Dyson V8 Animal

If you are looking for Dyson V8 Animal review then you must be familiar with the brand popularity in the vacuum industry. Not only is it renowned but it has also been piping out top-notch products for more than two decades.

Dyson V8 Animal cordless stick vacuum cleaner is one of those products that are popular for having amazing features. It is compact and lightweight which makes it easier to use but that is all it has to offer. It has various other incredible features and in this review, you will learn all the reasons why this vacuum is what you need.

Dyson V8 Animal review

The biggest plus point of Dyson V8 Animal is mentioned in the name itself. It is cordless which makes cleaning and moving around easier because the vacuum is not attached to the socket. The user gets more freedom and can clean not only the inside of the house but even the outside like lawn or front porch.

It also eradicates the necessity of having electricity available when you need it. Which means you can do the cleaning in case the power runs out. It also saves you from the hassle of getting wire extensions if you need to clean your car because the product is practically portable.

5 attachment tools & their performance

Here comes the fun part, Dyson V8 Animal offers 4 different attachments that assist in cleaning everything.

1. Motorized tool – it is usually used along with the stick attachment. When this tool is attached to the device, it becomes a conventional vacuum which provides the option to use while standing. There are 2 plastic tires attached which makes it easier to move the machine around and a ball joint which increases the mobility of the vacuum and makes cleaning lower surfaces easier.
2. Mini-motorized tool – it is best for pet owners as it perfectly sucks up all the animal fur from couches and other furniture.
3. Crevice tool – as explained by the name, it is helpful in cleaning crevices. For all those hidden nooks and crannies of your home that never get cleaned, this tool is there to clean those parts. It is also best to clean your car as it is pretty compact.
4. Dusting tool – is a simple brush that can be used for dusting flat surfaces like kitchen counters, tables, furniture tops, etc.
5. Combination tool – it has both a brush and a smaller suction tube. It is suitable to clean curtains, blinds, baseboards, and even for regular dusting. You can also push the suction tube part forward and use the tool just to pick up stuff.

All of the attachments are easy to switch on and off. They all have a similar red button on one end which should be pressed to attach or detach the tools. Moreover, all of the tools can be used with or without the stick attachment.

• Performance on carpet

The motorized tool that comes with the device can deep clean the carpet. It has nylon bristles that brush the carpet and the tool sucks up all of the dirt from the deepest layer.

It works better on thin carpet but can be used to clean thick ones as well.

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• Performance on the hardwood floor

The same motorized tool is used with the stick attached to clean the hardwood floor. The strong motor sucks up all the dirt and as the motorized tool is all plastic at the bottom, it can scratch any wooden floor. The tires are also made with plastic and can create scratches on wood.

The Dyson is also selling the same tool but with rubber at the bottom that is better for wooden floors because it does not scratch.

The ball joint makes it easier to clean underneath the furniture as it increases the mobility of the cleaning head.

• Removing pet hair

The mini-motorized tool can clean pet hair faster than any lint roller. The combination tool is also useful to get rid of the pet fur.

Docking station

Most of the cordless devices can be tedious to manage in terms of “how to charge it”. Well, Dyson V8 Animal is not one of those devices. It has a comparable docking or charging station which is easy to install. Just attach the charging device to the wall as per instruction and charge the vacuum. This makes charging a lot easier as you do not have to deal with wires every time the device is low on battery. Just attach the vacuum to the docking station and you are good to go.

This sucking station is not only useful for charging the device but for storing the tools as well. It has dedicated spots to hold up to 2 of the attachment tools. So, you can grab the tool, detach the vacuum and start cleaning right away.

Battery life & charging time

Even though this product with a 4500 mAH Lithium-ion battery has the capability of providing 40 minutes of life but this is not entirely true in all cases. If you are using the device at normal speed with combination, dusting or crevice brush, only then the battery life will last for 40 minutes. However, when a motorized head is attached, the device will have 25 minutes of life because any motorized attachments consume comparatively more battery.

Moreover, if you want to have a deeper clean and want to switch to Max Suction, the battery may run out in 7 minutes or thereabouts.

The battery has enough life for a thorough cleaning and it takes a reasonable time to recharge. Just like most Lithium-ion batteries, this one also takes almost 5 hours to charge completely.

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The device has 3 small blue lights at the bottom which, when using the device, indicate the battery status. All three lights on means the battery is full, two lights indicate medium battery and when the battery is low only one light is on. In the same fashion, these 3 lights are also useful to check if the battery is fully charged when attached to docks.

Transparent dust container

All of the dust is stored in a clear container that is made with plastic. The bin is quite big and can contain up to 530 ml of dirt. It also had a red line on the top which reminds you when to clean the container.

Dyson has made this vacuum the most hygienic so you do not have to touch the bin to empty it. There is a button on the top which empties the bin with a single press.

Machine filtration & washable HEPA filter

The machine has a filtration system inside which not only filters the dirt out of the air but also captures allergens. The whole machine filter also expels cleaner air for you to breathe in.

This device comes with one Hepa filter which is high quality and washable. All you need to clean the filter is cold water. Rinse the filter under the sink and let it sit. Reuse only when the filter has dried out completely.

Dual power mode

This vacuum offers 2 power modes that you can choose manually. One is normal power suction for daily use and on this uses 28 aW. Due to lower air watt, this mode saves energy.

Meanwhile, the other mode or “Max power” mode which is 115 AW should be used only for deep cleaning. Because when using max power the dust and fur would be cleaned faster but to run this mode the battery does not have enough power. So max power mode can only be used for 7 minutes before the battery runs out of power.

Final thoughts

A vacuum cleaner with this many features and different heads at this price point sounds fairly unreal but after reading this Dyson V8 Animal review you know it is real. Dyson V8 Animal cordless stick vacuum cleaner is one of the best cordless cleaners in the market and the fact that it can be used both as a conventional vacuum and handheld just makes it even more desirable. The device is amazing and can be used wisely to enjoy all of the given features but the fact that the battery takes almost 5 hours to charge can be a disadvantage for many. If you do not want crazy long battery life, are not bothered by the charging time and have read all of this Dyson V8 Animal review then you would agree that this product is worth buying.