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00:00 Dyson V8 Animal & Absolute Cordless Vacuum Review
00:25 Power - Airflow and Suction
00:46 Crevice Pickup Test
00:56 Carpet Cleaning
01:23 Filtration
01:41 Weight and Ease of Use
02:10 Attachments
02:23 Battery Life
02:38 Hair Tangles
02:50 Noise
03:00 Well Built!
03:17 Cons
04:31 Recap

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[VacuumWars]

There was a typo in the airflow graph "low" power was supposed to be "high" power and vice versa. Thanks for understanding.

[zodiacfml]

3:38 What Dyson doesn't get till now are LED lights on soft roller brushes for hard floors. I vacuum (Chinese branded cordless) in low light/dark so that the LED lights up the dust/debris which is satisfying to see and helps with not missing an area

[arevee]

At the risk of being called a "Dyson Fanboi", I can agree that the V8 is great. I've had it since it first came out and it gets a lot more use than my collection of much fancier vacuums. Why, because it's so easy to use and it works well. I didn't want to like Dyson and thought they looked like cheap, creaky plastic, transformer toy junk, but once I actually used it, I was sold. Sure, it's lost a bit of battery life since new, but it still works really well. Of course, since using robot vacuums, Mr. Dyson is getting a lot less use. Love those robots - but that's a comment for a different day.

[shakirhyd]

Bought this 2.5 years ago, love the vacuum. However, I've had two issues till date:
1. Hardwood floor attachment (Absolute version) stopped working. Seamless Dyson customer support got it replaced within warranty
2. Battery time reduced to 45 seconds. This time it was out of warranty and Dyson doesn't offer any help. Here's the surprise: they said batteries to run out after 2 years of extensive use. So, expect to spend $129+tax+shipping on battery every 2-3 years

[woodrowsacco]

Thank you so much for all of your amazing content!!! I’m a stay at home dad who needed a new vacuum for our small home and didn’t know where to turn before I found your channel. After watching your videos I decided to pickup a V7 Fluffy on sale for $199! I purchased the regular carpet motor head separately. $260 for a cordless Dyson with both cleaner heads and the all important hepa filtration 👍🏼 SOOO glad I didn’t just get a Moosoo! Thanks again 🙏🏼

[cathyhoi]

I’ve watched so many of these review videos and this video is the only one that actually compared the noise level. Thank you! Very thorough and useful review too! 👍🏻

[HamidShibataBennett]

I picked up a refurbished Dyson V8 Absolute, based largely off your reviews. Amazing bang for buck. It’s the vacuum that changed my life. I love having a cordless!

[DiaUp]

I bought my v10 from Costco, it's a specific model. It's a V10 but with the old accessories, V8 carpet head and all

[robzzzzzz]

After watching several videos from you I just bought and received my dyson v8 absolute ! I charged it last night I vacuumed my bedroom this morning and I’m so shocked .. have never ever seen this much filth pulled out and I vacuumed weekly! The hard floor attachment picked up everything !! I’m really pleased and I love your channel

[Synar]

I love my v8 it does a great job. I wont be upgrading to the v10 or v11 I heard it’s top heavy

[TheAmandaCT]

You should include how these all perform with all of the attachments, I just bought a Dyson V8 Absolute and on the low setting with the crevice tool attached it does a horrible job, no suction power at all! You have to use the High setting with the crevice tool which quickly depletes the battery time

[jcheng]

Please make a video where you run all of your vacuums in your house all at once.

[missz]

Your videos are very helpful for us homemakers. I am very happy with my robot Coredy for hard floors +Dyson animal for carpet cleaning routine. I got both based on your recommendations (got an older manufacturer refurbished Dyson for $150 which is a great deal).

[Deanriley]

I’ve had a V6 Absolute for a few years and have been completely happy with it. Just bought a V8Animal to have on our lower level since we now have a cat that’s mostly prefers that area and hoping for the same level of excellence. Made the mistake of buying an $130 copycat that was trash unless you’re just gathering dust. When it comes to vacs, get the best and save a lot of labor and long-term expense.

[kumirei]

My SO was just talking about getting a new HEPA system vacuum right before this was uploaded, thanks!

[diegodmv]

Great video, we don’t have carpets at home but hardwood floors, so which one would you recommend ? Thanks

[Steamrick]

Are you sure about the airflow numbers @2:35? Shouldn't the high power mode have higher airflow?

[conorr]

Yes the v8 are well built my friend has had her v8 for 4 years and still going strong. As long as you follow the rules on them they are
You charge it when it's dead
Then once fully charged you unplug it
That's what I was told when I purchased my first Dyson cordless from the engineer

[ramilioverduzco]

do you recommend sweeping stuff on hard surface onto the carpet to vacuum it up there instead of on hard surface?

[satinsangel]

Dyson did that on purpose lol, they’re like the Apple of vacuums! Wanna clean hardwoods too? That’s gonna cost a $150 attachment (dongle).