Cordless stick vacuums · Ranked #5 of 5

Dyson V8 Cyclone

84
Well liked
Average of 4 professional reviews
4 of 4 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 80–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 83.8 · 3 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 83

Dyson V8 CycloneImage: Dyson

4 professional reviewers tested the Dyson V8 Cyclone, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: cleaning performance and value for money.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Expert Reviews, TechRadar and 1 more

Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A simple, light and powerful cordless vacuum with improved suction and battery life, well suited to smaller homes and budgets.

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  2. 80
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2025

    A well-balanced, great-value Dyson that is superb on carpets and pet hair but less convincing on hard floors with the default head.

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  3. 80
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2025

    A basic stick vacuum at a fair price with real cleaning power.

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  4. 85est.
    Vacuum WarsNo printed score · Video review · 2026

    The Dyson V8 Cyclone is a powerful and efficient cordless vacuum that offers significant performance upgrades over previous V8 models.

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What critics praise most

Cleaning performance4 of 4
Value for money2 of 4

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the Dyson V8 Cyclone worth it?

Most critics think so: 4 of 4 recommend it.

Do critics agree about the Dyson V8 Cyclone?

Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Expert Reviews) to 90 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 10 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.

What is the best alternative to the Dyson V8 Cyclone?

The Dyson V15 Detect (critic score 89), best overall.