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Dyson V8 Absolute

Lightweight cordless stick vacuum with Dyson digital motor V8, de-tangling Motorbar cleaner head, and Fluffy cleaner head for hard floors.

List price

$519

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Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Suction

115 AW (in Boost mode)

Max runtime

40 minutes (low power / non-motorized)

Weight

5.8 lb (2.6 kg)

What it does well

  • Lightweight and agile at only 5.8 lb
  • Includes two full-size cleaner heads (Fluffy + Motorbar)
  • Proven reliable Dyson filtration at an accessible price

Where it gives ground

  • Up to 40 minutes max runtime (trails newer V12/V15 models)
  • No LCD screen or particle count display

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Full specifications

Cleaning performance

SuctionNot on the official sheet
115 AW (in Boost mode)
Auto suction adjust
No (2 power modes: Powerful and Boost)
Floor illumination
No
Anti-tangle
De-tangling Motorbar cleaner head with polycarbonate removal vanes
Floor types
Hard floors, tile, area rugs, carpets
Dust / particle sensing
No

Runtime & charging

Max runtime
40 minutes (low power / non-motorized)
Typical mixed-use runtimeNot on the official sheet
~25 minutes on standard mode with motorized head
Charge time
5.0 hours

Usability

Weight
5.8 lb (2.6 kg)
Bin capacity
0.54 L
NoiseNot on the official sheet
~75 dB
Display
LED battery indicator lights (no digital screen)

Filtration

Filtration
Whole-machine advanced filtration (captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.3 microns)
Sealed system
Yes (fully sealed system)

Kit

Attachments
Motorbar cleaner head, Fluffy cleaner head, Hair screw tool, Crevice tool, Combination tool
Dock
Wall-mounted drop-in dock and charging station

Ownership

Warranty
2 years parts and labor limited warranty
Bagless
Yes (point-and-shoot hygienic bin emptying)
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Dyson V8 Absolute spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does Dyson V8 Absolute cost?

Dyson V8 Absolute lists at $519 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Dyson V8 Absolute’s key specs?

Key specifications for Dyson V8 Absolute include suction (115 AW (in Boost mode)), max runtime (40 minutes (low power / non-motorized)), and weight (5.8 lb (2.6 kg)).

What does Dyson V8 Absolute compare against?

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