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Dyson V8 Animal

Stick Vacuums (Cordless)

We expect this model to perform similarly to the tested Dyson V8 Absolute although it may differ in price and features.

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CR Expert Take

How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings Scorecard

OWNER SURVEYS

EXPERT LAB TESTS

Carpet

/ 5

Bare floors

/ 5

Edges

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Pet hair

/ 5

Clean emissions

/ 5

Cordless

/ 5

Run time (min.)

/ 5

Charge time (hr.)

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Emissions

/ 5

About

The Dyson V8 Animal is part of the Vacuum Cleaners test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Stick Vacuums (Cordless) models like the V8 Animal are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Carpet: How well models removed embedded sand from medium-pile carpet.

Bare floors: Denotes removal of surface debris from laminate flooring.

Edges: How well units picked up debris from where the floor meets walls.

Features & Specs

Specs

Weight (lbs.)

Cord length (ft)

Battery type

21.6 volt Lithium ion

Brush on/off

Connections

Bare floors POC

Carpet POC

Charge time POC (hr.)

Clean emissions POC

Cordless POC

Edges POC

Noise POC

Pet hair POC

Run time POC (min.)

Price & Shop

Dyson V8 Animal

CR Expert Take

What goes into the Overall Score?

Ratings Scorecard

EXPERT LAB TESTS

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Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Specs

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