What do reviews say about battery?

Battery is the top Best Buy complaint; TechGearLab timed about 7 minutes on max and 33 on low.

What do reviews say about suction?

Suction is the most-praised trait on Best Buy, and TechGearLab found strong low-pile carpet pickup.

What do reviews say about hardwood?

TechGearLab says the stock head can scatter larger debris on hard floors; TechRadar still rates it 4/5.

Home & Kitchen · Stick vacuums · 7,122 reviews · 3 sources

Dyson V8

Best for: quick cleans in small homesBudget

A light, easy Dyson stick with solid suction for everyday pickups. Short runtime on max power is the main catch.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want quick grab-and-go cleans
Your home is small or mid-size

Skip if

You need long runs on max power
You want the newest Dyson tech

How it scores

Performance6.9

Noise5.0

Value5.0

Price

$470 list

You pay for: Entry Dyson with proven suction

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Strong suctionHandles dust and pet hair

Easy to useLight and nimble in hand

LightweightSimple to carry upstairs

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Weak on hardwoodHead can push big debris

Short batteryMax mode drains in minutes

Reviewers disagree on

Great low-pile carpet pickupHardwood results are mixed

Alternatives

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Sources

Best Buy
TechGearLab
TechRadar
Reviewed Sep 2026

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