Which is better for pet hair?

The V8 Origin. Its Motorbar head has vanes that pull long hair and pet hair off the brush bar, and it adds a HEPA filter. The V7's direct drive head has no hair-removal vanes.

Which has the bigger bin?

The V7 Motorhead, at 0.66 gal (0.54 L) against 0.14 gal on the V8 Origin. You will empty the V8 far more often.

Which charges faster?

The V7 Motorhead, at 3.5 hrs against 5 hrs for the V8 Origin.

Is the V8 Origin worth the extra money?

If you have pets or allergies, yes: HEPA filtration and the de-tangling head are the two things the V7 lacks. If neither matters, the V7's bigger bin and faster charge are better value.

How long does the V7 run?

Up to 30 min, with 100 AW in MAX mode and 21 AW in Powerful mode. Dyson does not publish run time for the V8 Origin.

The V8 Origin. The V7 Motorhead is the older design, which is why it is usually the cheaper of the two.

Dyson V8 Origin Cordless Vacuum vs Dyson V7 Motorhead

Buy the V8 Origin if you have pets or long hair in the house: its Motorbar head strips hair off the brush bar, and it filters through a HEPA cartridge. Buy the V7 Motorhead if you want the lower price and a bigger bin, and can live without a HEPA filter. The V8 Origin's best new price is $299.99 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, and it dipped to $170.00 on November 4, 2026; no current price was given for the V7.

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