The Slim, Powerful Dyson V8 Is $210 Off – and Its Fade-Free Suction Makes It a Small-Space Hero
Only at QVC, this version of the Dyson V8 cordless vacuum includes every extra attachment
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One of the main reasons Dyson vacuums cost so much is that they pack 'corded' cleaning power into cordless machines. You no longer have to lug around a massive vacuum cleaner that also takes up all of your closet space – but usually, you're paying a premium for that luxury.
That's why I'm thrilled to see the Dyson V8 discounted by a huge $210 at QVC. It's one of the slimmest, lightest cordless Dysons on the market – but that doesn't mean it's weak.
The Dyson V8 Will Free Up Precious Storage Space, While Still Banishing Dust and Hair
I may be Homes & Gardens' resident vacuum nerd, but I can't exaggerate just how much Dyson's cordless vacuums have revolutionized how easy it is to clean your home.
Cordless vacuums bring a lot of convenience – no moving from outlet to outlet, no large, cumbersome design – but this usually comes with a sacrifice in suction power as they're restricted by the limitations of a rechargeable battery.
But that's where Dyson vacuums go a step beyond, and why they are consistently the best cordless sticks out of the 93 vacuums we've put through their paces.
Cordless Dysons boast a similar cleaning performance to what you find in many corded upright vacuums, but in a slim, lightweight, cordless stick design, which is a genuine game-changer when cleaning your home swiftly and without too much exertion, but one that naturally costs a high premium to enjoy.
But the Dyson V8 is a few years old now, meaning it's $100s more affordable than the newer releases. And while it may not have the fancy dust-revealing tech that we love in the Dyson V15 Detect and the Dyson V12 Detect Slim, it still boasts strong performance on carpets and hard floors, so you don't have to worry about an ineffective clean.
Its strong performance on carpet (a rarity for cordless vacuums) is largely owed to the Motorbar floorhead, which is without a doubt one of the most effective floor cleaning attachments I've ever used (and after spending 400 hours testing 35 vacuums, I've used a lot).
It spins rapidly with bristled brushes that agitate carpet, dislodging the dust and dirt that's trapped within the carpet fibers.
It also has anti-tangle vanes – which, after using this attachment for the past two years in my home, have never wrapped with hair, making it one of the best vacuums for pet hair if you're on a budget and short on space.
So, you can free up your closet space that's currently being taken up by an old, heavy vacuum – and you won't have to worry about not being able to clean your home as thoroughly. It's lightweight, so you can clean with one hand, and you can grab it and clean a mess without having to hunt for your nearest power outlet. A real space saver and a time saver.
The Dyson V8 Extra is discounted to $329.98 at QVC.
More to Shop
The Dyson V8 is at a steal price right now, but it isn't the only cordless vacuum that will free up space while still deep cleaning your home. Here are a few more of our favorites after our rigorous testing sessions.
All prices correct at time of publication.
The V12 Detect Slim has stronger suction and more advanced features, including a green laser that reveals dust and thin hairs that you can't see (genuinely), and sensors that optimize suction as you clean.
Read more in my full Dyson V12 Detect Slim review.
The V15 Detect is the best cordless vacuum we've tested, with higher suction than the V8 and the same smart features as the V12 Detect Slim. It may cost a lot, but I use it at home myself, and it's absolutely worth it if you want spotless floors with minimal effort.
Read more in my full Dyson V15 Detect review.
The Shark PowerDetect Cordless may not be as powerful as the top Dysons, but it's more agile thanks to a flexible wand, reaching under furniture more easily to grab those hidden messes. It's on sale for a similar price to the V8.
Read more in our full Shark PowerDetect Cordless review.
One of the cheapest vacuums I've ever tested, you can save $100s on a new cordless stick if your home only has hard floors. Its suction isn't great on carpets, but is ample for those surfaces that are easier to clean. Plus, it has a green laser that reveals dust to a similar efficacy as Dyson's bests.
Read more in my full Ultenic U16 Flex review.
Taking pages from Dyson's book, the Dreame R20 also has a laser that reveals dust, adaptive suction, and dedicated floorheads for each floor type. It's one of the best Dyson alternatives, but its cleaning performance isn't as good as the Dysons.
Read more in my full Dreame R20 review.
Like the Dreame, the Levoit LVAC-300 offers similar features to the Dysons and Sharks we love, just not to the same effect. That's why it costs $100s less.
Read more in my full Levoit LVAC-300 review.
Next, see which vacuums top our guides to the best vacuums for pet hair and the best Dyson alternatives after our rigorous testing sessions.
