
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test  

Dyson Digital Slim Wood Cracks Post Test
Dyson V8 Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains 
 

1.0
3.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Digital Slim Stain Pickup Post Test
Dyson V8 Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water 
 

0.0
0.0

Wet Compatible 
 

No
No

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test  

Dyson Digital Slim Water Pickup Post Test
Dyson V8 Water Pickup Post Test
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Iron/Nickel
Digital Slim
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Black
V8 Motorhead
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Digital Slim
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Digital Slim
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V8 Animal
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Digital Slim
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Nickel
V8 Fluffy+
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Purple
V8 Animal+
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Silver/Nickel
V8
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V8 Plus
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