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The verdict
Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum
1,000+ bought last month
StyleV8 Plus
OVERPRICED.
This is a cordless stick vacuum that switches between upright and handheld modes, designed to handle both carpets and hard floors while dealing with pet hair and long hair that tends to wrap around brush heads. It comes with several attachments, runs for up to 40 minutes on regular power or 5 minutes on maximum power, and includes a wall dock for charging.
$454.99Above its usual price
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 12d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The Motorbar head and Hair screw tool are specifically built to prevent hair from tangling around the brush, which matters if you have pets or shedding hair in your home.
- You get two power modes: a balanced everyday mode that preserves battery life, and a max mode for tough spots that drains the battery much faster.
- The handheld conversion is genuinely useful for stairs, car interiors, and furniture, but the whole machine weighs 5.73 pounds, so extended handheld use could get tiring.
As of Aug 20, the Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum is overpriced at $454.99 — versus a $383.32 typical price and a $279.99 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
This price is off the chart.
Sale check Amazon shows “16% off,” measured against a $540 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $383 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $540 “list price” untouched for 12 months — while the item actually sold for about $383. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
- Dimensions
- 8.7 × 9.8 × 49.5 in
- Weight
- 5.73 lb
- Colour
- Silver/Nickel
- Special features
- Bagless · 115 AW · Up to 40min runtime¹ · 5min runtime in Max mode · Cleans carpets and hard floors · Detangles hair
- Recommended use
- All flooor types
- In the box
- Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum, Wall Docking Station, Charger, Mini Soft Dusting Brush, Motorbar™ Cleaner Head, Crevice Tool, Hair Screw Tool, Lithium Ion Battery (1)