This is my second Dyson stick vacuum and it's been improved. The first one lasted for about three years when the battery went out. It was too confusing to try to replace, frankly, so I opted for the V8.

Already have the V6 cordless. This has huge advantages. The V6 now resides as a spare. Almost cannot wait for the next improvement. Love the V8

We have a large house (6 bedrooms) with 3 dogs and 2 cats roaming free range. This vac is amazing - does an excellent job on our rugs and carpets which previously I had to get my big Dyson out to vac these areas - this honestly does as good a job on Max suction.

I actually didn't get to touch till day 3 of ownership because my boys were using it to clean everything. I think they like this better than our older full size animal.

Very easy to Hoover wooden and carpeted floors. Light and easily manoeuvrable. Can reach most places and other tools are useful. Only draw back is it runs out after 20 minutes at full power on main attachment, but is quite effective so the run time is usually long enough.

My Dyson V8 is my pride and joy. I've mounted it on a wall in my laundry space and it is so easy to take off and put back on to use it. Suction is great, easy to empty, love all the attachments. You're getting quality here so it's worth the extra dollars.

Very good vacuum

Easy To Empty; Easy to Use; Powerful/Good Suction

I had my first Dyson cleaner in the U.K. in 1997 before they were even popular in the USA. I now own 5 between two houses for convenience and the need to clean up after pets. I bought another Dyson, not because the last one broke, but because the next one has something I want!

Not as good as the new Dyson V11 Absolute but the Dyson V8 Animal is a cheaper option and still a fantastic vacuum cleaner

Lightweight and manouevrable; Powerful suction; Cheapest Dyson V8;

Expensive; Some parts feel flimsy; Not as good as the Dyson Cyclone V10;

Not as good as the new Dyson V11 Absolute but the Dyson V8 Animal is a cheaper option and still a fantastic vacuum cleaner

Lightweight and manouevrable; Powerful suction; Cheapest Dyson V8;

Expensive; Some parts feel flimsy; Not as good as the Dyson Cyclone V10;