When considering a Dyson V8, you will be faced with a number of choices. Are you going for an Animal, an Absolute or a Motorhead variant? It is interesting to see that many websites talk about a different suction power or a difference in quality with this comparison. It is the same vacuum cleaner, only the accessories that you get are different.
In this article I put the different accessory packages next to each other, so that you can find out which choice is best for you.
This is the Dyson V8 stick vacuum cleaner
First, let's take a quick look at the Dyson V8 stick vacuum. Because, regardless of which package you choose, you get this vacuum cleaner. The Dyson V8 is the cheapest upright vacuum that Dyson has in its range. In my extensive Dyson V8 review, I concluded that despite its low price (compared to other Dyson stick vacuums), it is a versatile vacuum cleaner with good performance.
Dyson V8 specifications
In the overview below I list all Dyson V8 specifications and test results.
| Dyson V8 | Test results |
|---|---|
| Suction Power | 5 kPa |
| AirFlow | 10.3 m/s |
| Hardwood Floors | 7.5/10 |
| Carpet | 6/10 |
| Pet Hair | 7/10 |
| Battery Life | 25 minutes |
| Weight | 2,63 kilograms |
| Noise Level | 71,3 decibels |
| Price indication | From $ 399 |
V8 Absolute vs Absolute vs Motorhead
Now that we know what to expect from the Dyson V8, it's interesting to now delve into the accessories you get with it. If you're not familiar with the different parts, I recommend taking a look at my Dyson parts guide. I've listed all the parts there and tell you what you can use them for.
| V8 Animal | V8 Absolute | V8 Motorhead | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorized floor brush | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fluffy floor brush | – | ✓ | – |
| Motorized mini brush | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Combination accessory | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Crevice cleaner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accessory for hard-to-reach places | – | ✓ | – |
| Flexible crevice tool | ✓ | – | – |
| Wall charging station | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Charger | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price indication | $ 399 | $ 399 | $ 349 |
As you can see, the range of accessories can vary considerably. It is therefore smart to ask yourself which type of accessory you need anyway.
Which Dyson V8 choice is best?
Now of course the big question is which Dyson V8 you should choose: the Dyson V8 Animal, Absolute or the Motorhead? The answer to this question depends on your needs. If you have dogs or cats at home, the Dyson V8 Animal is the best choice. This is because you get a handy mini turbo brush, which makes removing pet hair very easy.
If you have wooden floors, the Dyson V8 Absolute is a better choice: with that package you get a soft fluffy brush. This floor brush has been specially developed for vulnerable floors: think of laminate or wooden floors. The Dyson V8 Motorhead can be interesting if you often have carpet on the floor and don't think you need many accessories.
Tip: buy extra parts or assemble your Dyson yourself
Each Dyson part can be purchased separately. So don't be afraid that when you buy a package, you no longer have the option to buy an extra mini brush, for example. It can be smart to expand your Dyson with extra accessories.
Did you know that you can put together your entire Dyson yourself? At Vacuumtester.com we discovered that building a Dyson yourself can even save a lot of money. You only pay for the accessories you actually need.
Robbert Tigchelaar
Robbert Tigchelaar is the founder of Vacuumtester.com and is a true vacuum cleaner guru. With more than 10 years of experience in the world of electronic devices, he knows better than anyone what is important in a vacuum cleaner. When a new vacuum cleaner appears, he is eager to test it extensively.
