Which is better for pet hair?

The Dyson V8 Fluffy. Its Motorbar head has hair removal vanes and it ships with a hair screw tool for pet beds and upholstery. The LG lists no de-tangling or pet-specific tool.

Which has more suction?

The LG CordZero, at 160 air watts versus 115 air watts for the Dyson V8 Fluffy.

Which runs longer on one charge?

The LG, at up to 50 minutes versus 40 minutes for the Dyson. The LG also recharges in 3.5 hours against 5 hours for the Dyson.

Is the LG worth the extra money?

Only near its $163.00 low. At that price it beats the $169.99 Dyson on suction and runtime. Near its $371.96 high it costs more than twice as much and is hard to justify.

Can either stand up on its own?

The LG can, on its portable charging stand, which needs no wall mounting. The Dyson relies on a wall-mount docking station.

The Dyson, at 5.71 lbs versus 5.95 lbs for the LG. The difference is small.

LG CordZero All-in-One Stick Vacuum vs Dyson V8 Fluffy Cordless Vacuum

Buy the LG CordZero if you want longer runtime, stronger rated suction and a freestanding charging stand. Buy the Dyson V8 Fluffy if pet hair on carpets and upholstery is your main problem. The LG has ranged from $163.00 to $371.96, while the Dyson has held at $169.99. At the low end the LG is the better value; near $372 the Dyson is the clear pick.

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