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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

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Our Verdict

Dyson V8

Dyson V15 Detect

The Dyson V15 Detect is slightly better overall than the Dyson V8. The V15 has a marginally bigger dirt compartment and a surface-type adjustment feature, lasts longer on a single charge, and clears debris more effectively on all surface types. Meanwhile, the V8 is easier to pick up and carry and has fewer parts that require regular maintenance.

Variants

V8 Motorhead (Black)
V8 Motorhead Extra (Blue)

V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)

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Black

V8 Motorhead

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Animal

Blue

V8 Motorhead Extra

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete+

Nickel

V8 Animal

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete

Nickel

V8 Fluffy+

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Pro

Purple

V8 Animal+

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect

Red

V8 Origin

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Absolute

Silver

Car+Boat

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Total Clean Extra

Silver/Nickel

V8

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Total Clean

Silver/Nickel

V8 Plus

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Extra

Yellow

V8 Absolute

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Plus

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House

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Stairs

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Cars

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Bare Floor Pickup

0.0

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Carpet Pickup

0.0

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Pet Hair Pickup

0.0

0.0

Air Quality

0.0

0.0

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup

N/A

N/A

Hard Floor Pickup video

Dyson V8 Hard Floor Pickup video Sample

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Hard Floor Pickup Post Test

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

N/A

N/A

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

N/A

N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Pickup

N/A

N/A

Pet Hair Pickup Video

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Pet Hair Pickup Post Test

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

N/A

N/A

Sofa Pickup Video

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Sofa Pickup Post Test

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Cracks

N/A

N/A

Cracks Video

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Wood Cracks Post Test

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Design

Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

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Vacuum Type

Locked

Locked

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Brushroll

Locked

Locked

Brushroll On/Off

Locked

Locked

Removable Brushroll

Locked

Locked

Turbo Brush

Locked

Locked

Crevice Tool

Locked

Locked

Upholstery Tool

Locked

Locked

Soft Bristle Brush

Locked

Locked

Hard Bristle Brush

Locked

Locked

Extension Wand

Locked

Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool

Locked

Locked

Pet Grooming Tool

Locked

Locked

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Storing

N/A

N/A

Storing Picture

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Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing

Locked

Locked

On-Board Tool Storage

Locked

Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station

Locked

Locked

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Dirt Compartment Size

N/A

N/A

Dirt Compartment Picture

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Bagless

Locked

Locked

Volume

Lock gal (Lock L)

Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator

Locked

Locked

Bag Included

Locked

Locked

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Runtime

N/A

N/A

Minimum Runtime

Lock min

Lock min

Maximum Runtime

Lock min

Lock min

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Battery

N/A

N/A

Minimum Battery Life

Lock min

Lock min

Maximum Battery Life

Lock min

Lock min

Recharge Time

Lock min

Lock min

Recharge Dock

Locked

Locked

Battery Life Indicator

Locked

Locked

Swappable Battery

Locked

Locked

User-Serviceable Battery

Locked

Locked

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User Maintenance

N/A

N/A

Maintenance Picture

Dyson V8 Maintenance Picture Sample

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Brushroll Cleaning Video

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Recurring Cost

N/A

N/A

Recurring Cost Picture

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Bag Part Number

Locked

Locked

Filter Part Number

Locked

Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number

Locked

Locked

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Quality Of Life Features

Picture Of Controls

Dyson V8 Picture Of Controls Sample

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Rotating Head

Locked

Locked

Power Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Self-Propelled

Locked

Locked

Headlights

Locked

Locked

Easy On/Off

Locked

Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Locked

Locked

Blower Mode

Locked

Locked

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Mobility

Portability

N/A

N/A

Total Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying Handle

Locked

Locked

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Maneuverability

N/A

N/A

Maneuverability Video

Dyson V8 Maneuverability Video Sample

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Alternative Configuration

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2

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Range

N/A

N/A

Cordless

Locked

Locked

Cord Length

N/A

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length

Lock ft (Lock m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range

N/A

N/A

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Air Quality

Particle Filtration

N/A

N/A

Operation Video

Dyson V8 Operation Video Sample

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Particle Filtration

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Average PM10 Concentration

Lock μg/m³

Lock μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration

Lock μg/m³

Lock μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Locked

Locked

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Air Quality During Emptying

N/A

N/A

Emptying Video

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Performance

Suction

N/A

N/A

Suction Video

Dyson V8 Suction Video Sample

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Dyson V15 Detect Suction Video Sample

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Maximum Hose Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

Locked

Locked

Hose Diameter

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Airflow

N/A

N/A

Maximum Airflow Video

Dyson V8 Maximum Airflow Video Sample

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Dyson V15 Detect Maximum Airflow Video Sample

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Maximum Hose Airflow

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)

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Noise

N/A

N/A

Noise Video

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Bare Floor

Lock dBA

Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

Lock dBA

Lock dBA

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains

N/A

N/A

Stain Video

Dyson V8 Stain Video Sample

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Dyson V15 Detect Stain Video Sample

SAMPLE

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Stain Pickup Post Test

Dyson V8 Stain Pickup Post Test Sample

SAMPLE

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Dyson V15 Detect Stain Pickup Post Test Sample

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Water

N/A

N/A

Water Video

Dyson V8 Water Video Sample

SAMPLE

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Dyson V15 Detect Water Video Sample

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Water Pickup Post Test

Dyson V8 Water Pickup Post Test Sample

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Dyson V15 Detect Water Pickup Post Test Sample

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Wet Compatible

Locked

Locked

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Black

V8 Motorhead

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Animal

Blue

V8 Motorhead Extra

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete+

Nickel

V8 Animal

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete

Nickel

V8 Fluffy+

Blue/Nickel

V15 Detect Pro

Purple

V8 Animal+

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect

Red

V8 Origin

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Absolute

Silver

Car+Boat

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Total Clean Extra

Silver/Nickel

V8

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Total Clean

Silver/Nickel

V8 Plus

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Extra

Yellow

V8 Absolute

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Complete

Yellow/Nickel

V15 Detect Plus

Dyson V8

Dyson V15 Detect

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