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Neither have the bells and whistles of newer models, so what’s the difference between them?
The V8 was released in 2016.
Emptying the bins on the Dyson V8 (left) and V11 (right)
The V11 came on to the market in 2019 and is a successor to the earlierCyclone V10.
Overall, the V11 wins in two out of our three categories.
It’s more powerful and better designed, with better battery life and a bigger bin.
Emptying the bins on the Dyson V8 (left) and V11 (right)
That puts the V8 in TechRadar’s mid-range price bracket and the V11 in our premium price bracket.
The trigger is a little annoying, but most people won’t find it too much of a problem.
The V8 weighs 5.58lb / 1.58kg whereas the V11 standard version is heavier at 6.6lbs / 3kg.
The Dyson V8 in handheld mode
Both the V8 and V11 bins are easy to empty.
There were occasional blockages, but these were easy to fix thanks to the automatic alerts.
Charge time is fairly long, at four hours and 30 minutes from flat to full.
The Dyson V11 in handheld mode
Dyson V8 vs V11 specs
Should you buy the Dyson V8 or V11?
If you want to be in control of your Dyson, this model is superior.
