I had first gen Dyson stick vacuum that was more of a toy. It was only OK and used as an accessory for tight spots and hand held in the kitchen. I hesitated to purchase a newer model, but was surprised to that the V8 is no toy, especially after adding the fluffy floor tool for my tile floor and the down under attachment. The earlier one needed to be used on Hi all the time, but I hardly need it on this V8,
battery is short lived on "Max" setting. I don't like that you have to hold the "on" trigger the whole time you are vacuuming. There should be a switch to hold trigger in "on" position
Response from DysonBy Customer Service, Rubaid K, June 24, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We truly appreciate your effort and value your feedback. We understand how disappointing it must be to experience a shorter battery life on the "Max" setting, and we are genuinely sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Additionally, we recognize that continuously holding the "on" trigger while vacuuming may not be ideal for everyone. At Dyson, we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience. Your insights are invaluable, and we will ensure your feedback regarding both battery performance and the trigger mechanism is shared with our dedicated team. To help us improve our future services further, we would love to learn more about your experience. You are welcome to email us at askdysonUS@dyson.com. For prompt attention, please include "Dyson Review" in the subject line.
I LOVE my Dyson 8 Absolute! It is my second one…first one lasted 8 years with one battery replacement. It is lightweight, easily maneuverable, quiet and has good suction. I mostly use it for daily clean ups in between biweekly deeper cleaning.
Best cordless we’ve owned! Excellent for hardwood!
on June 24, 2025
Posted by: zojo
Verified Purchase:Yes
Best cordless vacuum we’ve ever owned. Powerful, lightweight, gets in every nook and good run time. Love all the attachments. Purchased because it has a soft hardwood floor cleaner head so our new hardwood floors don’t get damaged and a rotor bar for carpet. Love it!