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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Our Verdict
Dyson V7
Dyson V8
The Dyson V8 is simply better overall than the Dyson V7. The V8 performs far better on bare floors and carpets by virtue of a more powerful motor. It also has a longer maximum runtime and a battery life indicator to roughly tell you how much charge is left. The Animal variant of the V8 also comes with a unique 180-degree brush, which is good for cleaning hard-to-reach places.
Variants
- V7 Animal Plus (Blue)
- V7 Motorhead Origin (Gray)
- V8 Motorhead (Black)
- V8 Motorhead Extra (Blue)
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V7 Animal Plus
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V8 Motorhead Extra
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Red
V7 Total Clean
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Red
V8 Origin
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V7 Advanced Origin
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Silver
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V7 Motorhead Origin
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V8 Motorhead
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V7 Motorhead
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V8 Animal
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Grey
V7 Absolute
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V8 Fluffy+
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V7 Animal
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V8 Animal+
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V7 Fluffy
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V7 Animal Pro
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Main Differences for
House
House
Threshold
House
6.9
Full Comparison
Debris Pickup
Hard Floor Pickup
6.5
6.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.0
7.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.5
6.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
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Pet Hair Pickup
8.0
8.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks
6.5
7.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Design
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build Quality Picture
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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Turbo Brush
Yes
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Storing
6.8
8.5
Storing Picture
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Height
47.24" (120.0 cm)
45.08" (114.5 cm)
Width
9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Depth
8.27" (21.0 cm)
9.50" (24.1 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
No
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment Size
6.9
6.5
Dirt Compartment Picture
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Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.09 gal (0.35 L)
0.09 gal (0.35 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
Runtime
5.9
Minimum Runtime
8 min
Maximum Runtime
41 min
Battery
5.6
6.0
Minimum Battery Life
7.5 min
8 min
Maximum Battery Life
33 min
41 min
Recharge Time
170 min
242 min
Recharge Dock
No
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
No
Yes
Swappable Battery
No
User-Serviceable Battery
Yes
Yes
Range
10
10
Cordless
Yes
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
0.98 ft (0.30 m)
0.98 ft (0.30 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
User Maintenance
7.0
7.0
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Portability
8.3
8.2
Total Weight
5.22 lbs (2.37 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
Recurring Cost
10
10
Recurring Cost Picture
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Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
967478-01
967478-01
HEPA Filter Part Number
N/A
No HEPA Filter
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
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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
Blower Mode
No
No
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Turbo Brush
Yes
Yes
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
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Blower Mode
No
No
Mobility
Portability
8.3
8.2
Total Weight
5.22 lbs (2.37 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
Maneuverability
7.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
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Alternative Configuration Photo 2
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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
0.98 ft (0.30 m)
0.98 ft (0.30 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
Air Quality
Particle Filtration
10
Operation Video
Particle Filtration
Preview Graph
Average PM10 Concentration
0.1 μg/m³
Average PM2.5 Concentration
0.1 μg/m³
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Air Quality During Emptying
4.0
Emptying Video
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
6.5
6.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.0
7.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.5
6.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
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Pet Hair Pickup
8.0
8.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
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Suction
5.4
6.8
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
43.3 inH₂O (10.79 kPa)
46.7 inH₂O (11.64 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)
1.5 inH₂O (0.38 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Powerful suction"
"Powerful suction"
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Airflow
6.6
7.0
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
47.8 CFM (1.4 m³/min)
54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
Noise
8.5
8.4
Noise Video
Bare Floor
70.5 dBA
72.7 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
72.1 dBA
71.5 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
No
Cracks
6.5
7.0
Cracks Video
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Stains
1.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Mopping Capabilities
Stains
1.0
3.0
Stain Video
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Water
0.0
0.0
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Wet Compatible
No
No
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V7 Total Clean
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Red
V8 Origin
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V7 Advanced Origin
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Silver
Car+Boat
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V7 Motorhead Origin
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V7 Motorhead
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V8 Animal
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V7 Absolute
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V8 Fluffy+
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V7 Animal
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V8 Plus
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V7 Allergy
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V8 Absolute
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