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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 7101 reviews

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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92%would recommend to a friend

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Customers recognize the product for its impressive suction power, fantastic ease of use, and lightweight, cordless design, which contribute to its great overall performance. They also appreciate the convenience of its cordless feature and various attachments. However, a significant concern for many is the battery life, which customers feel could be improved. Other noted drawbacks include its high price, noise level, small dustbin, and less effective performance on carpeting.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Suction power, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome portable vacuum

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I live in a tiny apartment and this more than does the trick to actually vacuum the entire place. Not only is it powerful, it's super light which makes it easy to transport and clean up small messes. The only thing that isn't great is its small storage capacity, but it's really easy to empty the bin.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Suction power

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wasn’t Worth It

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was so excited to get this vacuum because I only ever hear great things about Dyson. I was so disappointed in this. I have pets and a toddler, so I need something that picks up the hair and the snacks. It was great with picking up hair and tiny bits of messes. However, I found that it was a struggle just to pick up pieces of pet food. I couldn’t simply run the vacuum over it, but had to lift the vacuum and place it juuuust right over what it needed to pick up. Dog food, pieces of pretzels, pieces of crackers, etc. were horrible to try to pick up. After this, I’m glad I didn’t get rid of my Shark vacuum.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not as good as expected

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This does a pretty good job on carpet and lasts a full 30 minutes + per charge, but it does not do a good job on hardwood as far as small bits and dust. I wavered between this one and the one with the soft interchangeable brush for the next model up - should have spent the extra $200 and got that model. However, I can use this often and not worry about having to pull out my full size vacuum most times. It is easy to use and charges pretty quickly. I like how easy it is to dump the dirt.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from DysonProductExpert
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      Hi there, this is Krystal with Dyson. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review on the Dyson V8 Animal. I am pleased to hear you are satisfied with how well it works on your carpet and how well it works for quick cleanups without having to pull out the bigger vacuum.

      The direct drive cleaner head that this model includes is designed to work across most common floor types including bare floors. It features a row of carbon fiber filaments with an anti-static property to help pick up the stubborn dust from bare floors. Therefore, it is unusual to hear that it is not working well for you on your bare floors.

      We would value the opportunity to address this and want to ensure your vacuum is working as intended. Please contact us at askdysonUS@dyson.com with your serial number, description of issue or concern and your contact information and we will be happy to help.

      Best Wishes,
      Krystal
      Dyson Customer Service Dyson-EN_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Anthony Andaya

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The dyson i got is perfectly amazing no doubt why most of consumers love it.! I have one a different and i used it for about 2 years but after 1 year using it i can tell the motor of it slowly down. And i finally decided to use dyaon product

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great vacuum

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This vacuum is awesome! Makes quick vacuuming easy and quick! This has replaced our super expensive Miele as the main vacuum in the house. Only negative is short battery life but you can easily charge it back up if you need to vacuum more than 30 mins.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Weight
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Try other brands before going with this one first

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I expected more out of this vacuum since it’s a Dyson and the price is so much. It is light weight and easy to assemble from one attachment to another. First thing it says is to charge for 5 hours, but It does come with a dock so you can hang it anywhere. The button doesn’t stay on, you have to hold it down in order for the vacuum to continuously run. Emptying out the container is a little annoying and I haven’t been able to figure out a smooth way of dispensing yet or maybe it’s always difficult. It doesn’t pick up dirt from the carpet first swipe, I had to go over multiple times to clean. Hardwood floors it worked okay on. Didn’t make any of the small pieces fly around. It doesn’t pick up items as big as cereal which is annoying since I bought this to not have to sweep. Overall it works, just not worth the price or quality.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from DysonProductExpert
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      Hi there, this is Kelly with Dyson. We were glad to hear that in your use thus far, you have found the V8 Animal to be so easy to use and assemble. We're also glad that you've found it to be so light in weight. Our cord-free machines are designed with easy of use in mind.

      We know that battery run time is a very important aspect of performance for our owners, so we developed a trigger that helps maximize the amount of time you can clean on one charge. We chose a light-touch trigger over an on/off switch to ensure that battery life is never wasted by letting the machine run when it's not in active use. 
       
      Your Dyson also features our latest hygienic dirt ejector, designed to drive out trapped dust and debris in one action - so you never need to touch it. We would value the opportunity to ensure that your unit is performing as intended as we are committed to customer satisfaction. Please do not hesitate to reach out to askdysonUS@dyson.com. We are keen on providing support.
       
      Best wishes,
      Kelly
      Dyson Customer Support Dyson-EN_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Has a weird smell once turned on but you get used to it after a while. It works well and the attachments work great for smaller spaces too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Dyson Team
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      Hello Angelica,
      Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding the Dyson V8. We appreciate your honesty and are glad to hear that the vacuum works well, and the attachments are effective for smaller spaces. We understand your concern about the initial smell when the unit is turned on. While it's good to know that you get used to it after a while. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you've encountered; this is not the experience we aim to provide. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we want to ensure that all aspects of our products meet your expectations. We would request you to kindly email us at askdysonUS@dyson.com and in the Subject Line please include: "Dyson Review" for prompt attention to this matter. We hope to hear from you soon so that we can get it sorted for you. Best Wishes, Nisha dysonglobal

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Spend the money.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my second Dyson. Love it they last forever!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Suction power, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Vacuum I have Owned

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is just a perfect combination of being lightweight, powerful, and flexible. Our downstairs is tile and what used to be an hours long process of sweeping is now less than 30 minutes. I actually vacuum recreationally now...it's very soothing and satisfying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cordless

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great suction and power

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was afraid to get a cordless vacuum because I thought the suction wouldn't be great! But this Dyson changed my mind. I love the power and how easy it is empty the container. I find myself using it in place of my corded Dyson (I thought I was just going to use it to supplement my other Dyson).

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Great Purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great vacuum! Holds a good charge. I am able to vacuum my whole house on a charge.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Dyson Team
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      Hello Jules, thank you for providing your great feedback! We are extremely glad to hear you are pleased with the performance of your Dyson - V8 Cordless Vacuum. We are committed to developing the highest quality products and providing our customers with excellent service. Comments from consumers help us to improve the quality of our products and services. We would also like to learn more so we can learn ways to improve future services. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please email us at askdysonus@dyson.com. Dyson wishes you great health and Joy! Best wishes, Dyson Marketplace Support. dysonglobal

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dyson

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love love this Dyson vacuum cleaner . I have purchased several and this is the best .i have pets and the other vacuum cleaners did not get all the hairs - this one takes care and cleans with 100 % accuracy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Suction power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the way this vacuum picks up the dog hair and how the floor feels after you use it..best purchase by far

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Suction power
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Battery

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The battery lasts around 5 mins which is not enough time to clean my place. Cant return now. Sucktion is good.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Dyson Team
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      Hi, we have reviewed your concern regarding the issue that you are experiencing with Dyson. We apologize for the inconvenience caused to you. This is not the experience we want our customers to have. Please do not worry, we will do our best to help you out with this issue. We would like to examine this by performing some troubleshooting steps to get into the root cause of the issue, for more detailed information please feel free to email us on askdysonUS@dyson.com and in the Subject Line please include: "Dyson Review". Best Wishes, Dyson Customer Support dysonglobal

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beats my wife's Kirby...

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I use the Kirby on the main floor and a secondary vacuum in our basement/lower floor. After going through a Hover and a Kenmore (which lasted a long time) I decided to go wireless. My philosophy is you get what you pay for in most cases, and so I went a bit more high end. While not the 11 I thought I'd go with the V8 Animal and I'm not regretting it. I don't know the long term, but in the short term it is excellent. I tried it right after using the Kirby. And I was impressed at what it did on what I would have thought was a good job, pulling hair and a ton of dirt that the Kirby was leaving behind. Needless to say I don't mind using it and as a bonus it is excellent on stairs. Nearly effortless is how I would describe it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing cordless vacuum

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Thought about this purchase for a long time because of how much it costs but I am so glad a made this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Durable vacuum

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an amazing vacuum. My wife and I wanted something quick, light weight and durable. This checked all the boxes, in fact I use it to clean the whole home now, as it so portable. I will recommend everyone should have this Dyson vacuum.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy With This Purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is an excellent vacuum. Cleans throughly. Easy to customize and empty. One charge lasts long enough to vacuum an entire floor. I highly recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Suction power, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful little sucker

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Been eying this vacuum for months. Wanted something lightweight powerful and lasting. This little guy fits all those categories. I have 3 dogs at home and the Dyson V8 animal is exactly what I’ve been wanting. No cords to drag or get tangled, one charge can last while I do the entire house. Love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cordless, Suction power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dyson

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the only vacuum I will ever use again. It is cordless so there was no cords to trip over or plug and unplug. The suction is great on the lower setting but it does have a higher suction option. It is great for pet hair.

    I would recommend this to a friend