Which is better for pet hair?

The V8 Absolute, on tools. Its Motorbar head has vanes that strip hair from the brush bar, and the Hair screw tool is made for pet beds and upholstery. The V10's All Floor Cones head also detangles hair, but it ships with fewer pet-specific attachments.

Is the V10 worth the extra money?

Yes if you clean a whole home in one go. It gives 150 air watts, up to 60 minutes and a 0.2 gal bin. If the V8 is selling near its $25.99 low and the V10 near $400, the V8 is the better value for a small apartment.

Which has longer run time?

The V10 Konical, up to 60 minutes fade-free versus up to 40 minutes for the V8 Absolute. Both figures assume the lowest power mode; boost mode cuts both sharply.

Do both filter allergens?

Both use whole-machine HEPA filtration. The V10 adds a sealed five-stage system rated to capture 99.99% of particles as small as 0.1 microns.

Which is easier to carry and empty?

They weigh the same at 6 lb. The V10 holds 0.2 gal against the V8's 0.14 gal, so you empty it less often.

Do both convert to a handheld?

Yes. Both switch to handheld with one click for stairs, cars and upholstery, and both carry a two-year limited warranty.

Dyson V10 Konical Cordless Vacuum vs Dyson V8 Absolute

The V10 Konical is the stronger vacuum: more suction (150 air watts vs 60.48 Wh-class V8 power), longer run time (up to 60 minutes vs 40), and a bigger bin. The V8 Absolute wins on tools for pet homes, with the Motorbar head, Fluffy head and Hair screw tool included. Prices swing wildly on both: the V10 hit a low of $65.77 on November 5 and a high of $399.95 on November 3, and the V8 hit $25.99 on October 29 against a $179.99 high on October 31. Check the current price at each store before buying, since both have sold far below list.

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