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The Dyson V8 Is One of the Best Cordless Vacuums We’ve Tested, and It’s $170 Off at Amazon

Our testers found it was especially effective on rugs

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Published on December 8, 2024 05:30AM EST

The Dyson V8 Absolute in a living room setting — Photo:
People / Dera Burreson

Whether it's your designated cleaning day or you find the little ones and family pets tracking dirt into the house, a cordless vacuum cleaner can rid small messes quickly. Luckily, we know a thing or two about vacuums here at PEOPLE to help you find the best one.

We tested 79 top-rated cordless stick vacuums in our lab and at home — we spent nearly 200 hours trying out these vacuums. At the end of our testing period, the Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner was named the best (cheaper) Dyson cordless vacuum, and it's on sale right now at Amazon. Yes, you read that correctly — a Dyson vacuum is even less right now, and it’s one that a shopper even said “makes vacuuming fun.”

Dyson V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner

$470 $300 at Amazon

The cordless vacuum weighs just under six pounds, so maneuvering it from room to room is a breeze. During our test, its powerful suction and a brush roll that is particularly effective on carpeting stood out. It also has an easy-to-empty dustbin and we found it has a 25-minute run time.

Plus, pet owners will also appreciate its motorized hair screw tool and de-tangling motorbar — these features make it easier to remove hair, so pesky tangles are avoidable.

Aside from functioning as a traditional vacuum, it can convert into a handheld device, so cleaning sofas, car seats, and upholstery is even easier. More than 7,000 of these vacuums have been bought in the past month at Amazon, and shoppers are just as impressed with the device as we were.

A person using the hand held part of the Dyson V8 on a shelf — People / Dera Burreson

"This is so convenient and lightweight for me. I hang it on my wall and just whip it out when needed. [Plus, there’s] no plug to trip over," one reviewer wrote.

Another shopper simply said: "It's like a tiny tornado in the best way possible. My floors and carpets have never looked cleaner."

Whether you want to buy one for your home or as a gift, the Dyson V8 is the way to go for cleaning rugs, furniture, and more. Grab one of our top vacuum picks at Amazon while it’s still $170 cheaper, and keep scrolling to find more vacuum deals.