Dyson V9 Motorbar vs V8: Which Vacuum Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.4

Updated Apr 13, 2026 08:38 PM

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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 Compatible Without Immersion

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) No

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Our Verdict

Dyson V8

Dyson V9 Motorbar

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Variants

V8 Motorhead (Black)
V8 Motorhead Extra (Blue)

V9 Submarine Extra (Dark Gray)
V9 Motorbar (Dark Gray)

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Black

V8 Motorhead

Dark Gray

V9 Submarine Extra

Blue

V8 Motorhead Extra

Dark Gray

V9 Motorbar

Nickel

V8 Animal

Nickel

V8 Fluffy+

Purple

V8 Animal+

Red

V8 Origin

Silver

Car+Boat

Silver/Nickel

Silver/Nickel

V8 Plus

Walmart.com

Yellow

V8 Absolute

Main Differences for

House

Threshold

0.10

House

6.9

0.0

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House

6.9

0.0

Small Apartment

8.2

0.0

Stairs

8.1

0.0

Cars

7.8

0.0

Bare Floor Pickup

6.3

0.0

Carpet Pickup

7.0

0.0

Pet Hair Pickup

8.2

0.0

Air Quality

8.2

0.0

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup

6.0

N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.5

N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

6.5

N/A

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Pet Hair Pickup

8.5

N/A

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

7.5

N/A

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Cracks

7.0

N/A

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Design

Build Quality

6.5

N/A

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Vacuum Type

Stick/Handheld

Locked

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

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Brushroll

Yes

Locked

Brushroll On/Off

Locked

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Locked

Turbo Brush

Yes

Locked

Crevice Tool

Yes

Locked

Upholstery Tool

Yes

Locked

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Locked

Hard Bristle Brush

Yes

Locked

Extension Wand

Yes

Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool

Locked

Pet Grooming Tool

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Storing

8.5

N/A

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Height

45.08" (114.5 cm)

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Width

9.84" (25.0 cm)

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Depth

9.50" (24.1 cm)

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Cord Storing

Not Needed

Locked

On-Board Tool Storage

Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

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Dirt Compartment Size

6.5

N/A

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Bagless

Yes

Locked

Volume

0.09 gal (0.35 L)

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Full Indicator

Yes

Locked

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

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Runtime

5.9

N/A

Minimum Runtime

8 min

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Maximum Runtime

41 min

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Battery

6.0

N/A

Minimum Battery Life

8 min

Lock min

Maximum Battery Life

41 min

Lock min

Recharge Time

242 min

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Recharge Dock

Yes

Locked

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Locked

Swappable Battery

Locked

User-Serviceable Battery

Yes

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User Maintenance

7.0

N/A

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Recurring Cost

N/A

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Bag Part Number

No bag

Locked

Filter Part Number

967478-01

Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number

No HEPA Filter

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Quality Of Life Features

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Rotating Head

Yes

Locked

Power Adjustment

Yes

Locked

Self-Propelled

Locked

Headlights

Locked

Easy On/Off

Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment

None

Locked

Blower Mode

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Mobility

Portability

8.2

N/A

Total Weight

5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)

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Weight In Hand

3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)

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Carrying Handle

Yes

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Maneuverability

7.5

N/A

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Range

N/A

Cordless

Yes

Locked

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

0.98 ft (0.30 m)

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Maximum Wand Length

3.38 ft (1.03 m)

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Total Range

N/A

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Air Quality

Particle Filtration

N/A

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Average PM10 Concentration

0.1 μg/m³

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Average PM2.5 Concentration

0.1 μg/m³

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Locked

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Air Quality During Emptying

4.0

N/A

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Performance

Suction

6.8

N/A

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Maximum Hose Suction

46.7 inH₂O (11.64 kPa)

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Maximum Head Suction

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)

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Normal Head Suction

1.5 inH₂O (0.38 kPa)

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Setting Used For Normal

"Powerful suction"

Locked

Hose Diameter

1.3" (3.2 cm)

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Airflow

7.0

N/A

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Maximum Hose Airflow

54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)

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Noise

8.4

N/A

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Bare Floor

72.7 dBA

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Low-Pile Carpet

71.5 dBA

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains

3.0

N/A

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Water

0.0

N/A

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Locked

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Black

V8 Motorhead

Dark Gray

V9 Submarine Extra

Blue

V8 Motorhead Extra

Dark Gray

V9 Motorbar

Nickel

V8 Animal

Nickel

V8 Fluffy+

Purple

V8 Animal+

Red

V8 Origin

Silver

Car+Boat

Silver/Nickel

Silver/Nickel

V8 Plus

Walmart.com

Yellow

V8 Absolute