Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- 400473-01
- SKU:
- 10735333
Rating by feature
- Value
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the product's powerful suction, ease of use, and lightweight, cordless design, which contribute to its excellent overall performance. They also appreciate the various attachments. However, a common concern is the battery life, and some customers also mention the high price, noise level, small dustbin, and less-than-ideal performance on carpets.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Disappointment
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Motor just died, exactly 3 weeks after (2) year warranty ended.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hi there, this is Kelly with Dyson. We're sorry to hear that you've experienced an issue with the motor on your V8 Animal. While we never expect any issues to occur with your vacuum, we do make ourselves available 24 hours a day, via live chat and email, should help ever be needed. Regardless of warranty status, we are always on call to provide troubleshooting assistance, and would value the opportunity to ensure that your Dyson is performing as intended. Please feel free to contact us directly at askdysonus@dyson.com. We will look forward to your correspondence.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Worked great for two years
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had this vacuum for two years now. It has worked nicely, charge has been long enough to vacuum my carpeted upstairs, stairs and long rug in my foyer. Unfortunately, it seems two years is the life span of the battery. It dies quicker now and doesn't have the same sucking power. The motor gets very hot as well and almost burns my hand while I am vacuuming. I am currently trying to decide if I should purchase a replacement battery or buy a new vacuum...?
I would recommend this to a friend Known issues prevent useage
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This item is unreliable and causes grief. Lovely when it works but it has a 20 percent chance of breaking down.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hi there, this is Kelly with Dyson. We're sorry to hear that in your use, you've found the Dyson V8 Animal to be an unreliable vacuum. While I'm not certain of the exact issue you're having, we're keen to go over your machine with you and learn more about your experience, as we'd like to help ensure that your Dyson is performing properly. Please consider emailing us directly at askdysonUS@dyson.com.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Suction power
Love it
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Easy to use, powerful and love the tools, Literally you can use it for everything
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life
Great Vacuum For Great Value
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I would highly recommend this vacuum. I have animals and there is no issue removing the hair from my couch, floor, etc. The install is very easy for the wall mount charger. The battery last long on the regular mode, it does go much quicker on the high mode. Although it did last longer than I expected. In the end I still give this vacuum 5 stars
I would recommend this to a friend Same your money
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Not impressed with it at all gets clogged with dog hair,, That’s what it’s made for !!
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hello Jay, this is Kelly with Dyson. We're sorry to hear that in your use, you've experienced frequent clogs with your Dyson V8 Animal. If you are noticing regular clogging in your machine, it can certainly be a result of a dirty filter or an existing obstruction that is causing poor airflow. We find problems like this can be easily resolved with simple, yet effective troubleshooting. Dyson does back your new machine from an authorized retailer with a free 2-year guarantee. We would value the opportunity to assist you, to help ensure your Dyson is working properly. Please feel free to contact us directly at askdysonUS@dyson.com. We are keen on providing you with support and learning more about your experience.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Suction power, Weight
Great vacuum!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great light weight vacuum. Suction is very good 2 speeds. Easy to clean and is awesome i you have a pet that sheds.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Suction power
FANTASTIC VACUUM BY DYSON!!
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded to the V8 Animal after getting a dog. My girlfriend and I had a V6 Motorhead, but had issues with the dog hair getting caught in the bin where it was hard to reach. Here is what I like more about the V8 Animal VS the V6 Motorhead: Larger bin to collect dirt, longer run time, greater suction, easy disposal of dirt with new pull handle, easy to connect attachments with easier button to press, LED indicator light to show battery %, and it has a HEPA filther. I absolutely love this vacuum, especially on-sale at BestBuy for $399. This vacuum retails for $499. I recommend this vacuum over the V8 Absolute (highest V8 model) simply because it is a whooping $599 and all you get is the hardwood floor attachment. The only complaint I have is the run-time on MAX setting. It is still only around 7 minutes. That is why I rated this vacuum at 4 stars.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Weight
Cleans well
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent, easy to use light and cleans very well!
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Battery life, Dustbin size
Great Vacuum wish batter last longer.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Powerful Vacuum This Vacuum Works Really Good! it pulls up the carpet pile really well and removes stuff you didn't want to know was in your carpet! Couple things I want to mention. When all the reviews say the battery life is short, BELIVE IT! it runs 15 minutes on Max power (maybe, I wasn't timing it but it wasn't long). Of course you want to use "super Suck on the carpet to get it good, but... I can only get the living room and hallway done before the vacuum is done and FYI the battery gets really warm and its close to your hand when using the vacuum. Then I plug it in to charge and it takes about 5 hours to charge. ** NOTE dont plug it in to charge as soon as your done (when the battery's hot) cause it wont charge (the blue light will blink forever and your going to have to look up what the heck that means and wont be happy that you spent $400 on a vacuum and the first time you charge it it blinks at you.... The canister is small, in mentioned apartment I emptied it 8 times, given the carpet has never been vacuumed with this super sucking vacuum before so it might get better. That said the capacity really not that bad. The other thing that i didn't see in reviews is the size/length of the cleaning head its the size/length of a size 10 mens shoe. So it takes longer to vacuum. The Small vacuum attachment works really good on stairs. and it comes with a wall caddy. All and all I would recommend this vacuum the things I mentioned are really not that bad (nothing prefect), its light but I think my wife will complain about the weight of it cause it starts getting heavier as you use it. (good thing I like to vacuum ;) )
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Suction power, Weight
Mr.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light and easy to use. Very quiet and maneuverable with powerful suction
I would recommend this to a friend Best vacuum
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this vacuum. Does a way better job than my old one. Like how it comes with different heads. Great cleaning tight areas.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Overall performance, Weight
Sweeper
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good product. Shipped overnight on time. Lightweight and works well
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Weight
Quality
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Light, easy to use. Great for my floors. Easy charge. Happy!
I would recommend this to a friend Sucks
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Want to return but trew the box away not ment for hard floors
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hello Pedro, this is Kelly with Dyson. The Dyson V8 Animal features a direct-drive cleanerhead, with gentle carbon fiber bristles safe for any flooring type, but powerful enough to pick up debris from both bare floors and carpets. While the machine will offer less run time in MAX power mode, most households find standard power sufficient for everyday messes. When using your machine in MAX with the direct-drive Motorhead, run time will be approximately 7 minutes. Dyson Animal variants come equipped with a mini motorized head which is designed to pick up pet hair from furniture and stairs. You can also use this tool with the machine in MAX power for optimum pick-up, if you find that standard power is leaving pet hair behind.
We'd value the opportunity to assist you, to make sure your Dyson is working properly. Please feel free to contact us directly at askdysonus@dyson.com. We're keen on providing you with support and learning more about your experience.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Ease of use, Weight
Dyson vaccum
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awesome vaccum! Easy to use & lightweight! Love the fast charging as well!
I would recommend this to a friend Stopped charging in 3-4 months
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hardly used it. One fine day it stopped charging for no reason.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hello Sukanya, this is Kelly with Dyson. It sounds very unusual that you're having an issue with your V8 Animal not charging so soon after receiving it. As a reminder, while we don't expect any issues to occur, Dyson does back your new machine from an authorized retailer with a free 2-year guarantee. We would value the opportunity to assist you, to help ensure your Dyson is working properly. Please feel free to contact us directly at askdysonUS@dyson.com. We are keen on providing you with support and learning more about your experience.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
- Pros mentioned:Weight
The best
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best light weight vacuum we’ve purchased for home cleaning
I would recommend this to a friend Poor
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.1 very bad I didn’t like it because it is so poor
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from DysonProductExpert
Posted .Hi there, this is Kelly with Dyson. We're sorry to learn that you're not having a 5-star experience with your Dyson V8 Animal. We would value the opportunity to ensure that your vacuum is performing as designed, or address any questions or concerns you may have. Please feel free to email askdysonUS@dyson.com we are happy to provide you with support.
Best wishes,
Kelly
Dyson Customer Support
Good value, can be overpowered
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good vacuum, holds a charge for a very long time! The attachments are great as well. It does not do well with things like cat litter though. I’ve tried to get some of it up, but only the max power will really help it and there are some issues with the max power. Keep turning on and off. It get overheated. The compartment is pretty small but it’s super easy to clean out. Overall it’s great, but don’t overload it or it craps out.
I would recommend this to a friend