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Dyson V8
Dyson V15 Detect
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
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)
- 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)
- V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Complete (Blue/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Pro (Blue/Nickel)
- V15 Detect (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Absolute (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Total Clean Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Total Clean (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Extra (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Complete (Yellow/Nickel)
- V15 Detect Plus (Yellow/Nickel)
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V8 Motorhead
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V8 Motorhead Extra
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V15 Detect Complete+
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V8 Animal
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V15 Detect Complete
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V8 Fluffy+
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V15 Detect Pro
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V8 Animal+
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V15 Detect
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V8 Origin
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V15 Detect Absolute
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Car+Boat
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V15 Detect Total Clean Extra
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V8
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V15 Detect Total Clean
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V8 Plus
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V15 Detect Extra
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V8 Absolute
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V15 Detect Complete
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V15 Detect Plus
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Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.2
7.8
Hard Floor Pickup
6.0
8.0
Cracks
7.0
8.0
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
7.0
7.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
10
10
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
965661-01
970013-02
HEPA Filter Part Number
967478-01
970013-02
Storing
6.8
8.3
Storing Picture
Height
45.08" (114.5 cm)
45.28" (115.0 cm)
Width
9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Depth
9.50" (24.1 cm)
10.24" (26.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
Not Needed
On-Board Tool Storage
No
Yes
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment
6.9
7.2
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.09 gal (0.35 L)
0.12 gal (0.45 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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)
1.18 ft (0.36 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.25 ft (0.99 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
Portability
8.2
8.0
Total Weight
5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)
6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
Weight In Hand
3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)
3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
6.6
6.9
Minimum Battery Life
8 min
8 min
Maximum Battery Life
41 min
75 min
Recharge Time
242 min
231 min
Recharge Dock
Yes
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
Yes
Yes
Removable Batteries
Yes
Yes
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
No
Yes
Easy On/Off
No
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
Manual
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
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pickup
6.0
8.0
Hard Floor Pickup video
Hard Floor Pickup Post Test
High-Pile Carpet Pickup
7.5
8.0
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup
6.5
7.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test
Pet Hair Pickup
8.5
9.5
Pet Hair Pickup Video
Pet Hair Pickup Post Test
Suction
6.8
7.7
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
46.7 inH₂O (11.64 kPa)
118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)
Normal Head Suction
1.5 inH₂O (0.38 kPa)
3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Powerful suction"
"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.2 cm)
Airflow
7.0
7.8
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
Noise
8.4
8.6
Noise Video
Bare Floor
72.7 dBA
70.5 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
71.5 dBA
71.0 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
8.0
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Cracks
7.0
8.0
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
3.0
3.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
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Black
V8 Motorhead
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V8 Motorhead Extra
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V15 Detect Complete+
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V8 Animal
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V15 Detect Complete
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V8 Fluffy+
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V15 Detect Pro
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V8 Animal+
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V15 Detect
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V8 Origin
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V15 Detect Absolute
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Car+Boat
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V15 Detect Total Clean Extra
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V8
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V8 Plus
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V8 Absolute
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