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Dyson V8
Dyson Micro 1.5kg
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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)
Yes
Our Verdict
Dyson V8
Dyson Micro 1.5kg
The Dyson V8 is better overall than the Dyson Micro 1.5kg. While the Micro is lighter and more portable, it's not meant for use on carpets, making the V8 considerably more versatile. The V8 also has a larger dirt compartment, requiring less frequent emptying.
Variants
- V8 Motorhead (Black)
- V8 Motorhead Extra (Blue)
- Micro 1.5kg (Gold)
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Main Differences for
House
House
Threshold
House
6.9
Full Comparison
Debris Pickup
Hard Floor Pickup
6.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.5
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
8.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
7.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
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Cracks
7.0
6.0
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
No
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Storing
8.5
6.9
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Height
45.08" (114.5 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)
Width
9.84" (25.0 cm)
8.27" (21.0 cm)
Depth
9.50" (24.1 cm)
8.66" (22.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
No
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment Size
6.5
5.2
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Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.09 gal (0.35 L)
0.02 gal (0.09 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
6.0
6.9
Minimum Battery Life
8 min
9 min
Maximum Battery Life
41 min
28 min
Recharge Time
242 min
141 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
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)
0.79 ft (0.24 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
User Maintenance
7.0
8.0
Maintenance Picture
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Brushroll Cleaning Video
Portability
8.2
8.9
Total Weight
5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)
3.51 lbs (1.59 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)
1.81 lbs (0.82 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
971178-01
HEPA Filter Part Number
No HEPA Filter
971178-01
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
No
Yes
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
No
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
8.2
8.9
Total Weight
5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)
3.51 lbs (1.59 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)
1.81 lbs (0.82 kg)
Carrying Handle
Yes
Yes
Maneuverability
7.5
8.0
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)
0.79 ft (0.24 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.25 ft (0.99 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
Yes
Air Quality During Emptying
4.0
Emptying Video
Performance
Suction
6.8
6.1
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
46.7 inH₂O (11.64 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
2.4 inH₂O (0.61 kPa)
Setting Used For Maximum
"MAX", (Micro Fluffy Head)
Normal Head Suction
1.5 inH₂O (0.38 kPa)
1.3 inH₂O (0.33 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Powerful suction"
"On", (Micro Fluffy Head)
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.0" (2.5 cm)
Airflow
7.0
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
Noise
8.4
8.3
Noise Video
Bare Floor
72.7 dBA
72.8 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
71.5 dBA
N/A
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
10
Setting Used
"MAX"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
100%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
0.0
Setting Used
Untestable
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
0%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
0%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
0.0
Setting Used
Untestable
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
0%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
0%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
10
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
100%
Low-Pile Carpet
N/A
High-Pile Carpet
N/A
Maneuverability
7.5
8.0
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
Yes
Cracks
7.0
6.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
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Stains
3.0
1.0
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
3.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
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Water
0.0
0.0
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Wet Compatible
No
No
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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Micro 1.5kg
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V8 Animal
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Micro 1.5kg
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Micro 1.5kg
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V8 Animal+
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Micro 1.5kg
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Micro 1.5kg
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