We are several years using our V8 Absolute and are very happy with it in general. One minor complaint: maintenance of the Fluffy Head is not so user friendly. One major complaint: running time is OK, but it takes several hours to recharge the battery. I would buy it again and recommend it. The Gen5 is IMHO too expensive in comparison. Great video Andy, deserves a lot of views!!
Thank you for your efforts on this topic! Exactly what I have been thinking about for the last few days. We have had the old V8 for years, but now the battery is at the end of its life (can't be charged, so it seems to have reached Dysons LifeCycle according built in Battery Managment) and the Fluffy Cleaner head also has broken. I think the lighter weight and the ability to change the pre-motor filter on the V8 without having to change the HEPA filter are very big advantages for this machine. Besides the fact that it is about half the price. With the updated Cleaner Head, its more considerable than before. I have also considered the V12 Slim Detect and the V15. It would be great if you could do a comparison on these as well. The prices in Austria are (27.01.2024) for the models including the Fluffy Cleaner head and the Motorbar: V8 - 350€ V12 - 533€ V15 - 619€ gen5detect - €799 Which one to choose? ;-)
@@lords-electrical Hello and sorry for the late answer. After much deliberation and because there was a good offer, we went for the Samsung Bespoke Jet Complete 499€ in Austria. Best greetings from Austria and keep up your good work and reviews! I will watch them even we now have a new vacuum cleaner. ;-)
Hi 👋 i was wondering when it comes to vacuum cleaners why we dont hear much about the Henry models? I feel like they last a very long time. What's your thought on that? Is it worth buying a Henry and then keeping it for a long time - i know my mums Henry is over 15 years old i believe
There is very little on the market that will beat a Henry vacuum for its performance and especially reliability. If you're after a vacuum for things like brick dust then the Henry is great too. They are not the lightest of vacuums though and can be a little awkward if carried upstairs compared to a lightweight cordless vacuum if you were comparing.
To be honest, I’m disappointed that you didn’t do the test in regular low mode on the V8 and Auto/Medium mode on Gen 5 as Dyson themselves advise to use the max mode very little as it’s not good for the battery. Also the suction levels you have given are on max mode that Dyson recommends not using, so the suction of these is not 115 air watt or 280 air watts when on their regular modes which are the modes most of us will use for vacuuming around the home.
Battery technology has come a long way since the 80's which is why these vacs are useful, effective, and way more convenient than a corded vacuum. Maybe you like dragging that cord around but most of us don't so unless you are willing to actually respond to the people who posted on your response you can keep dragging that cord like a fool.
@@emort6Actually the battery technology has a LONG way to go!! I’ve got a V8 Absolute from 2017 and on my 5th battery as the batteries wear out and get less run time. Parts are fragile on the thing. Went to a V15 as advertised longer run time and infant it’s a joke at around 17 minutes run time when using on carpets when on Auto Medium mode and the V8 was around 22 minutes. The V15 battery will wear out with the strain placed on it. I don’t want to use pathetic eco mode on carpets. At least when I use a corded vacuum like a SEBO it’s powerful as long as I need it to be and it’s built to last unlike Dyson.
We are several years using our V8 Absolute and are very happy with it in general.
One minor complaint: maintenance of the Fluffy Head is not so user friendly.
One major complaint: running time is OK, but it takes several hours to recharge the battery.
I would buy it again and recommend it. The Gen5 is IMHO too expensive in comparison.
Great video Andy, deserves a lot of views!!
Glad to hear you are happy with yours and thanks for the great feedback 👍
I upgraded from the v11 animal (it started the pulsing issue that is known with that model) to the Gen5 outsize and I love it so far.
I bought a cheap extra V6 motor unit off Ebay so got all the run time we need.
Thank you for your efforts on this topic! Exactly what I have been thinking about for the last few days.
We have had the old V8 for years, but now the battery is at the end of its life (can't be charged, so it seems to have reached Dysons LifeCycle according built in Battery Managment) and the Fluffy Cleaner head also has broken.
I think the lighter weight and the ability to change the pre-motor filter on the V8 without having to change the HEPA filter are very big advantages for this machine. Besides the fact that it is about half the price. With the updated Cleaner Head, its more considerable than before.
I have also considered the V12 Slim Detect and the V15. It would be great if you could do a comparison on these as well.
The prices in Austria are (27.01.2024) for the models including the Fluffy Cleaner head and the Motorbar:
V8 - 350€
V12 - 533€
V15 - 619€
gen5detect - €799
Which one to choose? ;-)
Glad it was helpful for you, i'd be interested to know which you go for?
@@lords-electrical Hello and sorry for the late answer. After much deliberation and because there was a good offer, we went for the Samsung Bespoke Jet Complete 499€ in Austria. Best greetings from Austria and keep up your good work and reviews! I will watch them even we now have a new vacuum cleaner. ;-)
betteries die, just get a new battery lol. if the motor works the vaccum is fine
I think we need to mention about the release date on all the dyson models
Hi 👋 i was wondering when it comes to vacuum cleaners why we dont hear much about the Henry models? I feel like they last a very long time. What's your thought on that? Is it worth buying a Henry and then keeping it for a long time - i know my mums Henry is over 15 years old i believe
There is very little on the market that will beat a Henry vacuum for its performance and especially reliability. If you're after a vacuum for things like brick dust then the Henry is great too. They are not the lightest of vacuums though and can be a little awkward if carried upstairs compared to a lightweight cordless vacuum if you were comparing.
To be honest, I’m disappointed that you didn’t do the test in regular low mode on the V8 and Auto/Medium mode on Gen 5 as Dyson themselves advise to use the max mode very little as it’s not good for the battery. Also the suction levels you have given are on max mode that Dyson recommends not using, so the suction of these is not 115 air watt or 280 air watts when on their regular modes which are the modes most of us will use for vacuuming around the home.
I literally burst out laughing when the gen 5 price was stated, those cordless things are like 1980's childrens toys that price is ridiculous.
They are easily good enough for normal vacuuming. Very powerful.
I don't understand why they are so expensive either. A Shark Rocket works just as well for half the price.
Battery technology has come a long way since the 80's which is why these vacs are useful, effective, and way more convenient than a corded vacuum. Maybe you like dragging that cord around but most of us don't so unless you are willing to actually respond to the people who posted on your response you can keep dragging that cord like a fool.
@@emort6😂😂😂
@@emort6Actually the battery technology has a LONG way to go!! I’ve got a V8 Absolute from 2017 and on my 5th battery as the batteries wear out and get less run time. Parts are fragile on the thing. Went to a V15 as advertised longer run time and infant it’s a joke at around 17 minutes run time when using on carpets when on Auto Medium mode and the V8 was around 22 minutes. The V15 battery will wear out with the strain placed on it. I don’t want to use pathetic eco mode on carpets. At least when I use a corded vacuum like a SEBO it’s powerful as long as I need it to be and it’s built to last unlike Dyson.
not worth it