Is the V10 worth the extra money over the V8?

Yes for most people. The V10 gives about 30% more suction, 20 more minutes of runtime and a bin roughly twice the size. If you clean a small apartment or hard floors only, the V8 is enough.

Which is better for pet hair?

The V8 Absolute ships with pet hair tools and a HEPA filter, so it handles pet hair well. The V10's stronger suction pulls more hair out of carpet, so it wins on thick rugs.

Which has longer battery life?

The V10 runs up to 60 minutes in Eco mode. The V8 runs up to 40 minutes. Both drop sharply in MAX mode.

They are close. The V8 is listed at 5.5–6 lb and the V10 at 6.01 lb. The difference is barely noticeable in hand.

How often do I empty the bin?

The V10's 0.23-gallon bin holds roughly twice as much as the V8's 0.09-gallon bin. Expect to empty the V8 more often on big jobs.

Is the $80 eBay price for the V8 reliable?

It is the lowest new price across 4 stores as of November 7, 2026. The V8 has sold as high as $299.99 recently, so check the seller and warranty before buying.

Dyson Cyclone V10 vs Dyson V8 Absolute

Buy the V10 if you want stronger suction, a bigger bin and longer runtime; it is the better vacuum of the two. Buy the V8 Absolute if budget is the deciding factor and you mostly clean hard floors and pet hair. As of November 7, 2026, the V10 is $349.99 at Best Buy and the V8 is $80.00 at eBay, a gap of about $270.

Today the Dyson V8 Absolute costs $50.00 less at its best price.

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