Wondering whether to buy a Dyson V11 or V8 in the early Black Friday sales? I’m here to help. Below, I’ve hunted out the best deals on each vacuum, and laid out the differences in design and functionality that you need to be aware of before making your decision.
I’ve used both models and they’re both excellent cleaners – neither would be a bad choice. These are amongst the best cordless vacuums on the market, with high build quality and powerful suction. However, right now based on available deals, I think the best value option for most people will be the V11 for $399.99 (was $659.99) at Walmart. It’s $70 more than the cheapest V8 deal ($329.99 rather than $549.99 at Amazon), and I think the better performance is worth the extra outlay – not to mention that V11 comes bundled with whole bunch of useful detail tools.
What are the best deals?
How are the Dyson V8 and V11 different?
The V8 is the older of the two vacuums – it came out in 2016, and the V11 was the flagship model to follow it in 2019. I’d say the two biggest changes Dyson made with the V11 were 1. to add a screen that conveys information and 2. to shift the layout so the wand, dust cup and motor are all in a straight line.
The screen is a big benefit. It’ll tell you what mode you’re using, spell out exactly how much cleaning time you have left of the battery in that mode, and inform you of an issues, with an indication of how to fix them. In comparison, the V8 relies on indicator lights to provide any information; a system that’s both less precise and less clear.
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The shuffling of the layout is less of an outright win. It apparently improves suction efficiency, but in practice it elongates the body of the vacuum and makes it a bit harder to wield. The issue is exacerbated by the fact that the V11 is heavier than the V8.
Elsewhere, the V8 has a smaller bin, a shorter runtime, and one less suction mode compared to the V11. It’s also officially less powerful, although in my tests I found the two models delivered comparable cleaning performance.
I get into the details more in my Dyson V11 vs V8 explainer, or you can see how these models fit into the wider lineup in my guide to the best Dyson vacuums.
How do the specs compare?
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Model: |
V11 |
V8 |
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Weight (wand and main floorhead): |
6.6 lbs / 3kg |
5.5 lbs / 2.5kg |
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Weight (no attachments): |
4.5 lbs / 2.1kg |
3.4 lbs / 1.5kg |
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Bin size: |
0.77L |
0.53L |
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Max runtime: |
60 mins |
40 mins |
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Charge time: |
4 hrs 30 |
5 hrs |
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Size (H x W x L): |
49.7 x 10.5 x 9.8 in / 126.2 x 26.7 x 25cm |
49.5 x 8.7 x 9.8in / 125.7 x 22.1 x 24.9cm |
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Max suction: |
185AW (200AW for Absolute) |
115 AW (130AW for Absolute) |
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Modes: |
Eco, Med, Boost |
Med, Boost |
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Floorheads: |
Motorbar |
Motorbar |
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