Dyson V8 vs V9 Motorbar

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson V8
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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
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V9 Submarine Extra
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Blue
V8 Motorhead Extra
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Dark Gray
V9 Motorbar
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Nickel
V8 Animal
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Nickel
V8 Fluffy+
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Purple
V8 Animal+
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Red
V8 Origin
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Silver
Car+Boat
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Silver/Nickel
V8
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Silver/Nickel
V8 Plus
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Yellow
V8 Absolute
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Main Differences for
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Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

6.9
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Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

6.0
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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

6.5
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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

8.5
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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

7.5
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Cracks 
 

7.0
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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
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Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
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In The Box 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Locked

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
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 
 

No
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
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Storing 
 

8.5
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Height 
 

45.08" (114.5 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

9.50" (24.1 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Locked

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

No
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
Lock min

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
Lock min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Locked

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Locked

Swappable Battery 
 

No
Locked

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Yes
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
N/A

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
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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 
 

No
Locked

Headlights 
 

No
Locked

Easy On/Off 
 

No
Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

None
Locked

Blower Mode 
 

No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

8.2
N/A

Total Weight 
 

5.58 lbs (2.53 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.06 lbs (1.39 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
N/A

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Range 
 

10
N/A

Cordless 
 

Yes
Locked

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

0.98 ft (0.30 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.38 ft (1.03 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

10
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) 
 

No
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0
N/A

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Performance

Suction 
 

6.8
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Maximum Hose Suction 
 

46.7 inH₂O (11.64 kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

1.5 inH₂O (0.38 kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Powerful suction"
Locked

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.0
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Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

54.4 CFM (1.5 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.4
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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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Wet Compatible 
 

No
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Black
V8 Motorhead
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Dark Gray
V9 Submarine Extra
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Blue
V8 Motorhead Extra
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Dark Gray
V9 Motorbar
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Nickel
V8 Animal
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Nickel
V8 Fluffy+
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Purple
V8 Animal+
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Red
V8 Origin
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Silver
Car+Boat
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Silver/Nickel
V8
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Silver/Nickel
V8 Plus
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Walmart.com
 
Yellow
V8 Absolute
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