Is the Dyson V8 Cyclone worth it?
Great choice
Yes — on a budget.
- The cheapest current Dyson
- Light and simple
- Good for quick daily cleans
- Less suction than the V12 and V15
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Get it if…
- You want a reliable cordless without spending much.
- You mostly do quick daily cleans.
- You have a smaller home.
Skip it if…
- You have a big, carpeted home.
- You want it to empty itself.
Things to know before you buy
- A power button instead of a trigger: easier on long cleans, fiddlier for quick ones.
- Runtime is short on the strongest setting.
- No separate hard-floor head, so it can push bigger crumbs along hard floors.
It's the cheapest current Dyson and handles everyday cleaning well in a smaller home. You give up the laser, the dust sensor and some suction compared with the V12 and V15.
Not quite right? Get this instead
Dyson V12 Detect SlimLighter, with a laser and dust sensor, for a bit more.
Not sold in the US
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Trusted Reviews, Vacuum Wars, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 9 Oct 2026How we decide